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- Know what the FTSE 100 is and how the top 100 stocks are represented
- Know the top 5 companies that constitute over 32% of the FTSE 100 index
- The top 20 risers of FTSE 100 today and their top 5 stocks’ technical analysis.
The FTSE is an index of the London Stock Exchange. It represents the top 100 companies listed on the LSE. The companies are weighted on the index according to their weighted average market cap and share price. It is similar to other popular indexes, such as NASDAQ, NIFY50, and SnP 500.
The top 5 companies according to their market cap in the FTSE 100 are AstraZeneca PLC, Shell PLC, HSBC PLC, Unilever PLC, and Rio Tinto. They contribute 32.13% of the total share of FTSE 100.
Top 10 Risers of FTSE 100
Here are the top 10 risers of the FTSE 100 today. Rolls Royce is on the top with a 2.31% increase in its share price and Frasers group is at the bottom with a gain of 0.82%.
| Ticker | Name | Currency | Market cap in Millions | Share price | Change % |
| RR. | ROLLS-ROYCE HOLDINGS PLC ORD SHS 20P | GBX | 18,247.40 | 221.8 | 2.31% |
| IAG | INTL CONSOLIDATED AIRLINES GROUP SA ORD EUR0.10 (CDI) | GBX | 7,923.30 | 164.2 | 1.86% |
| FLTR | FLUTTER ENTERTAINMENT PLC ORD EUR0.09 (CDI) | GBX | 25,095.30 | 14,455.00 | 1.72% |
| WEIR | WEIR GROUP PLC ORD 12.5P | GBX | 4,737.90 | 1,851.00 | 1.43% |
| LAND | LAND SECURITIES GROUP PLC ORD 10 2/3P | GBX | 4,463.10 | 607.8 | 1.40% |
| OCDO | OCADO GROUP PLC ORD 2P | GBX | 6,564.40 | 804 | 1.34% |
| PHNX | PHOENIX GROUP HOLDINGS PLC ORD 10P | GBX | 5,146.40 | 519.8 | 1.13% |
| SMDS | SMITH (DS) PLC ORD 10P | GBX | 4,297.70 | 315.3 | 1.06% |
| KGF | KINGFISHER PLC ORD 15 5/7P | GBX | 4,381.70 | 233.4 | 1.04% |
| CTEC | CONVATEC GROUP PLC ORD 10P | GBX | 4,754.00 | 234.8 | 1.03% |
| SGRO | SEGRO PLC ORD 10P | GBX | 9,067.60 | 747.8 | 1.00% |
| ABDN | ABRDN PLC ORD 13 61/63P | GBX | 3,147.00 | 165.4 | 0.98% |
| UTG | UNITE GROUP PLC ORD 25P | GBX | 4,093.60 | 948.5 | 0.96% |
| AAL | ANGLO AMERICAN PLC ORD USD0.54945 | GBX | 27,908.60 | 2,105.50 | 0.91% |
| HLMA | HALMA PLC ORD 10P | GBX | 8,082.70 | 2,148.00 | 0.89% |
| SMIN | SMITHS GROUP PLC ORD 37.5P | GBX | 5,715.60 | 1,654.50 | 0.88% |
| HSX | HISCOX LD ORD 6.5P (DI) | GBX | 3,435.20 | 998.5 | 0.86% |
| AHT | ASHTEAD GROUP PLC ORD 10P | GBX | 24,330.80 | 5,600.00 | 0.83% |
| BEZ | BEAZLEY PLC ORD 5P | GBX | 3,687.60 | 553 | 0.82% |
| FRAS | FRASERS GROUP PLC ORD 10P | GBX | 3,633.10 | 803 | 0.82% |
Technical analysis of the top 5
Here we will take a look at a brief technical analysis of the top 5 risers in the list:
ROLLS ROYCE HOLDINGS PLC: technical analysis
The RR stock has seen an uptrend in its shares after a gap-up opening on 26 July. The stock took immediate support of $198. It is currently going above its immediate resistance of $222. The second support and resistance levels are at $174 and $236 respectively
On the other hand, The MACD line is at the level of 9.7. It shows the possibility of a bullish crossover with its EMA at the level of 9.8. Moreover, the RSI is at the oversold level of 79. Its SMA is down below 70. This indicates how powerful bulls are in the stock.
INTL CONSOLIDATED AIRLINES: Technical Analysis
The IAG stock took the support of its 200 EMA till the beginning of its bullish rally in October 2022. The stock is currently in a constant uptrend. It got immediate support at the level of $153 and then followed by the 2nd support at $137. The resistances are at the levels of $168 and 179 respectively.
The MACD line at -0.07, is below its EMA which is at 0.34. It is an indication of a bearish trend. However, the RSI is in the neutral zone of 52 and its SMA is at 49. It may cause some bullish momentum.
FLUTTER ENTERTAINMENT PLC: Technical Analysis
The FLTR stock price has seen a downtrend after the trend reversal from May 2023. The stock is currently bouncing off its support level of $13,400. It is rising toward its immediate resistance of $14,575. The second supports and resistances for the stock are at $12,120 and $16,105 respectively.
Moreover, indicators like RSI are showing a sudden surge in price strength. The RSI line is rising from its oversold level of 30 to the current level of 50. The MACD indicator is showing a bullish crossover with its EMA. They are currently at the levels of -242 and -340 respectively.
WEIR GROUP PLC Technical Analysis
The WEIR stock price is in a consolidation zone after breaking its resistance back in November 2022. As of this writing, the stock is taking the support of its 200 EMA. It is rising to its immediate resistance of $1,851. The support level for the stock is at $1,697. It is followed by its second support at $1,582.
The MACD indicator is showing a bullish trend. It happened as the MACD line and its EMA have done a bullish crossover with levels of 3.4 and 0.35 respectively. The RSI line is also showing a bullish crossover with its SMA. It may lead bulls to break the first support.
LAND SECURITIES GROUP PLC: Technical Analysis
The LAND stock price is in a consolidation zone after the bears broke the support in mid-March this year. As of this writing, the stock is bouncing off after taking its immediate support of $570. The second support awaits $514. The resistances on the other hand are at the levels of $644 and $703 respectively.
RSI is showing a possible bullish strength ahead. The RSI and its SMA made a bullish crossover at 46th and 39th levels respectively. In addition, the MACD at -8.39 is on the verge of making a bullish crossover with its EMA which is at -7.44. The price may rise until its touch point with the 50 EMA which is looking to come down.
Conclusion
The Financial Times Stock Exchange 100 is a representation of the top 100 companies listed on the LSE. The top riser in the FTSE index is Rolls Royce holding. It got an increase of more than 2% in its share price. The least changes were seen in the Frasers group. Its share got a gain of 0.82%.
