Investing.com – British shares closed lower on Monday; The decline in , sectors pushed the indices down.
At the close in London, the index fell 0.35%, hitting its lowest level in 3 months.
The best value for the session was Shell PLC (LON:), up 8.05%, 147.60 points, to settle at 1.00 at the close. It was followed by BAE Systems PLC (LON :), which advanced 7.11% or 49.20 points to close at 740.80, and BP PLC (LON 🙂 which rose 3.84% or 13.35 points to end the session at 361.50.
At the bottom of the index was EasyJet PLC (LON:) which fell by 7.53%, or 35.80 points, to close at 439.50. On its part, Tui AG (LON:) stock decreased 6.76% or 13.15 points and closed at 181.35 while. Melrose Industries PLC (LON:): lost 6.68% or 8.10 points to close at 113.20.
The Reds beat the Greens on the London Stock Exchange by 1542 to 552, with 301 closing flat.
Shares of EasyJet PLC (LON 🙂 slumped to a 52-week low, dropping 7.53% to 35.80 to settle at 439.50. Shares of Tui AG (LON 🙂 slid to a record low, shedding 6.76% to 13.15 to settle at 181.35. Shares of Melrose Industries PLC (LON 🙂 slid to a 52-week low, down 6.68% or 8.10, to settle at 113.20.
Gold futures for April delivery were up 1.22%, or $24.00 an ounce. Among other commodities, crude oil futures for April delivery rose 4.31%, or $4.99, to settle at $120.67 a barrel, while Brent crude futures for May delivery rose 5.75%, or $6.79, to $124.90 a barrel.
GBP/USD fell 0.85% to 1.31, while EUR/GBP was unchanged 0.50% to hit 0.83.
The dollar index rose 0.40% to 99.07.
Beatrix Potter was a beloved British author, illustrator, and storyteller best known for creating some of the most enduring children’s books in literary history. Her charming tales, featuring memorable animal characters and beautifully detailed illustrations, have captivated generations of readers around the world. Her work remains a cornerstone of classic children’s literature.