FTSE 100 news / Companies and sectors / IG Group / 5 October 2026

IG Group (IGG): news on Monday 5 October 2026

−10.0 strongly negative

Coverage centred on a sharp share price fall of more than 22% after IG Group cut its guidance, with a 27% intraday plunge also noted. Senior technology departures and a steady Hold rating from Peel Hunt added little relief.

What drove it

guidance cut
share price plunge
CTO departures

The 7 stories

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

−10.0 IG Group stock fell 22.60 percent as guidance was cut AD HOC NEWS
Shares fell over 22% after guidance was cut.
−10.0 Weekly Recap: IG Group (IGG) 27% intraday plunge and Underdog $1.3bn deal TradingView
Shares plunged 27% intraday; recap also mentions Underdog deal.
−9.2 FX week in review: IG shares drop, CMC Funded launch, LMAX record results, Edgewater Australia head, PrimeXM execs join... fxnewsgroup.com
Weekly roundup led by IG share drop, among many items.
−8.3 A Successful Sell Bet On IG Group Vox Markets
Commentary on a profitable sell call as shares fell.
−6.7 IG Group CTO David Perry, UK CTO Qaiser Mazhar depart fxnewsgroup.com
Two senior technology executives departing, including UK CTO.
−2.5 IG Group stock pre-market at EUR 11.79: minus 1.26 percent AD HOC NEWS
Small pre-market share price dip, minor factual item.
−0.8 IG Group's (IGG) "Hold" Rating Reaffirmed at Peel Hunt MarketBeat
Peel Hunt keeps Hold rating; neutral analyst view.

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