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FTSE 100 9 October 2025 - 17 November 2025

SSE (LON:SSE) edges higher as new sustainability chief starts; SSEN signs housing deals and completes Southampton upgrade — 5 November 2025

SSE Share Price Today, 17 November 2025: FTSE 100 Utility Climbs Again as £33bn Plan, Wind Farm Upgrade and Index Changes Shape Outlook

SSE shares closed at 2,260p on Monday, up 33p (+1.48%), following last week’s £33bn “Transformation for Growth” plan and new wind farm expansion plans. FTSE Russell index changes tied to SSE’s recent £2bn equity placing took effect the same day. Trading volume reached about 458,000 shares. The stock is near its 52-week high after a 19% gain in the past week.
17 November 2025
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FTSE 100’s Record Run: Inside London’s Blue-Chip Rally and What’s Next

UK Stock Market Today, 17 November 2025: FTSE 100 Steadies After Budget Shock as Investors Eye UK Inflation and US Data

The FTSE 100 edged up 0.1% to around 9,701 by 09:00 GMT Monday after Friday’s 1.1% drop, its steepest since April, following reports of a Budget U-turn on income tax. The FTSE 250 slipped 0.1%, while gilt yields rose amid concerns over increased government borrowing. Rightmove reported the sharpest autumn decline in UK asking prices in 13 years.
17 November 2025
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British American Tobacco (LSE: BATS) share price: what to know before the London open on 17 November 2025

British American Tobacco (LSE: BATS) share price: what to know before the London open on 17 November 2025

British American Tobacco closed at 4,072p in London on 14 November. The company issued €1.2bn in hybrid capital and launched a tender for its 2021 euro hybrid notes. Management forecasts 1–2% revenue growth and £1.1bn in buybacks for FY25, citing FX headwinds. BAT’s U.S. ADR ended Friday at $54.13, signaling a softer London open.
16 November 2025
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FTSE 100’s Record Run: Inside London’s Blue-Chip Rally and What’s Next

UK Stocks Today (13 Nov 2025): FTSE 100 slips as 3i plunges, Aviva underwhelms; weak Q3 GDP and softer oil weigh on London

The FTSE 100 dropped about 1% Thursday, ending its streak of record closes as financial and energy shares fell. UK GDP grew just 0.1% in Q3, missing forecasts and boosting bets on a December Bank of England rate cut. 3i Group plunged over 14%, while Burberry and Wizz Air shares rallied on strong results. Sterling edged up 0.2% against the dollar.
13 November 2025
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Lloyds Share Price: Can the FTSE‑100 Bank’s Value Keep Surging or Is a Crash Coming?

Lloyds (LON:LLOY) share price today, 12 November 2025: closes at 95.16p after new 52‑week high; FTSE 100 sets record as buybacks roll on

Lloyds Banking Group shares closed up 0.57% at 95.16p on November 12, hitting a new 52-week high as the FTSE 100 set a record close at 9,911.42. The bank bought back nearly 9.93 million shares during the session. Headlines continued over Lloyds’ use of aggregated employee account data in pay talks, but the controversy did not affect trading. Volume reached about 131.2 million shares.
12 November 2025
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Barclays Shares Slump 5% in FTSE 100 Rout – Is It a Golden Buying Opportunity?

Barclays share price today (12 November 2025): BARC closes at 429.05p (+1.47%) as FTSE 100 sets fresh record; buyback trades, new holdings disclosure, and venture‑debt push in focus

Barclays closed at 429.05p on Wednesday, up 1.47% after hitting a new 52-week high. Trading volume reached about 38.85 million shares. The FTSE 100 also set a record close at 9,911.42. Barclays disclosed further share buybacks and a new regulatory holding, and backed a £150m UK growth debt fund.
12 November 2025
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London Stock Exchange at Record Highs – Inside the Historic Market’s Brexit Battle and 2025 Revival

FTSE 100 Nears 10,000 as SSE Jumps on £33bn Grid Plan; Rate‑Cut Bets Lift Sentiment

London’s FTSE 100 hit a record intraday high near 9,928 on Wednesday before closing at 9,887.40, just below Tuesday’s all-time finish. SSE shares soared over 10% after announcing a £33 billion grid investment plan. Investors bet on a December Bank of England rate cut after weak UK jobs data. AstraZeneca and Vodafone also posted strong gains.
12 November 2025
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London Stock Exchange at Record Highs – Inside the Historic Market’s Brexit Battle and 2025 Revival

