FTSE 100 news / Companies and sectors / Associated British Foods / 9 October 2026
Associated British Foods (ABF): news on Friday 9 October 2026
−4.7 negative
Coverage was dominated by Primark recalling Halloween items over asbestos and contamination fears, which hurts its reputation. Some offsetting items included Shore Capital's Hold rating with a 1,910p target and Primark backing a textile collection scheme.
What drove it
- Primark Halloween recall
- Shore Capital rating
- WRAP textile scheme
The 11 stories
- −8.3 Primark recalls some Halloween decorations amid abestos fears
Primark recall over asbestos fears - −8.3 UK retail giant recalls products over serious asbestos concerns
Retailer recall over asbestos concerns, likely Primark - −8.3 Primark recalls Halloween items over alarming contamination fears
Primark recall over contamination fears - −6.7 Primark Halloween gonks recalled
Primark product recall hurts reputation - +4.2 Shore Capital sets GBp 1,910.00 target for AB Foods stock
Shore Capital target of 1,910p implies upside - +2.5 Next, Primark and Tesco Back WRAP Textile Collection Overhaul
Primark named as backer of textile collection overhaul - +2.5 WRAP launches UK textiles collection initiative
Primark is among backers of WRAP textile scheme, mild positive - +1.7 Inside the Stylist and Primark Run Club: 3 experts on the joys of running and having good kit
Primark sponsored run club, mild brand promotion - +1.7 TikTok goes wild for Penneys thong advent calendar... yes, really!
Primark product going viral on TikTok, minor positive - +0.8 What Does The Primark Split Mean For Associated British Foods (LSE:ABF)?
Analysis of Primark split, neutral - 0.0 Associated British Foods (LON:ABF) Given "Hold" Rating at Shore Capital Group
Hold rating from Shore Capital, neutral
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