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Top UK Stocks to Buy Today (24 December 2025): Best FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 Shares to Watch on the London Stock Exchange

Top UK Stocks to Buy Today (24 December 2025): Best FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 Shares to Watch on the London Stock Exchange

BP agreed to sell a 65% stake in Castrol to Stonepeak for $10.1 billion, generating about $6 billion for debt reduction. The London Stock Exchange closes early at 12:30 GMT for Christmas, with thin trading and the FTSE 100 steady. Wickes completed a £20 million buyback, while Barclays and NatWest advanced in the Evelyn Partners auction. The pound remains above $1.35.
24 December 2025
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  • Stock Futures Dip as Oil Prices Rise Amid U.S.-Iran Tensions and Strong Jobs Data
    April 5, 2026, 6:30 PM EDT. Stock futures declined Sunday following a robust week where the S&P 500 jumped nearly 6%, ending a five-week losing streak. Dow and Nasdaq also gained 3% and 4.4%, respectively. Markets are volatile due to escalating U.S.-Iran tensions, with President Donald Trump threatening strikes on Iran's infrastructure if the Strait of Hormuz isn't reopened by Tuesday. Oil prices rose-West Texas Intermediate crude futures climbed 1.9% to $113.53 per barrel. Meanwhile, the U.S. added 178,000 jobs in March, substantially beating expectations, though labor force participation dropped. Experts warn higher oil prices may push inflation higher amid a fragile labor market.
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