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| Yesterday’s UK 100 Leaders | Price (p) | % Chg |
| Howden Joinery Group PLC | 838.5 | 2.8% |
| Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC | 573.0 | 2.6% |
| Spirax Group PLC | 7,340.0 | 2.4% |
| BAE Systems PLC | 1,255.0 | 2.3% |
| Beazley PLC | 793.0 | 2.1% |
| Yesterday’s UK 100 Laggards | Price (p) | % Chg |
| Vistry Group PLC | 630.5 | -3.9% |
| B&M European Value Retail S.A. | 337.8 | -2.6% |
| Unite Group PLC | 862.0 | -2.3% |
| British Land Company PLC | 381.4 | -1.9% |
| DCC PLC | 5625.0 | -1.8% |
| Major World Indices | Price | % Chg | 1 Year |
| FTSE 100 INDEX | 8,313 | 0.3% | 10.4% |
| DOW JONES INDUS. AVG | 44,782 | -0.3% | 23.6% |
| DAX INDEX | 19,934 | 1.6% | 21.6% |
| NIKKEI 225 | 39,249 | 1.9% | 17.4% |
| S&P/ASX 200 INDEX | 8,495 | 0.6% | 20.1% |
| Commodities | Units | Price | % Chg |
| WTI Crude Oil (Nymex) | USD/bbl. | 68.39 | 0.43% |
| Brent Crude (ICE) | USD/bbl. | 72.18 | 0.49% |
| Gold Spot | USD/t oz. | 2,645 | 0.2% |
| Copper (Comex) | USd/lb. | 417 | 1.0% |
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The UK 100 called to open +2 points at 8,315. The UK 100 looks set to open higher this morning, driven by a weaker sterling, benefiting international businesses.
On Wall Street, In the first full session since Thanksgiving, the S&P added 0.24% to close at 6,047.15. The Nasdaq added 0.97% and ended at 19,403.95. Both indexes touched fresh all-time intraday highs and closed at records. The Dow Jones lost 0.29%, or 128.65 points, closing at 44,782.00. The blue-chip index briefly topped the 45,000 level during the day, a key threshold it hit a few times last week.
Asian shares rose, led by tech firms as new US curbs on Chinese access to vital components for chips and AI proved to be less punitive than feared.
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Galliford Try, today has announced that it has been appointed to two new commercial contracts in London worth a combined £87 million.
Greencore Group this morning reported a robust financial performance for the fiscal year 2024, with a notable increase in both operating profit and profit margins. The company has reintroduced dividends and conducted share buybacks, reflecting its strong balance sheet and commitment to shareholder returns. As Greencore enters FY25, it anticipates further profit growth, supported by efficiency initiatives and strategic operational achievements.
Marston’s PLC has reported strong financial results for the fiscal year ending September 28, 2024, with revenue increasing by 3% and like-for-like sales growing by 4.8%. The pub company successfully reduced net debt by £301.7 million and improved both operating and EBITDA margins, driven by strategic initiatives focused on operational efficiencies and a shift to a pure-play hospitality model. The company’s promising performance, bolstered by robust cash flow and a refined strategy, sets a solid foundation for future growth.
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