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UK Stock Market Today (19 December 2025): FTSE 100 Faces Volatile Session as Retail Sales Miss, Borrowing Stays Elevated and FTSE Rebalance Hits at the Close

UK Stock Market Today (19 December 2025): FTSE 100 Faces Volatile Session as Retail Sales Miss, Borrowing Stays Elevated and FTSE Rebalance Hits at the Close

FTSE 100 futures pointed to a weaker open Friday, down about 0.4%, following Thursday’s 0.7% gain after the Bank of England cut rates by 25 basis points in a narrow 5–4 vote. The FTSE Russell December quarterly review takes effect today, likely triggering index-related flows. UK retail sales data showed consumers remained cautious in November. Sterling rebounded and gilt yields rose after the BoE’s decision.
19 December 2025
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UK Stock Market Biggest Losers Today: Card Factory Plunges, Whitbread Slips as Rate-Cut Bets Grow (12 December 2025)

UK Stock Market Biggest Losers Today: Card Factory Plunges, Whitbread Slips as Rate-Cut Bets Grow (12 December 2025)

The FTSE 100 closed up 0.43% at 9,744.48 on Friday after UK GDP data showed a 0.1% contraction in October, fueling bets on a Bank of England rate cut next week. Card Factory shares plunged 22% after a profit warning, while smaller-cap stocks like Argo Blockchain and Eqtec also posted steep losses. Sterling weakened and bond prices rose.
12 December 2025
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Whitbread PLC (LON: WTB) Share Price on 3 December 2025: Budget Hit, Buybacks and 2026 Stock Forecast

Whitbread PLC (LON: WTB) Share Price on 3 December 2025: Budget Hit, Buybacks and 2026 Stock Forecast

Whitbread shares fell over 11% on 30 November after the UK Budget sharply raised business rates for large hotels, with trading volume 8% above average. As of 3 December, the stock traded near 2,415p, down about 14% year-on-year and over 25% below its 52-week high. The company expects £40–50m in extra annual costs from the new rates and plans £60m in efficiencies to offset inflation.
3 December 2025
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Whitbread PLC (LON: WTB) Stock Outlook December 2025: Budget Shock, Buybacks and Premier Inn Expansion

Whitbread PLC (LON: WTB) Stock Outlook December 2025: Budget Shock, Buybacks and Premier Inn Expansion

Whitbread shares fell 11.3% on 30 November after the company warned of a £40–50 million increase in UK business rates from 2027 due to the government’s latest Budget. The stock closed at 2,440–2,443p on 2 December, down 26% from its year high. CEO Dominic Paul called the tax change “extremely disappointing.” The company expects UK cost inflation of 7–8% in FY27 but is accelerating cost efficiencies.
2 December 2025
Whitbread PLC (LON:WTB) Stock Outlook – December 2025: Budget Shock, Buybacks and a Deeply Discounted Premier Inn Giant

Whitbread PLC (LON:WTB) Stock Outlook – December 2025: Budget Shock, Buybacks and a Deeply Discounted Premier Inn Giant

Whitbread shares plunged 11% in late November after the UK Budget rewired business rates for large commercial properties, raising Whitbread’s annual bill by £40–50m from FY27. The stock closed at 2,495–2,497p on 1 December, down 12% over the year. Trading remains resilient, and the company is increasing buybacks. Analysts still issue broadly positive forecasts.
1 December 2025
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UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Rises as Mitchells & Butlers Soars and Whitbread Slumps – 28 November 2025

UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Rises as Mitchells & Butlers Soars and Whitbread Slumps – 28 November 2025

The FTSE 100 closed at 9,737 on Friday, up 0.45%, with Mitchells & Butlers surging up to 11% after strong annual results. Trading volumes were lighter following a global futures outage and a shortened U.S. session. Despite gains, the FTSE 100 is set for its first monthly drop in five months. The FTSE 250 and AIM 100 also posted modest advances.
28 November 2025
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Whitbread (WTB) Share Price Today: Buyback Ramps Up as Brokers Call Premier Inn Owner ‘Undervalued’ – 26 November 2025

