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FTSE 100£10,472.33+0.28%
The FTSE 100 index closed up 0.3% in the last session, reaching 10,474.31 points, primarily driven by easing geopolitical tensions and a retreat in oil prices, alongside strong corporate earnings in the US. This rise occurred despite mixed economic data, including the UK private sector slipping into contraction, while central bank expectations remained varied with the Bank of England not expected to rush into interest rate hikes.
Top risers
FTSE 100 constituents with the largest percentage gains in today's session. Significant moves often follow earnings surprises, analyst upgrades, or broader sector catalysts. A stock appearing here is not a recommendation to buy; it simply means something noteworthy occurred.
GAWGames Workshop
£19880.00+4.4%
CRDACroda International
£2947.00+2.8%
PCTPolar Capital Technology Trust
£678.88+2.2%
SMTScottish Mortgage Investment Trust
£1498.94+2.0%
MKSMarks & Spencer
£357.55+1.9%
Top fallers
FTSE 100 constituents with the steepest percentage declines in today's session. Sharp drops can follow poor earnings, analyst downgrades, or adverse news. Context matters: a 5% fall in a volatile stock is routine, while the same move in a defensive name is unusual.
RMVRightmove
£399.50−2.8%
BGEOLion Finance Group
£10560.00−2.6%
CTECConvatec
£199.40−2.1%
ICGICG
£1851.00−1.9%
BRBYBurberry Group
£1106.00−1.0%
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