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LONDON MARKET CLOSE: Stocks rise, oil falls, on fresh Middle East hope
- European stocks advanced, and oil prices slid amid cautious optimism for de-escalation in the Middle East.
- FTSE 100 closed up 0.3%, FTSE 250 up 2.0%, and AIM All-Share up 1.1%.
- CAC 40 in Paris and DAX 40 in Frankfurt rose 1.1% and 1.3%, respectively.
- Hopes for fresh US-Iran talks boosted market sentiment, despite ongoing tensions and a US naval blockade of Iranian ports.
- Brent oil traded lower at USD96.28 per barrel, down from USD101.95 on Monday.
- London's FTSE 100 was held back by declines in BP and Shell, down 2.8% and 2.4%, respectively.
- Rumors of a second US-Iran summit gained momentum, with negotiations focusing on Iranian nuclear enrichment timelines.
- US markets were higher, with the Dow Jones up 0.7%, S&P 500 up 0.9%, and Nasdaq up 1.4%.
- US Treasury yields narrowed, with the 10-year at 4.28% and the 30-year at 4.88%.
- The pound rose to USD1.3571, and the euro strengthened against the dollar to EUR1.1799.
- IMF cut its 2026 global growth projection to 3.1%, warning of economic risks from the Middle East crisis.
- UK growth forecast at 0.8% in 2026, improving to 1.3% in 2027, down from previous predictions.
- Tobacco companies Imperial Tobacco and British American Tobacco fell 4.8% and 2.9%, respectively, weighing on the FTSE 100.
- Intertek led risers, up 13%, after announcing a strategic review and potential sale of its Energy & Infrastructure business.
- Oxford Instruments expects a "resilient" full-year performance, with shares rising 5.4% on increased orders.
- Gold traded higher at USD4,806.75 per ounce.
- Top FTSE 100 risers: Intertek, Metlen Energy & Metals, Fresnillo, Convatec, and Rentokil Initial.
- Top FTSE 100 fallers: Imperial Brands, Tesco, British American Tobacco, Shell, and BP.
- Upcoming: Eurozone industrial production data, Federal Reserve's Beige Book, and trading statements from Barratt Redrow, Antofagasta, and Robert Walters.
LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: FTSE 100 flat as oil slips below USD100
- London stock prices mixed at midday: FTSE 100 little changed, FTSE 250 up 1.1%, AIM all-share up 0.9%.
- European equities: CAC 40 up 0.5%, DAX 40 up 1.0%.
- Markets monitoring Middle East developments, including US blockade of Iranian ports and diplomatic talks between Lebanon and Israel.
- Oil prices retreated below $100/barrel; Brent trading at $98.94.
- China vows countermeasures after Trump's tariff threats over Iran military assistance.
- Pound strengthened against USD and EUR; Euro up against USD, down against JPY.
- FTSE 100: Intertek Group up 12% after strategic review; Imperial Brands down 8.2% on weaker volumes.
- BP down 0.4%, expects strong Q1 oil trading results but warns of Middle East crisis impact.
- FTSE 250: THG up 8.9%, Ceres Power up 8.8%, Wizz Air up 7.3% on Iran peace talk hopes.
- Smaller caps: James Cropper up 27% on higher revenue expectations; Technology Minerals up 25% on Recyclus license.
- TheraCryf up 15% after rejecting asset proposal; Permanent TSB up 0.7% on Bawag Group takeover.
- US stocks called higher: Dow up 0.1%, S&P 500 up 0.2%, Nasdaq up 0.4%.
- BlackRock shares up 1.1% premarket on strong Q1 earnings and optimism.
- US Treasury yields narrowed; Gold edged up to $4,769.69/ounce.
LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Morgan Stanley cuts Berkeley and Barratt Redrow
- UBS raises Halma price target to 4,775 (4,200) pence - 'buy'
- Barclays raises Halma price target to 4,550 (4,100) pence - 'overweight'
- Morgan Stanley raises Convatec price target to 280 (270) pence - 'overweight'
- Morgan Stanley cuts Persimmon price target to 1,390 (1,610) pence - 'overweight'
- Morgan Stanley cuts Berkeley Group to 'underweight' ('equalweight') - target 2,990 (3,840) pence
- Morgan Stanley cuts Barratt Redrow to 'equal-weight' ('overweight') - target 300 (430) pence
- HSBC raises Glencore to 'buy' (hold) - price target 620 (510) pence
- Exane BNP cuts Barclays to 'neutral' (outperform) - price target 485 (545) pence
- Exane BNP raises Standard Chartered to 'outperform' (neutral) - price target 2,000 pence
- Exane BNP cuts HSBC Holdings to 'neutral' (outperform) - price target 1,450 (1,500) pence
- RBC cuts St James's Place price target to 1,400 (1,425) pence - 'sector perform'
- BofA reinitiates Unilever with 'buy' - price target 5,300 pence
- BofA reinitiates Reckitt Benckiser with 'buy' - price target 6,100 pence
- BofA reinitiates Haleon with 'neutral' - price target 400 pence
- Citigroup cuts ICG target to 2,290 (2,550) pence - 'buy'
- Goldman Sachs raises Weir Group price target to 3,340 (3,210) pence - 'neutral'
- Goldman Sachs cuts National Grid price target to 1,386 (1,389) pence - 'neutral'
- Barclays raises Rentokil Initial price target to 630 (550) pence - 'overweight'
- Barclays raises Prudential price target to 1,400 (1,330) pence - 'overweight'
- Jefferies cuts Kingfisher price target to 291 (303) pence - 'hold'
- Morgan Stanley cuts Vistry price target to 380 (510) pence - 'equal-weight'
- Morgan Stanley cuts Taylor Wimpey price target to 80 (90) pence - 'underweight'
- Deutsche Bank Research raises AG Barr price target to 800 (760) pence - 'buy'
- Deutsche Bank Research cuts Aston Martin price target to 55 (65) pence - 'hold'
- Citigroup cuts Bridgepoint price target to 395 (415) pence - 'buy'
- Barclays cuts Baltic Classifieds price target to 260 (270) pence - 'overweight'
- RBC cuts Rathbones price target to 2,400 (2,500) pence - 'outperform'
- RBC cuts IntegraFin price target to 440 (450) pence - 'outperform'
- RBC raises Keller Group price target to 2,270 (2,050) pence - 'sector perform'
- Berenberg cuts Unite Group price target to 623 (774) pence - 'buy'
- Berenberg raises Hammerson price target to 448 (409) pence - 'buy'
- Deutsche Bank Research raises Polar Capital price target to 900 (790) pence - 'buy'
- RBC cuts Brooks MacDonald price target to 1,600 (1,750) pence - 'sector perform'
- Berenberg raises ITM Power price target to 110 (100) pence - 'buy'
- JPMorgan places YouGov on 'positive catalyst watch'
- BofA raises Wise price target to 1,182 (1,125) pence - 'buy'
LONDON MARKET OPEN: Intertek jumps as oil eases below USD100
- London stock prices opened higher on Tuesday, buoyed by a slight oil price pullback and strong corporate updates, despite Middle East tensions.
- FTSE 100 opened up 0.3% at 10,615.52, FTSE 250 up 0.8% at 22,452.15, and AIM all-share up 0.4% at 785.01.
- European equities mixed: DAX 40 up 1.1%, CAC 40 up 0.5%, but LVMH fell 2.7% on disappointing sales.
- US-Iran tensions persist with US blockade of Iranian ports; diplomatic talks between Lebanon and Israel set for Tuesday.
- Oil prices eased below $100/barrel; Brent traded at $97.90 early Tuesday.
- Intertek surged 13% on strong Q1 results and strategic review for potential business split.
- Miners gained: Antofagasta +2.7%, Anglo American +2.2%, Fresnillo +2.2%; gold edged up to $4,770.54/ounce.
- Imperial Brands fell 5.9% despite reiterating full-year guidance and positive transformation strategy.
- Aston Martin jumped 9.1% on Deutsche Bank's reiterated 'hold' rating; Block Energy leapt 32% on project updates.
- Asian markets rose: Nikkei 225 +2.4%, Shanghai Composite +1.0%, Hang Seng +1.0%, S&P/ASX 200 +0.5%.
- China pledged to promote Middle East peace talks; US-Iran discussions in Pakistan failed to yield a deal.
- US markets ended higher on Monday: Dow +0.6%, S&P 500 +1.0%, Nasdaq +1.2%; Treasury yields narrowed.
- Upcoming economic events: IEA oil market report and US producer prices.
LONDON MARKET EARLY CALL: FTSE 100 seen up as Brent slips below USD100
- London stocks set to open slightly higher on Tuesday, with FTSE 100 futures up 0.1% at 10,590.86.
- Brent crude oil eases below USD100 per barrel despite US blockade on Iranian ports and Strait of Hormuz.
- Tensions persist as US Vice President JD Vance accuses Iran of "economic terrorism"; President Trump warns of eliminating Iranian fast attack ships.
- Direct talks between Lebanese and Israeli officials to take place in the US, marking first negotiations in decades.
- UK retail sales growth accelerated in April, aided by early Easter, with total sales up 3.6% year-on-year.
- Global markets: Wall Street ended higher on Monday; Asian markets rise on Tuesday, led by Nikkei 225 (+2.3%).
- Consumer and business confidence weaken in Australia, with Westpac–Melbourne Institute index dropping 13%.
- Gold prices rise to USD4,765.99 per ounce, up from USD4,714.40 on Monday.
- Corporate calendar highlights: AB Dynamics, ACG Metals, Amcomri Group report earnings; Imperial Brands, Oxford Instruments, PageGroup issue trading statements.
- Economic calendar includes Germany's wholesale prices, Spain's CPI, IEA oil market report, and US producer prices.
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