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The FTSE 100 Index has remained stable amid UK political turmoil and recent corporate earnings. Key stocks to watch include BT Group, which is set to release annual results, and is expected to show a revenue drop but profit increase. EasyJet faces challenges with soaring costs and is projected to report significant losses. Sage Group will defend its business model against AI disruption fears, while Marks and Spencer's shares have declined, with upcoming results expected to shed light on its performance.

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Airlines are the short-seller’s quarter – easyJet shares on loan up 33x, but get squeezed on tanker bets

UK airlines, including British Airways and easyJet, are urging the government to implement an emergency jet fuel plan to prevent potential summer flight disruptions due to fuel shortages. ACI Europe warns that some airports may face jet fuel shortages by mid-May due to supply line closures amid the Iran conflict. Airlines UK calls for increased fuel production, importation of US-grade fuel, and tax cuts to mitigate rising costs. They emphasize the need for a national emergency fuel plan and flexibility in passenger compensation rules to support the aviation sector amid soaring fuel prices.

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UK airlines call for emergency jet fuel plan to avert summer chaos

The market is concerned that the escalation of tensions between the U.S. and Iran may undermine the ceasefire agreement, leading to a lower close for European stock markets on Monday. The pan-European STOXX 600 index fell by 0.8%, with all major sectors declining except for oil and gas. Deutsche Lufthansa and easyJet each dropped by about 3%. Deutsche Bank rejected the hostile takeover bid from Commerzbank, with the former's stock rising by 1% and the latter's falling by 3%. The UK FTSE 100 index fell by 0.6%, the German DAX index fell by 1.2%, and the French CAC 40 index fell by 1.1%

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"European Stocks" US-Iran ceasefire agreement faces challenges, pan-European STOXX 600 index falls nearly 1%

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The FTSE 100 index fell 0.73% to 10,589.28 amid rising oil prices and U.S.-Iran tensions, raising inflation concerns. Key losers included Antofagasta (-4.55%), Fresnillo (-2.7%), and airline stocks IAG and EasyJet. Energy stocks BP and Shell gained 3.1% and 2.3%, respectively, while engineering firm Renishaw saw a 7% increase after raising revenue forecasts.

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The FTSE 100 Index fell nearly 1% to £10,600, influenced by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and declines in travel-related stocks like IAG, EasyJet, and Rolls-Royce. Rolls-Royce shares dropped over 3% due to concerns in the civil aviation sector. Other laggards included UK housebuilders and banks, while oil and gas stocks gained from rising crude prices, with BP and Shell seeing significant increases. Overall, the market reflects pressures from geopolitical tensions and economic factors affecting various sectors.

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FTSE 100 Index slips as IAG, Lloyds, EasyJet, Rolls-Royce shares tumble

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UBS analyst Jarrod Castle has maintained a Buy rating on EasyJet (EJTTF) with a price target of p635.00. Castle, who focuses on the Industrials sector, has an average return of 2.2% and a 52.91% success rate on his stock recommendations. EasyJet also received a Buy rating from Barclays, while Deutsche Bank has a Sell rating on the airline.

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Top FTSE 100 shares to watch: BT Group, EasyJet, Sage, Marks & Spencer

Airlines are the short-seller’s quarter – easyJet shares on loan up 33x, but get squeezed on tanker bets

UK airlines call for emergency jet fuel plan to avert summer chaos

"European Stocks" US-Iran ceasefire agreement faces challenges, pan-European STOXX 600 index falls nearly 1%

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