FTSE 100

FTSE 100 Market news covers the latest developments for the FTSE 100 Index, which tracks the 100 most highly capitalised blue‑chip companies listed on the London Stock Exchange.

This category includes updates on company admissions and delistings, quarterly and annual results, mergers and acquisitions, board appointments and departures, regulatory news and policy changes.

Persimmon Plc on track to grow completions to c.10,500, in-line with expectations

Persimmon Plc reports strong business momentum with a target of 10,500 home completions for 2024, driven by robust sales and consistent growth...

November 6, 2024

Marks and Spencer deliver increases in market share, profit and returns in H1 results

Marks and Spencer (LON:MKS) reports robust growth with 17.2% rise in profit before tax, driven by strong sales in Food and Clothing & Home sectors...

November 6, 2024

Beazley Plc performance in line with FY guidance

Beazley plc (LON:BEZ) reports a 7% rise in insurance written premiums for the first nine months of 2024, totalling $4,625m, amidst steady premium rates...

November 6, 2024

Weir Group Plc reports positive demand, FY guidance reiterated

Weir Group PLC (LON:WEIR) reports strong Q3 results with 15% growth in order volume, underscoring robust mining demand and sustainability focus...

November 5, 2024

Schroders Plc AUM reaches new high of £777.4 billion

Schroders plc reports record Q3 2024 AUM at £777.4 billion, driven by positive net flows and robust mutual fund demand amid market shifts...

November 5, 2024

Associated British Foods Plc delivers substantial improvement in profitability

Associated British Foods plc reports strong financial results for the year ending 14 September 2024, showcasing impressive profitability and growth in various sectors...

November 5, 2024

Anglo American plc -13.5% potential downside indicated by Berenberg Bank

November 4, 2024

Fresnillo Plc -1.1% potential downside indicated by Berenberg Bank

November 4, 2024

Ashtead Group plc 20.1% potential upside indicated by Berenberg Bank

November 4, 2024

Rio Tinto plc 23.3% potential upside indicated by Berenberg Bank

November 4, 2024

Sainsbury (J) Expanding Aldi Price Match Initiative to Convenience Stores Positive say Shore Capital

Sainsbury's extends its Aldi Price Match to Local stores, enhancing value with competitive pricing on 200 essential items, driving customer satisfaction...

November 4, 2024

Anglo American Plc to sell 33.3% minority interest in Jellinba

Anglo American agrees to sell its 33.3% stake in Jellinbah Group to Zashvin Pty Ltd for A$1.6 billion, aiming for completion in Q2 2025...

November 4, 2024

Barclays Plc completes acquisition of Tesco Bank

Barclays UK completes acquisition of Tesco Bank's retail assets, forming a strategic 10-year partnership with Tesco for enhanced financial services delivery...

November 1, 2024

Shell Plc declares third quarter interim dividend of US$ 0.344

Shell plc announces a Q3 2024 interim dividend of $0.344 per share, with options for currency election, scheduled for payment on December 19, 2024...

October 31, 2024

Smith & Nephew Plc delivers Q3 revenue of $1,412 million, 4% growth

Smith & Nephew's Q3 2024 update shows a 4% revenue growth to $1,412M. Despite China headwinds, US Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine excelled...

October 31, 2024

Haleon Plc reports strong Q3 organic revenue growth, guidance reaffirmed

Haleon plc releases its Q3 2024 trading update, now available for review. Join the presentation on October 31 for in-depth analysis and insights...

October 31, 2024

Next Plc Strong Q3 Performance with a Boost from Winter Demand, Shore Capital Comments

Next Plc (LON:NXT) surpasses forecasts with a 7.6% sales increase in Q3 fueled by winter demand, achieving robust growth across online and retail sectors...

October 30, 2024

GSK Plc confirms 2024 guidance; Q3 dividend of 15p declared

GSK Plc reports Q3 2024 results with strong growth in Specialty Medicines offsetting lower Vaccine sales. Core earnings rose by 5%, despite Zantac charges...

October 30, 2024

Standard Chartered Plc delivers strong Q3 performance, profit before tax up 41%

Standard Chartered PLC reports a robust Q3 2024, with a 41% profit increase, driven by Wealth Solutions and Global Markets growth strategies...

