15th Sep 2026 10:16
(Alliance News) - The following are the leading risers and fallers among FTSE 100 and 250 index constituents on Tuesday.
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FTSE 100 winners
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Kingfisher PLC, up 1.7% at 292.8p
Marks & Spencer Group PLC, up 1.6% at 376.75p
BAE Systems PLC, up 1.3% at 1,965.5p
Babcock International Group PLC, up 0.9% at 969.6p
Admiral Group PLC, up 0.8% at 3,866p
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FTSE 100 losers
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Aberdeen Group PLC, down 3.0% at 239.3p
Relx PLC, down 2.9% at 2,526.5p
London Stock Exchange Group PLC, down 2.9% at 8,231p
Glencore PLC, down 2.6% at 575.45p
ICG PLC, down 2.6% at 1,821p
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FTSE 250 winners
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Wickes Group PLC, up 8.3% at 191.2p, seeing trading pick-up in third quarter
IP Group PLC, up 2.9% at 67.6p, swings to half-year profit
Ocado Group PLC, up 2.2% at 211.3p, fastest-growing grocer in recent weeks according to data
Watches Of Switzerland Group PLC, up 1.7% at 638.25p
Oxford Nanopore Technologies PLC, up 1.7% at 156.55p
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FTSE 250 losers
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Trustpilot Group PLC, down 16% at 220.2p, restates prior year results as spots "historical US sales tax exposure"
Pollen Street Group PLC, down 6.1% at 777p, says net investment return below expectations
CMC Markets PLC, down 4.2% at 701p
Bridgepoint Group PLC, down 3.7% at 279.8p
Jupiter Fund Management PLC, down 3.4% at 154.9p
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FTSE 100 & 250 movers in focus:
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Trustpilot Group, down 16% at 220.2p, 12-month range 125.40p-299.80p. Pretax profit the in first half of 2026 rose 32% to USD4.3 million from USD3.2 million, the consumer reviews platform says. Revenue climbed 23% to USD151.4 million from USD122.8 million, rising 19% at constant currency. "We delivered a strong first half, with bookings up 18% at constant currency, led by outstanding momentum in the US and continued strength in the Enterprise customer segment," CEO Adrian Blair says. Adjusted earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation climbed 46% to a record USD26.3 million. Blair adds: "AI is proving a significant tailwind for Trustpilot. As consumers increasingly use AI to discover and evaluate businesses, trusted, independent feedback is becoming even more valuable to businesses. Trustpilot's scale and authority as the #1 cited review platform globally means our content is increasingly visible in AI-generated answers. We are innovating at an unprecedented pace to capitalise on this shift and help businesses succeed in the AI-driven world." Trustpilot says it is on track to achieve high-teens constant currency revenue growth for the full-year. Trustpilot reports one-off hits totalling USD6 million, some of it down to an Italian dine and a provision for "for historical US sales taxes". "Following revised external advice regarding US state indirect tax nexus rules, we identified an historical US sales tax exposure, when sales tax was not applied to customer invoices in certain states. As a result the group has restated prior period financial statements," the firm says.
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Wickes Group, up 8.3% at 191.2p, 12-month range 169.20p-255.00p. The DIY products retailer is on track to meet market forecasts. Pretax profit in the first half to June 27 rises to GBP24.6 million from GBP24.2 million, with revenue up to GBP865.3 million from GBP847.9 million. "As anticipated, trading in Q3 so far has shown a significantly improved trend, with a step up in Retail to mid-single-digit LFL revenue growth," it adds.
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Glencore, down 2.6% at 575.45p, 12-month range 300.45p-707.20p. Miners struggle after China data underwhelms. China is a major buyer of minerals. China's unemployment rate rose in August, with retail sales slowing as industrial production accelerated, official data showed Tuesday. According to the National Bureau of Statistics, the urban surveyed unemployment rate was 5.3% in August, accelerating from 5.2% in July. Retail sales rose 0.4% year-on-year in August, below the 0.6% increase the previous month and missing the 0.8% growth consensus forecast cited by FXStreet. Industrial production grew 5.2% on-year in August, surpassing July's 4.5% increase and the 4.8% growth consensus.
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Kier Group PLC, up 1.6% at 252.00p, 12-month range 186.80p-263.60p. It says its annual earnings increased and the infrastructure and construction firm has lifted its payout. In addition, it set out capital allocation priorities, and announced a plan to halt investment in new Property developments. In the year to June 30, pretax profit rose 7.3% to GBP83.8 million from GBP78.1 million, while revenue increased 6.8% to GBP4.35 billion from GBP4.08 billion. Adjusted operating profit amounted to GBP169.8 million, rising 6.7% and beating company-compiled consensus of GBP167.8 million. "I am pleased to report that Kier has delivered another year of strong performance, achieving excellent revenue and profit growth. We continued to bolster the group's financial profile, reaching an average net cash position for the first time in over a decade, a significant milestone from which to build," Chief Executive Stuart Togwell says. Kier has maintained its final dividend at 5.2 pence per share, though its total annual dividend is up by 8.3% to 7.8p from 7.2p. Looking ahead, it set out three strategic priorities, growth, resilience and performance. It will focus on its core Infrastructure and Construction arms, look to strengthen its balance sheet by achieving over GBP200 million of average net cash by financial 2029 and it eyes enhancing "quality of earnings, targeting double-digit adjusted earnings per share growth". Kier says: "In line with these strategic priorities, from FY27 there will be no investment in new Property developments, with capital re-allocated to enhance the group's balance sheet strength. This process will be managed in a controlled way to balance timing and value, with capital to be realised in line with existing development schedules." For financial 2027, it expects earnings at the top end of prior board expectations.
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By Eric Cunha, Alliance News news editor
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