FTSE 100 Reacts to Strong Retail Sales, Palantir Share Slide, and Stock Market News =============== #9f0b8017 ver:0.92 FTSE 100 closes lower as investors digest economic data and company news. UK retail sales exceed expectations, reflecting strong consumer spending and confidence. Britvic rejects £3 billion takeover offer, Palantir shares slide. Bitcoin continues to retreat. SoftBank's founder plans for artificial super-intelligence. Amazon considers charging for new Alexa features. FTSE 250 has best week in five months. Top FTSE 250 stocks deliver impressive returns. Investors should scrutinize prospects for potential opportunities. #FTSE100 #retailsales #investing #Bitcoin #AI #Amazon #FTSE250... #newstr #Ftse250 #Stocks #Investment #Returns #TakeoverBid https://here.news/story/9f0b8017?ver=0.92