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LSE:OCDO 11 November 2025 - 2 February 2026

UK stock market today: FTSE 100 steadies as miners tumble in metals rout, BoE looms

UK stock market today: FTSE 100 steadies as miners tumble in metals rout, BoE looms

FTSE 100 edged up 0.1% by late morning as defensive shares offset sharp losses in mining stocks. Commodity prices tumbled after President Trump nominated Kevin Warsh as Fed chair, with gold down 5% and silver over 7%. FTSE 250 fell 0.4%, led by declines in Auction Technology Group and Ocado. UK manufacturing PMI rose to 51.8 in January, signaling growth.
2 February 2026
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UK stock market today: FTSE 100 hits fresh high as Next upgrade lifts retailers and oil majors rise

UK stock market today: FTSE 100 hits fresh high as Next upgrade lifts retailers and oil majors rise

FTSE 100 rose 0.6% to 10,061 in early London trade, near record highs after Next lifted its profit outlook and energy stocks advanced. Next shares gained 3.1% as full-price sales jumped 10.6%. Tesco and Sainsbury’s also climbed after new grocery data showed rising sales and easing inflation. BP and Shell advanced, while JD Sports fell 6.4%.
6 January 2026
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UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Rises as Rate‑Cut Bets Grow Ahead of Fed and BoE Decisions (10 December 2025)

UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Rises as Rate‑Cut Bets Grow Ahead of Fed and BoE Decisions (10 December 2025)

The FTSE 100 closed up 0.2–0.4% at around 9,660–9,680 on December 10, 2025, while the FTSE 250 slipped 0.2–0.4% to near 21,830–21,865. Traders positioned ahead of a possible US Federal Reserve rate cut and a potential Bank of England move next week. HSBC, Standard Chartered, FirstGroup, Volution, and Ocado were among key movers. European markets fell, with the Stoxx 600 down about 0.2%.
10 December 2025
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Most Active UK Stocks Today (10 December 2025): HSBC, BP and Tesco Lead London’s Volume Surge

Most Active UK Stocks Today (10 December 2025): HSBC, BP and Tesco Lead London’s Volume Surge

Lloyds, Vodafone, HSBC, and Barclays led UK trading volumes Wednesday, each moving millions of shares by mid-morning. The FTSE 100 rose 0.2% at 08:30 GMT, while sterling climbed above $1.33. BP, Tesco, and Volution Group also saw heavy activity, with Volution jumping over 7% after a strong update and acquisition news. German and French indices slipped.
10 December 2025
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Best UK Stocks to Buy Now (5 December 2025): 10 Shares to Watch as the FTSE 100 Nears Record Highs

Best UK Stocks to Buy Now (5 December 2025): 10 Shares to Watch as the FTSE 100 Nears Record Highs

The FTSE 100 is up about 22–23% year-to-date as of December 5, 2025, and sits less than 2% below its record closing high. Today, the FTSE 100 rose 0.2% and the FTSE 250 gained 0.4%, with AstraZeneca and Ocado among notable risers. Markets expect the Bank of England to cut rates from 4% to 3.75% on December 18. UK equities continue to trade at a discount to global peers.
5 December 2025
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FTSE 100’s Record Run: Inside London’s Blue-Chip Rally and What’s Next

UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Suffers Biggest Fall Since April as Global Tech Jitters Hit London – 18 November 2025

The FTSE 100 fell 1.27% to 9,552 on Tuesday, its steepest one-day drop since April, as global investors sold off equities over AI bubble fears and fading US rate cut hopes. The FTSE 250 lost 1.2%, while Ocado plunged over 17% after Kroger announced warehouse closures. Banks, miners, and travel stocks led declines. A report revealed over 460,000 stolen FTSE 100 employee credentials for sale online.
18 November 2025
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Record Highs, $55 B Deals & Data Drama: Wall Street’s Wild Week (Oct 4–5, 2025)

EU Stock Market Today (18 November 2025): STOXX 600 Tumbles 1.8% as AI Bubble Fears Rattle European Shares

European stocks fell sharply Tuesday, with the STOXX 600 dropping 1.8% to a one-month low and posting its steepest daily loss since August. Germany’s DAX and France’s CAC 40 each lost up to 1.9%, while the UK’s FTSE 100 slid 1.3%. A key European volatility gauge jumped to its highest since October. Ocado plunged as much as 20%, while Roche rose nearly 7% on positive drug trial data.
18 November 2025
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Tesco Shares Soar After Double‑Digit Dividend Hike: What Investors Need to Know

Tesco (LSE: TSCO) hits fresh 52‑week high before reversing as UK grocery inflation cools — 11 November 2025

Tesco shares hit a 52-week high of 480.50p in early London trading before falling to around 460p by midday. Grocery inflation slowed to 4.7% in the four weeks to 2 November as Christmas promotions intensified. Tesco’s sales rose 5.9% over 12 weeks, lifting market share to 28.2%. The company continues its £1.45bn buyback ahead of the holiday season.
11 November 2025
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