UK equities mixed as investors assess tariff-related updates, company news
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jul 07 2025
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Source: Reuters
Market Overview: London's stock indexes showed mixed results as investors reacted to corporate updates and a delay in U.S. tariff rates, with the FTSE 100 remaining flat and the midcap index rising slightly.
Corporate Developments: Oil stocks faced declines due to lowered forecasts from Shell and increased OPEC+ output, while individual companies like Currys and Ferrexpo also reported losses; however, Plus500 and Weir Group saw gains following positive earnings and rating upgrades.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
