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UK Stock Market Today, 24 November 2025: FTSE 100 Ends Flat as Defence Stocks Slide but Banks and Miners Advance

UK Stock Market Today, 24 November 2025: FTSE 100 Ends Flat as Defence Stocks Slide but Banks and Miners Advance

The FTSE 100 closed nearly flat at 9,534.91, down 0.05% on Monday, while the FTSE 250 rose 0.23%, ending an eight-day losing streak. Defence stocks fell on signs of Ukraine peace talks, but banks and gold miners rallied on U.S. rate-cut hopes. Investors remained cautious ahead of Wednesday’s UK Budget.

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  • Essentra Stock Sees Mixed Analyst Target Changes Amid Execution Focus
    June 26, 2026, 5:11 AM EDT. Essentra (LSE:ESNT) faces mixed analyst price target adjustments with Jefferies lowering its target by 10 pence due to cautious modelling, while maintaining the fair value estimate at £1.67. Analysts highlight that this technical cut stems from refreshed assumptions rather than a shift in the core investment thesis. The emphasis is now on execution against the current business plan, which will be critical in supporting the stock's valuation. Deutsche Bank's downgrade adds pressure, signaling investor concern over Essentra's growth and execution risks. Key financial metrics remain stable, with modest changes in revenue growth at 4.33%, net profit margin around 4.78%, and future price-to-earnings ratio near 36.5x. Investors should monitor these developments closely as market sentiment adjusts.

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Polymarket hack tests ICE-backed platform’s investor trust

Polymarket hack tests ICE-backed platform’s investor trust

26 June 2026
Polymarket will fully refund users after a third-party vendor hack drained nearly $3 million from fewer than 15 accounts, shifting investor focus from smart contract safety to frontend web vulnerabilities just as Intercontinental Exchange eyes a $2 billion investment at an $8 billion valuation.
H&M (STO:HM-B) trims inventory, margins rise; Western Europe weighs on sales

H&M (STO:HM-B) trims inventory, margins rise; Western Europe weighs on sales

26 June 2026
H&M shares fell 0.95% to SEK 166.10 after Q2 net sales dropped 3% in Swedish kronor and missed profit forecasts, with Western Europe sales down 3% in local currencies; CEO Ervér warned tighter stock management hurt demand fulfillment, and Morningstar said H&M’s turnaround “continues to disappoint.”
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