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UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Rebounds as Oil Slides, Persimmon Leads London Rally

UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Rebounds as Oil Slides, Persimmon Leads London Rally

London’s FTSE 100 jumped 1.6% to 10,412.54, ending a three-day slide as oil prices fell and President Trump suggested the Middle East war could soon end. Brent crude dropped 6.8% to $92.21 a barrel after Monday’s surge. The FTSE 250 rose 1.9%. Investors saw a 98% chance the Bank of England would hold rates on March 19, according to LSEG data.
10 March 2026
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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 10.03.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: March 10, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: March 10, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT Real Estate vs. Stock Market Amid Iran Conflict: Experts Weigh In March 10, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT. Stock markets have been volatile following last week's war with Iran, with prices swinging sharply due to surging crude oil prices and inflation worries. The Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq showed some recovery on Monday after early losses. JPMorgan analysts warned that a prolonged conflict could trigger a 10% drop in the S&P 500. Meanwhile, mortgage rates hit their lowest in three years, and housing listings rose 10%,
10 March 2026
Compass Group outlook faces fresh test as investor conferences begin after AI selloff

Compass Group outlook faces fresh test as investor conferences begin after AI selloff

Compass Group will meet investors in Florida and London on Tuesday after AI concerns overshadowed its 7.3% organic revenue growth last quarter. Shares hit a three-year low despite $4 billion in new business wins and the $1.7 billion Vermaat acquisition. The company plans to switch its share trading currency to U.S. dollars on April 1. Management faces questions as tech-sector clients drive ongoing market caution.
10 March 2026
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Vodafone Group PLC’s UK unit in Virgin Media O2 broadband talks, reports say

Vodafone Group PLC’s UK unit in Virgin Media O2 broadband talks, reports say

VodafoneThree is in talks with Virgin Media O2 for a broadband wholesale deal that would let it sell home internet over Virgin Media O2’s network, according to the Financial Times and The Times. VodafoneThree had about 2 million broadband customers at the end of December and aims to more than double that by 2034. Vodafone shares closed down 1.34% at 106.85 pence in London on Monday.
10 March 2026
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Tesco PLC Tests 24/7 Royal Mail Parcel Lockers at UK Stores as Convenience Race Intensifies

Tesco PLC Tests 24/7 Royal Mail Parcel Lockers at UK Stores as Convenience Race Intensifies

Tesco has begun a six-month trial of Royal Mail parcel lockers outside selected UK stores, offering 24/7 parcel services. The trial covers sites in Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Barrow, Burnham-on-Sea, Bury, Cullompton, Horwich, March, and Preston. Tesco’s market share rose to 28.7% in the 12 weeks to Feb. 22, according to Worldpanel data. Sainsbury’s and Co-op have also announced Royal Mail locker partnerships.
10 March 2026
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Aviva plc Restarts £350 Million Buyback as Shares Slide — Why Analysts Still See Value

Aviva plc Restarts £350 Million Buyback as Shares Slide — Why Analysts Still See Value

Aviva bought 20,000 shares for cancellation under its £350 million buyback, but shares closed down 2.58% at 611.2 pence. The company reported a 25% rise in 2025 operating profit to £2.2 billion, boosted by the Direct Line takeover. Aviva forecasts a combined operating ratio below 94% in the UK and Ireland this year. The final dividend of 26.2 pence awaits shareholder approval on May 14.
10 March 2026
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Sage teams with SumUp on free UK tax tool ahead of Making Tax Digital deadline

Sage teams with SumUp on free UK tax tool ahead of Making Tax Digital deadline

Sage Group and SumUp will launch a free accounting and tax-filing tool for UK sole traders inside SumUp’s platform, ahead of new HMRC digital filing rules starting April 6. The tool will automate HMRC-ready filings for users with over £50,000 in combined self-employment and property income. HMRC estimates about 864,000 people will be affected in the first year. The threshold drops to £30,000 in 2027.
10 March 2026
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International Consolidated Airlines Group SA slides as oil shock and BA flight disruption threaten recovery