UK Markets Today: FTSE 100 Hits New High as Rate‑Cut Bets Build; Vodafone Lifts Dividend for First Time in 7 Years; SoftBank Exits Nvidia; ‘Little‑Known’ Tech Giant RELX in the Spotlight (11 Nov 2025)

The FTSE 100 hit new intraday records Tuesday after UK unemployment rose to 5.0% and wage growth slowed, fueling bets on a December rate cut. Vodafone raised its dividend for the first time since 2018 and tightened guidance, lifting its shares. SoftBank disclosed a $5.8 billion sale of its Nvidia stake to fund AI investments. AstraZeneca shares also set new highs.
11 November 2025
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Lloyds Share Price: Can the FTSE‑100 Bank’s Value Keep Surging or Is a Crash Coming?

Lloyds Share Price Nears £1 on 11 November 2025 as FTSE 100 Hits Records—AI Assistant Rollout, Buybacks and FCA Motor Finance Timeline in Focus

Lloyds Banking Group shares hit a 52-week high of 95p Tuesday, nearing the £1 mark amid a FTSE 100 rally and renewed optimism over its digital strategy. The stock is up about 75% year-on-year. Lloyds recently launched a large-scale AI assistant for its 21 million app users, while ongoing motor finance compensation provisions weighed on Q3 profit.
11 November 2025
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FTSE 100’s Record Run: Inside London’s Blue-Chip Rally and What’s Next

FTSE 100 Jumps on US Shutdown Hopes as Diageo Soars; BoE Stablecoin Plan and Gold Rally Lift London Stocks — UK Market Wrap (10 November 2025)

FTSE 100 rose about 1% to near 9,780 by late morning, lifted by Diageo’s 7–8% surge after naming Sir Dave Lewis as CEO and a rally in gold miners as spot gold hit $4,070/oz. Gains tracked a European rebound after US Senate steps to end the government shutdown. UK 10-year gilt yields edged up to 4.49%. Sterling held steady at $1.3175.
10 November 2025
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London Stock Exchange at Record Highs – Inside the Historic Market’s Brexit Battle and 2025 Revival

FTSE 100 Today (10 November 2025): London Blue‑Chips Rally Toward Record as US Shutdown Deal Nears; Diageo Soars on New CEO

The FTSE 100 rose nearly 1% to 9,775 in early London trading Monday, approaching its record close after US lawmakers advanced a bill to end the 40-day government shutdown. Diageo surged 6–7% after naming former Tesco chief Sir Dave Lewis as CEO. Energy stocks gained with Brent crude up 0.8%. HSBC and BAE Systems both traded about 1% higher.
10 November 2025
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London Stock Exchange at Record Highs – Inside the Historic Market’s Brexit Battle and 2025 Revival

UK stocks today (6 Nov 2025): FTSE 100 edges lower before BoE decision; Sainsbury lifts profit guidance, ITV warns on Q4 ads, AstraZeneca beats

The UK FTSE 100 edged down as investors awaited the Bank of England’s rate decision, with sterling near multi-month lows. October construction PMI fell to 44.1, the steepest drop in over five years. Sainsbury raised profit guidance and announced a special dividend. ITV warned of a 9% Q4 ad revenue decline and £35m in temporary savings.
6 November 2025
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London Stock Exchange at Record Highs – Inside the Historic Market’s Brexit Battle and 2025 Revival

London Markets Slip as FTSE 100 Falters Ahead of BoE Verdict

The FTSE 100 closed at 9,701, down 0.2%, pausing near record highs as gains in oil and financial stocks were offset by losses in mining and retail. The FTSE 250 slipped 0.3%. Investors grew cautious ahead of Thursday’s Bank of England meeting. Vodafone fell over 5% after a broker downgrade, while BP rose 1% after a $1.5 billion US asset sale.
3 November 2025
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FTSE 100’s Record Run: Inside London’s Blue-Chip Rally and What’s Next

FTSE 100 Roars into November: Oil Windfall, Gold Surge & Rate Cut Hopes Drive Rally

