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UK stock market today: FTSE 100 steadies as gold tops $5,100 and Spire surges

UK stock market today: FTSE 100 steadies as gold tops $5,100 and Spire surges

FTSE 100 rose 0.05% to 10,148.03 by mid-morning Monday, lifted by metal miners as gold hit a record above $5,100 an ounce. Spire Healthcare jumped on takeover interest, while Costain advanced after a pension deal cleared the way for a £20 million share buyback. Sterling touched $1.3665, its highest since September. Banks drew focus ahead of earnings, with some expected to raise profit forecasts.
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  • FTSE 100 Movements Amid US Blockade of Strait of Hormuz
    April 14, 2026, 3:15 AM EDT. The FTSE 100 showed uneven performance following the US initiation of a blockade on the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial oil transit route, escalating Middle East tensions. Vice-President JD Vance criticized Iran for what he called an "act of economic terrorism," while President Donald Trump affirmed the US stance. The blockade has effectively halted traffic since late February, impacting global markets and energy supplies. Vance's recent peace talks in Pakistan ended abruptly after 21 hours with no agreement. Investors are closely watching geopolitical developments as these events introduce significant uncertainty to market conditions.

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14 April 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 14, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 14, 2026, 3:22 AM EDT FTSE 100 Movements Amid US Blockade of Strait of Hormuz April 14, 2026, 3:15 AM EDT. The **FTSE 100** showed uneven performance following the US initiation of a blockade on the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial oil transit route, escalating Middle East tensions. Vice-President JD Vance criticized Iran for what he called an "act of economic terrorism," while President Donald Trump affirmed the US stance. The blockade has effectively halted traffic since late February, impacting global markets and energy supplies. Vance's recent peace talks in
Marvell Stock Hits Record High After Nvidia’s $2 Billion Move and Amazon AI Chip Push

Marvell Stock Hits Record High After Nvidia’s $2 Billion Move and Amazon AI Chip Push

13 April 2026
Marvell Technology shares rose 2.1% to $131.22 Monday, hitting a record after Nvidia’s $2 billion investment and renewed optimism over Amazon’s AI chip business. The stock earlier touched $135.18. Barclays upgraded Marvell and raised its price target to $150, citing surging demand for optical products in AI data centers. Nvidia and Marvell plan to link custom chips for Nvidia’s NVLink Fusion platform.
Intel Stock Rally Extends as $100 Billion April Run Draws Fresh Wall Street Bets

Intel Stock Rally Extends as $100 Billion April Run Draws Fresh Wall Street Bets

13 April 2026
Intel shares climbed $2.09 to $64.47 by late morning Monday, extending a rally that has added over $100 billion in value across eight sessions. The surge follows a raised price target, new deals with Google and Elon Musk’s Terafab, and Intel’s $14.2 billion buyback of Apollo’s Fab 34 stake. The stock is up 69% in 2026 after an 84% gain last year. Intel reports first-quarter results April 23.
Nebius Stock (NBIS) Jumps as BofA Backs AI Trade, but Downgrade Flags Valuation Risk

Nebius Stock (NBIS) Jumps as BofA Backs AI Trade, but Downgrade Flags Valuation Risk

13 April 2026
Nebius Group shares climbed 7.4% to $155.74 by midday Monday after Bank of America raised its price target to $175, despite Freedom Capital Markets downgrading the stock to Hold. The Amsterdam-based AI infrastructure firm recently secured a five-year deal with Meta worth up to $27 billion and holds over $40 billion in supply contracts with Microsoft and Meta. Nebius also closed $4.34 billion in convertible debt and sold $2 billion in warrants to Nvidia.
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