International Consolidated Airlines Group SA slides as oil shock and BA flight disruption threaten recovery

IAG shares fell up to 6% alongside Air France-KLM, Lufthansa, and Wizz Air as Brent crude surged and Middle East conflict disrupted routes. British Airways remains unable to fly to several Middle East cities, adding extra Muscat-Heathrow flights through March 12. Over 40,000 Middle East flights have been cancelled since Feb. 28. IAG recently beat 2025 profit forecasts and launched a €500 million buyback.
10 March 2026
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3i Group plc shares hit 52-week low as Action worries erase January rally

3i Group plc shares hit 52-week low as Action worries erase January rally

3i Group shares fell 2.89% to 2,927 pence on Monday, hitting a new 52-week low as doubts persisted over future growth at its main asset, discount retailer Action. The stock closed below Hargreaves Lansdown’s estimated NAV of 3,030.14 pence. 3i valued its Action stake at £22.4 billion in January and reported strong sales growth, but analysts warn returns may slow. Investors await more detail at a March seminar.
10 March 2026
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SSE PLC insiders buy shares as utility enters key UK grid spending phase

SSE PLC insiders buy shares as utility enters key UK grid spending phase

SSE Plc disclosed Monday that CEO Martin Pibworth and six other executives acquired a total of 45 shares under its all-employee share plan, ahead of a closed period starting April 2. The company faces scrutiny over its ability to fund a £33 billion, five-year grid expansion, with five major transmission projects already under construction and 75% of key planning consents secured.
10 March 2026
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Beazley Plc Filings Reveal Big Holders as Zurich’s $11 Billion Takeover Gap Holds

Beazley Plc Filings Reveal Big Holders as Zurich’s $11 Billion Takeover Gap Holds

Wellington Management, Vanguard, and Polar Capital disclosed stakes of 6.21%, 5.03%, and 1.33% in Beazley Plc after Zurich Insurance’s £8.1 billion takeover offer. Beazley shares closed Monday at 1,289 pence, 3.4% below Zurich’s 1,335 pence offer. Citadel, D.E. Shaw, and Man Group also reported positions. Zurich expects the deal to close in the second half of 2026, pending approvals.
9 March 2026
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Persimmon Plc Shares Slide Ahead of 2025 Results as UK Housebuilder Pressure Builds

Persimmon Plc Shares Slide Ahead of 2025 Results as UK Housebuilder Pressure Builds

Persimmon Plc shares dropped 5.5% to 1,223.5 pence on Monday ahead of its full-year results due March 10. The fall followed warnings from rivals Vistry and Taylor Wimpey about lower margins and profits amid rising build costs and weaker demand. Persimmon previously reported 2025 completions up 12% and expects profit at the upper end of forecasts. Investors await any update on its 2026 outlook.
9 March 2026
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London Stock Exchange Group launches ESG scores in growth push before EU rules bite

London Stock Exchange Group launches ESG scores in growth push before EU rules bite

London Stock Exchange Group launched new ESG scores and sustainability analytics, covering 16,000 companies and over 1 million bonds, ahead of the EU’s July 2026 ESG Rating Regulation. LSEG plans to seek ESMA authorisation this year. The product uses 220 indicators and a rules-based scoring system. The move follows a £3 billion buyback and ongoing pressure from activist investors for faster growth.
9 March 2026
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Sunbelt Rentals Holdings starts $1.5 billion buyback after NYSE debut, buys 663,882 shares in first week

Sunbelt Rentals Holdings starts $1.5 billion buyback after NYSE debut, buys 663,882 shares in first week

Sunbelt Rentals Holdings repurchased 663,882 shares worth about £36.2 million between March 2 and March 6, its first buyback after moving its main listing to New York. The shares were bought on the London Stock Exchange and will be held in treasury. Sunbelt’s NYSE shares rose 1.25% to $75.36 on Monday. The company’s next earnings call is set for March 12.
9 March 2026
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NatWest Mortgage Rates Rise Again as UK Rate-Cut Hopes Crumble

