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FTSE 100 remained mostly subdued in the passing week that saw the mega event of Autumn Budget 2021 and lost its momentum towards the end. Here we are giving the roundup of the top gainer and top loser of every day during the passing week.
25 October 2021
Top riser:
- Antofagasta plc (LON: ANTO): Shares of the industrial metal and mining company was up by 3.03% at GBX 1,481, with a day’s high of GBX 1484.5 and a volume of 0.98 million shares. The stocks price was on the rise following higher metals prices in the international markets amid global economic recovery after the Covid-19 pandemic.
Top faller:
- BAE Systems Plc (LON: BA.): Shares of the defence technology company was down by 2.65% at GBX 574, with a day’s low of GBX 571.80 and a volume of 7.89 million shares. The company’s share price had witnessed profit booking after the stock went ex-dividend on 21 October 2021. Also, the company has undertaken a £500 million share buyback program which will be completed by 31 July 2022.
26 October 2021
Top riser:
- BT Group Plc (LON: BT. A): Shares of the telecom service provider was up by 5.95% at GBX 143.25, with a day’s high of GBX 144.60 and a volume of 42.3 million shares. The share price moved higher after the media reported that the company had hired advisory group, Robey Warshaw, to strengthen its defence against a possible acquisition by France-based Altice group.
Top faller:
- Entain Plc (LON: ENT): The sports betting and gaming group’s shares were down by 6.32% at GBX 2,002, with a day’s low of GBX 1,886 and a volume of 7.41 million shares. The stock price declined after the US-based DraftKings confirmed that it would not make further takeover offers for Entain Plc.
27 October 2021
Top riser:
- Taylor Wimpey Plc (LON: TW.): Shares of the housebuilding company was up by 2.66% at GBX 153.20, with a day’s high of GBX 156.80 and a volume of 28.7 million shares. The stock price saw buying interest after a momentary plunge following a positive announcement for the housing sector in the budget.
Top faller:
- Admiral Group Plc (LON: ADM): Shares of the insurance service provider was down by 5.51% at GBX 2,879, with a day’s low of GBX 2,836 and a volume of 1.14 million shares. The stock price declined after German-based reinsurance company Munich Re reduced its holdings in the company to 6%. The reinsurance firm sold 12.1 million shares or close to 4% of its holdings in Admiral Group Plc.
28 October 2021
Top riser:
- WPP Plc (LON: WPP): Shares of the media agencies was up by 8.05% at GBX 1,044, with a day’s high of GBX 1,051 and a volume of 6.10 million shares. The stock price surged after robust third-quarter earnings, which was above the market estimate. Also, the company raised its annual guidance after a good performance.
Top faller:
- Royal Dutch Shell Plc (LON: RDSB): The oil and gas company’s shares were down by 3.47% at GBX 1,706.60, with a day’s low of GBX 1,690.60 and a volume of 8.73 million shares. The stock price was down after the company’s third-quarter earnings fell below the market forecasts.
29 October 2021
Top riser:
- Darktrace Plc (LON: DARK): Shares of the cybersecurity firm was up by around 3%, with a day’s high of GBX 815.50 and a volume of over 1.3 million shares. The stock witnessed some renewed buying interest after a fall of over 22% in the first three trading sessions of the week. The stock was included in the FTSE100 index on 22 October 2021.
Top faller:
- NatWest Group Plc (LON: NWG): Shares of the financial service provider was down by around 4.5%, with a day’s low of GBX 218.50 and a volume of over 22.5 million shares. The stock saw profit booking despite reporting good performance in the third quarter. It reported total revenue of £2,774 million, while its operating profit was at £1,074 million.
