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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

Updated 10 December 2025 — With UK inflation easing, interest rates likely past their peak, and a wave of share buybacks supporting valuations, the London market is finally starting to look interesting again for long‑term investors. The FTSE 100 inched higher yesterday as defence names like BAE Systems and Rolls‑Royce offset weakness in British American Tobacco, while investors positioned for potential rate cuts from both the Federal Reserve and the Bank of England in 2026. Reuters+1 At the same time, the Bank of England expects Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ first budget to shave roughly 0.4–0.5 percentage points off inflation from mid‑2026,
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

London – December 10, 2025 The United Kingdom stock market traded in a narrow range on Wednesday, with the FTSE 100 hovering just above the 9,650 level as investors weighed a heavy slate of corporate news against looming interest‑rate decisions from the US Federal Reserve and the Bank of England (BoE). European markets drifted lower, but London’s blue‑chip index managed modest gains, while mid‑caps lagged.tradingview.com+ 2Reuters+ 2 FTSE 100 edges up while FTSE 250 lags At the open, the FTSE 100 index ticked about 0.1% higher, near 9,650 , extending an attempted rebound after three straight sessions of losses. The
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 UK stock market is trading cautiously on Wednesday, 10 December 2025, as investors sit on their hands ahead of a critical US Federal Reserve rate decision. The headline indices are little moved, but under the surface there are some chunky single‑stock losses across the FTSE 100, FTSE 250 and AIM. By 08:35 GMT, the FTSE 100 was only about 0.1% higher at 9,647.75, while the FTSE 250 slipped around 0.2%. Yet several blue‑chip names – notably The Sage Group, Kingfisher and Ashtead Group – were among the sharpest fallers in early trade. Mid‑caps and smaller companies have seen steeper
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 UK stock market spent Tuesday moving in a narrow band but ultimately closed modestly higher, as defence stocks helped the FTSE 100 overcome weakness in tobacco and consumer names ahead of crucial interest rate decisions from the US Federal Reserve and the Bank of England. Market snapshot: modest gains for FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 By early afternoon in London, the FTSE 100 was up around 0.1%, with the domestically focused FTSE 250 gaining about 0.2%, helped by strong defence shares and despite pressure on British American Tobacco (BAT). Reuters+1 Later price data show the blue‑chip FTSE 100 finished the
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 UK stock market spent Tuesday 9 December 2025 in a holding pattern, with the FTSE 100 drifting around 9,650 points and ending effectively flat, as traders waited for a key US Federal Reserve decision and next week’s Bank of England meeting. Reuters Beneath the calm index level, trading activity was intense in a familiar set of big‑name stocks: banks, energy giants, consumer staples, telecoms and tobacco. According to the London Stock Exchange and live dealing platforms, volume was concentrated in Lloyds, Legal & General, Glencore, Vodafone, Barclays, Tesco, BP, BT, Rolls‑Royce, Magnum Ice Cream and British American Tobacco, among others. Hargreaves Lansdown This article
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 UK stock market spent Tuesday, 9 December 2025, in a cautious mood, with a handful of big names doing most of the damage. The FTSE 100 slipped around 0.1% to roughly 9,640, its lowest close in about two weeks, as investors positioned for a crucial Federal Reserve decision and another Bank of England rate call. TradingView+1 While the index is still hovering near record highs for 2025, British American Tobacco, Chemring and Ashtead were among the standout losers today, and Monday’s sharp falls in Unilever, Barratt Redrow, JD Sports Fashion, Persimmon and Entain are still shaping sentiment. TechStock²+1 Market snapshot: Cautious FTSE 100, weak consumers Two
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 UK stock market is starting Tuesday’s session within touching distance of all‑time highs. By around 08:20 GMT, the FTSE 100 was trading just under 9,650, essentially flat on the day but up about 15.5% over the last 12 months, with a 52‑week range of 7,544–9,930 points. FT Markets+1 At the same time, many strategists still describe UK equities as “cheap” versus other major markets. Recent analysis suggests the FTSE 100 is trading on roughly 12–13x forecast 2026 earnings compared with about 14x for the Euro Stoxx 600 and over 21x for the S&P 500, while UK blue‑chips continue to offer
9 December 2025
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UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Holds Near Record Highs After London Open on 9 December 2025

UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Holds Near Record Highs After London Open on 9 December 2025

LONDON, 9 December 2025, 08:30 GMT — The UK stock market opened in a cautious but resilient mood on Tuesday, with the FTSE 100 hovering just below record territory as traders weighed a wave of corporate news against soft consumer data and looming central‑bank decisions. By around 08:20–08:25 GMT, roughly half an hour after the London open, the FTSE 100 was trading near 9,649, up about 0.04% on the day and within touching distance of its all‑time high near 9,930 set in November.FT Markets+1 The mid‑cap FTSE 250 was also close to 22,000, modestly higher over the past five sessions.FT Markets That early stability comes despite: FTSE 100 edges
9 December 2025
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Biggest Stock Losers on the UK Market Today (9 December 2025): Unilever Leads FTSE 100 Fallers

Biggest Stock Losers on the UK Market Today (9 December 2025): Unilever Leads FTSE 100 Fallers

London – 9 December 2025 The UK stock market is starting the week on the back foot, and the biggest damage is concentrated in a handful of heavyweight names. After Monday’s close (8 December), the FTSE 100 ended lower and several blue‑chip stocks posted steep declines, setting the tone for trading on Tuesday, 9 December 2025. Fintel+1 Below is a detailed look at the biggest stock losers on the UK market, why they fell, and what analysts and recent forecasts are saying about their outlook. UK Stock Market Recap: Cautious Mood Ahead of Central Bank Decisions On Monday, the FTSE
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 UK stock market heads into the final weeks of 2025 in unusually strong shape. The FTSE 100 has delivered one of its best years since the financial crisis, with total returns of around 23% and multiple record closes in November as banks, miners and defense companies led the charge.Money Week+ 2Reuters+ 2 Yet even with the index near the 10,000 level, UK equities still trade at a discount to many global peers, and analysts expect falling inflation and interest-rate cuts from the Bank of England (BoE) in 2026 to support corporate profits.Office for Budget Responsibility+ 2Goldman Sachs+ 2 Below
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 UK stock market heads into Tuesday, December 9, 2025, trading just below record highs, with investors balancing fresh corporate reshuffles against a pivotal week for global interest rates. Market snapshot: FTSE indices ease but stay near all‑time highs As of the close on Monday, December 8, 2025: Monday’s decline came as investors positioned for this week’s interest‑rate decisions from the US Federal Reserve and the Bank of England (BoE) . Reuters reported that the FTSE 100 lost around 0.2% and the FTSE 250 about 0.7%, with homebuilders and selective stock‑specific news dragging on broader sentiment.Reuters Despite the pullback, commentary
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)

As the London Stock Exchange prepares to open at 8:00 a.m. local time, UK investors face a cautious global backdrop, soft domestic data and a busy slate of stock‑specific news. tradinghours.com Here’s what you need to know before the UK stock market opens today, Tuesday 9 December 2025. 1. Market set‑up: FTSE 100 futures hint at a slightly lower open Overnight futures indicate a subdued start in London. A Reuters “factors to watch” note suggests the FTSE 100 is called marginally lower, with futures down around 0.02%, pointing to a flat‑to‑slightly‑negative open. TradingView That follows a soft Monday session: With
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Ashtead share price in focus as buyback rolls on and NYSE switch clocks closer

Ashtead share price in focus as buyback rolls on and NYSE switch clocks closer

7 February 2026
Ashtead shares closed Friday at 4,936p, up 1.09%, after the company bought 88,872 shares under its repurchase program. The group is set to shift its primary listing to New York on March 2, pending court approval, and will be removed from the FTSE UK index the same day. Ashtead paid a half-year dividend of 37.5 U.S. cents per share on Friday.
Beazley share price: big funds reshuffle stakes as Zurich bid deadline nears

Beazley share price: big funds reshuffle stakes as Zurich bid deadline nears

7 February 2026
Beazley shares closed flat at 1,236 pence Friday as BlackRock disclosed a 6.55% stake and Vanguard reported 5.02%. Wellington Management cut its holding below 5%. The disclosures follow Zurich Insurance’s possible takeover offer of up to 1,335 pence per share, with a Feb. 16 deadline for a firm bid.
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