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FTSE 100 25 November 2025 - 2 December 2025

UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Steady as Banks Rally and BoE Warns on AI Bubble – 2 December 2025

UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Steady as Banks Rally and BoE Warns on AI Bubble – 2 December 2025

The FTSE 100 rose 0.38% to 9,739.57 by midday Tuesday, led by gains in banks and housebuilders after the Bank of England eased capital rules following stress tests. Lloyds Banking Group climbed 1.6%. The FTSE 250 edged up 0.08%, while the AIM All-Share fell 0.44% as smaller growth stocks lagged.
2 December 2025
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UK Stock Market Opening Preview Today, 2 December 2025: FTSE 100 Set to Open Lower as BoE Stress Tests, Housing Data and Cooling Shop Inflation Hit

UK Stock Market Opening Preview Today, 2 December 2025: FTSE 100 Set to Open Lower as BoE Stress Tests, Housing Data and Cooling Shop Inflation Hit

FTSE 100 futures signal a drop of 15–18 points at Tuesday’s open, tracking Wall Street losses and global bond selloffs. The index closed down 0.2% at 9,702.53 on Monday. US stocks fell as Treasury yields rose and weak factory data fueled bets on a December Fed rate cut. Japanese bond yields hit a 17-year high overnight, adding to market pressure.
2 December 2025
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UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Slips as Risk-Off Mood Starts December in London

UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Slips as Risk-Off Mood Starts December in London

The FTSE 100 slipped 0.1–0.2% to around 9,700 by early afternoon in London on December 1, while the FTSE 250 dropped 0.8%, its sharpest fall in two weeks. Mining stocks climbed over 5% as gold and silver prices rose, but aerospace, defence, and major banks declined. Homebuilders in the FTSE 250 fell more than 1.5% amid concerns over higher borrowing costs and weak services data.
1 December 2025
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UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Flat, Mid‑Caps Slide as Risk‑Off Mood Opens December – 1 December 2025

UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Flat, Mid‑Caps Slide as Risk‑Off Mood Opens December – 1 December 2025

The FTSE 100 held near record highs on Monday, trading at 9,718 by early afternoon, down just 0.03%. The FTSE 250 slid 0.8%, its sharpest fall in two weeks, as investors sold off mid-cap and cyclical stocks. Gold miners surged more than 5% as bullion hit a six-week high. Rolls-Royce fell 3%, while HICL Infrastructure rose 4.4%.
1 December 2025
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UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Faces Soft December 1 Open as Budget Fallout and BoE Rate‑Cut Bets Shape Sentiment

UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Faces Soft December 1 Open as Budget Fallout and BoE Rate‑Cut Bets Shape Sentiment

FTSE 100 futures signal a drop of 10–16 points to around 9,705 at Monday’s open, following a 4.7% slide in Bitcoin and weak Asian manufacturing data. The index closed Friday at 9,720.51, up 0.27% on the day and 17.7% higher year-to-date, after hitting record highs in November.
1 December 2025
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UK Stock Market Preview for 1 December 2025: FTSE 100 Eyes Higher Open as Budget Fallout, PMI Data and Fed Bets Dominate

UK Stock Market Preview for 1 December 2025: FTSE 100 Eyes Higher Open as Budget Fallout, PMI Data and Fed Bets Dominate

The FTSE 100 closed Friday at 9,720.51, up 0.27% on the day but down 0.2% for November, ending a four-month winning streak. Futures on Sunday pointed to a mildly positive open as investors weighed calmer bond markets, a contentious tax-heavy Budget, and hopes for global rate cuts. US and European futures also indicated gains. UK stocks remain just below record highs set earlier in November.
30 November 2025
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UK Stock Market Wrap, 28–29 November 2025: FTSE 100 Ends Winning Streak as Reeves’ Budget and AI Bubble Fears Loom

UK Stock Market Wrap, 28–29 November 2025: FTSE 100 Ends Winning Streak as Reeves’ Budget and AI Bubble Fears Loom

The FTSE 100 closed Friday at 9,720.51, up 0.3% on the day and 1.7% for the week, but slipped 0.2% for November, ending a four-month winning streak. The FTSE 250 rose 0.3% Friday yet fell 1.4% over the month. Oil and gas stocks gained 1.3% Friday, while Mitchells & Butlers surged over 11% on strong annual profits. Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ tax-heavy budget triggered the week’s biggest market moves.
29 November 2025
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Rolls-Royce share price today, 28 November 2025: RR.L holds above 1,060p as FTSE 100 riser on quantum breakthrough and A330neo demand

