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Best UK Stocks to Buy Now (10 December 2025): 8 FTSE Shares for Growth, Income & Recovery

Best UK Stocks to Buy Now (10 December 2025): 8 FTSE Shares for Growth, Income & Recovery

The FTSE 100 rose yesterday as gains in BAE Systems and Rolls-Royce offset losses in British American Tobacco. Investors are positioning for possible rate cuts in 2026, with UK inflation down to 3.6% in October. The Bank of England expects the upcoming budget to further reduce inflation and says banks remain resilient. FTSE 100 companies are set to repurchase about £56.6bn in stock this year.
10 December 2025
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UK Stock Market Today, 10 December 2025: FTSE 100 Steadies as Fed Rate Cut and BoE Signals Take Center Stage

UK Stock Market Today, 10 December 2025: FTSE 100 Steadies as Fed Rate Cut and BoE Signals Take Center Stage

The FTSE 100 edged up about 0.1% near 9,650 on Wednesday, rebounding after three sessions of losses as investors awaited interest-rate decisions from the US Federal Reserve and Bank of England. The FTSE 250 slipped 0.1–0.2%, while broader European markets fell for a fourth day. Wall Street and Asian indices also traded lower ahead of the Fed’s expected rate cut.
10 December 2025
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FTSE 100 Biggest Losers Today: Sage, Kingfisher, Cohort and Everyman Lead UK Stock Market Declines (10 December 2025)

FTSE 100 Biggest Losers Today: Sage, Kingfisher, Cohort and Everyman Lead UK Stock Market Declines (10 December 2025)

The FTSE 100 edged up 0.1% to 9,647.75 by 08:35 GMT Wednesday, while the FTSE 250 slipped 0.2% as traders awaited a key US Fed rate decision. The Sage Group fell 2.1%, Kingfisher dropped 1.6%, and Ashtead Group lost 1.5% in early trading. Cohort and Everyman Media tumbled among mid- and small-caps following company updates. UK retail sales growth slowed to 1.4% in November.
10 December 2025
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UK Stock Market Today (9 December 2025): FTSE 100 Edges Higher as Defence Stocks Offset BAT Slide

UK Stock Market Today (9 December 2025): FTSE 100 Edges Higher as Defence Stocks Offset BAT Slide

The FTSE 100 closed up 0.23% at 9,667.35 on Tuesday, lifted by gains in defence stocks like BAE Systems and Rolls-Royce after news of a major German defence deal. British American Tobacco fell nearly 3% after warning on 2026 trading. The FTSE 250 ended 0.16% higher. Trading was subdued ahead of interest rate decisions from the Fed and Bank of England.
9 December 2025
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UK Stock Market Movers Today (9 December 2025): Most‑Active FTSE 100 Stocks and What’s Driving Them

UK Stock Market Movers Today (9 December 2025): Most‑Active FTSE 100 Stocks and What’s Driving Them

The FTSE 100 closed nearly flat at 9,650 on December 9, 2025, as traders awaited a US Federal Reserve decision. Trading volumes were heavy in Lloyds, Legal & General, Glencore, Vodafone, Barclays, Tesco, BP, BT, Rolls-Royce, Magnum Ice Cream, and British American Tobacco. Unilever’s ice-cream spin-off and strong bank shares featured among the session’s main themes.
9 December 2025
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UK Stock Market Top Losers Today (9 December 2025): BAT Leads FTSE 100 Fallers as Unilever Hangover Lingers

UK Stock Market Top Losers Today (9 December 2025): BAT Leads FTSE 100 Fallers as Unilever Hangover Lingers

The FTSE 100 closed down 0.1% at about 9,640 on Tuesday, its lowest in two weeks, as investors awaited central bank decisions. British American Tobacco fell 3.5–4.5% after warning of slower growth in heated-tobacco and vaping. UK consumer data showed November card spending down 1.1% year-on-year, the steepest drop since early 2021. Retail sales growth remained weak despite Black Friday.
9 December 2025
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UK Stocks to Buy Today (9 December 2025, 8:30 GMT): 9 FTSE Shares to Watch as London Trades Near Record Highs

UK Stocks to Buy Today (9 December 2025, 8:30 GMT): 9 FTSE Shares to Watch as London Trades Near Record Highs

The FTSE 100 traded just under 9,650 at 08:20 GMT Tuesday, near record highs and up 15.5% over 12 months. AstraZeneca shares hovered close to a 52-week high, boosted by expanded cancer drug approvals and plans to align global listings. The FTSE 100 trades at a 30–35% discount to MSCI World, with strategists calling UK equities “cheap” compared to US and European peers.
9 December 2025
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Best UK Stocks to Buy Now (December 2025): 9 Shares to Watch as the FTSE 100 Nears 10,000

Best UK Stocks to Buy Now (December 2025): 9 Shares to Watch as the FTSE 100 Nears 10,000

The FTSE 100 has posted total returns of about 23% in 2025, marking one of its strongest years since the financial crisis, with banks, miners, and defense firms leading gains. Despite the rally, UK stocks still trade at a discount to global peers. The Office for Budget Responsibility expects inflation to fall to 2.5% in 2026. Goldman Sachs forecasts Bank of England rate cuts starting December 2025.
9 December 2025
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UK Stock Market Today, December 9, 2025: FTSE 100 Holds Firm as Unilever Spin-Off, Bank Rally and Rate-Cut Hopes Shape Sentiment

UK Stock Market Today, December 9, 2025: FTSE 100 Holds Firm as Unilever Spin-Off, Bank Rally and Rate-Cut Hopes Shape Sentiment

