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FTSE Opens Up as Oil Moves, But Investors on Watch

FTSE Opens Up as Oil Moves, But Investors on Watch

The FTSE 100 rose 0.86% to 10,556.60 after the spring bank holiday, led by gains in Kingfisher and oil-linked stocks. Kingfisher reported a 0.7% drop in first-quarter like-for-like sales but kept its profit target. Brent crude climbed over 2% to $98.21 after U.S. strikes in southern Iran. UK shop prices rose 1.2% in May from a year earlier, the British Retail Consortium said.
26 May 2026
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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

The FTSE 100 hit a record 10,373.28 early Tuesday before slipping 0.05% by 10:15 GMT, as mining stocks surged on sharp rebounds in gold and silver. Endeavour Mining jumped 5.5%, Fresnillo 4.4%. The FTSE 250 edged up 0.15%. Investors await Thursday’s Bank of England rate decision, with the Bank Rate at 3.75%.
3 February 2026
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UK stock market today: FTSE 100 steadies as miners tumble in metals rout, BoE looms

UK stock market today: FTSE 100 steadies as miners tumble in metals rout, BoE looms

FTSE 100 edged up 0.1% by late morning as defensive shares offset sharp losses in mining stocks. Commodity prices tumbled after President Trump nominated Kevin Warsh as Fed chair, with gold down 5% and silver over 7%. FTSE 250 fell 0.4%, led by declines in Auction Technology Group and Ocado. UK manufacturing PMI rose to 51.8 in January, signaling growth.
2 February 2026
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FTSE 100 hovers near record as Experian jumps on $1bn buyback and miners slide

FTSE 100 hovers near record as Experian jumps on $1bn buyback and miners slide

London’s FTSE 100 touched a record intraday high before ending up 0.2% at 10,189, supported by banks and Experian’s 3.6% jump on a $1 billion buyback. Major miners slid as gold fell 4% and silver dropped over 6%. Bank of England data showed UK mortgage approvals hit a seven-month low in December. The FTSE 250 was flat.
30 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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Best UK Stocks to Buy Now (December 2025): 9 Shares to Watch as the FTSE 100 Nears 10,000

Best UK Stocks to Buy Now (December 2025): 9 Shares to Watch as the FTSE 100 Nears 10,000

The FTSE 100 has posted total returns of about 23% in 2025, marking one of its strongest years since the financial crisis, with banks, miners, and defense firms leading gains. Despite the rally, UK stocks still trade at a discount to global peers. The Office for Budget Responsibility expects inflation to fall to 2.5% in 2026. Goldman Sachs forecasts Bank of England rate cuts starting December 2025.
9 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • U.S. and Iran Agree Ceasefire, Easing Stock Futures Amid Gulf Tensions
    June 28, 2026, 9:24 PM EDT. Stock futures gained as the U.S. and Iran agreed to halt attacks and plan talks in Qatar, reducing fears of escalating conflict in the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping chokepoint. Dow Jones futures rose 128 points, S&P 500 gained 0.38%, and Nasdaq futures added 0.35%. Despite improved sentiment, oil prices edged higher with U.S. crude at $69.46 per barrel, reflecting ongoing regional risk. Iran's creation of a Persian Gulf Strait Authority and demands for control over maritime traffic heighten tensions, while the U.S. Navy secures alternate routes for Gulf shipping. President Trump issued warnings but showed reluctance for full-scale conflict. Market relief follows fears of a wider Gulf escalation that could disrupt global trade and energy supplies.

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IREN Limited (NASDAQ:IREN) slides as Warriors badge faces AI revenue test

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29 June 2026
IREN Limited (NASDAQ:IREN) plunged 21.3% to $47.21 over five straight down days despite announcing a record $50M+ annual Warriors jersey deal, as investors focused on the company’s not fully contracted $4.4B target ARR and high short interest at 19.74% of float, with Friday’s close near the lowest analyst target.
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