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Howden Joinery Shares Up After UK Jobs Data Pushes FTSE 100 Higher; Kitchen Demand Remains Weak
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Howden Joinery Shares Up After UK Jobs Data Pushes FTSE 100 Higher; Kitchen Demand Remains Weak

Howden Joinery Group shares rose 0.44% to 736.25 pence on Tuesday, lifted by a broader London rally after UK jobs data reduced expectations of a near-term Bank of England rate hike. The FTSE 100 gained 0.64%. Howden’s shares remain down 11.35% for the year. The company reported a 3.7% rise in group sales for the first 16 weeks of 2026 and plans to open 30 new depots this year.
May 19, 2026

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