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UK stock market today: FTSE 100 slips as upbeat UK data meets rate-cut doubts; Babcock, C&C move

UK stock market today: FTSE 100 slips as upbeat UK data meets rate-cut doubts; Babcock, C&C move

London, Jan 23, 2026, 10:57 GMT — Regular session Britain’s FTSE 100 slipped on Friday, surrendering early gains after a streak of solid finishes as investors balanced stronger UK data against hints the Bank of England could hold off on rate cuts. The blue-chip index dropped 0.13% to 10,136.43, with the mid-cap FTSE 250 down 0.42% at 23,271.99.
23 January 2026
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Aviva share price dips, but near-6% dividend talk keeps the FTSE 100 insurer in focus

Aviva share price dips, but near-6% dividend talk keeps the FTSE 100 insurer in focus

Aviva’s shares dipped roughly 0.6% to 659.8 pence by mid-afternoon Thursday, pushing the yield to about 5.6% on trailing dividends. The stock fluctuated between 652.0 and 673.8 pence, still shy of its 52-week peak at 700.6 pence. Investors are eyeing the insurer’s next earnings release, scheduled for March 5. The dividend theme is resurfacing as income-focused investors eye UK blue chips for yields that rival cash and bonds, but without the volatility often seen in smaller stocks.
22 January 2026
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UK stock market today: FTSE 100 steadies after inflation surprise as Burberry jumps

UK stock market today: FTSE 100 steadies after inflation surprise as Burberry jumps

London, Jan 21, 2026, 11:20 GMT — Regular session London shares remained largely unchanged Wednesday, with the FTSE 100 slipping just 0.1% to 10,115.11. Investors balanced persistent inflation concerns against gains in miners and retail stocks. The 10-year gilt yield, a key government borrowing rate, fell to roughly 4.45%.
21 January 2026
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Reckitt buyback update: FTSE 100 group repurchases 49,100 shares as dividend vote looms

Reckitt buyback update: FTSE 100 group repurchases 49,100 shares as dividend vote looms

Reckitt Benckiser announced on Tuesday that it bought back 49,100 ordinary shares of 10 pence each on Jan. 19 at a volume-weighted average price of 6,109.49 pence — a price weighted by trade size — and will keep them in treasury. The company now holds 30,244,310 shares in treasury and controls 671,845,015 voting rights. The routine buyback comes as investors gear up for a shareholder vote later this month on a significant one-off cash return linked to the group’s recent portfolio shuffle. Reckitt has scheduled a general meeting for Jan. 27 to approve a 235 pence per share special dividend alongside a 24-for-25 share consolidation—a move to cut the share count and prevent a price drop after the payout. The company wrapped up the sale of its Essential Home business on Dec. 31, keeping a 30% stake in the new acquisition vehicle. “The completion of the divestment of Essential Home is a major step forward in our strategy,” CEO Kris Licht said then. Shares edged down about 0.2% to 6,102 pence by 0957 GMT Monday, the report noted.
20 January 2026
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UK stock market today: FTSE 100 stalls near record as miners slip, defence shares rise

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

London, Jan 16, 2026, 10:55 GMT — Regular session London’s FTSE 100 held steady at 10,236.58 points by 0955 GMT Friday, held back by falling metal prices that weighed on miners after the index hit a record high the day before. Defence stocks climbed amid renewed Russia-Ukraine tensions, while Pearson dropped following a Barclays downgrade. Meanwhile, Britain’s Office for National Statistics is reportedly preparing contingency plans that could push back a revamped labour market survey until May 2027, according to a Bloomberg report.
16 January 2026
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UK stock market today: FTSE 100 hits fresh record as Schroders jumps, Dunelm dives

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

London, Jan 15, 2026, 10:55 GMT — Regular session Britain’s FTSE 100 hit a fresh record on Thursday, climbing 0.45% by 1028 GMT. Strong corporate results buoyed asset managers and banks, offsetting a steep drop in Dunelm. The FTSE 250, focused on mid-caps, rose 0.7%, reaching its highest level in four years.
15 January 2026
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FTSE 100 hits record close on gold rush as Trump’s credit-card cap talk drags banks

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

Britain’s FTSE 100 hit a record closing high Monday, boosted by mining shares amid gold’s rally to new peaks. Banks, however, pulled back after U.S. President Donald Trump proposed capping credit-card interest rates. The blue-chip index climbed 0.16%, while the mid-cap FTSE 250 slipped 0.06%. The split revealed the market’s current mood: favor the tough, shun the politically sensitive. Investors flocked to safe-haven assets — the usual refuge in uncertain times — after the White House ramped up criticism of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and the dollar weakened.
13 January 2026
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  • General Mills (GIS) tops Q4 earnings estimates, stock still lags S&P 500
    July 1, 2026, 9:57 AM EDT. General Mills (GIS) posted Q4 EPS of $0.95, ahead of the $0.82 consensus. Revenue was $4.61 billion, a slight beat. Shares are still down 25.2% on the year, far behind the S&P 500's 9.6% rise. The outlook stays cautious, with a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) after recent estimate cuts. Wall Street is looking for $0.81 EPS and $4.38 billion sales next quarter. Management's guidance and industry news could move the stock soon.
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