富时100指数周二徘徊在9000点左右的历史高点附近，交易持平，略有上涨。信用数据公司益百利领涨，在报告第二季度收入增长8%好于预期后上涨5%，这得益于其北美业务强劲增长9%，占其总销售额的三分之二。杰富瑞（Jefferies）的分析师预计，利润预测将因此上升。相比之下，B&M股价在季度更新令投资者失望后下跌了11%以上。尽管由于干燥的天气和复活节的时间，4月份出现了积极的同比增长和强劲的销售，但分析师批评了较软的利润基调，并预计由于比较容易，业绩会更强劲。房屋建筑商也落后，尤其是Barratt Redrow，在指导疲软、伦敦问题和规划延误后下跌了13%。与此同时，零售销售数据显示出复苏迹象，6月份总销售额增长3.1%，表明尽管经济逆风，消费者可能正在恢复信心。

The FTSE 100 hovered near record highs around 9000 on Tuesday, trading flat to slightly higher. Credit data firm Experian led gains, jumping 5% after reporting better-than-expected revenue growth of 8% in Q2, driven by a strong 9% increase in its North American business, which makes up two-thirds of its total sales. Analysts at Jefferies expect profit forecasts to rise as a result. In contrast, B&M shares dropped over 11% after a quarterly update disappointed investors. Despite positive like-for-like growth and strong sales in April due to dry weather and Easter timing, analysts criticized the softer margin tone and expected performance to be stronger given easier comparisons. Homebuilders also lagged, especially Barratt Redrow, which fell 13% after weak guidance, flagging issues in London and planning delays. Meanwhile, retail sales data showed signs of life, with total sales rising 3.1% in June, indicating consumers may be regaining confidence despite economic headwinds.