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UK stock market today: FTSE 100 falls 1.5% as oil jumps; Rentokil and Admiral gain, Wizz Air drops

UK stock market today: FTSE 100 falls 1.5% as oil jumps; Rentokil and Admiral gain, Wizz Air drops

London’s FTSE 100 fell 1.5% to 10,413.94 on Thursday as oil prices surged and investors scaled back bets on Bank of England rate cuts. Rentokil Initial and Admiral rose after posting higher profits, while Wizz Air and Reckitt dropped on outlook warnings. The FTSE 250 lost 0.9%. Brent crude traded near $84.41 a barrel.
5 March 2026
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UBS spots a 2026 turning point for UK and European stocks — and names Aviva, NatWest among top themesNEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 06:34 ET

UBS spots a 2026 turning point for UK and European stocks — and names Aviva, NatWest among top themesNEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 06:34 ET

UBS expects UK and European equities to return to earnings growth in 2026, forecasting a 7% rise in average earnings per share. Britain’s FTSE 100 has gained 20.7% this year, outpacing the STOXX 600 and S&P 500. UBS highlighted insurers Aviva and Admiral, and cited NatWest and RELX among UK companies with structural tailwinds. The bank remains cautious on autos, chemicals, and household products.
29 December 2025
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  • Schwab Fundamental International Large Company Index Sees $218.8M Inflow
    March 20, 2026, 11:42 AM EDT. The Schwab Fundamental International Large Company Index ETF (FNDF) experienced a notable inflow of approximately $218.8 million, marking a 1.0% increase in outstanding units week over week, rising from 442.3 million to 446.8 million units. Major holdings performance varied slightly, with Medtronic (MDT) and ZIM Integrated Shipping Services (ZIM) gaining 0.2% each, while Teva Pharmaceutical (TEVA) fell 1.8%. FNDF currently trades at $47.66, between its 52-week low of $31.915 and high of $52.935. ETF unit creation and destruction reflect buying and selling of underlying assets, influencing components' market activity.
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