FTSE 100 Recovers Ground as Defence Stocks Bounce

The FTSE 100 is about flat, gilts aren’t up to much, and the pound is edging lower. The pound is, though, on track for three days in the red against the dollar.

FTSE 100 live: Index record run on hold, oil and mining stocks fall

The new year rally of the FTSE 100 index has softened following last night’s latest record close.London’s top flight started today’s session in negative territory, having peaked at an intraday high of 10,

FTSE 100 hits record and outperforms peers, as next and Oil majors lift index

The FTSE 100 made a fresh record high this morning, as the New Year rally continues in the UK. Interestingly, the wider picture for financial markets is more nuanced on Tuesday after a strong start for 2026.
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FTSE 100 Live: Mining Stocks Drive Volatility as Dollar Strengthens and Retail Signals Mixed

The FTSE 100 opened higher on Friday as investors balanced a stronger US dollar, fresh macro uncertainty ahead of key US jobs data, and sharp stock-specific mov

FTSE 100 Smashes Records: What's Driving the 2026 Market Surge?

The FTSE 100 has surged to record highs in early 2026. We examine the earnings, sectors and global forces driving London's market rally.
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FTSE 100 extends losses as retail and energy stocks weigh

FTSE 100 drops 0.5% as AB Foods and Tesco disappoint on trading updates, while Shell and miners add pressure. Defence stocks buck the trend.

FTSE 100 crosses 10,000 as ‘boring’ UK stocks shine: what comes next in 2026

FTSE 100 hits 10,000 for the first time as banks, miners and defence stocks power UK equities, with analysts eyeing further gains in 2026.

FTSE 100 Live: Sainsbury’s and Unite dish shareholders cash; Mining merger talks

Welcome back to the FTSE 100 liveblog - retail has been in the hot seat this week after a corporate updates revealed the health of the sector.
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