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London open: FTSE edges up but quiet session expected amid US holiday

By Michele Maatouk

Date: Monday 16 Feb 2026

(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged higher in early trade on Monday at the start of what was set to be a fairly quiet session, with US markets due to be closed for Washington's Birthday.
At 0825 GMT, the FTSE 100 was up 0.2% at 10,464.31.

Monday marked a relatively...

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