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AstraZeneca stock price steadies ahead of earnings week as TrumpRx adds drug-pricing noise

AstraZeneca stock price steadies ahead of earnings week as TrumpRx adds drug-pricing noise

AstraZeneca shares closed up 0.9% in London at £141.04 and rose 3.2% in New York to $193.23 on Friday. The company will report full-year and Q4 results Tuesday, with investors focused on 2026 guidance. U.S. drug pricing pressure intensified after the TrumpRx rollout. AstraZeneca recently began trading ordinary shares on the NYSE, expanding its market presence.
8 February 2026
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AstraZeneca share price slips in London as tariff threat rattles markets; EMA review and earnings in focus

AstraZeneca share price slips in London as tariff threat rattles markets; EMA review and earnings in focus

AstraZeneca shares fell 1.15% to 13,890 pence in London as markets reacted to President Trump’s threat of new U.S. tariffs on Britain and other European countries. The FTSE 100 closed down 0.4%. AstraZeneca announced EU validation for Enhertu and a $630 million buyout of China cell-therapy rights. Investors trimmed risk ahead of possible trade retaliation.
19 January 2026
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Walmart stock pauses on MLK Day — what could move WMT when markets reopen

Walmart stock pauses on MLK Day — what could move WMT when markets reopen

Walmart shares closed Friday up 0.42% at $119.70, near record highs, ahead of its addition to the Nasdaq-100 on Tuesday. Index funds are set to rebalance as Walmart replaces AstraZeneca, which could trigger volatile trading at the open. U.S. markets will be closed Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Leadership changes at Walmart take effect Feb. 1, with an earnings report due Feb. 19.
19 January 2026
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FTSE 100 climbs on miners and AstraZeneca as record gold keeps UK stocks in play

FTSE 100 climbs on miners and AstraZeneca as record gold keeps UK stocks in play

FTSE 100 rose 0.3% to 10,170.81 in mid-morning trade, led by gains in gold miners and AstraZeneca. Spot gold hit a record $4,639.42 an ounce after U.S. inflation data missed forecasts. The FTSE 250 slipped 0.3%, showing uneven momentum. Investors are watching a pending U.S. tariffs ruling and upcoming bank earnings.
14 January 2026
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Walmart stock set for Nasdaq-100 entry as Google Gemini deal and Wing drones land

Walmart stock set for Nasdaq-100 entry as Google Gemini deal and Wing drones land

Walmart will join the Nasdaq-100 on Jan. 20, replacing AstraZeneca after shifting its listing from the NYSE. On Friday, Walmart shares rose 1.3% to $114.53. The company announced a Google Gemini shopping integration and plans to expand drone delivery with Wing to 150 more U.S. stores. U.S. markets will be closed Jan. 19 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
11 January 2026
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London Stock Exchange Poised for Year-End Reopen as FTSE 100 Holds Near 9,871 and 2026 IPO Hopes Build

London Stock Exchange Poised for Year-End Reopen as FTSE 100 Holds Near 9,871 and 2026 IPO Hopes Build

The FTSE 100 closed at 9,870.68 in a muted, low-volume session ahead of the Christmas break, down about 0.2%. Despite the quiet finish, the index is up 20.7% for 2025, on track for a fifth consecutive yearly gain. U.S. markets ended Friday nearly flat, while gold and silver hit new records. London trading resumes Monday amid thin liquidity and strong commodity moves.
28 December 2025
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London Stock Exchange Update: FTSE 100 Near Record Highs After a Strong 2025 — What to Watch When Trading Reopens

London Stock Exchange Update: FTSE 100 Near Record Highs After a Strong 2025 — What to Watch When Trading Reopens

The London Stock Exchange remains closed for the weekend and will reopen at 8:00 a.m. London time on Monday, December 29. The FTSE 100 ended the Christmas Eve half-day at 9,870.68, down 0.2%. The index is on track for a 20.7% annual gain, outperforming the S&P 500. The Bank of England cut its policy rate to 3.75% in December.
27 December 2025
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UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Pauses for Boxing Day as Investors Weigh Retail Signals, Precious-Metals Surge and 2026 Outlook (26 December 2025)

UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Pauses for Boxing Day as Investors Weigh Retail Signals, Precious-Metals Surge and 2026 Outlook (26 December 2025)

The London Stock Exchange is closed Friday for Boxing Day, halting UK trading after a shortened Christmas Eve session where the FTSE 100 slipped 0.2%. Investors are watching global moves and a spike in precious metals, which could impact London-listed miners when trading resumes. BP agreed to sell a 65% stake in Castrol to Stonepeak for about $6 billion. The FTSE 100 is on track for a roughly 21% gain in 2025.
26 December 2025
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UK Stock Market Preview for 26 December 2025: Boxing Day Closure, FTSE 100 Drivers, Sterling Moves, Oil Pressure and the BoE Outlook

UK Stock Market Preview for 26 December 2025: Boxing Day Closure, FTSE 100 Drivers, Sterling Moves, Oil Pressure and the BoE Outlook

The London Stock Exchange will be closed on Friday, 26 December 2025, for Boxing Day. In the last session before the break, the FTSE 100 fell 0.2%. BP agreed to sell a 65% stake in Castrol to Stonepeak for about $6 billion, valuing Castrol at $10.1 billion. UK traders will return after the holiday to a market influenced by global moves and BP’s deal.
25 December 2025
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United Kingdom Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Holiday Pause, BP Castrol Deal and 2026 Outlook (25 Dec 2025)

United Kingdom Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Holiday Pause, BP Castrol Deal and 2026 Outlook (25 Dec 2025)

The London Stock Exchange is closed for Christmas and Boxing Day, with trading set to resume after the long weekend. The FTSE 100 slipped 0.2% in a quiet half-day session on Christmas Eve. BP agreed to sell a 65% stake in Castrol to Stonepeak for about $6 billion, valuing Castrol at $10.1 billion. The Bank of England recently cut rates to 3.75%.
25 December 2025
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GSK’s Emma Walmsley Hails US as ‘Best Place to Invest’ as UK Pharma Faces Tariffs, Rebate Cuts and a Fight for Jobs

GSK’s Emma Walmsley Hails US as ‘Best Place to Invest’ as UK Pharma Faces Tariffs, Rebate Cuts and a Fight for Jobs

GSK chief executive Emma Walmsley said the US is now the top destination for pharmaceutical investment, warning Britain risks falling further behind. Walmsley cited the US and China as key growth markets and confirmed GSK will invest $30 billion in the US by 2030. Her comments follow similar moves by AstraZeneca and recent UK government efforts to retain drug industry investment.
11 December 2025
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UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Holds Near Record Highs as Traders Weigh Fed Cut, BoE Outlook and Housing Jitters – 11 December 2025

UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Holds Near Record Highs as Traders Weigh Fed Cut, BoE Outlook and Housing Jitters – 11 December 2025

The FTSE 100 edged up 0.07% to around 9,662 late Thursday morning, staying just below its record high as investors weighed a US Federal Reserve rate cut and expectations for Bank of England action. The FTSE 250 slipped, while the AIM All-Share rose 0.3%. UK gilt yields fell, with the 10-year at about 4.5%. European markets were mixed after Wall Street’s rally faded.
11 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 FTSE 100 traded just under 9,650 at 08:20 GMT Tuesday, near record highs and up 15.5% over 12 months. AstraZeneca shares hovered close to a 52-week high, boosted by expanded cancer drug approvals and plans to align global listings. The FTSE 100 trades at a 30–35% discount to MSCI World, with strategists calling UK equities “cheap” compared to US and European peers.
9 December 2025
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UK Stock Market Outlook: What to Know Before the FTSE 100 Opens on Monday 8 December 2025

UK Stock Market Outlook: What to Know Before the FTSE 100 Opens on Monday 8 December 2025

The FTSE 100 closed Friday at 9,667.01, down 0.5%, as energy and bank stocks fell sharply. The Magnum Ice Cream Company is set to debut in London trading Monday. Investors await a US Federal Reserve rate decision and key UK GDP data later this week. FTSE constituent reshuffles add to market volatility.
7 December 2025
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