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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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UK Stock Market Top Losers Today (9 December 2025): BAT Leads FTSE 100 Fallers as Unilever Hangover Lingers

UK Stock Market Top Losers Today (9 December 2025): BAT Leads FTSE 100 Fallers as Unilever Hangover Lingers

The FTSE 100 closed down 0.1% at about 9,640 on Tuesday, its lowest in two weeks, as investors awaited central bank decisions. British American Tobacco fell 3.5–4.5% after warning of slower growth in heated-tobacco and vaping. UK consumer data showed November card spending down 1.1% year-on-year, the steepest drop since early 2021. Retail sales growth remained weak despite Black Friday.
9 December 2025
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  • Mary Kay Ash: First Woman to Chair a NYSE Public Company
    April 25, 2026, 3:54 PM EDT. Mary Kay Ash, founder of cosmetics giant Beauty by Mary Kay, became the first woman to chair a company listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) when her firm went public in 1968. Journalist Mary Lisa Gavenas' new biography, "Selling Opportunity," chronicles Ash's rise from hardship in Texas to building a billion-dollar direct-selling empire. Despite early struggles including managing family illness and an unsuccessful marriage during the Depression, Ash capitalized on door-to-door sales, overcoming gender barriers in business. Her company remains a major player globally, illustrating a notable story of entrepreneurial grit and female leadership in finance.

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Costco Wholesale’s Tariff Refund Fight Just Got Harder as Shoppers Seek Payback

Costco Wholesale’s Tariff Refund Fight Just Got Harder as Shoppers Seek Payback

25 April 2026
House Democrats have asked Costco and other major retailers to detail how any Trump-era tariff refunds will benefit consumers, as U.S. Customs and Border Protection begins processing claims under a new CAPE system. Costco and FedEx have sued to preserve refund rights, while a customer has filed a class action demanding refunds be returned to shoppers. Costco shares last traded at $1,011.15.
Palo Alto Networks Stock Jumps as AI Cyber Fears Become Its Next Big Test

Palo Alto Networks Stock Jumps as AI Cyber Fears Become Its Next Big Test

25 April 2026
Palo Alto Networks shares closed up 3.08% at $178.54 on Friday, outpacing cybersecurity peers after Japan announced a financial-sector cybersecurity task force over concerns tied to Anthropic’s Mythos AI model. The company continues heavy spending on acquisitions and integration, aiming to capture demand from large organizations worried about AI-driven cyber threats.
Cameco Corporation Stock Faces a May 5 Test After Friday’s Uranium Pullback

Cameco Corporation Stock Faces a May 5 Test After Friday’s Uranium Pullback

25 April 2026
Cameco’s U.S.-listed shares fell $1.70 to $122.15 Friday, while Toronto shares dropped C$2.45 to C$167.02. The uranium producer will report first-quarter results before markets open May 5, with an executive call set for 8:00 a.m. Eastern. Other uranium stocks, including NexGen Energy and Uranium Energy, also declined in U.S. trading. Cameco produced 21 million pounds of uranium in 2025 and delivered 33 million pounds.
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