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FTSE 100 Dips Amid Stock Drops; Walmart Plummets 8.7%

2/20/2025

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London's FTSE 100 decreased by 0.3% to 8,682.81, influenced by AstraZeneca and BP stock performance.
Walmart's shares dropped 8.7% in pre-market trading following disappointing annual results.
Centrica experienced a profit decline but plans to increase dividends and initiate a share buyback.
The Dow Jones is projected to open down 0.2%, awaiting initial jobless claims data.

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Story summary

London's FTSE 100 decreased by 0.3% to 8,682.81, influenced by AstraZeneca and BP stock performance.
Walmart's shares dropped 8.7% in pre-market trading following disappointing annual results.
Centrica experienced a profit decline but plans to increase dividends and initiate a share buyback.
The Dow Jones is projected to open down 0.2%, awaiting initial jobless claims data.