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LSE:BAG News 3 February 2026

UK stock market today: FTSE 100 hits new high then stalls as miners jump, RELX slides

UK stock market today: FTSE 100 hits new high then stalls as miners jump, RELX slides

London, Feb 3, 2026, 10:54 GMT — Regular session Britain’s FTSE 100 hit a new high on Tuesday before running out of steam, with gains in miners balancing steep drops in several heavyweight names. By 10:15 GMT, the index slipped 0.05% to 10,336.32 points, having climbed as high as 10,373.28 earlier. (Investors Chronicle) The mining-heavy index has been swinging wildly…
3 February 2026
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  • S&P 500, Nasdaq 100 Futures Rise as Palantir Beats Estimates; Gold and Silver Rebound
    February 3, 2026, 9:33 AM EST. U.S. stock futures climbed Tuesday, building on Monday's gains amid a major U.S.-India trade deal lowering tariffs. The S&P 500 futures rose 0.29%, Nasdaq 100 futures gained 0.55%. Palantir Technologies surged over 10% in premarket after beating Q4 earnings estimates and raising 2026 sales guidance. Advanced Micro Devices shares moved up 2.33% ahead of earnings. Gold and silver prices rebounded, supporting momentum. Treasury yields stood at 4.29% for 10-year notes. LPL Financial projects the bull market to continue into 2026, driven by AI enthusiasm and Fed rate cuts, despite a modest economic slowdown. Investors remain watchful as valuations stay elevated, suggesting gains may be tempered compared to previous years.
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