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FTSE higher as US stocks make solid start

The FTSE 100 was off its highs for the day but still made progress on Friday, closing as US stocks got off to a good...

Fri, 28/05/2021 - 16:38

FTSE rises ahead of Biden's budget

The FTSE 100 was 0.35% higher at 7,044.36 as investors awaited details of president Biden's potential $6 trillion budget later.

Pharma giant AstraZeneca said Tagrisso...

Fri, 28/05/2021 - 12:02

FTSE 100 rises as business confidence in UK economy reaches 5-year peak

The FTSE 100 was up this morning as the Lloyds Bank Business Barometer revealed optimism about the economy is at its highest level since before...

Fri, 28/05/2021 - 09:01

FTSE just clinging on to 7,000 mark after up and down day

The FTSE 100 had a difficult day on Thursday and by the close the index was 0.2% at 7,009.74.

On Wall Street the S&P 500...

Thu, 27/05/2021 - 16:37

FTSE 100 slips 0.2% by midday despite mining sector rally

The FTSE 100 followed a familiar pattern in recent days of losing ground by lunchtime, down 0.2% to 7,015.30 by midday despite a rally in...

Thu, 27/05/2021 - 12:04

FTSE 100 has a rocky start; United Utilities profits fall

The FTSE 100 has had a volatile start as it fell 10 points to 7,022 and hit 7,034 before settling around the 7,000 mark as...

Thu, 27/05/2021 - 09:01

FTSE finishes flat despite positive US open

The FTSE 100 was going nowhere fast on Wednesday, finishing broadly flat but and still comfortably above the 7,000 mark.

In the US the S&P...

Wed, 26/05/2021 - 16:32

FTSE dragged lower by weak banks

After earlier gains the FTSE 100 was down 0.2% at 7,014.31 by midday with banks losing ground as central bankers continue to pour cold water...

Wed, 26/05/2021 - 11:59

FTSE edges higher as bids for Spire, Vectura lift healthcare sector

UK stocks edged higher in early trade on Wednesday, buoyed by two takeover deals in the local healthcare sector worth around £1 billion each. At...

Wed, 26/05/2021 - 08:34

Sterling strength sees FTSE slip 0.3% lower

The FTSE 100 saw a modest decline on Tuesday after trading broadly flat for much of the day as strength in sterling weighed on the...

Tue, 25/05/2021 - 16:39

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