Whitbread (WTB) Share Price Today: Buyback Ramps Up as Brokers Call Premier Inn Owner ‘Undervalued’ – 26 November 2025

Whitbread bought 1,000 shares at an average 2,800.63p on 25 November, bringing total buybacks since May to over 6 million shares. Shares traded flat at 2,840p by late morning in London, with about 397,000 shares changing hands. Panmure Liberum raised its profit forecast, citing UK growth, while analysts’ average 12-month target stands at 3,405.63p.
26 November 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • Sensex Drops 1,600 Points Amid Rising Oil Prices and Geopolitical Tensions
    April 13, 2026, 12:34 AM EDT. Sensex plunged 1,600 points early Monday as global uncertainty surged following failed US-Iran talks and a US naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. The Strait is crucial, handling about a fifth of the world's daily oil supply, pushing crude prices above $100 a barrel. Higher oil costs threaten import-heavy economies like India by raising inflation risks and potentially delaying monetary policy easing. Banking and financial stocks led the selloff due to sensitivity to rising interest rates amid inflation fears. Experts advise caution amid heightened geopolitical and market volatility, urging investors to adopt a 'wait and watch' approach.

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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

US Stock Market Today: Live Updates 13.04.2026

13 April 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 13, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 13, 2026, 12:35 AM EDT Sensex plunges 1,600 points as oil prices soar and US-Iran tensions escalate April 13, 2026, 12:35 AM EDT. Indian stock markets opened sharply lower on Monday, with the Sensex falling over 1,600 points and the Nifty slipping below 23,600. The sharp decline was driven by a spike in oil prices above $100 per barrel amid escalating US-Iran tensions, following US President Trump's order to blockade the Strait of Hormuz. The blockade threatens Middle East peace after failed ceasefire talks, sparking fears over oil supply disruptions.
Bitcoin Price Today Slips After Iran Talks End Without Deal, but ETF Buyers Keep Showing Up

Bitcoin Price Today Slips After Iran Talks End Without Deal, but ETF Buyers Keep Showing Up

12 April 2026
Bitcoin fell 1.4% to $71,707 on Sunday after U.S.-Iran talks in Islamabad ended without a deal. Spot bitcoin ETFs logged net inflows last week, with BlackRock and Fidelity leading Friday’s buying. Morgan Stanley launched its MSBT fund on April 8, the first Wall Street bank to debut a bitcoin ETF. U.S. inflation data showed headline CPI up 3.3% in March, while core CPI rose 2.6%.
XRP Price Today: XRP Slips to $1.33 After Failed U.S.-Iran Talks Hit Crypto

XRP Price Today: XRP Slips to $1.33 After Failed U.S.-Iran Talks Hit Crypto

12 April 2026
XRP slipped about 1% to $1.33 on Sunday after U.S.-Iran peace talks in Islamabad ended without a deal, pressuring crypto markets. The token traded in a narrow range, with bitcoin and ether also weaker. XRP’s market cap stands at $81.7 billion, with $1.96 billion in daily volume. The token remains 63.5% below its all-time high.
Gold Price Today: Bullion Near $4,762 After Weekly Gain, but Failed Iran Talks Cloud Outlook

Gold Price Today: Bullion Near $4,762 After Weekly Gain, but Failed Iran Talks Cloud Outlook

12 April 2026
Spot gold steadied at $4,761.79 an ounce Friday after a third weekly gain, with U.S. futures at $4,787.40. The dollar posted its biggest weekly drop since January, making gold cheaper for non-U.S. buyers. U.S.-Iran talks ended without a deal, keeping geopolitical risks high. China’s central bank increased gold reserves for a 17th month, reaching 74.38 million ounces.
Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

US Stock Market Today: Live Updates 12.04.2026

12 April 2026
Futu Holdings (FUTU) rose 10.2% in the past week but trades 13.4% below its January level. Shares closed at $154.50, while analysts estimate intrinsic value at $245.48. The company posted a 92.2% return over 12 months. Valuation models indicate earnings exceed risk costs, supporting long-term growth projections.
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