BARC.LSE · Capital · Negative Barclays shed more than 5% after reporting increased second-quarter operating costs.
UNLYD · Capital · Positive Unilever reported better-than-expected earnings and raised full-year guidance, driving shares up nearly 8%.
NWG.LSE · Capital · Negative Barclays reported increased second-quarter operating costs, dragging down banking sector sentiment; NatWest eased about 1.3% as part of the sector decline.
LLOY.LSE · Capital · Negative Lloyds Banking Group eased about 1.3% as part of a decline in banking stocks, with Barclays dropping over 5% on higher operating costs, weighing on the sector.
CRDA.LSE · Demand · Positive Croda International rose 2.5-3% as part of broad FTSE 100 rally led by Unilever's strong earnings, indicating positive sentiment for consumer-related stocks.
DGE.LSE · Demand · Positive Diageo climbed 2.5-3% amid broad market gains driven by Unilever's earnings beat and upgraded guidance, reflecting positive consumer demand outlook.