The FTSE 100 edged higher and was on track to snap a six-day losing streak, helped by BP's stronger-than-expected first-quarter profit. The earnings beat lifted energy stocks and outweighed ongoing geopolitical tensions. The move is supportive for UK large caps, though the broader market tone remains cautious.
The FTSE 100 edged higher and was on track to snap a six-day losing streak, helped by BP's stronger-than-expected first-quarter profit. The earnings beat lifted energy stocks and outweighed ongoing geopolitical tensions. The move is supportive for UK large caps, though the broader market tone remains cautious.
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