Utilities

SSE PLC (LSE:SSE) is drawing investor attention around renewable generation and electricity-network investment expectations.

Severn Trent Plc (LSE:SVT) is drawing investor attention around regulated water investment and financing costs.

Wednesday's session belonged to the Budget, and the Budget, in large part, belonged to energy bills. Against that backdrop the FTSE 100 managed only a modest gain, closing 7.96 points higher at 10,694.50, a rise of roughly 0.1%. Beneath that calm surface, however, there …

Centrica (LSE:CNA) was one of the brighter spots in a subdued FTSE 100 on Wednesday 28 October. The shares advanced 5.75p, or 3.82%, to finish at 156.20p, comfortably ahead of a benchmark index that closed only 7.96 points higher at 10,694.50.

Yu Group Plc — LSE:YU fell 0.86% on29 October 2026, with the shares at 1,725.0p after a decrease of 15.00p on the day.

• Investors are watching whether operational delivery supports expectations and valuation.

• Investors are watching whether operational delivery supports expectations and valuation.