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UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Falls 0.27% to 10,714.38, Eyes 10,750 Open as Oil Stays Above $91
The UK stock market slipped Thursday, with the FTSE 100 trading around 10,713 points, down roughly 0.3% from Wednesday’s close of 10,743.35. The decline snapped a brief rebound after Wednesday’s 0.14% gain ended a six-session losing streak. Brent crude held above $91 a barrel, adding pressure on rate-sensitive sectors. JD Sports Fashion led individual losses…
AstraZeneca (LON: AZN) Halts Phase 3 Lung Cancer Trial After Volrustomig Fails to Show Survival Benefit
AstraZeneca has halted a late-stage trial of its lung cancer drug Volrustomig, marking a fresh pipeline setback. The FTSE 100 company said the drug, combined with chemotherapy, was unlikely to improve survival rates. An Independent Data Monitoring Committee recommended stopping the Phase 3 trial after a planned review. This marks AstraZeneca’s second major trial halt…
Goodwin Mulls Sale of Defence Engineering Division Supplying Submarine and Warship Components
On August 7, 2026, British engineering company Goodwin confirmed it is reviewing options for its defence engineering division, including the possible sale of a substantial part of the business. The division supplies critical components for UK and U.S. submarines and warships, making the announcement one of the most closely watched developments in the defence sector….
Holidays Disrupted as 11 UK Travel Companies Collapse in Recent Months
UK travel firms have collapsed at an alarming rate in 2026. Since January, 11 operators have entered liquidation or ceased trading, according to industry reports. The wave spans coach tours, cruise specialists, and flight-and-hotel package providers. Thousands of holidaymakers now face cancelled trips and refund battles, while the sector confronts its sharpest instability in years….
US Stock Market Today: Dow, Nasdaq, and S&P 500 Futures Climb to Start August
US stock market futures moved higher on August 1, 2026, giving Wall Street a solid start to the new month. Dow, Nasdaq, and S&P 500 futures all advanced in premarket trading as easing geopolitical tensions and falling oil prices improved investor confidence. Traders are also looking ahead to a busy week packed with economic data…
AstraZeneca Reportedly Considers Mega Merger With US Drugmaker Bristol Myers Squibb
AstraZeneca is reportedly in early-stage merger talks with Bristol Myers Squibb, the Financial Times said Sunday. The combined company would be worth close to $400 billion. AstraZeneca shares fell sharply on the news Monday morning. The discussions have reportedly continued for several months, though no deal has been confirmed yet. AstraZeneca-Bristol Myers Merger Talks: Deal…
HSBC (LSE: HSBA) to Sell Singapore Insurance Unit for £1.6B, Signs 15-Year Allianz Partnership
HSBC agreed to sell its Singapore life and health insurance business to Allianz on July 24, 2026. The deal values HSBC Life Singapore at S$2.7 billion, or roughly £1.6 billion. It will also enter a 15-year exclusive bancassurance partnership with the German insurer. The transaction generates a pre-tax gain of $1.8 billion and lifts HSBC’s…
Barclays Plc Trading Chief Pushes Team to Close Gap With Wall Street
Wall Street banks continue to widen their lead in global trading, increasing the pressure on European competitors. On July 24, 2026, reports said Barclays Plc’s trading chief asked staff to narrow the performance gap with major U.S. banks after another strong quarter for the industry. Higher market volatility, steady deal activity, and strong client demand…
Ryanair (NASDAQ: RYAAY) Shares Drop 7% After Q1 Profit Miss and Weak Q2 Fare Outlook
On 20 July 2026, Ryanair (NASDAQ: RYAAY) shares fell about 7% after Europe’s largest low-cost airline reported quarterly profit that came in below market expectations and warned that summer ticket prices would stay below last year’s levels. Passenger traffic continued to grow, but weaker fares and higher fuel costs put pressure on earnings. The results…