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UK stock market today: FTSE 100 hits record close as miners climb; St James’s Place sinks on AI fears

UK stock market today: FTSE 100 hits record close as miners climb; St James’s Place sinks on AI fears

London’s FTSE 100 closed at a record 10,472.11, up 1.1%, led by miners and banks, while wealth managers fell sharply on AI disruption fears. St. James’s Place dropped 13.4% on heavy volume. The FTSE 250 slipped 0.2%. Investors await UK GDP data Thursday for signals on Bank of England policy.
UK Stock Market Opening Preview, 5 December 2025: FTSE 100, BoE Cut Bets, Construction Slump and US Data in Focus

UK Stock Market Opening Preview, 5 December 2025: FTSE 100, BoE Cut Bets, Construction Slump and US Data in Focus

The FTSE 100 closed Thursday at 9,711, up 0.2%, led by gains in aerospace, defence, and financials, while Diageo and AJ Bell dropped sharply. UK equity funds saw £3 billion in outflows in November, marking a sixth consecutive month of net selling. The S&P Global/CIPS construction PMI fell to 39.4 in November, its lowest since May 2020, with job cuts accelerating across the sector.
AJ Bell Share Price Falls Despite Record 2025 Results and £50m Buyback – What It Means for Investors Today

AJ Bell Share Price Falls Despite Record 2025 Results and £50m Buyback – What It Means for Investors Today

AJ Bell shares fell over 6% to around 491p on 4 December despite reporting record annual results and announcing a £50m buyback and higher dividend. Investors reacted to cautious profit-margin guidance and concerns over UK ISA reforms. Full-year revenue rose 18% to £317.8m, with profit before tax up 22% to £137.8m. The company’s market cap stands near £2bn.
4 December 2025

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  • Asia-Pacific Markets Expected to Open Lower Amid Rising Oil Prices and Fed Rate Decision
    April 29, 2026, 8:07 PM EDT. Asia-Pacific markets are set for a weaker open following losses on Wall Street and a surge in oil prices. Oil prices jumped around 6-7% after reports that U.S. President Donald Trump instructed aides to prepare for an extended blockade of Iranian ports, escalating tensions tied to Tehran's nuclear program. Brent crude settled at $118.03 per barrel, while WTI hit $106.88. Japanese, Hong Kong, and Australian futures all point to declines as investors weigh geopolitical risks alongside the Federal Reserve's decision to keep interest rates steady. The U.S. Dow Jones fell 0.57%, marking a fifth consecutive losing session, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq showed marginal movements. The evolving Iran situation and Fed stance remain key market drivers.

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Soluna Holdings Stock Jumps After Sazmining Bitcoin Deal, Then SEC Resale Filing Lands

Soluna Holdings Stock Jumps After Sazmining Bitcoin Deal, Then SEC Resale Filing Lands

30 April 2026
Soluna Holdings filed to register the resale of about 2.46 million common shares, with no proceeds going to the company. The move follows Sazmining’s launch of a 3-megawatt Bitcoin mining operation at Soluna’s Project Dorothy 1B in West Texas. Soluna shares last traded at $1.28, up from a $1.08 Nasdaq sale price on April 28. The registered shares include 2.4 million issuable to YA II PN, LTD. via warrant exercise.
Brookfield Renewable Stock Drops 12% Before Q1 Results as BEPC Investors Brace for Friday

Brookfield Renewable Stock Drops 12% Before Q1 Results as BEPC Investors Brace for Friday

30 April 2026
Brookfield Renewable Corp’s NYSE shares fell 12.5% to $35.20 on Wednesday, with volume quadrupling the three-month average ahead of first-quarter results due Friday. The drop came despite a higher quarterly dividend and mixed analyst views. The company operates 47 GW of clean energy assets globally. Analysts expect a first-quarter loss of 33.92 cents per share on $1.62 billion in revenue.
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