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FTSE 100 Week Ahead: Holiday-Shortened UK Trading, GDP Revisions and a FTSE Index Shake-Up as London Shares Eye 10,000

FTSE 100 Week Ahead: Holiday-Shortened UK Trading, GDP Revisions and a FTSE Index Shake-Up as London Shares Eye 10,000

The FTSE 100 closed Friday near its all-time high at 9,897, up 2.6% for the week, as miners and defense stocks led gains. London markets face a shortened three-session week with thin trading and key UK economic data, including GDP revisions and business investment, due Monday. The FTSE 250 ended the week flat, highlighting sensitivity to domestic signals. The LSE will close early on Wednesday for Christmas.

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  • SGX securities trading value surges 70% in May to highest since 2007
    June 11, 2026, 12:07 AM EDT. The Singapore Exchange (SGX) reported a 70% year-on-year increase in securities turnover value to S$45.8 billion for May 2026, fueled by robust trading activities across all segments. Securities daily average value (SDAV) jumped 79% to S$2.4 billion, the highest since October 2007. The benchmark Straits Times Index (STI) gained 3.5% month-on-month, driven by banking and technology stocks, hitting a record 5,072 points. Derivatives volume rose 20% to 30.5 million contracts, with notable growth in FX futures and commodities trading, including iron ore and rubber derivatives. Retail investor participation reached a 13-year high, with cumulative net inflows exceeding S$1.5 billion year-to-date. Institutional investors also led inflows, supporting increased activity in small and mid-cap stocks and reinforcing Singapore's position as Southeast Asia's largest stock market by market capitalization.

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Tech stocks slide after hours, Oracle’s AI spending draws focus

Tech stocks slide after hours, Oracle’s AI spending draws focus

11 June 2026
Semiconductor stocks plunged 3.6%, dragging the S&P 500 technology sector into correction territory—down 11% from its June 2 record—as investors punished AI-linked companies like Oracle and Super Micro Computer for heavy spending and capital raises, signaling a shift in risk appetite amid rising inflation and escalating U.S.-Iran tensions.
Murphy USA Shares Spike 10% After Casey’s Margin Surge Rattles Gas Station Sector

Murphy USA Shares Spike 10% After Casey’s Margin Surge Rattles Gas Station Sector

11 June 2026
Murphy USA soared 10.04% to $612.16 as investors seized on Casey’s General Stores’ stronger-than-expected fuel margins, spotlighting sector-wide pump profitability; with Murphy’s own first-quarter fuel contribution up 40.6% and margins at 35.0 cents per gallon, the stock’s jump reflects bets that high margins will persist, though volatility in fuel prices remains a key risk.
Sky Quarry Jumps in After-Hours; Traders Eye June Refinery Restart

Sky Quarry Jumps in After-Hours; Traders Eye June Refinery Restart

11 June 2026
Sky Quarry soared 22.44% to $1.91 on record volume, then jumped to $2.38 after hours, as investors bet on a June refinery restart after repairs and a feedstock shortage crushed Q1 revenue to $383; with just $66,828 in cash and “substantial doubt” about its ability to continue, the stock’s fate hinges on hitting its June production target.
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