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FTSE 100 Live 12 March: Oil price near $100 as index falls, travel stocks slump

The return of the Brent Crude oil price to $100 a barrel today heaped more pressure on the FTSE 100 index.

Evening Standard · Mar 12

FTSE 100 Live 26 February: Index builds on record, Rolls-Royce and LSEG shares surge

Upgraded Rolls-Royce targets today helped its shares soar to a new record.

Evening Standard · Feb 26

FTSE 100 Live 24 February: AI disruption fears continue, banking stocks struggle

A mixed performance by the FTSE 100 index today reflected ongoing tariffs uncertainty and AI disruption fears.

Evening Standard · Feb 24

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FTSE 100 Live 19 February: Index slips, Centrica and Rio Tinto lower on results

Centrica shares have fallen sharply after the British Gas owner posted results today.

Evening Standard · Feb 19

FTSE 100 Live 13 February: NatWest profits jump, index steadies after US sell-off

NatWest Group today said its annual profits swelled by nearly a quarter to £7.7 billion in 2025.

Evening Standard · Feb 13

FTSE 100 Live 12 February: Schroders backs £9.9bn US bid, index adds to record

A US-led £9.9 billion takeover of asset manager Schroders today featured alongside another record-breaking session for the FTSE 100 index.

Evening Standard · Feb 12

FTSE 100 Live 27 January: Pubs set for £300m support, Dr Martens and Evoke slump

The Chancellor is set to unveil a £300 million support package for pubs after they warned budget tax changes could lead to mass closures, job cuts and price rises.

Evening Standard · Jan 27

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FTSE 100 Live 09 January: Glencore surges on Rio Tinto talks, Sainsbury’s under pressure

FTSE 100-listed Rio Tinto and Glencore are at the centre of MA speculation after they confirmed talks over a plan to create the world’s largest mining company.

Evening Standard · Jan 9

FTSE 100 Live 06 January: Index sets new record, Next and supermarkets rally

A boost to Next profit guidance today marked a strong start to the retail sector’s Christmas reporting season.

Evening Standard · Jan 6

FTSE 100 Live 12 December: GDP reverse fuels rate cut bets, Card Factory slides

The UK economy declined by 0.1% for a second successive month in October, figures today showed.

Evening Standard · Dec 12, 2025

FTSE 100 Live 05 December: House price growth weakens, Ocado payout lifts shares

Annual house price growth has slowed to its weakest level since March 2024.

Evening Standard · Dec 5, 2025

FTSE 100 Live 04 December: SSP and Future shares surge, £28bn energy plan to lift bills

Consumers are facing higher gas and electricity bills after Ofgem today approved £28 billion investment in Britain’s energy network.

Evening Standard · Dec 4, 2025

FTSE 100 Live 23 October: Index near record, results boost for Rentokil and LSEG

Lloyds Banking Group and Unilever are among the companies in the spotlight amid a busy session for FTSE 100 updates.

Evening Standard · Oct 23, 2025

FTSE 100 Live 03 October: Index back at record amid IPO cheer, JD Wetherspoon falls on results

London’s IPO market got a double boost today as Princes Group confirmed plans for a listing and trading started in Beauty Tech Group.

Evening Standard · Oct 3, 2025

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Evening Standard · Aug 28, 2025

FTSE 100 Live 28 August: Cool reaction to Nvidia results, Drax falls on FCA probe

Nvidia results are the main focus for investors after the chip giant’s quarterly figures beat expectations but shares still fell.

Evening Standard · Aug 22, 2025

FTSE 100 Live 22 August: Index holds near record, markets await Federal Reserve speech

A fourth consecutive record by the FTSE 100 index today hinged on the tone of a potentially market-moving speech by Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell.

Evening Standard · Aug 19, 2025

FTSE 100 Live 19 August: Defence stocks falter, miner BHP cuts dividend

A retreat for defence stocks today failed to prevent the FTSE 100 index edging higher amid a strong session for JD Sports Fashion and Marks Spencer.

Evening Standard · Jul 22, 2025

FTSE 100 Live 22 July: Sizewell deal lifts Centrica shares, Compass higher after upgrade

Dealmaking Centrica and Compass were the pick of London’s blue chips today as the FTSE 100 index held its position near to last night’s record close.

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Evening Standard · Jul 18, 2025

FTSE 100 Live 18 July: Reckitt Benckiser sells Cillit Bang, GSK shares slide

A setback for GSK after one of its late-stage pipeline assets failed to win the support of a US panel today triggered a 6% reverse for its FTSE 100-listed shares.

Evening Standard · Jul 9, 2025

FTSE 100 Live 09 July: WPP shares slide, builders pay £100m after CMA probe

A 16-year low for WPP shares and heavy selling of copper miners today failed to stop the FTSE 100 index edging closer to record territory.

Evening Standard · Jun 5, 2025

FTSE 100 Live 05 June: Wise plans US switch, Dr Martens jumps on new strategy

Dr Martens turnaround optimism alongside heavy selling of Wizz Air and Mitie today put mid-cap fortunes in focus during a dour session for the FTSE 100 index.

Evening Standard · Apr 17, 2025

FTSE 100 Live 17 April: Sainsbury’s and Dunelm rally, index weakens after US reverse

Sainsbury’s eased the price war jitters of investors today as the grocer hailed “good trading momentum” alongside annual profits at the top-end of City hopes.

Evening Standard · Feb 27, 2025

FTSE 100 Live 27 February: Rolls-Royce shares surge on results cheer, Ocado and WPP slide

Resurgent Rolls-Royce shares today hit new heights after the engine maker’s results smashed City expectations.

Evening Standard · Feb 14, 2025

FTSE 100 Live 14 February: NatWest shares fall despite profit beat, Thames Water in bills appeal

NatWest today beat City forecasts after the lender revealed a 2024 profit of £6.2 billion.

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