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FTSE 100 higher lifted by sterling weakness and travel stocks

The FTSE 100 was up 0.2% by midday helped by weakness in the pound flattering its overseas earnings and strength in the travel sector.

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Wed, 25/08/2021 - 12:57

FTSE edges higher as investors eye Fed update

UK stocks made modest gains in early trading on Wednesday in a quiet day for local corporate and economic news, as investors brace for an...

Wed, 25/08/2021 - 08:28

FTSE finishes topsy-turvy day higher after solid US open

The FTSE 100 finished a modestly up and down today up 0.2% at 7,125.78 as US stocks consolidated their gains from Monday.

By 4.30pm UK...

Tue, 24/08/2021 - 16:36

FTSE loses momentum as travel and resources rally wanes

The FTSE 100 lost the early momentum provided by travel and resources stocks to trade 0.2% lower at 7,093.85 by midday.

Consultancy firm Science...

Tue, 24/08/2021 - 12:05

UK stocks made modest early gains; led by commodities plays

UK stocks nudged higher in early trading on Tuesday after firmer commodity prices boosted mining and oil plays.

At 0816, the benchmark FTSE 100 index...

Tue, 24/08/2021 - 08:28

Sterling acts as drag on FTSE, US stocks up 1%

The FTSE 100 eked out solid gains on Monday but was short of its highs for the day as a recovery in sterling hit the...

Mon, 23/08/2021 - 16:37

FTSE momentum cools as recovery falters

The early gains for the FTSE 100 had moderated a bit by lunch as PMI surveys in Europe and the UK revealed a slowing recovery....

Mon, 23/08/2021 - 12:06

FTSE opens 0.7% higher; Sainsbury's jumps on takeover talk

UK stocks opened higher on Monday, paring some of last week's losses, as local companies continued to release positive trading updates and upgrade guidance.

At...

Mon, 23/08/2021 - 08:36

FTSE finishes Friday on the front foot after solid US start

A solid start to trading on Wall Street helped the FTSE 100 regain some poise after a rollercoaster week, finishing 0.4% higher at 7,087.90.

Supermarket...

Fri, 20/08/2021 - 16:37

Retail a bright spot as FTSE 100 drifts lower

The FTSE 100 remained in lacklustre form on Friday although it avoided the heavy selling endured on Thursday. The retail sector performed strongly amid an...

Fri, 20/08/2021 - 12:18

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