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UK Stock Market Today (16 Dec 2025): FTSE 100 Falls as Oil and Defence Shares Slide Ahead of BoE Rate Cut

UK Stock Market Today (16 Dec 2025): FTSE 100 Falls as Oil and Defence Shares Slide Ahead of BoE Rate Cut

The FTSE 100 closed down 0.7% at 9,684.79 on Tuesday, hit by a 3% drop in energy shares as Brent crude fell below $60 a barrel. Defence stocks also retreated, with BAE Systems down 1.9% and Babcock off 4.1%, amid renewed Russia–Ukraine peace talk optimism. The FTSE 250 was little changed. Investors weighed weaker UK jobs data ahead of the Bank of England’s rate decision.
16 December 2025
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UK Stock Market Today (16 December 2025): FTSE 100 Futures Dip After Unemployment Hits 5.1% as Bank of England Rate Cut Looms

UK Stock Market Today (16 December 2025): FTSE 100 Futures Dip After Unemployment Hits 5.1% as Bank of England Rate Cut Looms

FTSE 100 futures pointed down 0.4% ahead of Tuesday’s open after UK labour data showed unemployment rising to 5.1%, the highest since early 2021, and wage growth slowing. The Bank of England is expected to cut rates Thursday, with markets watching for a close vote. The pound briefly rose after the data before easing back.
16 December 2025
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AI Stocks on the UK Stock Market Today (15 December 2025): FTSE Rebounds After “AI Bubble” Jitters as Investors Shift Focus to LSE Data, Banks and Real-World AI Winners

AI Stocks on the UK Stock Market Today (15 December 2025): FTSE Rebounds After “AI Bubble” Jitters as Investors Shift Focus to LSE Data, Banks and Real-World AI Winners

The FTSE 100 rose 0.6% to 9,704.96 in early London trading on December 15, rebounding after last week’s tech-driven volatility tied to AI profit concerns. Investors rotated back into risk assets ahead of key UK economic data and a Bank of England rate decision. UK-listed AI exposure remains limited, with most trades focused on infrastructure, software, and banks benefiting from automation.
15 December 2025
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UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Set to Open Higher as Bank of England Rate Cut Looms (15 December 2025)

UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Set to Open Higher as Bank of England Rate Cut Looms (15 December 2025)

FTSE 100 futures signaled a 0.4% rebound to around 9,683 early Monday after closing last week at 9,649.03. Investors remain cautious ahead of Thursday’s Bank of England decision, where a closely split vote is expected on a possible 25 basis-point rate cut. Sterling edged up to $1.3368. UK growth data remains weak, with the economy contracting 0.1% in October.
15 December 2025
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FTSE 100: What to Know Before the UK Stock Market Opens on 15 December 2025

FTSE 100: What to Know Before the UK Stock Market Opens on 15 December 2025

FTSE 100 futures hovered near 9,727 ahead of Monday’s open after the index fell 0.6% Friday, logging a second straight weekly drop. Wall Street’s late-week tech selloff and rising US yields weighed on sentiment. Brent crude settled near $61, while sterling slipped to $1.3375 after weak UK GDP data. Markets await a possible Bank of England rate cut later this week.
14 December 2025
UK Stock Market Week Ahead: FTSE 100 Braces for Bank of England Decision After Weak GDP and Fed Cut (15–19 December 2025)

UK Stock Market Week Ahead: FTSE 100 Braces for Bank of England Decision After Weak GDP and Fed Cut (15–19 December 2025)

The FTSE 100 closed Friday at 9,649.03 after a US-led sell-off and renewed AI concerns hit global markets. UK GDP shrank 0.1% in October, fueling expectations for a Bank of England rate cut. Sterling slipped and gilts rose on the weak data. Card Factory shares dropped after a profit warning, highlighting fragile consumer sentiment.
14 December 2025
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UK Stock Market Week Ahead: FTSE 100 Faces Bank of England Rate Call as UK Inflation, Jobs Data and Key Earnings Land