Rolls-Royce share price today, 28 November 2025: RR.L holds above 1,060p as FTSE 100 riser on quantum breakthrough and A330neo demand

Rolls-Royce shares traded near 1,076p at 15:00 GMT Friday, up about 1.6% and leading the FTSE 100 risers after a fourth straight gain. The stock moved within a tight 1,060–1,078p range amid strong retail buying interest. Trading follows fresh news on quantum computing and the Trent 7000 engine. Rolls-Royce remains near record highs after rebounding from a three-month low earlier in the week.
28 November 2025
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UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Rises as Mitchells & Butlers Soars and Whitbread Slumps – 28 November 2025

UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Rises as Mitchells & Butlers Soars and Whitbread Slumps – 28 November 2025

The FTSE 100 closed at 9,737 on Friday, up 0.45%, with Mitchells & Butlers surging up to 11% after strong annual results. Trading volumes were lighter following a global futures outage and a shortened U.S. session. Despite gains, the FTSE 100 is set for its first monthly drop in five months. The FTSE 250 and AIM 100 also posted modest advances.
28 November 2025
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Legal & General (LGEN) Share Price Today – 28 November 2025: High-Yield FTSE 100 Insurer Holds Near 247p After Stress-Test Boost and Global Portfolio Moves

Legal & General (LGEN) Share Price Today – 28 November 2025: High-Yield FTSE 100 Insurer Holds Near 247p After Stress-Test Boost and Global Portfolio Moves

Legal & General shares closed at 246.7p on 28 November 2025, up 0.08%, after investors reviewed positive sector stress-test results and new portfolio disclosures. The stock traded between 245.7p and 250.45p on volume just over 3.3 million. Over the past week, shares rose about 4.5%, with a one-year total return of 12%. The trailing dividend yield stands near 8.7%.
28 November 2025
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UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Edges Higher as Mitchells & Butlers Surges and Broker Upgrades Offset Budget Jitters (28 November 2025)

UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Edges Higher as Mitchells & Butlers Surges and Broker Upgrades Offset Budget Jitters (28 November 2025)

The FTSE 100 rose 0.2% to 9,709.62 at Friday’s open, outperforming flat European markets after upbeat corporate news and broker upgrades. Sterling eased 0.2% to $1.32 but remained up 0.85% for the week as investors digested the UK’s tax-heavy Autumn Budget. UK inflation cooled to 3.6% in October, fueling expectations of a Bank of England rate cut in December.
28 November 2025
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UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Ends Flat as Mid‑Caps Rally After Budget – 27 November 2025

UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Ends Flat as Mid‑Caps Rally After Budget – 27 November 2025

The FTSE 100 closed nearly flat on Thursday, up 2.35 points at 9,693.93, as investors digested the UK’s tax-raising Autumn Budget and traded in thin volumes during the US Thanksgiving holiday. The FTSE 250 gained 0.9%, and the AIM All-Share rose 0.8%. UK government bonds slipped after a recent rally, while the pound held steady near $1.325. Banks and utilities outperformed, while miners and tobacco stocks lagged.
27 November 2025
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FTSE 100 Slips as Energy and Consumer Stocks Drag After Reeves’ Tax-Raising Budget – UK Stock Market Today, 27 November 2025

FTSE 100 Slips as Energy and Consumer Stocks Drag After Reeves’ Tax-Raising Budget – UK Stock Market Today, 27 November 2025

London’s FTSE 100 slipped about 0.3% by late morning Thursday, reversing part of Wednesday’s post-budget rally as energy, mining, and consumer staples stocks fell. The FTSE 250 edged up 0.1–0.4%. Investors weighed Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Autumn Budget, which the OBR says will raise £26 billion in annual tax revenue by 2029/30. US markets are closed for Thanksgiving, keeping London volumes thin.
27 November 2025
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British American Tobacco (BATS) Today: Fresh Buyback, Valuation Debate and FTSE 100 Pullback – 27 November 2025

British American Tobacco (BATS) Today: Fresh Buyback, Valuation Debate and FTSE 100 Pullback – 27 November 2025

British American Tobacco bought back 110,000 shares on 26 November 2025 at a volume-weighted average price of 4,327.06p, following similar repurchases earlier in the week. Shares eased 1.1% by late morning as the FTSE 100 slipped after the UK budget. The stock remains up over 50% in the past year. BAT’s 2025 buyback target stands at £1.1bn.
27 November 2025
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UK Stock Market Today, 26 November 2025: FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 Rally as Reeves’ Budget Lifts Banks and Miners

