UK equities closed lower on Tuesday, with the benchmark FTSE 100 slipping amid broad-based weakness across major indices, even as selective buying emerged in mining, energy and financial stocks.
The FTSE 100 fell 53.37 points, or 0.52%, to close at 10,154.43. Losses were also seen across the broader market, with the FTSE 250 down 13.39 points (0.06%) at 23,390.63, while the FTSE 350 declined 26.20 points (0.47%) to 5,541.81. The FTSE All-Share ended 0.46% lower at 5,482.42.
In contrast, the FTSE AIM All-Share bucked the broader trend, gaining 7.27 points, or 0.88%, to close at 832.09, supported by stock-specific buying.
Among index heavyweights, Endeavour Mining Plc led the gainers on the FTSE 100, rising 4.28% to 4,530.00, followed by Metlen Energy & Metals Plc, which advanced 4.27% to 46.35. Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust added 2.11%, while Persimmon Plc and Centrica Plc gained 1.86% and 1.81%, respectively.
DCC Plc also closed higher, rising 1.79%, featuring among the session’s notable gainers despite the broader market decline.
Overall, Tuesday’s trade reflected a cautious tone in UK equities, with headline indices closing in the red even as select stocks posted firm gains.
