FTSE 100 Touches Record High Amid Global Technology Stock Sell-Off
London's blue-chip index reached a record 10,951 points as investors rotated capital away from semiconductor and tech stocks into broader corporate sectors.
London’s FTSE 100 index touched a record high on Wednesday morning, driven by strong corporate results as investors rotated capital away from technology and semiconductor stocks amid a broader global tech sell-off.
The UK’s blue-chip benchmark rose as high as 10,951 points during early trading before pulling back slightly. The level marks the index's strongest performance since February 27, just before military conflicts in the Middle East sparked heightened volatility across international financial markets.
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