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UK stock market today: FTSE 100 falls 1.5% as oil jumps; Rentokil and Admiral gain, Wizz Air drops

UK stock market today: FTSE 100 falls 1.5% as oil jumps; Rentokil and Admiral gain, Wizz Air drops

London’s FTSE 100 fell 1.5% to 10,413.94 on Thursday as oil prices surged and investors scaled back bets on Bank of England rate cuts. Rentokil Initial and Admiral rose after posting higher profits, while Wizz Air and Reckitt dropped on outlook warnings. The FTSE 250 lost 0.9%. Brent crude traded near $84.41 a barrel.
Reckitt share price near a 52-week high: what to watch before London opens

Reckitt share price near a 52-week high: what to watch before London opens

Reckitt Benckiser shares closed Monday down 0.74% at 6,420 pence after hitting a 52-week high earlier in the session. UK unemployment rose to 5.2% in Q4 2025 and wage growth slowed, fueling bets on a Bank of England rate cut next month. Reckitt will pay a 235p special dividend Feb. 20 and present at the CAGNY conference Feb. 19. Full-year results are due March 5.
17 February 2026
Reckitt Benckiser share price slips in early London trade as special dividend reset stays in focus

Reckitt Benckiser share price slips in early London trade as special dividend reset stays in focus

Reckitt Benckiser shares fell 0.7% to 6,368 pence in early London trading Friday, following a 235p special dividend and 24-for-25 share consolidation that took effect this week. The company completed a £1 billion buyback tranche on Feb. 2 and will pay the special dividend on Feb. 20. Investors await Reckitt’s Feb. 19 CAGNY presentation for updates on its post-divestment strategy.
6 February 2026
Reckitt Benckiser stock dips after RBC downgrade as a big cash-return vote closes in

Reckitt Benckiser stock dips after RBC downgrade as a big cash-return vote closes in

Reckitt shares fell nearly 0.8% in early London trading after RBC Capital Markets downgraded the stock to “sector perform” and cut its price target to 6,200 pence. The move comes ahead of a shareholder vote on a 235 pence special dividend and share consolidation set for January 27. Reckitt recently completed the sale of its Essential Home business and repurchased 48,340 shares on January 13. Full-year results are due March 5.
14 January 2026
Unilever PLC stock hits a fresh 52-week low as Jefferies stays wary ahead of February results

Unilever PLC stock hits a fresh 52-week low as Jefferies stays wary ahead of February results

Unilever shares fell 0.7% to 4,599.6p in early London trading, hitting a 52-week low. Jefferies maintained an “underperform” rating, citing valuation and margin risks, and raised its target price to 4,100p. Unilever Indonesia agreed to sell its SariWangi tea unit for $89 million. Investors await Unilever’s Feb. 12 results for growth and margin updates.
8 January 2026
UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Slips as Risk-Off Mood Starts December in London

UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Slips as Risk-Off Mood Starts December in London

The FTSE 100 slipped 0.1–0.2% to around 9,700 by early afternoon in London on December 1, while the FTSE 250 dropped 0.8%, its sharpest fall in two weeks. Mining stocks climbed over 5% as gold and silver prices rose, but aerospace, defence, and major banks declined. Homebuilders in the FTSE 250 fell more than 1.5% amid concerns over higher borrowing costs and weak services data.
UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Flat, Mid‑Caps Slide as Risk‑Off Mood Opens December – 1 December 2025

UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Flat, Mid‑Caps Slide as Risk‑Off Mood Opens December – 1 December 2025

The FTSE 100 held near record highs on Monday, trading at 9,718 by early afternoon, down just 0.03%. The FTSE 250 slid 0.8%, its sharpest fall in two weeks, as investors sold off mid-cap and cyclical stocks. Gold miners surged more than 5% as bullion hit a six-week high. Rolls-Royce fell 3%, while HICL Infrastructure rose 4.4%.

Stock Market Today

  • Why Helical’s Share Price Is Climbing Now
    June 8, 2026, 3:25 AM EDT. Helical (GB:HLCL) is seeing unusual volatility, with its share price climbing recently. This movement comes after the company reported better-than-expected financial results, sparking investor interest. Analysts attribute the rise to improved rental income and positive sentiment around the real estate sector. Helical focuses on property investment and development, making its stock sensitive to market shifts. Understanding these dynamics is key to grasping the stock's current momentum.

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Snap Drops 5%—Ad Recovery Eyed Next

Snap Drops 5%—Ad Recovery Eyed Next

8 June 2026
Snap closed Friday at $5.76, down 5.11% amid a broad tech selloff triggered by a strong jobs report and renewed rate-hike worries, but still ended the week up 0.9%. Investors now await U.S. inflation data and CEO Evan Spiegel’s June 16 AWE keynote on Specs, as Snap faces pressure from weak North American ad revenue, tough competition, and activist demands for cost cuts.
Navitas’ Nvidia-Led Rally Stalls, Eyes on AI Trade Next Week

Navitas’ Nvidia-Led Rally Stalls, Eyes on AI Trade Next Week

8 June 2026
Navitas plunged $5.61 to $25.08 Friday as a $1.3 trillion chip selloff erased Nvidia-driven gains, despite news it issued 3.28 million shares for merger earn-outs and showcased its GaNFast power board at Nvidia’s AI MGX event; investors now face risks from share dilution, sector volatility, and Navitas’s early-stage pivot to high-power AI markets amid ongoing operating losses.
NIO Stock Drops Even as Deliveries Jump, Focus Turns to June Numbers

NIO Stock Drops Even as Deliveries Jump, Focus Turns to June Numbers

8 June 2026
NIO’s U.S.-listed shares plunged 5.8% Friday, erasing a delivery-led rally, as investors focus on whether June sales can hit the company’s Q2 target after May deliveries rose 62.3% to 37,705. NIO needs 42,939–47,939 June deliveries to meet guidance, with risks from China’s saturated car market and recent price pressure.
HPE Stock Faces AI Rally Test With Monday In Focus

HPE Stock Faces AI Rally Test With Monday In Focus

8 June 2026
Hewlett Packard Enterprise plunged 8.36% Friday to $49.20, capping a three-day slide and erasing gains after a post-earnings surge, even as it raised its fiscal 2026 revenue growth outlook to 29%-33% and boosted non-GAAP EPS guidance, with analysts warning that rapid gains may have priced in too much hope too quickly.
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