
LONDON — Next plc dominated the gainers Thursday as the blue-chip index edged lower amid renewed oil price volatility and lingering geopolitical uncertainties tied to the Middle East.
The FTSE 100 closed at approximately 10,030, down about 0.76% or 76 points from Wednesday's close above 10,106. The session saw mixed performance, with energy stocks showing modest resilience while broader sentiment remained cautious.