UK Stocks-Factors to watch on October 9

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09/10/2025 06:13

(Reuters) -    ** Secure Trust Bank STBS.L slides 17.85% to 997.42p; top loser on London's small caps index .FTSC

** Co expects FY underlying profit before tax to fall to as low as 9 mln pounds ($12 mln) below market expectations

** Reports more-than-expected drop in vehicle loan portfolio; incurs higher-than-anticipated impairment charges YTD

** As of last close, STBS up 70.66% this year

($1 = 0.7489 pounds)

 (Reporting by Simone Lobo in Bengaluru)

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