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UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Poised for Softer Open as Fed Jitters Meet Weak UK Spending (9 December 2025)

UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Poised for Softer Open as Fed Jitters Meet Weak UK Spending (9 December 2025)

FTSE 100 futures signal a flat to slightly lower open, after the index slipped 0.2% Monday and housebuilders fell sharply. Unilever dropped 2% as its Magnum ice cream spin-off debuted in Amsterdam. Investors remain cautious ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s rate decision, with Wall Street and Asian markets mostly down overnight. Brent crude trades near $62.4 a barrel after Iraq resumed oil output.

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  • 3 TSX Stocks Positioned to Benefit from Canada's Market Shift
    April 30, 2026, 10:58 AM EDT. Canadian stocks ADENTRA (TSX:ADEN), Wajax (TSX:WJX), and McCoy Global (TSX:MCB) stand out as potential winners if Canada's market focus shifts from rate-driven speculation to companies demonstrating strong operational results. ADENTRA, a key distributor of architectural products, posted US$2.25 billion in sales and boosted dividends by 7%. Wajax, servicing heavy equipment and power systems, saw adjusted EBIT rise 45.6% in late 2025 amid solid backlog growth tied to government contracts. Both trade at modest valuations, around 9.9x and 12.2x trailing earnings respectively. The theme centers on earnings resilience amid uneven markets, emphasizing steady cash flow and niche leadership. Risks include muted volume trends and equipment demand volatility, but these stocks might outperform if infrastructure and select industrial sectors gain momentum.

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Mastercard Earnings Beat Wall Street, But April Cross-Border Slowdown Hits Stock

Mastercard Earnings Beat Wall Street, But April Cross-Border Slowdown Hits Stock

30 April 2026
Mastercard shares fell 2.7% Thursday despite first-quarter profit and revenue beating estimates, as investors reacted to slower April cross-border spending growth. Adjusted earnings reached $4.60 per share on $8.4 billion revenue. Cross-border volume growth dropped to 9% in April from 13% in Q1, with travel-linked growth at just 2%. Operating expenses rose 13%, including a $202 million restructuring charge.
Why Viavi Solutions Stock Is Surging After a Big Earnings Beat

Why Viavi Solutions Stock Is Surging After a Big Earnings Beat

30 April 2026
Viavi Solutions shares surged about 20% in early U.S. trading after fiscal third-quarter revenue rose 42.8% to $406.8 million, beating estimates. Adjusted earnings reached 27 cents per share, above forecasts. The company projected fourth-quarter revenue of $427 million to $437 million. GAAP profit declined from a year earlier and cash flow was negative for the quarter.
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