The FTSE 100 opened up 0.2% at 9,738 on November 3, holding near record highs as oil and gold prices surged. BP gained after a $1.5 billion U.S. pipeline sale, while Vodafone fell up to 3% on a UBS downgrade. UK bank shares hit their highest since 2008. Manufacturing PMI rose to 49.7, its best in a year, ahead of the Bank of England’s rate decision this week.
3 November 2025
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London Stock Exchange at Record Highs – Inside the Historic Market’s Brexit Battle and 2025 Revival

FTSE 100 Near Record High as Oil Boom and Bank Earnings Ignite London Rally

Britain’s FTSE 100 hovered near a record 9,650 on October 28, after closing at an all-time high last week. Oil giants BP and Shell rose as crude prices jumped on new U.S. sanctions against Russia. NatWest surged 5% on strong earnings, while HSBC gained nearly 3% despite a profit drop. Strong UK retail sales and steady inflation fueled bets on a Bank of England rate cut in December.
28 October 2025
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FTSE 100’s Record Run: Inside London’s Blue-Chip Rally and What’s Next

FTSE 100 Soars to Record on Oil & Trade Optimism; FTSE 250 Joins Rally

The FTSE 100 closed at a record 9,645.62 on Friday, October 24, 2025, and hovered near 9,570 by midday Monday. The FTSE 250 reached 22,529.02, its highest since early 2022, before holding around 22,240. Oil majors BP and Shell rose after U.S. sanctions on Russian oil firms, while NatWest shares jumped 5% on strong earnings. UK retail sales and consumer confidence improved, fueling rate cut hopes.
27 October 2025
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FTSE 100’s Record Run: Inside London’s Blue-Chip Rally and What’s Next

FTSE 100’s Record Run: Inside London’s Blue-Chip Rally and What’s Next

The FTSE 100 closed at a record high near 9,548 in early October, up 15–17% year-to-date, led by surges in banks, miners, and healthcare stocks. Gains followed strong earnings, regulatory relief, and gold topping $4,000/oz. A weak pound boosted international firms’ profits. Political shifts and a new UK-India trade deal also moved markets, while Middle East tensions kept oil and gold prices elevated.
9 October 2025
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  • Ceres Power Shares Surge 15% Amid Doosan Deal Speculation
    May 22, 2026, 4:51 AM EDT. Shares in Ceres Power Holdings PLC rose 15% following rumors of a potential deal with South Korean conglomerate Doosan. Ceres, known for its solid oxide fuel cell and electrolyser technology, saw increased investor interest as talks intensify. The partnership could accelerate commercialization and market penetration for Ceres' clean energy solutions, highlighting growing demand for sustainable technologies in the energy sector.

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IBM Stock Gets a $1 Billion Quantum Jolt as Washington Bets Big

IBM Stock Gets a $1 Billion Quantum Jolt as Washington Bets Big

22 May 2026
IBM shares jumped 12.4% to $252.97 on Thursday after the company and the U.S. Commerce Department announced a proposed $1 billion award for a new quantum-chip foundry, Anderon. Trading volume reached 25.5 million shares, over five times Wednesday’s level. The funding is tied to definitive agreements and ongoing technical challenges in quantum computing.
D-Wave Shares Climb After $100 Million U.S. Quantum Deal Adds Washington as Shareholder

D-Wave Shares Draw Investor Interest After Washington Quantum Funding

22 May 2026
D-Wave Quantum traded near $28 in early premarket Friday after signing a letter of intent for $100 million in proposed U.S. funding, giving the Commerce Department an equity stake. Shares closed Thursday at $25.73, up 33.4%. The deal is not final and could be delayed or canceled. D-Wave reported $588.4 million in cash at March 31, with Q1 revenue down 81% to $2.9 million and a net loss of $18.4 million.
Rigetti Computing Stock Jumps Before RGTI Earnings as Quantum Revenue Test Hits Tonight

Rigetti Shares Rally Pre-Market After $100M U.S. Quantum Contract

22 May 2026
Rigetti shares rose 30.57% to $22.04 Thursday and traded at $24.10 pre-market Friday after the company signed a preliminary U.S. Commerce Department agreement for up to $100 million over three years. The deal is part of a $2 billion federal package for nine quantum firms, including equity stakes for the government.
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