FTSE 100 News 3 January 2026

FTSE 100 price today: UK stocks slide on Trump tariff threat and softer jobs data

London’s FTSE 100 fell 1.2% to 10,073.59 by late morning Tuesday, hit by new U.S. tariff threats and weak UK labour data. Payrolls dropped by 43,000 in December, and wage growth slowed to 4.5%. Investors watched for Bank of England moves as trade tensions and economic worries rattled markets.

20 January 2026

FTSE 100·LSE:BEZ·LSE:DFS·Stock Market·UK Economy

Diploma PLC stock price drops 3.5% as Trump tariff threat jars FTSE 100 mood

Diploma PLC shares fell 3.5% to 5,488 pence by midday in London, retreating from last week’s record, as U.S. tariff threats rattled markets. The FTSE 100 dropped 0.6% after President Trump warned of new tariffs on Britain and Europe starting Feb. 1. European stocks also declined, with the STOXX 600 down about 1%. Diploma, which earns nearly half its revenue in the U.S., gave no new company updates.

19 January 2026

FTSE 100·LSE:DPL·Stock Market

Aviva share price slips with FTSE as Trump tariff threat rattles Europe

Aviva shares fell 0.2% to 673.8p in mid-morning London trading, tracking a wider market decline after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened tariffs on Britain and seven European nations. The FTSE 100 dropped 0.6%. Investors are watching for Aviva’s full-year results on March 5, with focus on Direct Line integration and capital return plans.

19 January 2026

FTSE 100·LSE:AV·Stock Market

UK stock market today: FTSE 100 stalls near record as miners slip, defence shares rise

The FTSE 100 hovered near 10,236 by late morning Friday, steady after Thursday’s record close, as falling copper and gold prices weighed on miners. Defence stocks rose on Russia-Ukraine tensions, while Pearson slipped after a Barclays downgrade. Britain’s GDP rose 0.3% in November, rebounding from October’s drop. Traders await UK jobs and inflation data next week for direction.

16 January 2026

FTSE 100·LSE:PSON·NYSE:PSO·Stock Market

UK stock market today: FTSE 100 hits fresh record as Schroders jumps, Dunelm dives

The FTSE 100 reached a new record on Thursday, rising 0.45% by mid-morning, while the FTSE 250 gained 0.7%. Asset managers and banks led the advance, with Schroders and Ashmore posting strong results. Dunelm plunged 16.6% after warning on profits. Official data showed UK GDP grew 0.3% in November.

15 January 2026

FTSE 100·LSE:ASHM·LSE:BARC·LSE:DNLM·LSE:HSBA·LSE:LLOY·LSE:NWG·LSE:SDR·Stock Market·UK Economy

UK stock market today: FTSE 100 holds near a record as oil stocks rise before US inflation data

London’s FTSE 100 held flat at 10,140.78 by 1006 GMT Tuesday, near record highs, as gains in energy stocks offset declines in miners. Brent crude rose to $64.09 a barrel on supply concerns. Whitbread shares jumped 4% after strong sales, while Raspberry Pi fell on higher chip costs. Investors awaited U.S. inflation data due later in the day.

13 January 2026

FTSE 100·LSE:WTB·Stock Market

FTSE 100 hits record close on gold rush as Trump’s credit-card cap talk drags banks

The FTSE 100 closed up 0.16% at a record high, lifted by mining stocks as gold surged past $4,600 an ounce. Bank shares fell after U.S. President Trump called for a one-year 10% cap on credit-card rates. The FTSE 250 slipped 0.06%. Sterling gained against the dollar, pressuring exporters.

13 January 2026

FTSE 100·Gold·Stock Market

3i Group shares slip as FTSE hits record — what to watch before the Jan 29 update

3i Group shares fell 0.9% to 3,122p Friday, underperforming the FTSE 100, which closed at a record high. The company paid its latest dividend Jan. 9 and will report its third-quarter update Jan. 29. Investors are focused on Action’s sales and the impact of U.S. inflation data due Jan. 13 on valuations.

11 January 2026

Earnings Reports·FTSE 100·LSE:III.L·Stock Market

LSEG share price ends higher as FTSE hits record — what to watch before London trade resumes

LSEG shares closed Friday at 8,952 pence, up 1.1% after a session high of 8,964 pence. The FTSE 100 ended at a record, rising 0.8% following weaker U.S. jobs data and renewed rate cut hopes. Traders now expect about 54 basis points of easing in 2026. LSEG reports preliminary results on Feb. 26.

11 January 2026

FTSE 100·LSE:LSEG·Stock Market

UK stock market today: FTSE100 rises as Glencore jumps on Rio takeover talks

FTSE 100 rose 0.4% and FTSE 250 gained 0.2% in London, rebounding after two days of losses. Glencore jumped around 10% on news of early takeover talks with Rio Tinto, while Rio slipped. Oil-linked shares firmed as crude prices climbed. Sainsbury’s and Shell fell after trading updates.

