This week, the FTSE 100 index remained in pressure after UK released strong data on consumer inflation. The Bank of England is now more likely to raise interest rates. The FTSE 100 index, which measures the largest companies in Britain, fell to PS8,667, or 1.7% below its previous high.
Watch out for these top FTSE 100 Index shares
Haleon will likely be the most significant FTSE 100 share to monitor. Other important shares include Ocado (London Stock Exchange), Rolls-Royce Holdings (WPP), Aviva, IAG and Rightmove.
Rolls-Royce (RR)
The company will publish its results Thursday, and the share price of Rolls-Royce is sure to be the focus. The share price dropped from a record high of 650p down to 620p. The results of this quarter will give a better idea about the company’s growth, and how close it is to its goals.
According to the most recent trading report, ts underlying profit for full year will range between PS2.1 billon and PS2.3 billion. The company’s cash flow is expected to be in the range of PS2.1 billion to PS2.2 billion.
The financial results of Rolls-Royce will determine whether or not the share price continues to rise. The share price has increased by more than 75% over the past 12 months, and 1,740% since its low point in 2020.
IAG
IAG’s share price has performed well over the past few years, as it increased by 282% since its low point in 2020. The strong performance of IAG is similar to that other airlines such as United Airlines ,Delta and American Airlines.
IAG’s results will be released on Friday. Analysts expect its operating results to be in excess of 4 billion euro.
IAG’s revenue growth has accelerated, and it is now paying dividends again. The current transatlantic demand has helped it too.
Aviva (AV),
Aviva’s financial results will also be released next week. The stock hovers near its record high, so these numbers are important. The stock was at 495p and down from its all-time peak.
The results are important because they provide information on its bid to purchase Direct Line for PS3.7 billion. Amanda Blanc, Chief Executive hopes the acquisition will increase its market share on the UK market. Analysts predict that this acquisition will lead to the creation of over 2,300 new jobs.
Aviva’s fortunes have taken a dramatic turn in recent years, as the company has exited important markets such as Australia, Russia and Singapore.
St. James Place
The share price of St. James Place has been doing well over the last few months. The share price has increased in six of the past seven weeks and hovers at its highest level since April 2023. The index has risen by 193% since its low point of March 2013.
The STJ Stock, which is the largest wealth manager in UK, performed well due to the increased inflows. Its most recent figures showed it received yearly inflows totaling PS4.3 billion, or approximately $5.3 billion. The growth was due to the fact that more UK firms turned to money managers in response of rising tax uncertainty.
St. James Place shares have rebounded, but will they hold their gains?
Watch out for other Footsie Stocks
WPP, London Stock Exchange (LSE), Ocado and Pearson are the other companies which could push the FTSE100 higher or lower. WPP has been struggling to survive despite a slowdown that is affecting the advertising sector. The London Stock Exchange has seen its stock prices reach a new record, thanks to the data division.
Ocado’s share price is now 308p. This is down from its all-time-high of nearly 3,000p. Its loss-making pattern continues.
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