NatWest Mortgage Rates Rise Again as UK Rate-Cut Hopes Crumble

NatWest Group will raise mortgage rates for existing customers and additional borrowing from March 10, following recent hikes for new borrowers. Barclays, Halifax, and Santander are also increasing rates, while some smaller lenders have withdrawn products. The average UK two-year fixed mortgage rate rose to 4.84% this week. Mortgage approvals in January fell to a two-year low, according to Bank of England data.
9 March 2026
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BAE Systems Wins 7-Year Danish Army Training Deal as Europe Rearms

BAE Systems Wins 7-Year Danish Army Training Deal as Europe Rearms

BAE Systems said Monday its OneArc unit won a seven-year contract to upgrade Danish Army training software, including VBS4 and on-site support; financial terms were not disclosed. The announcement came as Europe became the world’s top arms importer and NATO launched Arctic drills involving Denmark and 13 other countries. Denmark plans to raise defense spending to 3.2% of GDP in 2025.
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  • Trump Bull Market Faces Sharp Downturn Due to War and Tax Policy Impacts
    May 17, 2026, 11:01 AM EDT. The Trump-era stock rally, highlighted by a 70% surge in the S&P 500, faces a potential abrupt end due to two critical presidential decisions. President Trump's corporate tax cuts fueled historic share buybacks, driving market gains. However, his authorization of attacks on Iran led to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, disrupting 20 million barrels of daily crude oil supply-about 20% of global demand. This has triggered rapid inflation in fuel prices, squeezing both average and low-income American households. Despite strong artificial intelligence and quantum computing trends underpinning tech advances, the geopolitical fallout and inflationary pressures threaten to derail the Trump bull market momentum.

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Nokia’s AI stock rally set for Monday showdown after turbulent holiday week

Nokia’s AI stock rally set for Monday showdown after turbulent holiday week

17 May 2026
Nokia shares closed Friday at 11.905 euros in Helsinki, up 8.8% from May 8 after a four-day trading week. The stock’s rally follows strong first-quarter results, with AI and cloud sales up 49% and a raised 2026 growth target. Nokia named Emma Falck as Mobile Infrastructure president, effective September 1. The OMX Helsinki 25 ended Friday at 6,272.91, up 0.5% from the previous week.
Ford Stock’s Rally Pauses as Orders Take Focus

Ford Stock’s Rally Pauses as Orders Take Focus

17 May 2026
Ford shares fell 7.46% Friday to $13.40, but still closed the week up about 9% after a surge driven by optimism over its new energy-storage business. Trading volume hit 108.27 million shares. Morgan Stanley highlighted Ford’s partnership with CATL and potential as a supplier to U.S. data centers. Ford reported Q1 net profit of $2.5 billion and raised its 2026 adjusted EBIT guidance.
Intel’s AI Stock Surge Stalls Out

Intel’s AI Stock Surge Stalls Out

17 May 2026
Intel shares fell 6.2% Friday to $108.77, capping a 12.9% weekly drop as the Philadelphia semiconductor index slid 4%. Investors cut exposure to chipmakers amid concerns over AI-driven valuations and higher oil prices. UBS said Intel’s server CPU market share dropped to 54.9% in Q1, down from 64.4% a year earlier. Intel faces a test at the J.P. Morgan technology conference on May 19.
P&G Dividend Record Meets Wall Street Scrutiny

P&G Dividend Record Meets Wall Street Scrutiny

17 May 2026
Procter & Gamble raised its dividend for a 70th consecutive year, with the board approving a 3% increase to $1.0885 per share. The stock last traded at $141.57, below its 52-week high, as analysts maintain a “Moderate Buy” consensus and set an average 12-month target near $161. Fiscal third-quarter net sales rose 7% to $21.2 billion, but tariffs and cost pressures remain risks.
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