U.K. stocks higher at close of trade; Investing.com United Kingdom 100 up 0.13%

U.K. stocks rose post-Thursday close, led by gains in Beverage and Insurance sectors, while Frasers Group fell significantly to 52-week lows.

DS Smith shares fall on weak H1 results

DS Smith Plc reported a 39% drop in first-half earnings, driven by lower box prices and increased costs, prompting investor concerns about cash flow and financial health.

EU sets Jan. 10 deadline for International Paper-DS Smith deal

Barclays upgrades DS Smith on IP deal, downgrades Mondi over market risks

Barclays adjusted its outlook for DS Smith (upgrade) and Mondi (downgrade) in the paper and packaging sector, reflecting diverging prospects and future risks.

U.K. stocks lower at close of trade; Investing.com United Kingdom 100 down 0.71%

U.K. stocks fell, led by losses in healthcare and retail sectors. DS Smith and Smurfit WestRock saw gains, while Smith & Nephew dropped significantly.

U.K. stocks lower at close of trade; Investing.com United Kingdom 100 down 0.50%

U.K. stocks fell on Monday, led by losses in various sectors, while commodity prices rose. Fresnillo PLC hit 52-week highs, outperforming other stocks.