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FTSE 100 Today: Why UK Stocks Are Barely Moving as DCC, Unilever and the BoE Dominate London Trading

FTSE 100 Today: Why UK Stocks Are Barely Moving as DCC, Unilever and the BoE Dominate London Trading

The FTSE 100 rose 0.10% to 10,222.85 in early London trading, recovering after a 1.2% drop on Wednesday. DCC shares fell 5% after rejecting a £4.95 billion takeover bid from KKR and Energy Capital Partners. Unilever began a €1.5 billion share buyback and posted 3.8% underlying sales growth. Investors awaited the Bank of England’s rate decision, with no change expected.

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  • Park Medi World Stock Dips After Strong 56% YTD Gain Amid Expansion Plans
    April 30, 2026, 3:57 AM EDT. Park Medi World shares fell 0.52% to ₹234 on the NSE after early gains on April 30, despite a robust 56% year-to-date return. The healthcare company's stock initially rallied following a 'buy' rating from Choice Institutional Equities, which set a ₹320 target price, citing expected compound annual growth rates (CAGR) of 26.3% revenue, 27.1% EBITDA, and 34.6% PAT through 2026-2029. The broker highlighted growth drivers including capacity expansion, improved case mix, and payor mix optimization. Park recently opened a multispecialty hospital in Panchkula, expanding its Northern India presence alongside ongoing developments in Mohali. The group operates 16 hospitals with nearly 4,000 beds, targeting 5,460 beds by 2028. The stock's resilience contrasts broader market weakness, gaining 2.39% weekly and 23.28% monthly, reflecting investor confidence in its expansion and operational strategy.

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Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Falls Again as Oil Shock, Woolworths Warning Hit Shares

Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Falls Again as Oil Shock, Woolworths Warning Hit Shares

30 April 2026
Sydney, April 30, 2026, 17:48 (AEST) Australian shares fell for an eighth straight session on Thursday, with the S&P/ASX 200 closing 0.24% lower at 8,665.8 as selling in miners and consumer staples offset gains in energy and banks. The benchmark had been down 0.5% in early trade. (MarketScreener) The timing made the move matter more than the size. The fall came a day after the Australian Bureau of Statistics said the Consumer Price Index, a measure of household price changes, rose 4.6% in the year to March, up from 3.7% in February; trimmed mean inflation, a gauge that strips out
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