The FTSE 100 pared early gains to close virtually flat at 10,601 on Friday, but staying near the highest in a month, driven by cautious optimism ahead of weekend US-Iran talks. Deep divisions remain, however, starting with the issue of the Strait of Hormuz, coupled with the inclusion of the Lebanon on the ceasefire agreement. Metals and mining stocks, along with retailers, provided the main support, while the aerospace and defense sector struggled. In equities, Convatec Group led the gains, rising 4.5%, followed by Endeavor Mining and Antofagasta, each rising over 3%. Kingfisher and Burberry Group also advanced solidly, up 2.7% and 2.1%, respectively. On the flip side, Metlen Energy & Metals plunged nearly 9% following weak annual results reported the previous day. Defense names like BAE Systems and Babcock International fell 3.3% and 1.7%, respectively. Compass Group lost 1.9% after a weak update from French rival Sodexo. For the week, the index rose 1.6%.

United Kingdom's main stock market index, the GB100, fell to 10601 points on April 10, 2026, losing 0.03% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 2.38% and is up 33.10% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from United Kingdom. Historically, the United Kingdom Stock Market Index (GB100) reached an all time high of 10934.94 in February of 2026. United Kingdom Stock Market Index (GB100) - data, forecasts, historical chart - was last updated on April 12 of 2026.

United Kingdom's main stock market index, the GB100, fell to 10601 points on April 10, 2026, losing 0.03% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 2.38% and is up 33.10% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from United Kingdom. The United Kingdom Stock Market Index (GB100) is expected to trade at 10425.27 points by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. Looking forward, we estimate it to trade at 9834.11 in 12 months time.



Indexes Price Day Month Year Date
GB100 10,600.53 -2.95 -0.03% 2.38% 33.10% Apr/10

Components Price Day Year MCap Date
HSBC Holdings 1,340.20 6.60 0.49% 80.26% 352.41B Apr/10
Shell 3,420.50 -28.00 -0.81% 45.28% 295.84B Apr/11
AstraZeneca 15,230.00 -46.00 -0.30% 52.18% 294.03B Apr/10
Unilever 4,313.00 4.50 0.10% -7.66% 183.85B Apr/10
Rolls-Royce 1,267.20 -12.60 -0.98% 82.65% 140.38B Apr/10
British American Tobacco 4,351.00 15.00 0.35% 37.60% 128.63B Apr/11
BP 574.10 -6.40 -1.10% 73.08% 119.52B Apr/10
GlaxoSmithKline 2,176.00 9.00 0.42% 68.16% 118.86B Apr/10
Rio Tinto 7,345.00 97.00 1.34% 69.12% 110.86B Apr/11
Lloyds Banking 100.90 0.28 0.28% 51.14% 94B Apr/10




Related Last Previous Unit Reference
United Kingdom Inflation Rate 3.00 3.00 percent Feb 2026
United Kingdom Interest Rate 3.75 3.75 percent Mar 2026
United Kingdom Unemployment Rate 5.20 5.20 percent Jan 2026

United Kingdom Stock Market Index (GB100)
The GB100 tracks the performance of 100 most capitalized companies traded on the London Stock Exchange. GB100 companies represent about 80 percent of the entire market capitalization of the London Stock Exchange. It is a free-float index with a base value of 1000 as of January 3, 1984. This index is primarily derived from over-the-counter trading and contracts for difference indexes (CFDs).
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
10600.53 10603.48 10934.94 986.90 1984 - 2026 points Daily

Market Data Coverage: United Kingdom

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UK Stocks Close Almost Muted
The FTSE 100 pared early gains to close virtually flat at 10,601 on Friday, but staying near the highest in a month, driven by cautious optimism ahead of weekend US-Iran talks. Deep divisions remain, however, starting with the issue of the Strait of Hormuz, coupled with the inclusion of the Lebanon on the ceasefire agreement. Metals and mining stocks, along with retailers, provided the main support, while the aerospace and defense sector struggled. In equities, Convatec Group led the gains, rising 4.5%, followed by Endeavor Mining and Antofagasta, each rising over 3%. Kingfisher and Burberry Group also advanced solidly, up 2.7% and 2.1%, respectively. On the flip side, Metlen Energy & Metals plunged nearly 9% following weak annual results reported the previous day. Defense names like BAE Systems and Babcock International fell 3.3% and 1.7%, respectively. Compass Group lost 1.9% after a weak update from French rival Sodexo. For the week, the index rose 1.6%.
2026-04-10
The FTSE 100 Index Closes 0.08% Lower
The FTSE 100 Index dropped -8 points or 0.08 percent on Friday to close at 10595 points. Losses were led by B&M European Value (-5.19%), BAE Systems (-2.80%) and The Sage Group (-2.08%). Offsetting the fall, top gainers were Convatec Group (5.54%), Antofagasta (3.02%) and Endeavour (2.88%).
2026-04-10
FTSE 100 Rises to March High
The FTSE 100 advanced 0.3% to 10,640 Friday afternoon, reaching its highest level since early March and heading for a third straight week of gains. Investors remained cautiously optimistic ahead of US-Iran negotiations this weekend, while also welcoming signs of potential progress in Ukraine-Russia peace talks, which could materialize sooner than expected. US President Trump struck a dual tone, expressing optimism about a possible deal with Iran but later warning Tehran over new fees imposed on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, the Kuwaiti Foreign Ministry accused Iran and its proxies of new drone attacks, with the critical waterway remaining largely blocked. In corporate news, Unite Group rose 0.5% after reaffirming its occupancy and rental growth guidance, though it cautioned that results may come in at the lower end of expectations for the 2026/27 academic year. Conversely, Compass Group fell 1.6% after a weak update from French rival Sodexo.
2026-04-10