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LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: Stocks lower but UK consumer confidence edges up

Stock prices in London were down midday on Black Friday despite UK consumer confidence slightly improving albeit still being in negative territory, after a quiet...

Fri, 24/11/2023 - 11:57

LONDON MARKET OPEN: Stocks red amid light Thanksgiving trading

Stocks headed lower in London on Friday morning, following quiet post-Thanksgiving trade, as the key Black Friday retail period gets underway.

The FTSE 100 index opened...

Fri, 24/11/2023 - 09:08

LONDON MARKET CLOSE: European stocks up as oil prices recover

Stock prices in Europe closed mostly in the green on Thursday, as oil prices recovered during quiet Thanksgiving trade and after the release of European...

Thu, 23/11/2023 - 17:02

LONDON MIDDAY: Stocks defy oil boost and edge lower at midday

The FTSE 100 in London was lower at midday on Thursday, in spite of a boost from oil stocks, as markets went silent across the...

Thu, 23/11/2023 - 12:01

LONDON MARKET OPEN: Stock prices mixed as US closes for Thanksgiving

The FTSE 100 made modest gains in London on Thursday morning, while the FTSE 250 slipped at the start of what should be a...

Thu, 23/11/2023 - 09:09

LONDON MARKET CLOSE: FTSE 100 down; Pubs boosted by autumn statement

Stock prices in London closed mixed on Wednesday, as pubs were boosted while the UK’s autumn statement offered no big surprises for investors.

The FTSE...

Wed, 22/11/2023 - 17:06

LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: FTSE 100 steady just before UK Autumn statement

The FTSE 100 was essentially steady on Wednesday at midday, as investors held fire before the UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s Autumn Statement, while the FTSE...

Wed, 22/11/2023 - 12:02

LONDON MARKET OPEN: Stocks in the green before autumn statement

Stocks in London saw some slight gains early Wednesday, in a sign of tentative optimism before Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s autumn statement.

The FTSE 100 index...

Wed, 22/11/2023 - 09:21

LONDON MARKET CLOSE: Pound powers on, FTSE 100 down before Fed, Nvidia

European equities endured an underwhelming trading session on Tuesday, while stock market investors will be hoping results from Nvidia will provide some impetus later.

The...

Tue, 21/11/2023 - 16:57

LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: Pound tops $1.25, weighing on FTSE 100

Stocks in London retreated on Tuesday, with a stronger pound not helping the FTSE 100’s cause, with focus shifting to meeting minutes from the US...

Tue, 21/11/2023 - 12:16

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