UK shares gain with corporate updates in focus
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jul 09 2025
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Source: Reuters
Stock Market Performance: The UK's main stock indexes rose by 0.2% as investors awaited updates on tariffs, with notable declines in media and pharmaceutical stocks due to corporate news and tariff concerns.
Individual Stock Movements: British American Tobacco gained 3.4%, while Jet2 shares fell nearly 6% amid economic uncertainty; Hunting's share buyback program led to a 10.3% increase, contrasting with losses for Close Brothers and ZIGUP.
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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.
