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FTSE 100 Slips Today as BT, Sage and Oil Risks Put London Stocks on Edge

FTSE 100 Slips Today as BT, Sage and Oil Risks Put London Stocks on Edge

FTSE 100 fell 0.34% to 10,396.72 in early London trading, reversing part of Wednesday’s rally. BT reported flat core earnings at £8.2 billion as fibre demand offset a 3% revenue drop. Sage lifted its FY26 revenue outlook after first-half revenue rose 11%. easyJet posted a £552 million loss and warned of uncertainty due to higher fuel costs and weaker bookings.
21 May 2026
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  • BHP Group Board Addition May Impact Copper-Led Investment Thesis
    May 21, 2026, 5:03 AM EDT. BHP Group has appointed Mark Vassella, a former BlueScope Steel CEO, as a Non-executive Director, bringing 40 years of expertise in steel, decarbonisation, and capital allocation. Vassella's experience complements BHP's strategic shift towards copper and potash projects, which now represent about 51% of its earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortisation (EBITDA). This appointment reinforces governance rather than altering near-term growth drivers. Investors should weigh the increased institutional interest in copper exposure against ongoing risks like project delays, regulatory challenges, and rising costs. Forecasts predict BHP will generate A$55.9 billion revenue and A$13.1 billion earnings by 2029, but downside risks keep the fair valuation estimate at A$53.40, about 10% below the current stock price. Mark Vassella's board role could influence perceptions of BHP's long-term growth amid a complex risk environment.

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