FTSE 100

In the last 24 hours

After losing £15bn, is there any hope for this fallen FTSE 100 giant? Motley Fool (UK)02:45

Diageo hangover worsens as shares downgraded interactive investor22:37 6-Dec-25

1 FTSE 100 stock on my ‘best stocks to buy now’ list Motley Fool (UK)02:25

With a 3.2% yield, has the FTSE 100 become a wasteland for passive income investors? Motley Fool (UK)03:46

Prediction: here are the Tesco share price and the dividend forecast for next Christmas Motley Fool (UK)02:35

Shell Brasil, Petrobras increase stake in Brazil’s pre-salt oil projects NS Energy09:42

Tesco to take over former M&S in Chesterfield town centre Insider Media05:43

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In the last 4 days

A rare buying opportunity for a defensive FTSE 100 company? Motley Fool (UK)04:00 6-Dec-25

3 no-brainer UK shares to buy now for 2026, according to experts Motley Fool (UK)02:07 6-Dec-25

London market early call: FTSE 100 to rise before construction data London South East02:06 4-Dec-25

London market early call: FTSE 100 to tread water; US data to come London South East02:01 5-Dec-25

FTSE 100 up as investors pin hopes on US rate cut Evening Standard12:27 4-Dec-25

2 FTSE 100 shares I like better than Rolls-Royce right now Motley Fool (UK)01:13 5-Dec-25

Rolls-Royce, BAE Systems: Leading bank gives its verdict on defence sector Proactive Investors (UK)07:57 4-Dec-25

Near a 13-year low, are 103p Taylor Wimpey shares as cheap as it gets? Motley Fool (UK)01:08 4-Dec-25

Persimmon: Leading bank cautiously optimistic on housebuilders after dour 2025 Proactive Investors (UK)07:57 4-Dec-25

Time to shut the door on this FTSE 100 Reit Investors Chronicle11:42 4-Dec-25

FTSE 100 movers: Halma gains on acquisition; bat slumps London South East10:49 5-Dec-25

London market close: FTSE 100 falls despite benign US inflation print London South East12:11 5-Dec-25

Here are the potential dividend earnings from buying 1,000 Aviva shares for the next decade Motley Fool (UK)10:01 5-Dec-25

Ice cream float: Unilever's Magnum spin-off to list on London stock market next week after Ben & Jerry's bust-up This is Money03:53 5-Dec-25

The Morning Briefing: AJ Bell’s D2C growth outpaces advised; Aviva upgrades tech as guaranteed income demand surges Money Marketing04:54 4-Dec-25

London market open: FTSE 100 slips despite European rally as SSE falls London South East04:19 4-Dec-25

Rio Tinto sees profit boost from cost cuts, asset sales, copper growth London South East04:19 4-Dec-25

Is Tesco a second income gem after its 12.9% dividend boost? Motley Fool (UK)03:50 6-Dec-25

FTSE 100 falls despite benign US inflation data Evening Standard12:22 5-Dec-25

FTSE Slips Even as US Data Lifts Global Mood Investomania15:29 5-Dec-25

FTSE 100 Live: Budget aftermath lingers in markets City AM01:49 5-Dec-25

Unilever ice cream business set to begin trading as spin off scheduled London South East05:44 5-Dec-25

Halma buys hazardous manufacturing specialist E2S for GBP230 million London South East05:24 5-Dec-25

A Santa rally could take the FTSE 100 to 10,000 and beyond Motley Fool (UK)05:17 5-Dec-25

London briefing: Ocado to get USD350 million Kroger cash payment London South East03:01 5-Dec-25

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In the last 7 days

London market early call: FTSE 100 seen lower after weak Wall Street London South East02:07 2-Dec-25

London market early call: FTSE 100 seen flat as HSBC names new chair London South East02:01 3-Dec-25

Persimmon and Taylor Wimpey upgraded in housebuilder reshuffle Proactive Investors (UK)07:18 2-Dec-25

Down 20% in November! Are these now the 2 best stocks to buy in December? Motley Fool (UK)12:15 1-Dec-25

2 incredible FTSE 100 dividend shares I can’t stop buying Motley Fool (UK)02:09 2-Dec-25

London market early call: FTSE 100 seen down as Reeves faces pressure London South East02:04 1-Dec-25

Aviva boss Blanc ‘makes it click’ with leap in profits The Observer05:26 1-Dec-25

Down 18%! Is this beaten down dividend growth hero now the best share to buy in December? Motley Fool (UK)02:15 1-Dec-25

Unilever's Magnum Ice Cream to begin London, Amsterdam trading London South East08:07 3-Dec-25

Best- and Worst-Performing UK Stocks Morningstar06:53 1-Dec-25

1 top FTSE 100 share I keep buying for my kid’s ISA Motley Fool (UK)04:27 3-Dec-25

Are these 2 of the most profitable UK stocks on the FTSE 100? My money says ‘yes’ Motley Fool (UK)03:16 3-Dec-25

A 9.4% yield and 71% undervalued — time for me to buy more of this FTSE 100 passive income star? Motley Fool (UK)05:39 1-Dec-25

London open: FTSE nudges lower; Sainsbury's, HSBC in the red ShareCast03:38 3-Dec-25

FTSE 100 set for losses as global sell-off weighs IG06:57 1-Dec-25

M&G Investments launch active ETF range Money Marketing10:12 2-Dec-25

Housebuilders get off to strong start after Nationwide data Proactive Investors (UK)04:04 2-Dec-25

