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UK stock market today: FTSE 100 rises toward 10,200 as banks lead gains

Bank shares pushed London’s FTSE 100 up 0.5% to 10,197 on Tuesday, while the FTSE 250 was flat. UK shop prices rose 1.5% year-on-year in January, the fastest pace in nearly two years. Dr Martens dropped 8.7% after warning on demand. Cranswick signaled profits at the top end of its forecast range.

27 January 2026

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Ushio Raises Full-Year Profit Forecast on Cost Cuts, Chip Market Recovery, and Weak Yen
March 20, 2026, 12:44 AM EDT. Ushio Inc. raised its consolidated full-year forecast for fiscal 2026, projecting net sales of ¥175 billion and operating profit of ¥11.5 billion. The company cited successful structural reforms that cut fixed costs, a recovering semiconductor market boosting demand for light sources, and a weaker yen as key drivers. Ushio's profit attributable to owners now stands at ¥7.5 billion, showing double-digit growth from prior estimates. The impact of its recent acquisition of ams-OSRAM's lamp business remains under review. The forecast upgrade reflects strong earnings improvements and rising market sentiment, with analysts maintaining a Buy rating and a ¥3,570 price target for the Tokyo-listed lighting and optical tech firm.