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| Yesterday’s UK 100 Leaders | Price (p) | % Chg |
| Centrica | 197.0 | 4.1% |
| National Grid | 1,231.5 | 3.7% |
| Pearson | 1,136.5 | 3.4% |
| RELX | 2,504.0 | 3.3% |
| SSE | 2,345.0 | 3.3% |
| Yesterday’s UK 100 Laggards | Price (p) | % Chg |
| 3i Group | 2,082.0 | -5.8% |
| Airtel Africa | 312.8 | -4.8% |
| Mondi | 734.6 | -2.2% |
| Polar Capital Technology Trust | 659.0 | -1.9% |
| Diploma | 6,625.0 | -1.4% |
| Major World Indices | Price | % Chg | 1 Year |
| UK 100 INDEX | 10,324 | 1.3% | 18.9% |
| DOW JONES INDUS. AVG | 49,686 | 0.3% | 16.5% |
| DAX INDEX | 24,308 | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| NIKKEI 225 | 60,816 | 1.0% | 61.1% |
| S&P/ASX 200 INDEX | 8,505 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Commodities | Units | Price | % Chg |
| WTI Crude Oil (Nymex) | USD/bbl. | 106.48 | 1.01% |
| Brent Crude (ICE) | USD/bbl. | 108.83 | 0.39% |
| Gold Spot | USD/t oz. | 4,565 | 0.6% |
| Copper (Comex) | USd/lb. | 633 | 0.6% |
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The UK 100 is called to open +13 points at at 10,336. The UK 100 looks set for a firmer open on Tuesday, extending Monday’s strong gains, after US President Donald Trump pointed to encouraging progress in talks with Iran. The UK 100 is expected to open around 13 points higher, or 0.2%, at 10,336 after the index rallied 1.3% on Monday to close at 10,323.75. Investor sentiment improved after Trump described recent developments in negotiations with Iran as “very positive”, saying Middle East allies had indicated a deal preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons could be close.
The Nasdaq and the S&P fell on Monday, bogged down by declines in technology, as traders monitored oil prices and bond yields while awaiting further developments with the conflict in the Middle East. The broad market benchmark dropped 0.07% to end at 7,403.05, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq slid 0.51% and closed at 26,090.73. It was the second straight day of declines for both indexes. The Dow Jones closed up 159.95 points, or 0.32%, at 49,686.12.
In Asia, markets traded mixed overnight despite stronger-than-expected Japanese GDP data showing the economy grew at an annualised rate of 0.5% in the first quarter of 2026. Japan’s Nikkei 225 slipped 0.5%, while China’s Shanghai Composite edged 0.2% higher and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng rose 0.1%. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 outperformed with a 1.0% gain.
Cranswick reported on Tuesday annual adjusted pretax profit above market expectations, supported by robust demand for poultry and pork products.
Currys forecast an 18% rise in annual profit after underlying sales in its main UK and Ireland business rose 3%, bucking the trend of a generally subdued retail sector. Currys, which sells computers, gaming products, televisions, fridges, washing machines and mobile phones, said on Tuesday recent trading had been “very solid” and it is yet to see an impact from the Middle East conflict, while its energy costs were well hedged for the coming year.
Dr Martens on Tuesday posted a 61.3% jump in full-year adjusted pre-tax profit, as the British bootmaker began to see results from a tighter control on costs and fewer discounts. The company, known for its iconic lace-up chunky boots, has deliberately pulled back on clearance activity across its direct-to-consumer and wholesale channels to improve the quality of its sales. Dr Martens posted adjusted pre-tax profit of 55 million pounds ($73.78 million) for the year ended March 29, up from the 34.1 million pounds posted last year, with shoes being the standout performer.
SSP Group a 3% rise in like-for-like sales for the first six weeks of the second half of the year on Tuesday and said its annual outlook remains in line with market expectations despite the Middle East conflict.
UK
Cranswick (CWK) – Preliminary Announcement
DCC (DCC) – Final Results
Diploma (DPLM) – Half Year Results announcement
SSP Group (SSPG) – Interim results
Topps Tiles (TPT) – Half Year Results Announcement
Currys (CURY) – Full Year Results
Dr. Martens (DOCS) – Half Year Results
US
The Home Depot (HD) PMO
UK
British Land Co (BLND) – Full Year Results
Experian (EXPN) – Full Year Results
Marks & Spencer Group (MKS) – Full Year Results
RS Group (RS1) – Full Year Results
Severn Trent (SVT) – Full Year Results
US
Intuit (INTU) AMC
NVIDIA (NVDA) AMC
UK Average Earnings
UK Claimant Count
UK Employment Change
UK ILO Unemployment Rate
BoE’s Breeden speech
US ADP Employment Change 4-week average
US Pending Home Sales
UK 100 companies going ex-dividend on 21st May 2026:
Whitbread
Bunzl
Imperial Brands
Shell
UK 250 companies going ex-dividend on 21st May 2026:
TBC Bank Group
Grainger
Bellway
Spire Healthcare Group
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