UK stocks remained relatively static on Thursday as investors awaited crucial US data expected to provide more insights on future interest rate prospects.
The FTSE 100, UK's leading stock index, was slightly up at 7,772, having gained 0.3 percent the day before.
Deliveroo, a renowned meal delivery service, saw its shares rise by 1 percent after its core earnings for 2023 exceeded expectations, reaching a robust £85 million ($109 million).
Savills, a significant player in the commercial and residential real estate sector, experienced a 1.3 percent rise in shares. This came after demonstrating remarkable resilience in difficult markets across the full year ending 31 December 2023.
Shares in IG Group Holdings soared by 4.5 percent. The online trading platform managed to increase its revenue in the third quarter despite witnessing a decline in market volatility.
Vistry, a leading homebuilder, saw its stocks surge by nearly 2 percent after it reported a rise in its full-year profits and revenue.
On the downside, EasyJet, a major airline, experienced a 2.5 percent decline in shares following the pricing of a debt issue.
