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FTSE 100 reels from worst week in a year as oil shock hits London stocks

FTSE 100 reels from worst week in a year as oil shock hits London stocks

The FTSE 100 dropped 5.7% this week, its sharpest fall since April 2025, as oil surged above $90 a barrel and traders slashed UK rate-cut bets. Energy and defence shares held firm, but airlines and miners tumbled. The FTSE 250 lost 0.8% on Friday. Money markets now see little chance of a March Bank of England cut.
British Airways owner IAG share price dips as oil firms and travel stocks ease

British Airways owner IAG share price dips as oil firms and travel stocks ease

IAG shares fell 1.3% to 412.7 pence in early London trading, extending recent losses and underperforming the broader European travel and leisure sector, which slipped 0.6%. Investors cited rising oil prices and geopolitical risks, while Ryanair’s upbeat booking outlook offered limited support. No new company-specific news emerged ahead of IAG’s Feb. 27 results.
IAG share price edges up in London as oil steadies; Middle East diversions in focus

IAG share price edges up in London as oil steadies; Middle East diversions in focus

International Consolidated Airlines Group shares edged up 0.2% to 411.5 pence in early London trading Friday after a volatile week for energy prices and security news. British Airways, part of IAG, continued to avoid Iranian and Iraqi airspace, cancelling all Bahrain flights through Jan. 16. Brent crude steadied at $63.81 a barrel. Investors focused on cost pressures and route disruptions over passenger demand.
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London Markets Slip as FTSE 100 Falters Ahead of BoE Verdict

The FTSE 100 closed at 9,701, down 0.2%, pausing near record highs as gains in oil and financial stocks were offset by losses in mining and retail. The FTSE 250 slipped 0.3%. Investors grew cautious ahead of Thursday’s Bank of England meeting. Vodafone fell over 5% after a broker downgrade, while BP rose 1% after a $1.5 billion US asset sale.

Stock Market Today

  • Smart Share Global Withdraws ADS Listing from Nasdaq
    April 29, 2026, 1:50 PM EDT. Smart Share Global Ltd has formally withdrawn its American Depositary Shares (ADS) listing from the Nasdaq Stock Market. The move was confirmed through the filing of Form 25 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, which notifies the removal of a security from exchange listing and registration. Nasdaq executed the delisting based on regulatory compliance provisions under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Smart Share Global, headquartered in Shanghai, China, did not disclose detailed reasons behind the withdrawal. This development marks a significant shift for the Chinese firm's market presence in the United States, raising questions about future listing strategies or market focus.

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Sagtec Global Stock Jumps After Record 2025 Revenue, but Costs Tell a Harder Story

Sagtec Global Stock Jumps After Record 2025 Revenue, but Costs Tell a Harder Story

29 April 2026
Sagtec Global reported 2025 audited revenue of $19.1 million, up 49%, driven by strong growth in services. Shares surged 38% to $2.35 in U.S. trading after volatile swings. Operating income dropped 9% to $2.1 million and earnings per share fell to $0.09 from $0.16, reflecting higher costs after the Nasdaq IPO. Net cash from operations rose 187% to $4.1 million.
Dow Jones Today: Why the Blue-Chip Index Is Sliding Before Powell, Big Tech and the Oil Shock

Dow Jones Today: Why the Blue-Chip Index Is Sliding Before Powell, Big Tech and the Oil Shock

29 April 2026
The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 320 points, or 0.65%, to 48,821.82 Wednesday afternoon, heading for a fifth straight loss as investors awaited the Federal Reserve’s rate decision and major tech earnings. Brent crude surged 7.14% to $119.20 after reports of a possible extended Iran blockade. Boeing and Goldman Sachs weighed on the Dow, while Amazon rose and Microsoft slipped in midday trading.
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