UK Stock Market Today, 26 November 2025: FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 Rally as Reeves’ Budget Lifts Banks and Miners

London’s FTSE 100 closed up 0.9% at 9,691.58 on Wednesday after Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveiled a tax-raising Autumn Budget, while the FTSE 250 jumped 1.2% to 21,885.52. A technical error at the Office for Budget Responsibility caused a brief sell-off before markets rebounded on the full Budget details. Investors responded positively to pro-equity measures and higher-than-expected fiscal headroom.
26 November 2025
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BAE Systems (LON: BA.): US Navy deal, Hunter-class upgrade and fresh buybacks keep FTSE 100 defence giant in focus – 26 November 2025

BAE Systems (LON: BA.): US Navy deal, Hunter-class upgrade and fresh buybacks keep FTSE 100 defence giant in focus – 26 November 2025

BAE Systems shares closed at 1,638p in London on 26 November, up just over 1%, valuing the company at about £47.8bn. The firm secured a new $22 million US Navy contract for Mk 41 missile canisters, with the total value potentially reaching $317 million. Shares remain up 43% year-to-date despite a 13% drop in the past month.
26 November 2025
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UK stock market today: FTSE 100 edges higher as miners rally ahead of Reeves’ tax-heavy Budget – 26 November 2025

UK stock market today: FTSE 100 edges higher as miners rally ahead of Reeves’ tax-heavy Budget – 26 November 2025

The FTSE 100 rose 0.2% to around 9,625 by mid-morning Wednesday, while the FTSE 250 gained nearly 1% as investors awaited Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Autumn Budget. Sterling advanced for a fifth day, with markets bracing for possible £20–30bn in tax increases. Miners, defence, and luxury stocks led gains; WPP and consumer staples slipped. The Budget announcement is expected at 12:30 GMT.
26 November 2025
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UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Climbs as Investors Brace for Rachel Reeves’ Autumn Budget – 25 November 2025

UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Climbs as Investors Brace for Rachel Reeves’ Autumn Budget – 25 November 2025

The FTSE 100 closed up 0.56% at 9,588.69 and the FTSE 250 rose 0.66% to 21,553.46 on Tuesday as investors awaited Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ first Autumn Budget. Gains in banks, miners, and retailers outweighed losses in insurers and travel stocks. Trading was volatile amid speculation over possible tax measures and fiscal consolidation. The pound edged higher.
25 November 2025
UK Stock Market Today, 24 November 2025: FTSE 100 Ends Flat as Defence Stocks Slide but Banks and Miners Advance

UK Stock Market Today, 24 November 2025: FTSE 100 Ends Flat as Defence Stocks Slide but Banks and Miners Advance

The FTSE 100 closed nearly flat at 9,534.91, down 0.05% on Monday, while the FTSE 250 rose 0.23%, ending an eight-day losing streak. Defence stocks fell on signs of Ukraine peace talks, but banks and gold miners rallied on U.S. rate-cut hopes. Investors remained cautious ahead of Wednesday’s UK Budget.
25 November 2025
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EasyJet Profits Take Off but FTSE 100 Demotion Fears Grow After FY25 Results – What Investors Need to Know (25 November 2025)

EasyJet Profits Take Off but FTSE 100 Demotion Fears Grow After FY25 Results – What Investors Need to Know (25 November 2025)

EasyJet reported a 9% rise in headline profit before tax to £665m for the year to September 2025, with group revenue up 9% to £10.1bn. The package holidays arm saw profit jump by a third to £250m. Despite the results, shares fell 1–2% in London trading, leaving the airline close to FTSE 100 demotion ahead of December’s reshuffle.
25 November 2025
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  • Grail Shares Surge 12.4% After Analyst Upgrade Amid Trial Uncertainty
    March 21, 2026, 6:53 AM EDT. Shares of multi-cancer early detection company Grail jumped up to 12.4% this week following a Wall Street analyst's rating upgrade from "hold" to "buy." The new price target, however, was lowered to $65, still offering a 39% premium over the last close. This comes despite the company missing its primary endpoint in a key trial measuring stage III-IV cancer detection reductions with its Galleri test. The trial did show promising increases in early-stage cancer detection and reduced late-stage cases, which investors hope will be bolstered by upcoming follow-up data. Analyst TD Cowen cited potential for FDA approval and insurance coverage as reasons for optimism in a volatile healthcare stock environment.
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