18 July 2025

As the week draws to a close the FTSE 100 looks as though it will still be under the 9,000 level.  Shares in GSK are down over 6% today at 1325p as one of its drugs fails to be allowed by the US FDA and this has had a negative impact on the Index.  Just after midday the Index is little changed on last night’s close at 8,973. 

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Diageo – 1968p

16 July 2025 - resignation of CEO We put up shares in Diageo as a trading buy last month at 1938p with a short-term price target of 2040p.  Unfortunately, this proved ill-timed with the shares moving ,lower instead.  However, the company has now announced the departure of CEO Debra Crew...

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