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LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: Shares up on China Covid progress before US GDP

London share prices were firm at midday on Thursday, with investor sentiment supported by positive news from China, while the first estimate of US gross...

Thu, 26/01/2023 - 12:39


LONDON MARKET OPEN: Fewer Covid deaths in China; 3i up, Diageo down

An indication that China is finally winning its battle against Covid-19 gave stock markets a lift on Thursday, while private equity investor 3i led the...

Thu, 26/01/2023 - 09:42


LONDON MARKET CLOSE: Stocks in the red amid gloomy UK backdrop

Amid mixed earnings for UK-listed companies and downbeat data for the UK economy, stocks in London closed in the red on Wednesday.

The FTSE...

Wed, 25/01/2023 - 17:24


LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: Shares weak; Germany expects to avoid recession

London share prices were flat to lower at midday on Wednesday, despite encouraging economic data and some well-received updates from UK companies.

The FTSE 100...

Wed, 25/01/2023 - 12:21


LONDON MARKET OPEN: Firm start for FTSE 250 as Ascential jumps 22%

Mid-cap stocks were outperforming large-caps in London early Wednesday, after some positive updates from FTSE 250 companies.

Meanwhile, new UK economic data showed wholesale price...

Wed, 25/01/2023 - 09:30


LONDON MARKET CLOSE: Stocks broadly higher despite downbeat UK data

Weaker than expected data from the UK on Tuesday helped stoke fears of a recession, however, stock prices in London still ended largely higher thanks...

Tue, 24/01/2023 - 17:17


LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: PMI scores show eurozone faring better than UK

London share prices were mixed at midday on Tuesday, after a dismal set of PMI readings for the UK, though some mid-cap stocks were benefiting...

Tue, 24/01/2023 - 12:45


LONDON MARKET OPEN: Mixed on weak UK PMIs and record public borrowing

London shares had a mixed open on Tuesday, after figures revealed record borrowing by the UK government.

The FTSE 100 index opened down 37.70...

Tue, 24/01/2023 - 09:46


LONDON MARKET CLOSE: Stocks up amid possibility US Fed will slow hikes

Stock prices in London closed higher on Monday amid investor optimism that the US Federal may slow its rate hikes, though markets expect the opposite...

Mon, 23/01/2023 - 17:17


LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: Shares firm ahead of week of US earnings

Share prices were higher at midday in London on Monday, at the start of an big week for US company earnings.

The FTSE 100 index...

Mon, 23/01/2023 - 12:41


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