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London close: FTSE nudges higher as Next surges, Asia-focused banks tumble

By Michele Maatouk

Date: Wednesday 05 Aug 2026

(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended just a smidgen higher on Wednesday, held back by heavy losses for Asia-focused banks Prudential, HSBC and Standard Chartered, while Next shot higher after the retailer lifted guidance again.

The FTSE 100 closed up 0.1% at 10,888.30, while Brent crude was up 0.6% at...

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