General · 27 May 2026

FTSE 100 Rises for Eighth Straight Session

Cheaper oil and stronger company updates lifted investor confidence in Britain’s stock market on Wednesday. London’s FTSE 100 climbed 0.2% to 10,509.08 points, extending gains for an eighth trading session, while the FTSE 250 added 0.8% and moved close to a three-month peak. Hollywood Bowl shares jumped nearly 15% after reporting higher spending per game and announcing a £5 million share buyback.

By BriefTea Editorial · 27 May 2026 at 13:47

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