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| Yesterday’s UK 100 Leaders | Price (p) | % Chg |
| Entain | 585.0 | 4.9% |
| ConvaTec Group | 234.0 | 4.5% |
| Barratt Redrow | 267.3 | 3.5% |
| ICG | 1,781.0 | 3.3% |
| Autotrader Group | 495.3 | 3.2% |
| Yesterday’s UK 100 Laggards | Price (p) | % Chg |
| Imperial Brands | 2,829.5 | -3.5% |
| Airtel Africa | 360.8 | -3.2% |
| Fresnillo | 3,579.0 | -3.0% |
| GSK | 2,131.0 | -2.7% |
| Associated British Foods | 1,828.5 | -2.5% |
| Major World Indices | Price | % Chg | 1 Year |
| UK 100 INDEX | 10,560 | 0.5% | 27.6% |
| DOW JONES INDUS. AVG | 48,464 | 0.2% | 22.2% |
| DAX INDEX | 24,067 | 0.1% | 12.9% |
| NIKKEI 225 | 59,600 | 2.5% | 75.7% |
| S&P/ASX 200 INDEX | 8,955 | 0.3% | 15.4% |
| Commodity | Units | Price | % Chg |
| WTI Crude Oil (Nymex) | USD/bbl. | 91.60 | 0.34% |
| Brent Crude (ICE) | USD/bbl. | 94.93 | 0.00% |
| Gold Spot | USD/t oz. | 4,818 | 0.6% |
| Copper (Comex) | USd/lb. | 618 | 0.6% |
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The UK 100 is called to open +5 points at at 10,564. The UK 100 looks set to open marginally higher this morning, data out this morning showing the UK economy grew 0.5%i n February, exceeding all estimates, whilst US markets continued an incredible run during yesterday session as traders bought into the hope that the US and Iran may extend a ceasefire, according to reports from Bloomberg.
US equities pushed to fresh record highs as markets leaned into de-escalation hopes and strong earnings momentum. The S&P closed +0.80% at 7,022.95, while the Nasdaq gained +1.60% to 24,016.02. The Dow underperformed, falling -0.15% to 48,463.72. Sector leadership was firmly growth-led, with technology +2.08% and software +4.3%, while materials (-1.3%) and industrials (-1.24%) lagged. Financials were supported by earnings, with Bank of America +1.8% and Morgan Stanley +4.5%.
Asia extended the US-led rally. Japan’s Nikkei surged +2.6% to a record 59,624, with the Hang Seng +1.3% and CSI 300 +0.7%. China data supported sentiment, with Q1 GDP at 5.0% (vs 4.8% expected). Futures point to continued upside bias, with US 500 +0.18% and European futures broadly firmer despite UK 100 futures holding.
Tesco reported steady growth for the 53 weeks to 28 February 2026, with group sales excluding fuel rising 4.6% to £66.6bn and adjusted operating profit edging up to £3.15bn on a comparable 52‑week basis. Statutory operating profit climbed 10.1%, diluted EPS rose sharply, and free cash flow improved to nearly £2bn, supporting a higher dividend despite an increase in net debt linked to prior banking disposals. Chief executive Ken Murphy said sustained investment in low prices, quality and service amid cost‑of‑living pressures and Middle East‑related uncertainty has driven Tesco’s highest U.K. market share in over a decade. Strategic progress under its “Save to Invest” programme, expanded value initiatives and rapid‑delivery growth, combined with refreshed long‑term ambitions in food leadership, broader everyday services and supplier partnerships, position the retailer for continued market outperformance and long‑term growth while funding wage increases and staff bonuses.
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Tesco (TSCO) – Full Year Results
Dunelm Group (DNLM) – Q3 Trading Statement
Entain (ENT) – Q1 Trading Update
Rentokil Initial (RTO) – Q1 Trading Update
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Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co
Netflix Inc.
Abbott Laboratories
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UK 100 companies going ex-dividend on 16th April 2026:
Convatec Group
London Stock Exchange Group
Diageo
Antofagasta
Games Workshop Group
UK 250 companies going ex-dividend on 16th April 2026:
Unite Group
Jupiter Fund Management
Rathbones Group
Johnson Service Group
Quilter
Costain Group
Travis Perkins
Kier Group
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