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FTSE 100 advances as stronger retail sales stokes optimism; Kingfisher slumps

UK stocks gained Friday, as stronger-than-expected retail sales data pointed to strength in the consumer stoked optimism on the economic recovery.

At 09:15, the...

Fri, 19/11/2021 - 09:17

FTSE 100 as Shell dips on exit tax fears and inflation worries persist

The FTSE 100 was off its lows but still down 0.2% to 7,276.54 as Shell fell on reports of an exit tax as it prepares...

Thu, 18/11/2021 - 12:16

FTSE slips as miners, Shell weigh; Royal Mail to return £400m to shareholders

UK stocks slipped Thursday, paced by a decline in in miners and Royal Dutch Shell as latter could be hit with an exit tax in...

Thu, 18/11/2021 - 09:05

FTSE dips 0.3% as 10-year high in inflation drives rates speculation

The FTSE 100 was down 0.3% by midday as inflation rose to a 10-year high raising expectations for a hike in UK interest rates.

This...

Wed, 17/11/2021 - 11:59

FTSE opens 0.2% lower on high inflation reading; mixed earnings

UK stocks opened lower on Wednesday after a high local inflation reading and a series of corporate earnings downgrades blamed on supply-chain issues stoked concerns...

Wed, 17/11/2021 - 08:40

FTSE 100 makes gains as Vodafone dials up guidance

The FTSE 100 had moved into positive territory by midday, gaining 0.2% to 7,365.72 as Vodafone upped its full-year guidance and UK joblessness fell.

The...

Tue, 16/11/2021 - 12:02

FTSE inches higher as UK unemployment falls; Vodafone upgrades guidance

UK stocks edged higher in early trading on Tuesday after the local unemployment rate fell and bellwether companies Vodafone, Imperial Brands and Diageo posted pleasing...

Tue, 16/11/2021 - 08:33

FTSE 100 struggles for direction as Shell commits to London

Approaching midday the FTSE 100 was down slightly at 7,342.13, despite oil major Royal Dutch Shell committing its future to London.

Shell firmed 1.9% to...

Mon, 15/11/2021 - 11:44

FTSE makes flat start to week

UK stocks got off to a directionless start to the week on Monday, as investors continued to weigh upbeat corporate earnings updates with concerns about...

Mon, 15/11/2021 - 08:32

FTSE 100 down 0.35% by midday as AstraZeneca slumps

The FTSE 100 was down 0.35% to 7,358.01 by midday as index heavyweight AstraZeneca disappointed with its third quarter update.

Oil majors BP and Shell...

Fri, 12/11/2021 - 12:06

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