UK FTSE Indexes Near Lows as WH Smith Shares Drop

The FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 held near three-week lows on Wednesday as investors monitored Middle East tensions and a sharp decline in WH Smith shares. The travel retailer lowered its profit forecast and launched an equity raise due to regional disruptions.

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The United Kingdom FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 indexes rose 0.2% on Wednesday morning, hovering near three-week lows. The indexes stabilized as investors monitored a Middle East ceasefire while WH SMITH PLC fell 16.4% following a profit warning. The market movement reflects ongoing sensitivity to global geopolitical tensions and corporate financial health.

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