October 30, 2024

HSBC to hold Zoom meeting today for investors and analysts

Join HSBC's Zoom meeting today featuring Georges Elhedery and Jonathan Bingham. Tune in at 7:45 am London time for insights on financial strategies...

October 29, 2024

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12 December 2025

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Persimmon Plc on track to grow completions to c.10,500, in-line with expectations

Persimmon Plc reports strong business momentum with a target of 10,500 home completions for 2024, driven by robust sales and consistent growth...

November 6, 2024

Marks and Spencer deliver increases in market share, profit and returns in H1 results

Marks and Spencer (LON:MKS) reports robust growth with 17.2% rise in profit before tax, driven by strong sales in Food and Clothing & Home sectors...

November 6, 2024

Beazley Plc performance in line with FY guidance

Beazley plc (LON:BEZ) reports a 7% rise in insurance written premiums for the first nine months of 2024, totalling $4,625m, amidst steady premium rates...

November 6, 2024

Weir Group Plc reports positive demand, FY guidance reiterated

Weir Group PLC (LON:WEIR) reports strong Q3 results with 15% growth in order volume, underscoring robust mining demand and sustainability focus...

November 5, 2024

Schroders Plc AUM reaches new high of £777.4 billion

Schroders plc reports record Q3 2024 AUM at £777.4 billion, driven by positive net flows and robust mutual fund demand amid market shifts...

November 5, 2024

Associated British Foods Plc delivers substantial improvement in profitability

Associated British Foods plc reports strong financial results for the year ending 14 September 2024, showcasing impressive profitability and growth in various sectors...

November 5, 2024

Anglo American plc -13.5% potential downside indicated by Berenberg Bank

November 4, 2024

Fresnillo Plc -1.1% potential downside indicated by Berenberg Bank

November 4, 2024

Ashtead Group plc 20.1% potential upside indicated by Berenberg Bank

November 4, 2024

Rio Tinto plc 23.3% potential upside indicated by Berenberg Bank

November 4, 2024

Sainsbury (J) Expanding Aldi Price Match Initiative to Convenience Stores Positive say Shore Capital

Sainsbury's extends its Aldi Price Match to Local stores, enhancing value with competitive pricing on 200 essential items, driving customer satisfaction...

November 4, 2024

Anglo American Plc to sell 33.3% minority interest in Jellinba

Anglo American agrees to sell its 33.3% stake in Jellinbah Group to Zashvin Pty Ltd for A$1.6 billion, aiming for completion in Q2 2025...

November 4, 2024

Barclays Plc completes acquisition of Tesco Bank

Barclays UK completes acquisition of Tesco Bank's retail assets, forming a strategic 10-year partnership with Tesco for enhanced financial services delivery...

November 1, 2024

Shell Plc declares third quarter interim dividend of US$ 0.344

Shell plc announces a Q3 2024 interim dividend of $0.344 per share, with options for currency election, scheduled for payment on December 19, 2024...

October 31, 2024

Smith & Nephew Plc delivers Q3 revenue of $1,412 million, 4% growth

Smith & Nephew's Q3 2024 update shows a 4% revenue growth to $1,412M. Despite China headwinds, US Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine excelled...

October 31, 2024

Haleon Plc reports strong Q3 organic revenue growth, guidance reaffirmed

Haleon plc releases its Q3 2024 trading update, now available for review. Join the presentation on October 31 for in-depth analysis and insights...

October 31, 2024

Next Plc Strong Q3 Performance with a Boost from Winter Demand, Shore Capital Comments

Next Plc (LON:NXT) surpasses forecasts with a 7.6% sales increase in Q3 fueled by winter demand, achieving robust growth across online and retail sectors...

October 30, 2024

GSK Plc confirms 2024 guidance; Q3 dividend of 15p declared

GSK Plc reports Q3 2024 results with strong growth in Specialty Medicines offsetting lower Vaccine sales. Core earnings rose by 5%, despite Zantac charges...

October 30, 2024

Standard Chartered Plc delivers strong Q3 performance, profit before tax up 41%

Standard Chartered PLC reports a robust Q3 2024, with a 41% profit increase, driven by Wealth Solutions and Global Markets growth strategies...

October 30, 2024

HSBC to hold Zoom meeting today for investors and analysts

Join HSBC's Zoom meeting today featuring Georges Elhedery and Jonathan Bingham. Tune in at 7:45 am London time for insights on financial strategies...

October 29, 2024