9 January 2026

FTSE 100·LSE:GLEN·LSE:RIO·Stock Market

UK stock market today: FTSE 100 slips on Shell warning as defence stocks jump

Shell fell 2.6% after warning of a chemicals unit loss and narrowing LNG guidance, dragging the FTSE 100 down 0.3% by mid-morning. BAE Systems jumped over 6% on U.S. defence spending hopes. Associated British Foods dropped 11% after Primark’s profit warning. Tesco and Greggs also declined as UK retailers flagged weak consumer confidence.

8 January 2026

Energy Sector·FTSE 100·LSE:ABF·LSE:BA·LSE:RDSA·Stock Market

FTSE 100 Forecast 2026: UK Stock Market Pulls Back From Records as Oil Slides

The FTSE 100 fell 0.7% to 10,054.34 by 1052 GMT, led lower by BP and miners after recent record highs. Oil prices dropped as the U.S. announced a $2 billion Venezuelan crude deal, with Shell down 2.4% and BP off 3.1%. UK construction PMI slumped to 40.1 in December. Auction Technology rejected 11 takeover bids from FitzWalter Capital, the first such move for a UK-listed firm this year.

7 January 2026

FTSE 100·LSE:BP.L·LSE:HL.L·LSE:SHEL.L·Stock Market·UK Economy

UK stocks today: FTSE 100 retreats from record highs as BP, Shell slide on Venezuela oil deal

FTSE 100 fell 0.5% by mid-morning Wednesday, led by declines in BP and Shell as oil prices dropped after a reported U.S.-Venezuela supply deal. Topps Tiles rose 1.5% on higher revenue. UK construction activity shrank for a 12th month, with the PMI at 40.1. Investors shifted into utilities and property stocks after Tuesday’s record close.

7 January 2026

FTSE 100·LSE:BP·LSE:SHEL·Oil Industry·Stock Market

FTSE 100 above 10,000 again as Next jumps — what’s moving UK stocks today

The FTSE 100 rose 0.6% to 10,061, holding above 10,000 after its record close. Next shares jumped 3.1% as the retailer raised its annual profit forecast following strong Christmas sales. Marks & Spencer fell 1.4% ahead of its trading update. UK services PMI was revised down, with input costs rising at the fastest pace since May.

6 January 2026

FTSE 100·LSE:MKS·LSE:NXT·Stock Market·UK Economy

UK stock market today: FTSE 100 hits fresh high as Next upgrade lifts retailers and oil majors rise

FTSE 100 rose 0.6% to 10,061 in early London trade, near record highs after Next lifted its profit outlook and energy stocks advanced. Next shares gained 3.1% as full-price sales jumped 10.6%. Tesco and Sainsbury’s also climbed after new grocery data showed rising sales and easing inflation. BP and Shell advanced, while JD Sports fell 6.4%.

6 January 2026

FTSE 100·LSE:MKS·LSE:NXT·LSE:OCDO·LSE:SBRY·LSE:TSCO·Stock Market

BAE Systems stock jumps 5.5% as defence rally lifts FTSE heavyweight — what to watch next

BAE Systems shares jumped 5.53% to 1,851 pence on Monday after the U.S. capture of Venezuela’s president spurred defence stocks and pushed the FTSE 100 past 10,000. The company expects 2025 sales to rise up to 10% and will report full-year results on Feb. 18.

6 January 2026

FTSE 100·LSE:BAES·Stock Market

Unilever share price dips in London even as FTSE ticks up; focus shifts to Feb earnings

Unilever shares fell about 1% to 4,775 pence in early London trading Monday, underperforming a rising FTSE 100. The drop follows December’s Magnum ice cream spin-off and precedes full-year results due Feb. 12. Investors are watching for volume growth, margin performance, and signs of U.S.-focused dealmaking.

5 January 2026

Earnings Reports·FTSE 100·LSE:ULVR·Stock Market

UK Stock Market Open Today: FTSE 100 Futures Near 10,000 as Venezuela Shock Puts Oil and Deals in Focus

FTSE 100 futures pointed to a 0.6% rise at Monday’s open after the U.S. captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, sending gold up 2% and oil lower. Sterling slipped to $1.3434. Auction Technology rejected 11 takeover bids from FitzWalter Capital. Oakley Capital reportedly agreed to buy a majority stake in GLAS for £1 billion, with an announcement expected soon.

5 January 2026

FTSE 100·LSE:ATG.L·LSE:OCIO.L·Oil Prices·Stock Market

LSEG stock dips as FTSE 100 breaks 10,000 — buyback filing and key catalysts ahead

London Stock Exchange Group shares closed down 1.65% at £88.04 on Friday, underperforming the FTSE 100, which rose 0.20%. LSEG disclosed a buyback of 35,000 shares at 8,960.04 pence each via Citi, with plans to cancel them. The stock remains 27.75% below its 52-week high. Investors await U.S. jobs data on Jan. 9 and LSEG’s full-year results on Feb. 26.

