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FTSE 100 Today: Why London Stocks Are Stuck Near 10,500 as Inflation Bites

FTSE 100 Today: Why London Stocks Are Stuck Near 10,500 as Inflation Bites

UK inflation rose to 3.3% in March, driven by higher motor fuel prices, the Office for National Statistics said Wednesday. The FTSE 100 hovered near 10,500, down 0.04%, as losses in Reckitt and JD Sports offset gains in miners and BP. Reckitt fell 5% after missing sales forecasts and warning on margins. Investors weighed whether the inflation jump could prompt a tougher Bank of England stance.
22 April 2026
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UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Rises as Miners Rally, Morgan Sindall Jumps and easyJet Slides

UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Rises as Miners Rally, Morgan Sindall Jumps and easyJet Slides

Britain’s FTSE 100 rose 0.2% to 10,579 on Thursday morning, led by gains in miners and financials as hopes for US-Iran talks steadied markets. UK GDP grew 0.5% in February, beating forecasts. Morgan Sindall surged after raising its profit outlook, while easyJet fell on weak bookings and higher fuel costs. Tesco gained despite warning the Iran conflict had clouded its outlook.
16 April 2026
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Rio Tinto plc Drawn Into Hormuz Supply Shock as Amrun Bauxite Cargo Turns Toward China

Rio Tinto plc Drawn Into Hormuz Supply Shock as Amrun Bauxite Cargo Turns Toward China

A Rio Tinto bauxite shipment from Australia diverted to China after a blockage in the Strait of Hormuz, shipping data showed, as aluminium prices hit a four-year high. Aluminium Bahrain halted shipments and declared force majeure, while Norsk Hydro said Qatalum in Qatar was shutting down. Gulf smelters have little alumina in reserve, raising supply concerns. The direct financial impact on Rio Tinto remains unclear.
9 March 2026
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Rio Tinto seals $1.1 billion Pilbara desalination deal with WA government as water stress mounts (Rio Tinto)

Rio Tinto seals $1.1 billion Pilbara desalination deal with WA government as water stress mounts (Rio Tinto)

Rio Tinto and the Western Australian government have launched a A$1.1 billion joint venture to complete the Dampier Seawater Desalination Plant, aiming to supply 8 billion litres of water annually to the West Pilbara. Stage 1 is set to deliver water in late 2026, with Stage 2 following in 2027. The project targets water shortages after years of low rainfall and will serve over 10,000 homes and key industrial sites.
6 March 2026
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Rio Tinto stock drops 2% in London as war jitters bite; investors eye what’s next

Rio Tinto stock drops 2% in London as war jitters bite; investors eye what’s next

Rio Tinto shares dropped 2.1% to 7,181 pence in early London trading Tuesday, tracking losses across European miners as Middle East tensions drive up energy costs. The company approved a $473 million restart of its Richards Bay mineral sands project in South Africa and secured C$18.95 million in Canadian government support for a gallium pilot plant. Oil shipping costs surged as traffic through the Strait of Hormuz slowed.
3 March 2026
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Rio Tinto share price in focus as Goldman cuts rating and copper takes the wheel

Rio Tinto share price in focus as Goldman cuts rating and copper takes the wheel

Rio Tinto shares closed up 0.6% at 7,162 pence Monday after Goldman Sachs downgraded the stock to neutral and cut its price target to 74 pounds. The move follows Rio’s warning of higher Pilbara iron ore costs and comes ahead of the March 5 ex-dividend date. Copper prices remain strong, while iron ore faces pressure from weaker Chinese demand. Ben Wyatt, a company executive, bought 100 shares on Feb. 23.
24 February 2026
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Rio Tinto share price today: RIO.L stock edges up after earnings miss, cost outlook

Rio Tinto share price today: RIO.L stock edges up after earnings miss, cost outlook

Rio Tinto shares rose 0.5% to 7,154 pence in London by 08:48 GMT, near a 52-week high, after reporting flat 2025 underlying earnings of $10.87 billion, missing forecasts. The miner lifted its stake in Nemaska Lithium to 53.9% and maintained a 60% dividend payout ratio. Rio targets $5–10 billion in asset sales and forecasts Pilbara unit costs of $23.50–$25 per tonne for 2026. The final dividend goes ex-dividend March 5.
20 February 2026
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Rio Tinto stock slides in London after earnings miss puts iron ore costs back in focus

