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Monday, Jul 07, 2025

FTSE 100 Advances as Burberry Shares Surge on Richemont Update

Luxury Retailers Benefit Despite Unease in Selected UK Market Segments
The FTSE 100 index continues its upward trajectory, rising by 0.75% or 62.67 points to 8363.80, driven by optimism in overseas earning stocks.

Notably, Burberry's shares witnessed a significant jump following a strong update from Richemont.

Cartel owner Richemont reported a "very solid" end to 2024, despite challenging trading conditions in the Asia Pacific region.

This positive result led to an 8% spike in Burberry shares, positioning them above £10 for the first time since July, under the leadership of new CEO Joshua Schulman.

Meanwhile, copper miner Antofagasta led the gainers within the index, with its shares rising by 4% after posting a quarterly production update.

Other notable risers included Rolls-Royce and BAE Systems, which saw increases of 12.2p and 24p, respectively.

However, not all companies within the FTSE 100 enjoyed gains.

Housebuilder Taylor Wimpey saw its shares drop by 4.6p to 109.75p, as lingering concerns about the UK housing market overshadowed a previously positive trading update.

Similarly, Whitbread, owner of the Premier Inn hotel chain, faced a subdued investor response following a flat performance in UK accommodation sales during the third quarter.

Adding to the cautious outlook, Whitbread braces for a potential 5% to 6% cost inflation on its £1.7 billion cost base in the 2025/26 financial year, though it aims to mitigate this through efficiency measures.

In the FTSE 250 index, which rose by 33.46 points to 20,367.08, the standout performer was Trustpilot whose shares soared by 16% to a three-year high following a series of earnings upgrades.

Deliveroo also experienced gains, with a 5% increase in shares as the company projected 2024 earnings towards the upper end of its guidance.

The food delivery company reported a 6% rise in Gross Transaction Value (GTV), bolstered by a 5% increase in orders in the UK and Ireland.

Despite some successes, certain sectors experienced downturns.

Retailer Marks & Spencer saw its shares fall by 4.2p, while homewares chain Dunelm reported only modest sales growth in a "volatile" peak quarter, causing its shares to dip.

While the FTSE 100 continues its rally, comprehensive gains are hampered by mixed performances across UK-focused sectors, particularly in housing and non-luxury retail, which remain sensitive to economic fluctuations and inflationary pressures.
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