5th Nov 2026 10:54
(Alliance News) - The following are the leading risers and fallers among FTSE 100 and 250 index constituents on Thursday.
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FTSE 100 WINNERS
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Endeavour Mining PLC, up 6.3% at 4,015.00 pence
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Fresnillo PLC, up 3.4% at 2,531.00p
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BT Group PLC, up 3.2% at 238.90p, pension deficit falls and second quarter tops forecast
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Lion Finance Group PLC, up 3.0% at 12,930.00p
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Croda International PLC, up 2.7% at 3,709.00p, on track to deliver transformation plan
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FTSE 100 LOSERS
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BAE Systems PLC, down 4.1% at 1,907.00p, European defence stocks down
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Autotrader Group PLC, down 3.5% at 550.90p
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Convatec Group PLC, down 0.9% at 251.60p
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Babcock International Group PLC, down 0.9% at 1,030.00p
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Associated British Foods PLC, down 0.9% at 2,003.50p
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FTSE 250 WINNERS
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Morgan Sindall PLC, up 9.5% at 4,531.00 pence, says 2026 results to be slightly ahead of previous expectations
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Morgan Advanced Materials PLC, up 7.7% at 279.00p, starts formal engagement for Thermal Products possible disposal
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RS Group PLC, up 7.5% at 817.25p, says trading momentum remains encouraging
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Amaroq Ltd, up 4.9% at 104.25p
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Frasers Group PLC, up 4.6% at 951.50p
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FTSE 250 LOSERS
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Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC, down 6.2% at 1,653.00p, narrows its full-year 2026 operating profit guidance
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Ashmore Group PLC, down 5.9% at 215.80p, shares trade ex-dividend
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Vistry Group PLC, down 4.3% at 277.60p, UBS cuts price target to 270p
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EnQuest PLC, down 3.6% at 26.85p
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Shawbrook Group PLC, down 3.3% at 292.50p
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FTSE 100 & 250 movers in focus:
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BT Group PLC, up 3.2% at 238.90 pence, 12-month range 174.60p-240.45p. The telecommunications company reports a 12% rise in half-year pretax profit to GBP1.07 billion from GBP956 million a year earlier, while revenue edges up to GBP8.75 billion from GBP8.70 billion. Second-quarter adjusted revenue increases 1.6% to GBP4.43 billion, while adjusted Ebitda rises 2.5% to GBP2.08 billion, both ahead of market expectations. BT also announces a new pension agreement, with its pension scheme deficit narrowing to GBP2.7 billion from GBP3.7 billion three years earlier. The agreement is expected to reduce the funding deficit to around GBP300 million and allows shareholder distributions of up to GBP1.5 billion in financial 2027, rising to GBP2.0 billion by financial 2030, without triggering additional pension payments. BT raises its interim dividend to 2.50p per share from 2.45p and reaffirms full-year guidance, including adjusted Ebitda of GBP8.1 billion to GBP8.2 billion and normalised free cash flow of GBP2.0 billion.
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Croda International PLC, up 2.7% at 3,709.00 pence, 12-month range 2,488.00p-3,784.00p. The speciality chemicals company reports a 5.9% rise in third-quarter sales to GBP449.9 million from GBP424.7 million a year earlier, with organic sales growth of 6.6% beating market consensus of 5.4%. Growth is driven by Consumer Care, where sales increase 10%, or 11% organically, supported by double-digit growth in Beauty Actives and Beauty Care. Croda reaffirms its full-year 2026 outlook for organic sales growth of 3.0% to 6.0% and a further improvement in adjusted operating margin. It also remains on track to deliver its 2028 financial targets, including around GBP100 million in annualised pretax benefits and a GBP50 million reduction in working capital.
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Autotrader Group PLC, down 3.5% at 550.90 pence, 12-month range 418.60p-828.80. Reports a decline in half-year pretax profit to GBP191.2 million from GBP199.3 million a year earlier, as revenue falls 1.0% to GBP313.4 million from GBP317.7 million. The UK automotive marketplace says operating profit edges down 1.0% to GBP198.5 million from GBP200.1 million, while its operating profit margin remains unchanged at 63%. Basic earnings per share rise 5.0% to 18.10 pence from 17.26p, supported by share buybacks. Revenue excluding vehicle and accessory sales remains broadly flat at GBP301.8 million, while vehicle and accessory sales revenue declines 30% to GBP11.6 million. Autotrader says retailer forecourt numbers increase to 13,900 at the end of September from 13,600 at the end of March. The company returns GBP330 million to shareholders through dividends and share buybacks during the half and declares an interim dividend of 4.2p per share, up 11% from 3.8p. Looking ahead, Autotrader maintains its financial 2027 operating profit guidance of GBP395 million to GBP415 million, expecting revenue growth to accelerate in the second half. Chief Executive Nathan Coe says first-half performance is in line with expectations, highlighting continued investment in its artificial intelligence-powered platform.
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Morgan Sindall PLC, up 9.5% at 4,531.00 pence, 12-month range 3,794.00p-5,730.00p. The construction and regeneration group expects full-year 2026 results to be slightly ahead of previous expectations, citing strong trading momentum and continued order intake since its half-year results in July. Its Construction division is expected to deliver double-digit profit growth, ahead of expectations, while Fit Out profit is forecast to be slightly higher than in 2025. Morgan Sindall also launches a GBP75 million share buyback programme, starting Thursday and expected to be completed by November 4, 2027.
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Morgan Advanced Materials PLC, up 7.7% at 279.00 pence, 12-month range 187.40p-290.00p. The advanced materials manufacturer expects full-year 2026 adjusted operating profit at the upper end of its GBP100.0 million to GBP105.0 million guidance range, following a 4.9% year-on-year increase in sales over the first nine months, excluding a GBP8.9 million phasing benefit. Morgan Advanced Materials also begins formal engagement over the potential disposal of its Thermal Products business. Separately, the company appoints Elizabeth Knowles, currently group director of finance, as chief financial officer from January 1, replacing Richard Armitage.
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By Eva Castanedo, Alliance News senior economics reporter
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