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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.

ITRK

Intertek launches strategic review and reports 5.4% LFL revenue growth in Q1 2026

Intertek has begun a strategic review that could lead to the separation of its Energy & Infrastructure business, while reporting a strong start to 2026 with 5.4% like-for-like revenue growth..
National Gas

National Grid says FY2025/26 performance remains in line with guidance

Ahead of its 14 May 2026 results, National Grid said trading is consistent with expectations, with a net effect of around 1p per share on underlying EPS linked to the..
HLMA

Halma acquires ophthalmic instruments maker Surgistar for $90m

Halma has acquired California-based Surgistar, a manufacturer of ophthalmic surgical instruments and devices, for $90 million as a bolt-on to MicroSurgical Technology, strengthening its ophthalmic product offering and manufacturing capabilities...
FTSE100

FTSE 100 edges higher as investors weigh fragile ceasefire and weekend peace talks

FTSE 100 edges higher as investors weigh fragile ceasefire hopes against persistent Middle East risk, with diplomacy supporting sentiment but caution still evident...
Convatec

Convatec sets out ‘Accelerate’ strategy to drive faster sustainable growth

Convatec has introduced its new Accelerate strategy, outlining four strategic pillars and reaffirming medium-term guidance including 6–8% annual organic revenue growth, a 24–26% adjusted operating margin and double-digit growth in..
Metlen Energy & Metals

METLEN reports 2025 revenue growth as profitability declines on project losses

METLEN posted 2025 revenue of €7.1 billion, up 25% year on year, while EBITDA fell to €753 million and net profit after minorities declined to €314 million, mainly due to..
FTSE100

FTSE 100 jumps as ceasefire deal sends oil below $100 and lifts risk appetite

FTSE 100 jumps as a US-Iran ceasefire sends oil below $100, lifting miners, industrials and airlines while energy stocks retreat sharply...
GSK

GSK expands Exdensur approval in China to CRSwNP

The NMPA has approved Exdensur for adults with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps, based on phase III data showing improved nasal polyp and obstruction scores, with tolerability similar to placebo...
Shell plc

Shell revises Q1 2026 outlook amid Middle East uncertainty

Shell expects mixed first-quarter 2026 performance, with lower production in parts of the portfolio, higher expected trading and optimisation in several segments, and working capital effects of $10 billion to..
FTSE 100

FTSE 100 edges higher as investors weigh Hormuz deadline and steady oil prices

The FTSE 100 traded marginally higher on Tuesday morning, rising 0.09% to 10,445.75 as investors balanced a slight pullback in oil prices against renewed geopolitical uncertainty in the Middle East...
EDV

Endeavour Mining sets 2026 Annual General Meeting for 21st May

Endeavour Mining plc announced that its 2026 Annual General Meeting will be held in person on 21 May 2026 in London, with a live audio webcast and shareholder Q&A available..
FTSE 100

FTSE 100 slips as oil surge boosts energy stocks but wider sentiment stays fragile

FTSE 100 slips as surging oil prices lift energy stocks, but rising yields and renewed Middle East tension keep broader market sentiment fragile...
SSE Plc

SSE updates market with higher FY2025/26 EPS guidance and continued investment growth

Ahead of full-year results on 28 May 2026, SSE said it expects adjusted EPS of 147–152 pence for the year ended 31 March 2026. The company also reported a sharp..
intravenous (IV) line

AstraZeneca reports positive Phase III EMERALD-3 results in unresectable liver cancer

In the Phase III EMERALD-3 trial, AstraZeneca’s Imfinzi- and Imjudo-based regimen plus lenvatinib and TACE significantly improved progression-free survival versus TACE alone in embolisation-eligible unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma, with an interim..
FTSE 100

FTSE 100 climbs as lower oil prices and easing Middle East tensions drive relief rally

FTSE 100 jumps as lower oil prices and easing Middle East tensions lift sentiment, with cyclical stocks leading the rally while energy names fall back...
BKG

Berkeley targets £1.4bn profit over four years in strategic reset

Ahead of full-year results, Berkeley said it will focus on existing land, maintain net cash and continue shareholder returns as it adapts Berkeley 2035 to prolonged market weakness, regulatory delays..
BAB

Babcock agrees six-month UK MOD bridge for naval base and submarine support

Babcock has secured a six-month bridging agreement under the Future Maritime Support Programme to continue supporting UK naval bases and the Royal Navy’s in-service submarine fleet while a new long-term..
FTSE 100

FTSE 100 rises as lower oil prices support sentiment and defensives lead gains

FTSE 100 rises as lower oil prices and a steady gilt market support sentiment, with gains spread across defence, mining, retail and telecoms...
Unilever

Unilever in advanced talks with McCormick on Foods transaction

Unilever said it is in advanced discussions with McCormick on a potential deal combining most of its Foods business with McCormick, including an upfront cash component of about US$15.7 billion..
Kingfisher plc

Kingfisher appoints Eve Henrikson as Non-Executive Director

Kingfisher has appointed Eve Henrikson to its Board as a Non-Executive Director, effective 1 September 2026. The company also announced that Bill Lennie will join the Remuneration Committee from 1..

