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UK stock market today: FTSE 100 stalls near record as miners slip, defence shares rise

The FTSE 100 hovered near 10,236 by late morning Friday, steady after Thursday’s record close, as falling copper and gold prices weighed on miners. Defence stocks rose on Russia-Ukraine tensions, while Pearson slipped after a Barclays downgrade. Britain’s GDP rose 0.3% in November, rebounding from October’s drop. Traders await UK jobs and inflation data next week for direction.

16 January 2026

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Pearson plc stock tumbles on New Jersey contract loss — what investors watch next

Pearson shares dropped 9.55% to £9.73 in London after the company reported losing a major New Jersey student assessment contract worth up to £30 million. The loss will hit first-half 2026 results. Investors also reacted to a lack of detailed 2026 guidance despite Q4 sales growth accelerating to 8%. Pearson’s ADRs fell 9.6% in New York trading.

14 January 2026

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EdTech Sector Developments – June & July 2025

At ISTE Live 2025, Google launched Gemini for Education, adding generative AI to Classroom and Workspace at no extra cost, with features like AI study buddies and adaptive lesson plans. Microsoft unveiled Copilot for Education, including Copilot Chat for students and AI lesson planning, with rollout by summer’s end. ISTE and ASCD plan to train 200,000 teachers in AI tools. McGraw Hill and Pearson will pilot AI-powered math assessments in California.

11 July 2025

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June 30, 2025 – Major Tech News Roundup: AI Races, 5G Advances, Big Tech Deals & More

Nvidia insiders sold over $1 billion in stock in the past year, with more than $500 million sold this month as shares hit record highs. CEO Jensen Huang sold stock for the first time since late 2023. Nvidia briefly became the world’s most valuable company by market cap during the surge.

30 June 2025

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RTX Shares See 52% Gain in Year - Is It Overvalued at $200?
March 20, 2026, 1:45 AM EDT. RTX's share price rose 51.8% over the past year but dropped 1.4% last month, trading around $200.73. A Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) analysis values RTX at $183.11, suggesting the stock is about 9.6% overvalued based on projected free cash flows. Despite promising aerospace and defense sector positioning, valuation signals are mixed, with a 3 out of 6 score indicating both undervaluation and fair pricing factors. Investors should watch RTX closely for market shifts and updates to fundamentals that could affect its value.