Rio Tinto stock slides in London after earnings miss puts iron ore costs back in focus

Rio Tinto shares fell 3.1% to 7,163 pence in early London trading after 2025 underlying earnings of $10.9 billion missed forecasts. The miner declared a $6.5 billion dividend and forecast higher Pilbara iron ore costs for 2026. Rio also increased its stake in Nemaska Lithium to 53.9% and will take over management. Investors await further guidance at the company’s 08:30 GMT presentation.
19 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 record close as miners climb; St James’s Place sinks on AI fears

UK stock market today: FTSE 100 hits record close as miners climb; St James’s Place sinks on AI fears

London’s FTSE 100 closed at a record 10,472.11, up 1.1%, led by miners and banks, while wealth managers fell sharply on AI disruption fears. St. James’s Place dropped 13.4% on heavy volume. The FTSE 250 slipped 0.2%. Investors await UK GDP data Thursday for signals on Bank of England policy.
11 February 2026
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Glencore share price steadies after Rio Tinto walks away — what to watch next week

Glencore share price steadies after Rio Tinto walks away — what to watch next week

Glencore shares closed up 0.6% at 478.1 pence Friday, rebounding after a 7% drop following the collapse of merger talks with Rio Tinto. The company is expected to announce the sale of its Kazzinc stake soon and has signed a non-binding agreement with Orion for a potential $9 billion deal in the DRC. Investors await Glencore’s full-year results on Feb. 18 for further guidance.
7 February 2026
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UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Steadies Near Flat as AI Jitters Drag RELX

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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Glencore share price today: GLEN slips as Rio Tinto merger deadline looms

Glencore share price today: GLEN slips as Rio Tinto merger deadline looms

Glencore shares fell 1.2% in early London trading as Rio Tinto seeks more time to negotiate a takeover before Thursday’s UK deadline, sources said. Talks remain stalled over price and leadership roles, while some Rio shareholders resist paying a premium. Glencore’s plans to sell a 40% Congo copper-cobalt stake to Orion CMC and invest in Quebec have also hit delays.
5 February 2026
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Rio Tinto share price ticks higher as Feb. 5 Glencore deal deadline looms

Rio Tinto share price ticks higher as Feb. 5 Glencore deal deadline looms

Rio Tinto shares rose 0.6% to 7,081 pence in London Wednesday as speculation mounted over a possible Glencore takeover. Rio faces a Feb. 5 deadline to announce a firm bid or walk away, with both companies declining comment. Glencore is in talks to sell a 40% stake in its Congo copper and cobalt assets for about $9 billion. Investors await the Bank of England’s policy decision Thursday.
4 February 2026
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Rio Tinto share price: Glencore taps Citi as Feb. 5 takeover clock ticks

Rio Tinto share price: Glencore taps Citi as Feb. 5 takeover clock ticks

Glencore is close to appointing Citigroup as lead adviser for merger talks with Rio Tinto, sources say, ahead of a Feb. 5 UK takeover deadline. Rio Tinto shares closed up 0.95% at 6,802 pence Monday amid market volatility. Initial talks in January included a possible all-share merger. Major shareholders FMR LLC and FIL Limited disclosed recent purchases of Rio Tinto shares.
3 February 2026
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  • Nvidia Q1 Earnings Beat Expectations, Shares Dip
    May 20, 2026, 4:32 PM EDT. Nvidia reported Q1 earnings, posting revenue of $81.62 billion, surpassing the $79.19 billion forecast. Adjusted EPS reached $1.87, beating estimates around $1.77-$1.78. Data Center revenue hit $75.2 billion, exceeding predictions. The company provided strong Q2 guidance with revenue expected at $91 billion ±2%, above $87.36 billion estimates, signaling robust AI infrastructure demand despite market concerns. Nvidia's networking segment, critical for AI cluster interconnects, is rapidly expanding, driven by products like NVLink and InfiniBand. This marks a strategic expansion beyond GPUs, including partnerships with Amazon Web Services. However, rising political resistance to data center growth due to environmental and local impact remains a risk. Nvidia shares initially fell 3% post-report.

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