4 January 2026

FTSE 100·LSE:LSEG.L·Stock Market

LSEG share price today: London Stock Exchange Group dips after buyback filing as FTSE 100 breaks 10,000

London Stock Exchange Group shares closed down 1.65% at £88.04 on Friday, about 28% below their 52-week high. LSEG bought back 35,000 shares at an average 8,960.04 pence each on Dec. 31, planning to cancel them. The FTSE 100 briefly topped 10,000 before ending up 0.2% in the first 2026 session. LSEG will report full-year results on Feb. 26.

3 January 2026

FTSE 100·LSE:LSEG·Stock Market

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T-Mobile stock price slides into the weekend as Feb. 11 earnings update looms

7 February 2026

T-Mobile US shares fell 2.2% to $197.39 Friday, underperforming peers ahead of its Feb. 11 earnings and capital markets day. The stock ended 29% below its 52-week high as investors await updated 2026–27 targets from CEO Srini Gopalan. Verizon sued T-Mobile over ad claims, which T-Mobile said it will defend. U.S. jobs and inflation data, delayed by a government shutdown, are due next week.

Mitsubishi UFJ (MUFG) stock rises in Tokyo; election and BOJ rate signals set the next test

7 February 2026

MUFG shares closed up 2.5% at 2,951.5 yen in Tokyo on Friday, rebounding to the top of the day’s range. The bank signaled it may rebuild Japanese government bond holdings as yields stabilize, even as it reported 200 billion yen in unrealized bond losses at end-2025. Investors are watching Sunday’s election, bond yields, and the yen for Monday’s open.

Shell stock: What to watch after PwC audit switch and Kazakhstan warning as buybacks roll on

7 February 2026

Shell shares closed up 0.18% at 2,774.5 pence in London on Friday. The company named PwC as auditor from 2027, replacing EY after compliance issues. CEO Wael Sawan said Shell will pause new investments in Kazakhstan due to legal disputes. Shell also disclosed further share buybacks this week.

Reliance Industries share price in focus after Australia consumer deal ahead of Monday trade

7 February 2026

Reliance Industries shares closed up 0.5% at 1,450.80 rupees on Friday after its consumer unit bought a majority stake in Australia’s Goodness Group Global. The deal’s financial terms were not disclosed. Reliance remains about 10% below its 52-week high, with trading volume at half the 50-day average. Indian markets reopen Monday.

FTSE 100 News 3 January 2026 - 20 January 2026

FTSE 100 price today: UK stocks slide on Trump tariff threat and softer jobs data

Diploma PLC stock price drops 3.5% as Trump tariff threat jars FTSE 100 mood

Aviva share price slips with FTSE as Trump tariff threat rattles Europe

UK stock market today: FTSE 100 stalls near record as miners slip, defence shares rise

UK stock market today: FTSE 100 hits fresh record as Schroders jumps, Dunelm dives

UK stock market today: FTSE 100 holds near a record as oil stocks rise before US inflation data

FTSE 100 hits record close on gold rush as Trump’s credit-card cap talk drags banks

3i Group shares slip as FTSE hits record — what to watch before the Jan 29 update

LSEG share price ends higher as FTSE hits record — what to watch before London trade resumes

UK stock market today: FTSE100 rises as Glencore jumps on Rio takeover talks

UK stock market today: FTSE 100 slips on Shell warning as defence stocks jump

FTSE 100 Forecast 2026: UK Stock Market Pulls Back From Records as Oil Slides

UK stocks today: FTSE 100 retreats from record highs as BP, Shell slide on Venezuela oil deal

FTSE 100 above 10,000 again as Next jumps — what’s moving UK stocks today

UK stock market today: FTSE 100 hits fresh high as Next upgrade lifts retailers and oil majors rise

BAE Systems stock jumps 5.5% as defence rally lifts FTSE heavyweight — what to watch next

Unilever share price dips in London even as FTSE ticks up; focus shifts to Feb earnings

UK Stock Market Open Today: FTSE 100 Futures Near 10,000 as Venezuela Shock Puts Oil and Deals in Focus

LSEG stock dips as FTSE 100 breaks 10,000 — buyback filing and key catalysts ahead

LSEG share price today: London Stock Exchange Group dips after buyback filing as FTSE 100 breaks 10,000

Stock Market Today

T-Mobile stock price slides into the weekend as Feb. 11 earnings update looms

Mitsubishi UFJ (MUFG) stock rises in Tokyo; election and BOJ rate signals set the next test

Shell stock: What to watch after PwC audit switch and Kazakhstan warning as buybacks roll on

Reliance Industries share price in focus after Australia consumer deal ahead of Monday trade