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title: "UK Stocks Rise as US and Iran Pause Attacks"
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# UK Stocks Rise as US and Iran Pause Attacks

**Published:** July 27, 2026
**Author:** sharetalk
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UK equities opened higher after the US, and Iran said it would pause further attacks, easing geopolitical tensions and pushing oil prices lower.

The **FTSE 100** rose **0.6% to 10,801.55**, while the **FTSE 250** gained **0.8% to 23,982.04**.

AstraZeneca shares climbed **1.1%** after the pharmaceuticals group reported stronger-than-expected half-year profits, supported by growth in cancer-drug sales.

Vodafone advanced **3.8%** after upgrading its profit guidance.

In takeover news, **DCC Energy** agreed to a **£5.75 billion** acquisition by private equity groups **KKR** and **Energy Capital Partners**, marking another major London-listed company set to leave the stock market.

DCC shareholders will receive **£65.25 in cash per share**, alongside a proposed final dividend of **147.22p per share**. They could also receive an additional payment of up to **£1.25 per share** if DCC sells its technology division for at least **US$800 million**.

The offer represents a **24% premium** to DCC’s share price in late April, before the consortium submitted its initial approach.

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