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FTSE 100 dips as UK travel restrictions are eased

The FTSE 100 dipped slightly this morning, although remained above the 7,000 point at 7,118.21, following the UK's easing of travel restrictions for some destinations,...

Thu, 05/08/2021 - 08:49

UK stocks lifted by housebuilders and insurers

UK stocks followed the lead of Asian markets and pushed ahead on Wednesday, aided by strong results from insurer Legal and General and news of...

Wed, 04/08/2021 - 11:57

FTSE opens 0.4% higher as Legal & General, Taylor Wimpey please

UK stocks opened higher on Wednesday as investors continued to lap up improved corporate profit announcements and associated rises in dividends.

At 0816, the benchmark...

Wed, 04/08/2021 - 08:27

BP helps to drive the UK stock market higher

UK stocks built on yesterday's gains as corporate earnings continued to please investors, with index heavyweight BP leading the charge after hinting at a substantial...

Tue, 03/08/2021 - 12:02

FTSE makes modest gains as companies turn on dividend, buyback taps

UK stocks made modest gains in early trading on Tuesday after a number of companies, including oil giant BP, either resumed or lifted capital returns...

Tue, 03/08/2021 - 08:23

FTSE up nearly 1% as the UK takeover frenzy gathers pace

The FTSE 100 got off to a strong start on Monday, with investors upbeat after decent gains in Asia after China signalled support for the...

Mon, 02/08/2021 - 11:59

FTSE opens 1% higher; Meggitt soars on takeover bid

UK stocks opened 1% higher on Tuesday after a takeover bid put a rocket under shares in aerospace and defence engineer Meggitt, while banking group...

Mon, 02/08/2021 - 08:22

FTSE finishes down 0.7% after corporate disappointments and weak US open

The FTSE 100 finished the week and the month of July on the back foot, although off its lows of the day, trading down 0.65%...

Fri, 30/07/2021 - 16:37

FTSE 100 slumps 0.7% after volatility in Asian markets

Some poorly received corporate results and volatility in Asian markets overnight saw the FTSE 100 dip 0.7% to 7,026.20 by midday on Frida.

NatWest Group...

Fri, 30/07/2021 - 12:01

The FTSE 100 opened with optimism but plummeted to 7,006, following IAG announcement

The FTSE 100 looked optimistic this morning, opening at 7,080, but quickly plummeted to 7,006, followed by a mild and short-lived recovery.

Losses of...

Fri, 30/07/2021 - 09:07

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