EasyJet PLCThird-quarter profit fell 70% but beat analyst expectations, boosting shares.

The FTSE 100 index on the London Stock Exchange closed at 10,639.17 points, down 77.80 points or 0.73 percent on Thursday, amid pressure from rising government bond yields and crude oil prices surging past 100 US dollars per barrel due to conflict in the Middle East. Precious metals mining stocks fell 5.1 percent after gold prices dropped around 2 percent on a stronger US dollar and inflation concerns from soaring oil prices. Meanwhile, UK energy stocks rose 2.1 percent, boosted by Brent crude oil prices jumping more than 6 percent after US President Donald Trump announced major military retaliation against Iran and the Houthi group. EasyJet shares rose 2.7 percent even though third-quarter profit fell as much as 70 percent, as results came in better than analysts had expected.
EasyJet PLCThird-quarter profit fell 70% but beat analyst expectations, boosting shares.