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| Yesterday’s UK 100 Leaders | Price (p) | % Chg |
| ROLLS-ROYCE HOLDINGS PLC | 68.3 | 2.3% |
| BAE SYSTEMS PLC | 825.0 | 2.0% |
| GLENCORE PLC | 486.8 | 1.3% |
| ANGLO AMERICAN PLC | 2,760.0 | 1.2% |
| RECKITT BENCKISER GROUP PLC | 6,124.0 | 0.9% |
| Yesterday’s UK 100 Laggards | Price (p) | % Chg |
| NEXT PLC | 4674.0 | -12.2% |
| OCADO GROUP PLC | 469.3 | -10.2% |
| AUTO TRADER GROUP PLC | 495.1 | -8.5% |
| RIGHTMOVE PLC | 466.6 | -7.1% |
| FRASERS GROUP PLC | 667.0 | -6.5% |
| Major World Indices | Price | % Chg | 1 YEAR |
| UK 100 INDEX | 6,882 | -1.8% | -3.2% |
| DOW JONES INDUS. AVG | 29,226 | -1.5% | -15.0% |
| DAX INDEX | 11,976 | -1.7% | -22.1% |
| NIKKEI 225 | 26,422 | 1.0% | -10.3% |
| S&P/ASX 200 INDEX | 6,555 | 1.4% | -10.6% |
| Commodities | Units | Price | % Chg |
| WTI Crude Oil (Nymex) | USD/bbl. | 81.59 | -0.68% |
| Brent Crude (ICE) | USD/bbl. | 88.57 | -0.84% |
| Gold Spot | USD/t oz. | 1,660 | 0.0% |
| Copper (Comex) | USd/lb. | 343 | 2.0% |
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The UK 100 is called to open -14 points this morning at 6867. Calls for a muted open come after markets endured a torrid trading session on Thursday, markets reacted strongly to US GDP figures coming in at -0.6% growth and markets further digested this weeks mini budget in the UK. However, this morning, UK GDP for quarter two of this year has been revised upwards to show growth of 0.2% from the previous estimate of a contraction of 0.1% suggesting the UK may not be in recession. By the close on Wall street, the Dow Jones was 458 points, or 1.54% lower, at 29,226, the S&P eased 79 points, or 2.11%, to 3,640 and the tech-heavy Nasdaq slid 314 points, or 2.84% to 10,738.
Cineworld this morning presented its Interim Results for the six-month period ended 30 June 2022. Both gross profit of $424.5m (H1 2021: $9.6m) and operating profit of $57.3m (H1 2021: operating loss of $208.9m) have been positively impacted by steadily increasing admission levels. Q3 admissions have been below expectations, however, Q4 is anticipated to be stronger, supported by the scheduled release of Black Adam, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Avatar: The Way of Water and other blockbuster films.
Dignity this morning delivered interim results, underlying revenue fell by 17%, while operating profit fell by 61% and underlying profit before tax fell 97%. The Trading Group's period end cash position was £32.9 million versus £55.9 million at 31 December 2021 and £64.8 million (excluding £16.9 million of restricted cash) at 25 June 2021. Dividends will not currently be paid.
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Murray International Trust
Weir Group
RIT Capital Partners
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