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2026-02-13 17:14:49
[FTSE 100 Rises Slightly on Friday, with Banks and Mining Stocks Contributing Gains] ⑴ The FTSE 100 rose slightly in Friday trading, after falling 0.7% in the previous session. ⑵ Previously pressured stocks rebounded, with banks and mining stocks also recording gains. ⑶ Stocks related to the disruptive risks of artificial intelligence recovered lost ground, with Rexroth Group rising nearly 4%, becoming the best performing stock. ⑷ London Stock Exchange Group rose over 1%. ⑸ Bank stocks also rose, with NatWest Bank Group rising 0.6%. ⑹ The bank reported better-than-expected pre-tax profits and announced a £750 million share buyback in the first half of 2026. ⑺ Defense stocks were supported after allies pledged up to $35 billion in additional military aid to Ukraine. ⑻ Bayer Systems rose 0.7%, and Rolls-Royce rose 2%. ⑼ On the downside, Entan fell nearly 2%, with its US peer DraftKings weakening due to weak guidance.
