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| Yesterday’s UK 100 Leaders | Price (p) | % Chg |
| Spirax Group PLC | 6,845.0 | 13.0% |
| Ashtead Group PLC | 5,194.0 | 4.0% |
| International Consolidated Airlines Group S.A. | 385.3 | 3.1% |
| Airtel Africa PLC | 218.4 | 3.0% |
| Melrose Industries PLC | 596.4 | 2.6% |
| Yesterday’s UK 100 Laggards | Price (p) | % Chg |
| London Stock Exchange Group PLC | 9,380.0 | -5.3% |
| The Sage Group PLC | 1,096.5 | -4.7% |
| National Grid PLC | 1,034.0 | -2.1% |
| United Utilities Group PLC | 1,112.5 | -2.1% |
| Entain PLC | 918.0 | -2.0% |
| Major World Indices | Price | % Chg | 1 Year |
| UK 100 INDEX | 9,148 | 0.2% | 11.1% |
| DOW JONES INDUS. AVG | 44,459 | 1.1% | 11.8% |
| DAX INDEX | 24,025 | -0.2% | 34.9% |
| NIKKEI 225 | 43,278 | 1.3% | 19.5% |
| S&P/ASX 200 INDEX | 8,827 | -0.6% | 12.8% |
| Copper (Comex) | Units | Price | % Chg |
| WTI Crude Oil (Nymex) | USD/bbl. | 62.91 | -0.41% |
| Brent Crude (ICE) | USD/bbl. | 65.91 | -0.32% |
| Gold Spot | USD/t oz. | 3,356 | 0.2% |
| Copper (Comex) | USd/lb. | 458 | -0.1% |
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The UK 100 called to open +19 points this morning at 9,166. The UK 100 looks set to open higher again this morning, having had a strong showing yesterday on better-than-expected US inflation data, sparking a rally across global markets as the hope of a rate cut from the Fed increased.
Stateside yesterday saw both the S&P and Nasdaq close at fresh record highs after the tamer-than-expected inflation report raised the possibility that the Federal Reserve could cut interest rates next month. The broad-based S&P ended the day up 1.13% at 6,445.76, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq finished up 1.39% at 21,681.90. The Dow Jones added 483.52 points, or 1.10%, to close at 44,458.61.
Asia markets are also stronger this morning, with the Nikkei 225 deeper in record territory following a rise of 1.3% and the Hang Seng index up 2%.
Evoke reported its H1 2025 interim results, showcasing a fourth consecutive quarter of growth and improved profitability with a 44% increase in Adjusted EBITDA. The company achieved a 3% revenue growth, driven by strong international performance and efficient operations, despite a slight decline in UK&I Online and retail revenues. Strategic initiatives, including the use of AI and automation, have enhanced operational efficiency and customer engagement, positioning Evoke for continued growth and profitability in the latter half of 2025.
Persimmon today reported an improved half-year performance, with underlying profit 11% higher at £164.9 million. New home completions lifted 4% to 4605, keeping the company on track for its target of 11,000-11,500 in 2025. The current estimate for 2026 is 12,000 units, with operating margin progression similar to 2025. The group added that the pace of margin progress will be impacted by diminishing embedded build cost inflation, on-going affordability constraints and increased industry-wide costs.
UK
Beazley (BEZ)
Evoke (EVOK)
Hill & Smith (HILS)
Persimmon (PSN)
Balfour Beatty (BBY)
US
Cisco Systems Inc (CSCO) AMC
UK
Antofagasta (ANTO)
Savills (SVS)
ITM Power (ITM)
Rank Group (RNK)
Aviva (AV.)
Admiral Group (ADM)
US
Deere & Co (DE) PMO
JD.com (JD) PMO
Applied Materials (AMAT) AMC
German Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices
US Fed’s Goolsbee speech
US Fed’s Bostic speech
UK 100 companies going ex-dividend on 14th August 2025:
Rio Tinto
BP
Hikma Pharmaceuticals
GSK
Shell
Fresnillo
Unilever
Rentokil Initial
HSBC Holdings
Hiscox
Pearson
Haleon
IMI
London Stock Exchange Group
Melrose Industries
Pershing Square Holdings
UK 250 companies going ex-dividend on 14th August 2025:
Harbour Energy
Investec
Aberdeen Group
Renewables Infrastructure Group
Greencoat UK Wind
Vesuvius
4imprint Group
Domino’s Pizza Group
International Public Partnership
Assura
Keller Group
Lancashire Holdings
Rotork
TBC Bank Group
ICG Enterprise Trust
Elementis
Chemring Group
Just Group
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