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UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Slides as Oil Tops $103, Sainsbury and WH Smith Warn on Profits

UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Slides as Oil Tops $103, Sainsbury and WH Smith Warn on Profits

London’s FTSE 100 fell 0.59% to 10,414.79 by 08:38 BST as Brent crude climbed above $103 and Sainsbury and WH Smith issued fresh profit warnings. March UK inflation accelerated to 3.3%, and consumer optimism hit a record low. Sainsbury flagged Iran war risks to its 2026/27 profit, while WH Smith cut its outlook and suspended its dividend. Britain’s budget deficit narrowed, but March borrowing exceeded forecasts.
23 April 2026
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International Consolidated Airlines Group SA slides as oil shock and BA flight disruption threaten recovery

International Consolidated Airlines Group SA slides as oil shock and BA flight disruption threaten recovery

IAG shares fell up to 6% alongside Air France-KLM, Lufthansa, and Wizz Air as Brent crude surged and Middle East conflict disrupted routes. British Airways remains unable to fly to several Middle East cities, adding extra Muscat-Heathrow flights through March 12. Over 40,000 Middle East flights have been cancelled since Feb. 28. IAG recently beat 2025 profit forecasts and launched a €500 million buyback.
10 March 2026
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British Airways owner IAG shares snap back as Middle East airspace shutdown hits flights

British Airways owner IAG shares snap back as Middle East airspace shutdown hits flights

IAG shares rose 2% Wednesday after a 13% drop linked to Middle East airspace closures that forced British Airways to halt flights from six cities. Global air cargo capacity fell 22% between Feb. 28 and March 3, tightening space and raising rates. Wizz Air expects a €50 million hit to 2026 profit. Two IAG airline chiefs sold shares this week, regulatory filings showed.
5 March 2026
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IAG share price today: British Airways owner slips as Middle East flight disruption drags airlines

IAG share price today: British Airways owner slips as Middle East flight disruption drags airlines

IAG shares fell about 1.8% to 372p in early London trading after senior executives at Iberia and Vueling sold company stock. British Airways said it remains unable to fly from several Middle East cities, but a Muscat–London flight is scheduled for March 5. Airline stocks continue to react to oil price spikes and travel disruptions linked to the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran.
4 March 2026
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UK stocks Monday: Iran strikes jolt oil, Barclays credit scare lingers, earnings stack up

UK stocks Monday: Iran strikes jolt oil, Barclays credit scare lingers, earnings stack up

Oil and shipping risks after U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran are expected to drive London’s market open Monday, following OPEC+’s tentative deal to raise output as Gulf shipments stalled. The FTSE 100 closed Friday at a record 10,910.55, up 0.6%, with Barclays down 4.2% and IAG off 7.5%. At least 150 tankers anchored outside Hormuz on Sunday after Iranian warnings. UK factory PMI data is due at 09:30 GMT.
1 March 2026
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FTSE 100 record close meets Iran-oil risk: what could move London stocks this week

FTSE 100 record close meets Iran-oil risk: what could move London stocks this week

The FTSE 100 closed Friday at a record 10,910.55, up 0.6%, marking its third straight all-time high. U.S.-Israeli strikes killed Iran’s Supreme Leader, prompting some oil shipments to pause and Brent crude to hit $73. OPEC+ meets Sunday to discuss a possible April output hike. UK earnings and U.S. payrolls data are expected to influence rate expectations this week.
1 March 2026
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Airline stocks to watch after Iran strikes: United, Delta, IAG, Lufthansa hit by oil and flight disruption risk

Airline stocks to watch after Iran strikes: United, Delta, IAG, Lufthansa hit by oil and flight disruption risk

U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran Saturday triggered flight cancellations and empty airspace over Iran and Iraq, with Lufthansa and Wizz Air suspending routes until March 7. Oil prices surged Friday, with Brent up 2.45% to $72.48 a barrel. Airline shares in Europe and the U.S. fell sharply, while VLCC tanker rates from the Middle East to China topped $200,000 a day.
28 February 2026
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FTSE 100 just closed at a record — here’s what to watch on the London Stock Exchange next week

FTSE 100 just closed at a record — here’s what to watch on the London Stock Exchange next week

The FTSE 100 closed at a record 10,910.55 on Friday, up 0.6%, marking its third straight all-time high and an eighth consecutive monthly gain. Miners and defensives led the advance, while Barclays dropped 4.2% after the Market Financial Solutions fallout. Rolls-Royce posted a 40% profit jump and announced a major buyback. The Bank of England’s next rate decision is set for March 19.
28 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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IAG share price slips as oil climbs again; investors brace for British Airways owner’s results

IAG share price slips as oil climbs again; investors brace for British Airways owner’s results

IAG shares fell 0.7% to 413.40 pence in early London trading, lagging behind easyJet and Ryanair as oil prices rose on U.S. supply concerns. Brent crude extended gains after a 3% jump the previous day. Investors are watching IAG’s results due Feb. 27 for updates on fuel costs and premium demand. Wizz Air dropped 1.55%, while easyJet gained 1.25%.
28 January 2026
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IAG share price swings again: what’s moving the British Airways owner this morning

IAG share price swings again: what’s moving the British Airways owner this morning

IAG shares rose nearly 2% to 428.2 pence in early London trading Thursday after a volatile week for airline stocks. The move followed a dip to 403.2 pence on Tuesday amid tariff threats and shifting oil prices. Analysts’ targets remain in the mid-to-high 400 pence range ahead of IAG’s Feb. 27 results. Brent crude closed at $64.92 a barrel after a Kazakhstan supply disruption.
22 January 2026
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  • Wheat Prices Mixed as Month-End Profit Taking Hits Markets
    April 30, 2026, 1:18 AM EDT. Wheat futures softened on Wednesday as month-end profit taking began early. Chicago SRW contracts saw slight declines, while Minneapolis spring wheat posted modest gains. Kansas City HRW futures edged higher except May, which fell before the first notice day. Traders await Thursday's Export Sales report, forecasting smaller old crop sales between 0-300,000 MT. USDA agricultural attachés forecast lower 2026/27 wheat crops for Australia (down 6 million metric tons) and Canada (down 3.8 million metric tons), influencing market sentiment. May 2026 Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) wheat closed at $6.42 1/4, down 6 3/4 cents. Market watchers remain cautious amid these production estimates and seasonal sales data expectations.

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30 April 2026
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Soluna Holdings Stock Jumps After Sazmining Bitcoin Deal, Then SEC Resale Filing Lands

Soluna Holdings Stock Jumps After Sazmining Bitcoin Deal, Then SEC Resale Filing Lands

30 April 2026
Soluna Holdings filed to register the resale of about 2.46 million common shares, with no proceeds going to the company. The move follows Sazmining’s launch of a 3-megawatt Bitcoin mining operation at Soluna’s Project Dorothy 1B in West Texas. Soluna shares last traded at $1.28, up from a $1.08 Nasdaq sale price on April 28. The registered shares include 2.4 million issuable to YA II PN, LTD. via warrant exercise.
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