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FTSE Near Record Highs: A Beginner’s Guide to Investing in UK Stocks, ISAs and ETFs

FTSE Near Record Highs: A Beginner’s Guide to Investing in UK Stocks, ISAs and ETFs

London’s FTSE 100 rose 0.2% to 10,506.04 by late morning Tuesday, nearing a record high as traders increased bets on a Bank of England rate cut next month. The FTSE 250 slipped 0.1%, with Plus500 shares falling after an executive share sale. Investors awaited January inflation data due Wednesday. A Reuters poll found most economists expect a 0.25-point rate cut in March.
17 February 2026
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FTSE 100 today: NatWest buyback lifts UK stocks as Beazley resets Zurich deadline

FTSE 100 today: NatWest buyback lifts UK stocks as Beazley resets Zurich deadline

FTSE 100 rose 0.4% in early trade Monday, led by NatWest after launching a £750 million share buyback. Beazley extended Zurich’s takeover deadline to March 4. Rio Tinto suspended work at its Guinea iron ore project after a fatality. Investors await UK jobs and inflation data this week for signals on Bank of England rate moves.
16 February 2026
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UK stock market today: FTSE 100 hits new high then stalls as miners jump, RELX slides

UK stock market today: FTSE 100 hits new high then stalls as miners jump, RELX slides

The FTSE 100 hit a record 10,373.28 early Tuesday before slipping 0.05% by 10:15 GMT, as mining stocks surged on sharp rebounds in gold and silver. Endeavour Mining jumped 5.5%, Fresnillo 4.4%. The FTSE 250 edged up 0.15%. Investors await Thursday’s Bank of England rate decision, with the Bank Rate at 3.75%.
3 February 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • U.S. Gold (USAU) Valuation Reviewed Amid Recent Share Price Decline
    March 19, 2026, 11:10 AM EDT. U.S. Gold (USAU) shares have declined sharply, down 6.8% in one day and 16.7% year to date, drawing attention to its valuation. Trading at $15.40 versus an analyst target of $30.60, the stock shows a price-to-book (P/B) ratio of 4.8x, lower than its peer average of 9.3x but above the broader mining sector average of 2.2x. Despite no current revenue and a net loss of $19.6 million, its 1-year total shareholder return stands at 49.5%. A discounted cash flow (DCF) model estimates a fair value of $565.69, suggesting the shares may be undervalued. The disparity between valuation methods highlights risks tied to funding and execution but also potential upside for this early-stage explorer.
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