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LSE:WIX 24 December 2025

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.

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  • Michael Saylor Declares 'Bitcoin Has Won' Amid Growing Institutional Demand
    April 5, 2026, 2:57 PM EDT. Michael Saylor, a prominent Bitcoin advocate, stated on X that Bitcoin has secured broad acceptance as digital capital, warning against harmful protocol changes. Market data shows a rise in spot buying over leverage-driven trading, with Bitcoin approaching the mid-$70,000 level. Institutional interest is resurging, reflected in growing ETF inflows and steadier exchange activity. Strategy's recent purchases topped 40,000 BTC over two weeks, with a notable shift toward credit-based funding over equity sales. This transition suggests broader access to banking and credit facilities is influencing Bitcoin accumulation, potentially altering market dynamics. Saylor connects Bitcoin's next growth phase to how credit is deployed, emphasizing evolving funding strategies beyond traditional equity markets.
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