Stock Movers Barratt Redrow Dips, Natwest Up, Rosebank Down
Feb 16, 2026
Louise Moon, Breaking News Editor at Bloomberg who covers European equities, breaks down market movers. She talks about UK homebuilders feeling pressure as house prices stall. She outlines NatWest’s jump after a buyback and analyst upgrades. She covers Rosebank’s reported talks to buy CPM and MW Industries in a potential multi‑billion deal.
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UK House Prices Stalled In February
- Rightmove's data shows UK house prices stalled in February as high listings shift negotiating power to buyers.
- Louise Moon says this second-hand market strength is starting to compete with new-build housebuilders' sales.
High Listings Boost Buyers' Power
- High volumes of properties on estate agents' books are giving buyers more bargaining power and flattening prices.
- RBC notes the strong second-hand market is denting demand for new builds so far in 2026.
Analyst Downgrades Hit Barratt Hard
- Barratt and peers faced additional downward pressure after analyst downgrades and cuts to forecasts and price targets.
- Louise Moon highlights Peel Hunt and Deutsche Bank downgrades as a double hit for Barratt Redrow.