UK Stock Market Week Ahead: FTSE 100 Faces Bank of England Rate Call as UK Inflation, Jobs Data and Key Earnings Land

London stocks face a pivotal week as investors await the Bank of England’s December decision following a US rate cut and a surprise UK GDP drop. Last week, the FTSE 100 swung on shifting sentiment: banks and miners gained on upgrades and rate moves, but a Wall Street selloff on AI concerns dragged UK shares lower by Friday’s close.
13 December 2025
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UK Stock Market Today (Dec 12, 2025): FTSE 100 Falls to 9,649 as UK GDP Miss and Wall Street AI Jitters Hit Sentiment

UK Stock Market Today (Dec 12, 2025): FTSE 100 Falls to 9,649 as UK GDP Miss and Wall Street AI Jitters Hit Sentiment

The FTSE 100 closed down 0.6% at 9,649.03 on Friday after UK GDP unexpectedly shrank 0.1% in the three months to October, fueling bets on a Bank of England rate cut next week. Afternoon selling accelerated as Wall Street tech stocks fell on renewed AI valuation concerns, dragging European markets lower. The FTSE 250 edged up 0.11% but both indexes posted a second straight weekly decline.
12 December 2025
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UK Stock Market Today (12 December 2025): FTSE 100 Rises as UK GDP Surprise Fuels BoE Rate-Cut Bets; Card Factory Slumps, Energy and Deal News Lift Sentiment

UK Stock Market Today (12 December 2025): FTSE 100 Rises as UK GDP Surprise Fuels BoE Rate-Cut Bets; Card Factory Slumps, Energy and Deal News Lift Sentiment

London’s FTSE 100 rose 0.46% to 9,747.87 on Friday, lifted by global risk appetite and bets on Bank of England rate cuts after UK GDP data showed continued contraction in October. The FTSE 250 also gained around 0.5%. Sterling weakened as traders increased expectations for a December BoE rate cut.
12 December 2025
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UK Stock Market Today (11 December 2025): FTSE 100 Closes Higher Near Record Highs After Fed Cut as BoE Bets Build

UK Stock Market Today (11 December 2025): FTSE 100 Closes Higher Near Record Highs After Fed Cut as BoE Bets Build

The FTSE 100 closed at 9,711.47 on Thursday, up 0.6%, staying just below its record high set in November. The session followed a third straight US Federal Reserve rate cut and rising bets the Bank of England will ease policy next week. The FTSE 250 was flat, while AIM All-Share edged higher. Oracle shares fell 11% after weak results, fueling renewed concern over AI-linked tech valuations.
11 December 2025
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Most Active UK Stocks Today: Lloyds, BP, Magnum Ice Cream and Vodafone Lead FTSE 100 on 11 December 2025

Most Active UK Stocks Today: Lloyds, BP, Magnum Ice Cream and Vodafone Lead FTSE 100 on 11 December 2025

The FTSE 100 closed up 0.1% at 9,666 on Thursday, with heavy trading in financials, energy, and consumer stocks after the US Federal Reserve’s rate cut. Lloyds Banking Group led volumes, slipping nearly 1% as Exane BNP downgraded the stock to “neutral” following a strong rally and the completion of a £1.7bn buyback. Unilever, Rolls-Royce, BP, and British American Tobacco also saw high value turnover.
11 December 2025
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UK Stock Market Today (11 December 2025): FTSE 100 Steadies Near Highs as Fed Cut, Oracle Shock and BoE Hopes Collide

UK Stock Market Today (11 December 2025): FTSE 100 Steadies Near Highs as Fed Cut, Oracle Shock and BoE Hopes Collide

The FTSE 100 hovered near 9,660 on Thursday after an early dip, recovering losses as pharma and consumer stocks gained. Investors weighed a rare hawkish US Fed rate cut and fresh volatility in AI tech shares, following Oracle’s disappointing results. Broader European markets slipped, with the STOXX 600 down 0.3% and Germany’s SAP falling 2.5%. Expectations grew for a Bank of England rate cut next week.
11 December 2025
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UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Holds Near Record Highs as Traders Weigh Fed Cut, BoE Outlook and Housing Jitters – 11 December 2025

UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Holds Near Record Highs as Traders Weigh Fed Cut, BoE Outlook and Housing Jitters – 11 December 2025

The FTSE 100 edged up 0.07% to around 9,662 late Thursday morning, staying just below its record high as investors weighed a US Federal Reserve rate cut and expectations for Bank of England action. The FTSE 250 slipped, while the AIM All-Share rose 0.3%. UK gilt yields fell, with the 10-year at about 4.5%. European markets were mixed after Wall Street’s rally faded.
11 December 2025
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UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Rises as Rate‑Cut Bets Grow Ahead of Fed and BoE Decisions (10 December 2025)

UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Rises as Rate‑Cut Bets Grow Ahead of Fed and BoE Decisions (10 December 2025)

The FTSE 100 closed up 0.2–0.4% at around 9,660–9,680 on December 10, 2025, while the FTSE 250 slipped 0.2–0.4% to near 21,830–21,865. Traders positioned ahead of a possible US Federal Reserve rate cut and a potential Bank of England move next week. HSBC, Standard Chartered, FirstGroup, Volution, and Ocado were among key movers. European markets fell, with the Stoxx 600 down about 0.2%.
10 December 2025
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  • GameStop Eyes eBay Takeover, Shares Surge on Potential Deal
    May 2, 2026, 3:50 AM EDT. Shares of GameStop and eBay jumped following reports that GameStop is preparing a takeover offer for the larger eBay, with eBay rising about 14% and GameStop roughly 4% in after-hours trading. This move by GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen marks a bold attempt to reshape both companies, positioning GameStop to expand beyond its traditional retail model into e-commerce. eBay's market value is around $46 billion, compared to GameStop's $12 billion, making this a significant and unusual bid in the market. Investors are closely watching the deal's impact on the retail and online marketplaces as well as GameStop's ambitious goal to hit a $100 billion market value.

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Market Calm Before the Storm? 3 Sectors to Watch at Monday’s Open After U.S. Inflation Shock

Market Calm Before the Storm? 3 Sectors to Watch at Monday’s Open After U.S. Inflation Shock

2 May 2026
NEW YORK, May 2, 2026, 03:43 (EDT) U.S. stocks enter Monday’s May 4 open at record highs, but the setup is less calm than the closing tape suggests. March inflation jumped, factory input costs hit a four-year high in April, and the first pressure points for traders are likely to be technology, energy and consumer-facing transport and autos. (Reuters) That matters now because the rally has been driven mainly by earnings, while the macro story has turned rougher. The April payrolls report is due May 8, Treasury yields were around 4.38% late Friday, and investors have only a short window
Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

US Stock Market Today: Live Updates 02.05.2026

2 May 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: May 2, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: May 2, 2026, 3:55 AM EDT GameStop Eyes eBay Takeover, Shares Surge on Potential Deal May 2, 2026, 3:50 AM EDT. Shares of **GameStop** and **eBay** jumped following reports that GameStop is preparing a takeover offer for the larger eBay, with eBay rising about 14% and GameStop roughly 4% in after-hours trading. This move by GameStop CEO **Ryan Cohen** marks a bold attempt to reshape both companies, positioning GameStop to expand beyond its traditional retail model into e-commerce. eBay's market value is around $46 billion, compared to GameStop's $12 billion, making
US Stock Market Today After Hours: Nasdaq Tops 25,000 As S&P 500 Hits Record High

US Stock Market Today After Hours: Nasdaq Tops 25,000 As S&P 500 Hits Record High

2 May 2026
Nasdaq 100 futures climbed 0.68% and S&P 500 futures edged up 0.06% in early after-hours trading Friday, while Dow futures slipped 0.48%. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at record highs, driven by first-quarter S&P 500 profit growth of 27.8%, according to LSEG. Oil prices, inflation signals, and upcoming jobs data remain in focus. GameStop shares rose 4% after reports it was preparing an offer for eBay.
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