Investment accounts
Adult accounts
Child accounts
Choosing Fidelity
Choosing Fidelity
Why invest with us Current offers Fees and charges Open an account Transfer investments
Financial advice & support
Fidelity’s Services
Fidelity’s Services
Financial advice Retirement Wealth Management Investor Centre (London) Bereavement
Guides
Guidance and tools
Shares
Share dealing
Choose your shares
Tools and information
Tools and information
Share prices and markets Chart and compare shares Stock market news Shareholder perks Stock plan guidance
Pensions & retirement
Pensions, tax & tools
Saving for retirement
Approaching / In retirement
Approaching / In retirement
Speak to a specialist Creating a retirement plan Taking tax-free cash Pension drawdown Annuities Investing in retirement Investment Pathways
FTSE 100 movers: Pearson boosted by JPM note; BAE Systems falls
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was up 0.2% at 9,665.21 in afternoon trade on Wednesday. Educational publisher Pearson was the top gainer on the index after JPMorgan lifted its price target on the 'overweight' rated shares to 1,440p from 1,330p.
The bank said labour market disruption would benefit the company as job losses are likely to push more people into education.
It also said that job losses linked to AI would lead to a countercyclical increased demand for US higher education and training. This would boost demand for the company's products.
JPM said Pearson's integrated digital and assessment products and trusted brands will also protect it from AI encroachment, while AI could inspire more lifelong learning.
Berkeley Group gained even as the housebuilder posted weaker interim revenues and profits amid a "very challenging" macroeconomic and regulatory environment.
Revenues came in at £1.2bn in the six months to 31 October, down from £1.3bn a year previously, while pre-tax profits fell 7.7% to £254m. However, net cash was £5m higher, at £342m, and net asset value per share rose 5% to £37.63.
The firm also said it remained on track to meet full-year profit guidance.
WPP rose for the second day in a row, having surged on Tuesday after the advertising giant reportedly secured a major government contract worth around £2bn.
Defence firm BAE Systems fell after US President Donald Trump issued ultimatums for Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky to accept his peace plan by Christmas.
FTSE 100 - Risers
Pearson (PSON) 1,033.50p 2.89% Berkeley Group Holdings (The) (BKG) 3,682.00p 2.85% Scottish Mortgage Inv Trust (SMT) 1,130.50p 2.82% HSBC Holdings (HSBA) 1,089.80p 2.04% Rio Tinto (RIO) 5,640.00p 2.03% Tesco (TSCO) 447.10p 1.61% Weir Group (WEIR) 2,902.00p 1.61% Standard Chartered (STAN) 1,694.50p 1.53% WPP (WPP) 321.40p 1.32% Antofagasta (ANTO) 2,955.00p 1.16%
FTSE 100 - Fallers
BAE Systems (BA.) 1,694.50p -1.85% CRH (CDI) (CRH) 9,230.00p -1.81% Halma (HLMA) 3,564.00p -1.71% Burberry Group (BRBY) 1,175.00p -1.67% Smurfit Westrock (DI) (SWR) 2,644.00p -1.64% Land Securities Group (LAND) 589.00p -1.51% Ashtead Group (AHT) 4,730.00p -1.40% SSE (SSE) 2,111.00p -1.36% Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (DI) (CCEP) 6,750.00p -1.32% Severn Trent (SVT) 2,716.00p -1.16%
Share this article
Related Sharecast Articles
Important information: This information is not a personal recommendation for any particular investment. If you are unsure about the suitability of an investment you should speak to one of Fidelity’s advisers or an authorised financial adviser of your choice. When you are thinking about investing in shares, it’s generally a good idea to consider holding them alongside other investments in a diversified portfolio of assets. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.
Award-winning online share dealing
Search, compare and select from thousands of shares.
Expert insights into investing your money
Our team of experts explore the world of share dealing.
Policies and important information
Accessibility | Conflicts of interest statement | Consumer Duty Target Market | Consumer Duty Value Assessment Statement | Cookie policy | Diversity, Equity & Inclusion | Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Reports | Doing Business with Fidelity | Investing in Fidelity funds | Legal information | Modern slavery | Mutual respect policy | Privacy statement | Remuneration policy | Staying secure | Statutory and Regulatory disclosures | Whistleblowing programme
Please remember that past performance is not necessarily a guide to future performance, the performance of investments is not guaranteed, and the value of your investments can go down as well as up, so you may get back less than you invest. When investments have particular tax features, these will depend on your personal circumstances and tax rules may change in the future. This website does not contain any personal recommendations for a particular course of action, service or product. You should regularly review your investment objectives and choices and, if you are unsure whether an investment is suitable for you, you should contact an authorised financial adviser. Before opening an account, please read the ‘Doing Business with Fidelity’ document which incorporates our client terms. Prior to investing into a fund, please read the relevant key information document which contains important information about the fund.
This website is issued by Financial Administration Services Limited, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) (FCA Register number 122169) and registered in England and Wales under company number 1629709 whose registered address is Beech Gate, Millfield Lane, Lower Kingswood, Tadworth, Surrey, KT20 6RP.
