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FTSE 100 Today: Why London Stocks Are Stuck Near 10,500 as Inflation Bites

FTSE 100 Today: Why London Stocks Are Stuck Near 10,500 as Inflation Bites

UK inflation rose to 3.3% in March, driven by higher motor fuel prices, the Office for National Statistics said Wednesday. The FTSE 100 hovered near 10,500, down 0.04%, as losses in Reckitt and JD Sports offset gains in miners and BP. Reckitt fell 5% after missing sales forecasts and warning on margins. Investors weighed whether the inflation jump could prompt a tougher Bank of England stance.
22 April 2026
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Haleon share price edges up in London trade ahead of Feb 25 results

Haleon share price edges up in London trade ahead of Feb 25 results

Haleon shares rose 0.1% to 409.9 pence in early London trading Monday, near a 52-week high. The company will report full-year 2025 results Wednesday, with investors watching for updates on organic sales growth, cash returns, and 2026 guidance. Haleon previously flagged about 3.5% organic revenue growth for 2025 and a currency headwind. A £500 million share buyback for 2025 is set to complete.
23 February 2026
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Haleon share price rises as UK inflation cools — what to watch before Feb 25 earnings

Haleon share price rises as UK inflation cools — what to watch before Feb 25 earnings

Haleon shares rose 0.9% to 412.6 pence in early London trading Wednesday, tracking gains in the UK market after softer inflation data. The stock traded between 410.60 and 414.80 pence, nearing its 52-week high. UK inflation slowed to 3.0% in January, fueling rate-cut bets. Haleon’s updated analyst consensus shows FY2025 revenue at £11.08 billion and organic growth of 3.4%.
18 February 2026
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Haleon shares close higher in London as investors turn to Feb. 25 results

Haleon shares close higher in London as investors turn to Feb. 25 results

Haleon shares rose 2% to 379 pence Friday, outperforming the London market as the FTSE 100 logged a seventh straight monthly gain. About 14.1 million Haleon shares traded between 371.1 and 379.3 pence. The company will report full-year results on Feb. 25 and plans a major operating overhaul, including a new chief growth officer. GSK also gained 1.3% in London trading.
31 January 2026
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Haleon share price slips in London as investors wait for the next big update

Haleon share price slips in London as investors wait for the next big update

Haleon shares dipped 0.1% to 361.8 pence in early London trading Friday after a 1.1% drop Thursday, with about 1 million shares changing hands. The move follows a recent reorganisation announcement as investors await full-year results on Feb. 25. European stocks also edged lower, pressured by a 1% decline in mining shares. Haleon has not issued new regulatory news since early January.
16 January 2026
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Haleon stock today: shares slip as JD Health China deal lands and Deutsche Bank turns bearish

Haleon stock today: shares slip as JD Health China deal lands and Deutsche Bank turns bearish

Haleon shares fell 0.5% to 364.5 pence in early London trading after Deutsche Bank downgraded the stock to “sell” and cut its price target to 340 pence. JD Health and Haleon announced a new deal to expand their partnership in China beyond chronic disease management. Investors await Haleon’s full-year results on Feb. 25. Financial terms of the China deal were not disclosed.
15 January 2026
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Haleon PLC stock slides on operating model shake-up as investors look to Feb. 25 results

Haleon PLC stock slides on operating model shake-up as investors look to Feb. 25 results

Haleon shares fell 1.18% to 367.50p Friday after announcing a major operating overhaul, splitting its EMEA and Latin America regions and creating a standalone India Subcontinent unit. New senior roles include Filippo Lanzi as Chief Growth Officer and Björn Timelin as Chief Transformation Officer. The changes are set for mid-2026. Haleon’s market value stands at about £32.7 billion.
10 January 2026
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Haleon PLC stock edges lower after executive share-deal filing, with earnings in focus

Haleon PLC stock edges lower after executive share-deal filing, with earnings in focus

Haleon shares fell 0.4% to 375.2 pence in early London trading after two senior executives disclosed small share purchases under the company’s reward plan. The transactions, involving 34 partnership shares each by the general counsel and chief marketing officer, were filed Tuesday. Investors are now looking ahead to Haleon’s full-year results and 2026 guidance on Feb. 25.
7 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Stocks Mixed Ahead of Major Tech Earnings as Oil Prices Surge
    April 29, 2026, 6:34 PM EDT. U.S. stock indexes closed mixed Wednesday, with the Dow Jones hitting a 1.5-week low, dragged down by soaring crude oil prices that stoked inflation concerns. The S&P 500 slipped 0.04%, Dow fell 0.57%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 gained 0.58%, supported by strong AI demand and robust earnings from chipmakers NXP Semiconductors and Seagate Technology. The Federal Reserve held rates steady but three FOMC members dissented against easing, with Chair Powell signaling caution. Treasury yields climbed to a one-month high. Investors now eye earnings from tech giants Alphabet, Amazon, Microsoft, and Meta. Housing data showed mixed signals: March housing starts rose 10.8%, but building permits fell 10.8%. The U.S.-Iran naval blockade boosted oil prices over 6%, adding volatility to markets ahead.

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Brookfield Renewable Stock Drops 12% Before Q1 Results as BEPC Investors Brace for Friday

Brookfield Renewable Stock Drops 12% Before Q1 Results as BEPC Investors Brace for Friday

30 April 2026
Brookfield Renewable Corp’s NYSE shares fell 12.5% to $35.20 on Wednesday, with volume quadrupling the three-month average ahead of first-quarter results due Friday. The drop came despite a higher quarterly dividend and mixed analyst views. The company operates 47 GW of clean energy assets globally. Analysts expect a first-quarter loss of 33.92 cents per share on $1.62 billion in revenue.
Markel Stock Slides After $728 Million Investment Loss Masks Insurance Turnaround

Markel Stock Slides After $728 Million Investment Loss Masks Insurance Turnaround

30 April 2026
Markel Group posted a $212.3 million net loss for the first quarter, driven by a $728 million investment loss, sending shares down 7.9% to $1,759.21. Operating revenue held steady at $3.55 billion, while adjusted operating income rose 4% to $498 million. Markel Insurance’s adjusted operating income jumped 31% to $369 million. Gross premium volume in underwriting fell 21% after exiting Global Reinsurance.
QQQ Rises Today as Big Tech Earnings Put the Nasdaq 100 Rally on the Line

QQQ Rises Today as Big Tech Earnings Put the Nasdaq 100 Rally on the Line

30 April 2026
The Invesco QQQ Trust closed up $3.99 at $661.57 Wednesday as investors positioned ahead of earnings from Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon, and Meta. Volume topped 30 million shares. Microsoft and Alphabet reported strong cloud and AI-driven revenue growth after the bell. The broader Nasdaq Composite edged up 0.04%, while the S&P 500 slipped 0.04%.
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