Stock Market Today: Live Updates 14.08.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: August 14, 2026, 4:00 AM EDTUpdated: August 15, 2026, 3:59 AM EDT FTSE 100 marks new record amid Buffett-inspired Kingfisher moves August 15, 2026, 3:50 AM EDT. The FTSE 100 sets new record highs in the face of geopolitical uncertainty, with a P/E ratio of 17.7, more affordable than the S&P 500’s 29.8. Investors are encouraged to choose carefully, with opportunities highlighted in Kingfisher (LSE:KGF), valued at a forward P/E of 12.6 and projected for 9% earnings growth. Kingfisher backs a £300m share buyback and has posted gains in market share despite continued inflation and interest rate