Up 22% this year and with a forward P/E ratio of 13, is this FTSE 100 stock a brilliant buy for … Motley Fool (UK)01:08 2-Dec-25

Why the Marks & Spencer share price fell 14% in November Motley Fool (UK)11:14 1-Dec-25

These 3 UK dividend shares could pay a brilliant £1,500 a year in tax-free ISA income Motley Fool (UK)06:09 1-Dec-25

Lloyds Banking Group completes £116m investment in landmark Yorkshire HQ TheBusinessDesk.com04:57 1-Dec-25

This FTSE 100 stock isn’t the highest-yielding on the index, but it’s been one of the most… Motley Fool (UK)02:46 1-Dec-25

Up 25% in 3 months! Now check out the Glencore share price and dividend forecast for the next… Motley Fool (UK)10:02 3-Dec-25

Five top share trades for 2026 interactive investor09:11 3-Dec-25

FTSE drops while Europe recovers Investors Chronicle06:32 3-Dec-25

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In the last 14 days

These 3 jaw-dropping FTSE 100 dividend stocks have 1 brilliant thing in common Motley Fool (UK)12:44 24-Nov-25

Why UK stocks are set to boom MoneyWeek05:12 28-Nov-25

London market early call: FTSE 100 to rise ahead of government budget London South East02:01 26-Nov-25

London market early call: FTSE 100 to fall despite Wall Street jump London South East01:56 25-Nov-25

FTSE 100 Live: Stocks to dip as Budget dust settles City AM01:47 27-Nov-25

These dividend stocks will deliver £7.3bn Christmas windfall interactive investor09:21 30-Nov-25

London market early call: FTSE 100 to edge lower; pound rises London South East02:05 27-Nov-25

London market early call: FTSE 100 to edge higher; pound falls London South East02:00 28-Nov-25

Thank goodness I didn’t invest in these 3 UK shares 5 years ago Motley Fool (UK)02:09 30-Nov-25

A rare slowdown for this FTSE 100 heavyweight — should I buy the dip? Motley Fool (UK)03:18 29-Nov-25

3 FTSE 100 stocks pumping out passive income for over 10 years Motley Fool (UK)01:06 29-Nov-25

FTSE 100 movers: Airlines fly higher, defence firms slump on Ukraine peace hopes ShareCast09:01 24-Nov-25

Market snapshot and a FTSE 100 reshuffle prediction interactive investor09:21 30-Nov-25

London close: Stocks flat as investors assess Budget impact ShareCast12:27 27-Nov-25

Why Shell shares have just been downgraded interactive investor05:40 27-Nov-25

London midday: Stocks maintain gains ahead of US data; eyes on Budget London South East07:12 25-Nov-25

London pre-open: Stocks to fall; US data eyed London South East02:37 25-Nov-25

Will Stock and Bond Markets Rise or Fall on Rachel Reeves' Autumn Budget? Morningstar07:11 25-Nov-25

Here’s a rising FTSE 100 share to consider buying right now Motley Fool (UK)06:24 28-Nov-25

Autumn Budget Live: FTSE 100 set to rise as tax clouds gather City AM01:47 26-Nov-25

3 FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 shares to consider after the Autumn Budget Motley Fool (UK)12:33 26-Nov-25

Could these FTSE 100 bargain shares bounce back in December? Motley Fool (UK)11:17 25-Nov-25

See how £20,000 in this passive income superstar today could generate up to £13,000 a year for… Motley Fool (UK)10:14 27-Nov-25

1 winner and 1 loser in the FTSE 100 from the Autumn Budget Motley Fool (UK)11:01 26-Nov-25

Berenberg raises target price on GSK ShareCast06:33 25-Nov-25

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About our FTSE 100 news

Latest news on FTSE 100, Britain's blue-chip stock index, tracking share prices of the UK's largest companies listed on London Stock Exchange, with market updates and analysis.

The FTSE 100, also known as the "Footsie", represents the 100 largest companies by market capitalisation listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE). With a combined worth exceeding £1.8 trillion, these companies span sectors from banking and energy to retail and pharmaceuticals, including heavyweights like Shell, HSBC, and AstraZeneca.

Market analysts closely monitor FTSE 100 movements as a key indicator of UK economic health and investor sentiment. The index experiences regular rebalancing, with companies being added or removed based on their market value. Recent developments include growing focus on ESG criteria affecting company valuations and increased scrutiny of corporate governance practices amongst constituent firms.

Beyond its role as a financial benchmark, the FTSE 100 impacts millions of Britons through pension funds and personal investments. Individual and institutional investors track the index's performance to gauge their portfolio health, while companies strive to maintain their prestigious FTSE 100 status, which often attracts international investment and enhances corporate reputation.

Since its launch on 3 January 1984 with a base level of 1,000 points, the FTSE 100 has reflected Britain's evolution from an industrial to a services-based economy. The index has weathered numerous challenges, including Black Monday in 1987, the 2008 financial crisis, and significant market volatility during major political events like Brexit.

Our NewsNow feed delivers real-time updates on FTSE 100 movements, company announcements, market analysis, and expert commentary from leading financial institutions and news sources. Whether you're an investor, financial professional, or market observer, stay informed about the forces shaping Britain's premier stock index.

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