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ITRK

Intertek launches strategic review and reports 5.4% LFL revenue growth in Q1 2026

Intertek has begun a strategic review that could lead to the separation of its Energy & Infrastructure business, while reporting a strong start to 2026 with 5.4% like-for-like revenue growth in the first quarter and full-year guidance unchanged...
National Gas

National Grid says FY2025/26 performance remains in line with guidance

Ahead of its 14 May 2026 results, National Grid said trading is consistent with expectations, with a net effect of around 1p per share on underlying EPS linked to the FERC judgment on New England Transmission and higher storm costs in the US...
HLMA

Halma acquires ophthalmic instruments maker Surgistar for $90m

Halma has acquired California-based Surgistar, a manufacturer of ophthalmic surgical instruments and devices, for $90 million as a bolt-on to MicroSurgical Technology, strengthening its ophthalmic product offering and manufacturing capabilities...
FTSE100

FTSE 100 edges higher as investors weigh fragile ceasefire and weekend peace talks

FTSE 100 edges higher as investors weigh fragile ceasefire hopes against persistent Middle East risk, with diplomacy supporting sentiment but caution still evident...
Convatec

Convatec sets out ‘Accelerate’ strategy to drive faster sustainable growth

Convatec has introduced its new Accelerate strategy, outlining four strategic pillars and reaffirming medium-term guidance including 6–8% annual organic revenue growth, a 24–26% adjusted operating margin and double-digit growth in adjusted EPS and free cash flow to equity...
Metlen Energy & Metals

METLEN reports 2025 revenue growth as profitability declines on project losses

METLEN posted 2025 revenue of €7.1 billion, up 25% year on year, while EBITDA fell to €753 million and net profit after minorities declined to €314 million, mainly due to losses in its M Power Projects activities...
FTSE100

FTSE 100 jumps as ceasefire deal sends oil below $100 and lifts risk appetite

FTSE 100 jumps as a US-Iran ceasefire sends oil below $100, lifting miners, industrials and airlines while energy stocks retreat sharply...
GSK

GSK expands Exdensur approval in China to CRSwNP

The NMPA has approved Exdensur for adults with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps, based on phase III data showing improved nasal polyp and obstruction scores, with tolerability similar to placebo...
Shell plc

Shell revises Q1 2026 outlook amid Middle East uncertainty

Shell expects mixed first-quarter 2026 performance, with lower production in parts of the portfolio, higher expected trading and optimisation in several segments, and working capital effects of $10 billion to $15 billion...
FTSE 100

FTSE 100 edges higher as investors weigh Hormuz deadline and steady oil prices

The FTSE 100 traded marginally higher on Tuesday morning, rising 0.09% to 10,445.75 as investors balanced a slight pullback in oil prices against renewed geopolitical uncertainty in the Middle East. The muted move reflected a cautious market mood, with traders reluctant to take large positions ahead of a deadline set by Donald Trump for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz...
EDV

Endeavour Mining sets 2026 Annual General Meeting for 21st May

Endeavour Mining plc announced that its 2026 Annual General Meeting will be held in person on 21 May 2026 in London, with a live audio webcast and shareholder Q&A available online...
FTSE 100

FTSE 100 slips as oil surge boosts energy stocks but wider sentiment stays fragile

FTSE 100 slips as surging oil prices lift energy stocks, but rising yields and renewed Middle East tension keep broader market sentiment fragile...
SSE Plc

SSE updates market with higher FY2025/26 EPS guidance and continued investment growth

Ahead of full-year results on 28 May 2026, SSE said it expects adjusted EPS of 147–152 pence for the year ended 31 March 2026. The company also reported a sharp rise in networks investment, renewables output of around 14.5 TWh and capital investment of about £3.5bn...
intravenous (IV) line

AstraZeneca reports positive Phase III EMERALD-3 results in unresectable liver cancer

In the Phase III EMERALD-3 trial, AstraZeneca’s Imfinzi- and Imjudo-based regimen plus lenvatinib and TACE significantly improved progression-free survival versus TACE alone in embolisation-eligible unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma, with an interim trend toward overall survival benefit...
FTSE 100

FTSE 100 climbs as lower oil prices and easing Middle East tensions drive relief rally

FTSE 100 jumps as lower oil prices and easing Middle East tensions lift sentiment, with cyclical stocks leading the rally while energy names fall back...
BKG

Berkeley targets £1.4bn profit over four years in strategic reset

Ahead of full-year results, Berkeley said it will focus on existing land, maintain net cash and continue shareholder returns as it adapts Berkeley 2035 to prolonged market weakness, regulatory delays and geopolitical uncertainty...
BAB

Babcock agrees six-month UK MOD bridge for naval base and submarine support

Babcock has secured a six-month bridging agreement under the Future Maritime Support Programme to continue supporting UK naval bases and the Royal Navy’s in-service submarine fleet while a new long-term deal with the Ministry of Defence is finalised...
FTSE 100

FTSE 100 rises as lower oil prices support sentiment and defensives lead gains

FTSE 100 rises as lower oil prices and a steady gilt market support sentiment, with gains spread across defence, mining, retail and telecoms...
Unilever

Unilever in advanced talks with McCormick on Foods transaction

Unilever said it is in advanced discussions with McCormick on a potential deal combining most of its Foods business with McCormick, including an upfront cash component of about US$15.7 billion and majority consideration in McCormick equity...
Kingfisher plc

Kingfisher appoints Eve Henrikson as Non-Executive Director

Kingfisher has appointed Eve Henrikson to its Board as a Non-Executive Director, effective 1 September 2026. The company also announced that Bill Lennie will join the Remuneration Committee from 1 April 2026...
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