LSE:BOKU 24 December 2025

Top UK Stocks to Buy Today (24 December 2025): Best FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 Shares to Watch on the London Stock Exchange

BP agreed to sell a 65% stake in Castrol to Stonepeak for $10.1 billion, generating about $6 billion for debt reduction. The London Stock Exchange closes early at 12:30 GMT for Christmas, with thin trading and the FTSE 100 steady. Wickes completed a £20 million buyback, while Barclays and NatWest advanced in the Evelyn Partners auction. The pound remains above $1.35.

24 December 2025

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Bargain Shares Emerge as FTSE 100 Falls 6% from Highs
March 16, 2026, 12:54 PM EDT. The FTSE 100 has dropped 6% from record highs reached in February, presenting opportunities for value investors. UK blue-chip stocks are trading at steep discounts, deepened by March's market slump. JD Sports Fashion stands out with a forward price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 8.2 versus its 10-year average of 15-16, reflecting consumer spending pressures but potential long-term growth from global expansion. Property firm Tritax Big Box has a low P/E of 7.7 amid rising borrowing costs, yet solid rent income and warehouse demand signal robust earnings ahead. Alternative asset manager ICG offers value with a forward P/E of 9.7, a price-to-earnings growth (PEG) ratio of 0.8, and a 5.7% dividend yield for 2027, despite trading just above book value at 1.7. Ongoing Middle East tensions may add volatility but also buying opportunities.