FTSE 100 Live: Index Surges to New Record, AstraZeneca Leads Pharma Rebound

FTSE 100 hits another high despite concerns over US government shutdown

Drug companies AstraZeneca, Hikma Pharmaceuticals and GSK were all big risers.

FTSE 100 Live: Index surges to new record, AstraZeneca leads pharma rebound

The FTSE 100 index moved deeper into record territory, boosted by a strong session for pharmaceutical stocks including AstraZeneca.

London trading ended with the FTSE 100 at a record high

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The FTSE 100 reached a new record high this morning, lifted by gains across heavyweight pharmaceutical groups. AstraZeneca, GSK, and Hikma were among the strongest risers as sentiment turned in their favour following shifts in U.S. tariff policy. The index has now strung together one of its most resilient runs in recent years, standing firm despite global uncertainties. Energy names also offered support, with Brent crude prices climbing above 80…

FTSE 100 surges to record high as pharma stocks shine

The FTSE 100 surged to fresh intraday record highs on Wednesday as pharmaceutical stocks rallied on plans for a US direct-to-consumer sales platform London’s leading index was trading at 9,420 after reaching a high of 9,424. A close above 9,350 would be a fresh closing record high. The FTSE 100’s heavy weighting towards pharmaceuticals meant […] The post FTSE 100 surges to record high as pharma stocks shine appeared first on UK Investor Magazine.