LSE:RELX 6 February 2026

UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Steadies Near Flat as AI Jitters Drag RELX

RELX fell 4.2% and Sage Group dropped 2.8% Friday, leading FTSE 100 decliners as AI disruption fears hit data and software stocks. The FTSE 100 was flat at 10,310.70 by 10:47 GMT. Sterling and UK bonds slid after a narrow Bank of England vote revived rate cut bets. Halifax reported UK house prices rose 0.7% in January, topping £300,000 for the first time.

6 February 2026

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Forum Energy Technologies Sees 46% Backlog Rise, Boosting Long-Term Growth Prospects
March 19, 2026, 3:20 PM EDT. Forum Energy Technologies (FET) enters 2026 with a 46% increase in backlog to $312 million, marking its highest year-end backlog in 11 years. The firm, a key supplier to oil, gas, and renewables sectors, reported a book-to-bill ratio of 113%, indicating orders outpaced shipments. This growth stems from its 'Beat the Market' strategy, focusing on product differentiation and expanding market reach. Despite subdued North American drilling, FET's diverse global presence and innovation pipeline provide revenue visibility and long-term growth potential. Peer companies NESR and NOV, active in oilfield services and equipment, show varied market momentum, with NESR rising 156.5% in a year and NOV maintaining steady revenue growth driven by higher-quality production projects.