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Stocks in the U.K. rose Tuesday, as the FTSE 100 Index gained 0.7% to 9965.16.
Among large local companies, Goodwin PLC was the biggest leader during the session, surging 17%, and Fevertree Drinks surged 7.0%. Harbour Energy rounded out the top three movers, as shares rose 4.0%.
Bellway was the biggest laggard, plunging 18%, followed by shares of Old Mutual, which declined 4.6%. Shares of B&M European Value Retail dropped 4.3%.
In other parts of Europe, the STOXX Europe 600 Index added 0.4% from the previous close.
On the currency front, the WSJ Dollar Index increased 0.4% to 96.42. The pound strengthened 0.5% against the dollar to $1.34.
In the bond markets, the yield on the 10-year gilt increased 9.19 basis points to 4.949%.
Data source: Dow Jones Market Data, FactSet
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March 24, 2026 13:09 ET (17:09 GMT)
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