London | April 3, 2026
UK equities showed mixed performance, with the FTSE 100 advancing 0.69% to 10,436.29, supported by gains in large-cap stocks, while mid- and small-cap indices underperformed.
Index Performance Snapshot
- FTSE 100: +0.69% (10,436.29)
- FTSE 250: -0.21% (21,642.30)
- FTSE 350: +0.60% (5,632.17)
- FTSE All-Share: +0.59% (5,566.13)
- FTSE AIM All-Share: -0.63% (734.61)
Insight:
The divergence indicates strength in large-cap stocks, while mid- and small-cap segments remain under pressure.
Top FTSE 100 Gainers
- 3i Group PLC: 2,687.00 (+3.99%)
- Centrica PLC: 218.50 (+3.07%)
- Shell PLC: 3,543.50 (+2.90%)
- Tesco PLC: 487.00 (+2.85%)
- Rentokil Initial PLC: 488.30 (+2.67%)
- BP PLC: 591.20 (+2.64%)
- Pearson PLC: 1,009.00 (+2.25%)
- National Grid PLC: 1,323.00 (+2.20%).
