FTSE 100 news / Companies and sectors / 3i / 20 October 2026

3i (III): news on Tuesday 20 October 2026

−1.8 slightly negative

Coverage was mixed: 3i shares fell on French political turmoil, which hit its Action exposure, while another piece looked at Action's store expansion plans in a more positive light.

What drove it

France turmoil share fall
Action store expansion

The 2 stories

Each headline's own score, strongest first. Links go to the publisher.

−7.0 WINNERS & LOSERS: France chaos hits 3i Group shares; Volex falls MarketScreener
3i shares hit by France turmoil, given as a loser.
+6.3 FTSE 100 3i (LSE:III) Bets on Action's Store Expansion Kalkine Media
3i's Action investment expanding stores; supportive for portfolio growth.

3i: every day · Financial services on 20 October 2026 · FTSE 100 overview for the day