Today: 4 July 2026

Compass Group shares rise as investors size up Thursday’s trading update

Compass Group shares rise as investors size up Thursday’s trading update

London, Feb 2, 2026, 09:10 GMT — Regular session Compass Group PLC shares climbed 1.33% to 2,216 pence by 0850 GMT Monday, up from Friday’s close of 2,187 pence. The stock kicked off at 2,203 pence and fluctuated between 2,195 and 2,228 pence. Meanwhile, the FTSE 100 dropped 23.10 points, or 0.23%, settling at 10,200.44. Compass’s 52-week range spans from 2,159 to 2,853 pence.
2 February 2026
UK petrol prices sink to 131.9p a litre — but the savings may not last

UK petrol prices sink to 131.9p a litre — but the savings may not last

UK petrol prices have slipped to their lowest point since July 2021, the RAC reported, with drivers now paying an average of 131.91 pence per litre. That’s down from 137.17p at the start of December, following a drop of over 3p in January. Diesel prices average 140.97p. The move offers motorists relief early in the year, particularly commuters and small businesses that struggle to reduce mileage. Fuel costs also push up delivery charges and fares, hitting everyday expenses fast.

Stock Market Today

  • Data Points to $1 Trillion Institutional Test for Bitcoin’s Next Leg Higher
    July 4, 2026, 7:04 AM EDT. It now takes much more money to push Bitcoin higher than before. A decade ago, $5 million could double the price-now cycles need over $100 billion. CryptoQuant founder Ki Young Ju said it may take $1 trillion or more in new institutional funds for Bitcoin to see another big rally, turning it into a serious macro position instead of a retail trade. The comments follow record outflows from spot bitcoin ETFs in the U.S. and a weak first half for the token, as some doubt whether institutions can actually step up their buying. Analysts warn returns shrink as assets age, and it's unclear if big institutional flows will materialize.
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