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FTSE 100 traded after an initial bounce back, traded in the positive territory in the passing week following reports that the new variant of coronavirus is less infectious. Here we are giving the roundup of the top gainer and top loser of every day during the passing week.
06 December 2021
Top riser:
- International Consolidated Airlines Group (LON: IAG): Shares of the passenger airline company was up by 8.08% at GBX 142.34, with a day’s high of GBX 142.40 and a volume of 35.6 million shares. The stock saw buying interest as investors anticipate ease on travel restrictions following reports that the new variant of coronavirus, Omicron, showed mild symptoms in many patients and is less infectious.
Top faller:
- OCADO Group Plc (LON: OCDO): Shares of the food retailer was down by 2.74% at GBX 1,582, with a day’s low of GBX 1,567 and a volume of 1.61 million shares. The stock continues to witness profit booking from investors. The share price has lost over 9.5% since 1 December 2021.
07 December 2021
Top riser:
- Anglo American Plc (LON: AAL): The metal and mining company’s shares were up by 6.49% at GBX 2,995 with a day’s high of GBX 2,998 and a volume of 4.43 million shares. The stock price traded higher on reports of pickup in commodity demand in China, with iron ore import hitting 16- months high, which is positive news for the stock.
Top faller:
- B&M European Value Retail (LON: BME): Shares of the diversified retail group was down by 1.94% at GBX 627.60, with a day’s low of GBX 624.40 and a volume of 7.2 million shares. The stock closed in red after witnessing profit booking from investors.
08 December 2021
Top riser:
- Admiral Group Plc (LON: ADM): Shares of the insurance service provider was up by 2.68% at GBX 3,102 with a day’s high of GBX 3,102 and a volume of 0.65 million shares. The stock price witnessed buying interest from investors for the third consecutive trading session.
Top faller:
- Darktrace Plc (LON: DARK): Shares of the cybersecurity service provider was down by 4.48% at GBX 409.80, with a day’s low of GBX 405.60 and a volume of 2.57 million shares. The stock price witnessed profit booking from investors after an early high of GBX 434. The company has recently announced a share buyback program for its shareholders. It plans to buy back up to 4 million ordinary shares with the maximum amount allocated towards the program at £30 million.
09 December 2021
Top riser:
- BT Group Plc (LON: BT. A): Shares of the telecom service provider was up by 2.79% at GBX 176.65 with a day’s high of GBX 177.20 and a volume of 30.07 million shares. The company’s stock continues to witness strong buying interest from investors and is up by over 11% since 1 December 2021.
Top faller:
- Rolls-Royce Holdings Plc (LON: RR.): Shares of the diversified industrial group was down by 3.37% at GBX 124.30, with a day’s low of GBX 122.66 and a volume of 39.78 million shares. The stock price witnessed profit booking from investors amid fear of the Covid-19 virus as the company has exposure towards the travel industry.
10 December 2021
Top riser:
- British American Tobacco Plc (LON: BATS): Shares of the tobacco product maker was up by over 2%, with a day’s high of GBX 2,762 and a volume of over 2 million shares. The stock continues to witness buying interest after the announcement of its business update this week. The share price is up by around 6.5% since Monday.
Top faller:
- Darktrace Plc (LON: DARK): Shares of the cybersecurity service provider was down by around 2.5%, with a day’s low of GBX 401.20 and a volume of over 0.70 million shares. The stock continues to see selling pressure from investors. The share price is down by 5.4% this week.
