The FTSE 100 traded mostly flat on Thursday, lagging other European markets, as several heavyweight stocks went ex-dividend. HSBC Holdings, BP, GSK, Tesco and Coca Cola HBC were all trading without entitlement to upcoming payouts, pressuring the benchmark. Also, Burberry shares fell more than 4% despite reporting quarterly sales that beat estimates, supported by strong demand in China and the Americas, while the company also announced William Jackson as its new chair. 3i shares fell more than 17% after the company said the Middle East conflict would hurt its main investment, Action. National Grid rose more than 1% after committing at least £70 billion over the next five years to upgrade and expand energy networks across the UK and the US Northeast, despite underlying operating profit missing estimates. On the economic front, UK GDP grew 0.6% in Q1, beating expectations. March data also surprised to the upside with growth of 0.3% versus forecasts for a 0.1% contraction.

United Kingdom's main stock market index, the GB100, rose to 10342 points on May 14, 2026, gaining 0.17% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has declined 2.06%, though it remains 19.79% higher than a year ago, 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 May 14 of 2026.

United Kingdom's main stock market index, the GB100, rose to 10342 points on May 14, 2026, gaining 0.17% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has declined 2.06%, though it remains 19.79% higher than a year ago, 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 10131.97 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 9550.52 in 12 months time.



Indexes Price Day Month Year Date
GB100 10,350.59 25.24 0.24% -1.98% 19.89% May/14

Components Price Day Year MCap Date
HSBC Holdings 1,333.90 -5.10 -0.38% 51.67% 344.03B May/14
Shell 3,146.25 0.75 0.02% 27.22% 295.84B May/14
AstraZeneca 13,810.00 44.00 0.32% 36.17% 289.89B May/14
Unilever 4,218.00 -17.00 -0.40% -8.28% 183.85B May/14
Rolls-Royce 1,201.60 -3.40 -0.28% 47.25% 140.38B May/14
British American Tobacco 4,907.00 100.00 2.08% 59.47% 128.63B May/14
BP 540.06 -4.04 -0.74% 46.66% 125.77B May/14
Rio Tinto 8,228.00 -44.00 -0.53% 75.36% 110.86B May/14
GlaxoSmithKline 1,876.75 -9.25 -0.49% 37.74% 109.47B May/14
BAE Systems 1,923.50 -5.00 -0.26% 9.60% 93.22B May/14




Related Last Previous Unit Reference
United Kingdom Inflation Rate 3.30 3.00 percent Mar 2026
United Kingdom Interest Rate 3.75 3.75 percent Apr 2026
United Kingdom Unemployment Rate 4.90 5.20 percent Feb 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
10342.44 10325.35 10934.94 986.90 1984 - 2026 points Daily

Market Data Coverage: United Kingdom

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The FTSE 100 Index Opens 0.03% Higher
The FTSE 100 Index is gaining 3 points or 0.03 percent on Thursday. Leading the gains are Legal & General (4.47%), Barclays (2.57%) and National Grid (2.00%). Top losers are 3i (-19.87%), Burberry (-3.12%) and B&M European Value (-1.66%).
2026-05-14
FTSE 100 Lags, Burberry Down Over 4%
The FTSE 100 traded mostly flat on Thursday, lagging other European markets, as several heavyweight stocks went ex-dividend. HSBC Holdings, BP, GSK, Tesco and Coca Cola HBC were all trading without entitlement to upcoming payouts, pressuring the benchmark. Also, Burberry shares fell more than 4% despite reporting quarterly sales that beat estimates, supported by strong demand in China and the Americas, while the company also announced William Jackson as its new chair. 3i shares fell more than 17% after the company said the Middle East conflict would hurt its main investment, Action. National Grid rose more than 1% after committing at least £70 billion over the next five years to upgrade and expand energy networks across the UK and the US Northeast, despite underlying operating profit missing estimates. On the economic front, UK GDP grew 0.6% in Q1, beating expectations. March data also surprised to the upside with growth of 0.3% versus forecasts for a 0.1% contraction.
2026-05-14
Banks and Miners Lift FTSE 100
The FTSE 100 climbed 0.6% on Wednesday, led by banks and mining stocks. Financial shares rebounded after recent pressure linked to speculation over possible tax changes under a potential left-leaning political shift in the UK. HSBC rose more than 1%, while Lloyds, Barclays, NatWest and Standard Chartered gained between 0.8% and 2.3%. Miners also posted strong gains as copper extended its rally to an eighth straight session, with aluminium, nickel and iron ore prices also moving higher. Rio Tinto advanced 4.2%, Anglo American gained 4.6%, Glencore rose 3.3% and Antofagasta surged more than 8%. Babcock International added over 0.5% after announcing a £200 million share buyback alongside stronger annual revenue driven by its nuclear and aviation divisions. On the downside, Vistry Group fell around 9% after warning that profits would be significantly lower due to increased housing discounts and weaker activity in its partnerships business.
2026-05-13