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FTSE 100 breaks 'historic' 10,000 points mark for the first time
The FTSE 100 rose over 21% in 2025, driven by gains in metals, defence, and banking sectors, marking its strongest annual performance since 2009.
- The FTSE 100 index climbed above 10,000 points for the first time on the first trading day of 2026, passing a significant stock market milestone.
- Rising share prices are good news for investors, including anyone with a pension or other savings that are invested in the stock market.
- The FTSE 100 tracks the performance of the 100 largest companies on the London Stock Exchange, including mining firms, defence firms and large banks.
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Britain's FTSE 100 hits symbolic 10,000 mark for the first time as new year trading kicks off
Britain's FTSE 100 index on Friday briefly surpassed the symbolic 10,000 points marker for the first time, extending gains after a bumper 2025. The FTSE 100 index — home to the U.K.'s most valuable blue-chip companies — stood 0.5% higher to trade at 9,981 at 12:00 p.m. London time (7:00 a.m.…
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