The FTSE 100 closed Monday at 9,645.09, down 0.23%, while the FTSE 250 dropped 0.65% ahead of key global interest-rate decisions. Unilever completed its demerger of the Magnum ice cream business, with Magnum shares debuting in Amsterdam at €12.96. Unilever also began an 8-for-9 share consolidation, with the new shares trading in London from December 9. Unilever shares fell 2–3% on the day.
9 December 2025
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UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Poised for Softer Open as Fed Jitters Meet Weak UK Spending (9 December 2025)

UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Poised for Softer Open as Fed Jitters Meet Weak UK Spending (9 December 2025)

FTSE 100 futures signal a flat to slightly lower open, after the index slipped 0.2% Monday and housebuilders fell sharply. Unilever dropped 2% as its Magnum ice cream spin-off debuted in Amsterdam. Investors remain cautious ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s rate decision, with Wall Street and Asian markets mostly down overnight. Brent crude trades near $62.4 a barrel after Iraq resumed oil output.
9 December 2025
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UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Dips as Unilever Slumps on Magnum Spin‑Off (London Close, 8 December 2025)

UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Dips as Unilever Slumps on Magnum Spin‑Off (London Close, 8 December 2025)

The FTSE 100 fell 0.2% to 9,645.09 on Monday as Unilever completed its ice cream spin-off and bond yields climbed. Magnum Ice Cream Company shares debuted in Amsterdam at €12.20, below the €12.80 reference price. UK government bonds dropped as traders scaled back rate-cut bets ahead of decisions from the Fed and Bank of England. The FTSE 250 lost 0.7%, while the AIM All-Share slipped 0.4%.
8 December 2025
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Best UK Stocks to Buy Today (8 December 2025): 7 FTSE 100 Ideas for a Potential Rate‑Cut Era

Best UK Stocks to Buy Today (8 December 2025): 7 FTSE 100 Ideas for a Potential Rate‑Cut Era

The FTSE 100 closed near 9,660 on December 8, posting a total return of about 20–23% year-to-date, its best run since 2009. The Bank of England has held rates at 4% since August, with inflation at 3.6%. Markets expect a rate cut to 3.75% at the December 18 meeting. UK mortgage rates have dropped to their lowest since before September 2022.
8 December 2025
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Best UK Stocks to Buy Now (8 December 2025): 7 FTSE Shares for Growth, Income and Value

Best UK Stocks to Buy Now (8 December 2025): 7 FTSE Shares for Growth, Income and Value

The FTSE 100 is up nearly 20% year-to-date as of December 8, 2025, reaching record highs in August and November. UK equities have attracted renewed global interest, aided by Bank of England rate cuts and a weaker pound. Large investors are shifting funds from US tech stocks to UK shares. Today, the FTSE 100 remains near recent highs, with markets awaiting further rate decisions.
8 December 2025
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Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC Stock Outlook on 8 December 2025: Can the FTSE 100 High‑Flyer Keep Climbing?

Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC Stock Outlook on 8 December 2025: Can the FTSE 100 High‑Flyer Keep Climbing?

Rolls-Royce shares closed at 1,084.5p on 5 December, down 0.6% for the day and about 9% below their September high. The stock has surged over 1,000% in three years, with a 52-week range of 557p to 1,195p. On 5 December, Rolls-Royce signed a strategic nuclear partnership with Assystem, AtkinsRéalis, and Frazer-Nash, and extended its emergency power deal with AVK.
8 December 2025
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Biggest UK Stock Losers Today: FTSE 100, Mid‑Caps and AIM Names Under Pressure (8 December 2025)

Biggest UK Stock Losers Today: FTSE 100, Mid‑Caps and AIM Names Under Pressure (8 December 2025)

UK shares fell sharply Monday, 8 December 2025, with FTSE 100 futures down 0.1% after a 0.5% drop Friday. Everest Global PLC plunged about 38%, leading losses among small-cap and AIM stocks. Traders cited caution ahead of US Federal Reserve and Reserve Bank of Australia meetings, and a possible Bank of England rate cut later in December. Barclays’ potential Evelyn Partners deal and Trustpilot faced extra scrutiny.
8 December 2025
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UK Stock Market Preview for Monday 8 December 2025: FTSE 100, Magnum Listing, Shell Dividend and BoE Cut Bets

UK Stock Market Preview for Monday 8 December 2025: FTSE 100, Magnum Listing, Shell Dividend and BoE Cut Bets

The FTSE 100 closed Friday at 9,667.01, down 0.5% on the day and 0.6% for the week, as energy and bank shares fell. BP dropped 2.6%, Shell 1.4%, and major banks lost over 1%. The index remains near record highs ahead of a key week for central banks and the London debut of The Magnum Ice Cream Company. Investors are watching for US Fed rate decisions and China trade data.
7 December 2025
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FTSE 100 Ends Week in the Red as Global Stocks Diverge: World Indices, Outlook and Forecasts (5–7 December 2025)

FTSE 100 Ends Week in the Red as Global Stocks Diverge: World Indices, Outlook and Forecasts (5–7 December 2025)

The FTSE 100 fell 0.5% to 9,667 on Friday, December 5, 2025, its lowest level in over a week, closing out a losing week for UK equities. Energy and bank stocks led declines, with BP down 2.6% and the bank index off 1.2%. Wall Street and Asian markets rose, leaving the UK benchmark trailing global peers ahead of a key US Federal Reserve decision.
7 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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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

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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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