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NYSE:ROL 12 February 2026

FTSE 100 today: Schroders deal sparks record high, but London shares end lower on weak UK growth

FTSE 100 today: Schroders deal sparks record high, but London shares end lower on weak UK growth

The FTSE 100 closed down 0.67% at 10,402.44 after hitting a record intraday high, as weak GDP and business investment data weighed. Schroders surged on a £9.9 billion takeover offer from Nuveen, the largest-ever for a European fund manager. The FTSE 250 fell 0.48%. Investors expect the Bank of England may cut rates at its March 19 meeting.
12 February 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Notable Options Volume Seen in REAL, PAYS, ASTS on Wednesday
    March 25, 2026, 4:05 PM EDT. The RealReal Inc (REAL) witnessed heavy options activity with 40,346 contracts traded, nearly 97% of its average daily share volume. The $10 strike call expiring May 15, 2026, was most active with over 20,000 contracts. Paysign Inc (PAYS) saw 4,544 contracts, representing 89% of its usual daily shares; the $5 call for April 17, 2026, led volume. AST SpaceMobile Inc (ASTS) experienced 114,469 contracts, equating to 88.9% of its daily average. The $95 call expiring April 2, 2026, was prominent with 7,468 contracts. These surges highlight significant investor interest and potential speculative positioning ahead of option expiries.
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