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FTSE back to pre-pandemic level after commodity prices boost miners

The FTSE 100 gained 0.52% to 6,970 by lunchtime on Thursday, extending its upward trajectory in recent days and taking it back to pre-pandemic levels,...

Thu, 15/04/2021 - 12:14

FTSE 100 rallies to finish Wednesday session firmly higher

Leading UK stocks surged on Wednesday afternoon after failing to find any real momentum earlier as Wall Street hit new highs, offsetting a disappointing earnings...

Wed, 14/04/2021 - 17:25

FTSE 100 struggles for gains at midday as Tesco drags

Leading UK stocks continued to struggle at lunchtime on Wednesday with the benchmark FTSE 100 failing to find any real momentum as Wall Street hit...

Wed, 14/04/2021 - 12:58

UK stocks make modest gains even as Tesco disappoints

UK stocks eked out modest gains in early trading on Wednesday after a reasonably tame US inflation reading eased concerns about rising bond yields, offsetting...

Wed, 14/04/2021 - 08:18

FTSE almost flat despite strong corporate results

UK stocks ended the day barely changed on Tuesday after data showed the local economy grew modestly in February and investors globally remained wary of...

Tue, 13/04/2021 - 17:09

FTSE treads water while Babcock flies on restructuring

UK stocks marked time on Tuesday after data showed the local economy grew modestly in February and investors globally remained wary of rising bond yields,...

Tue, 13/04/2021 - 12:09

UK stocks open flat as economy ekes out modest growth

UK stocks traded sideways in early dealings on Tuesday after data showed the local economy grew modestly in February and investors globally remained wary of...

Tue, 13/04/2021 - 08:33

FTSE creeps lower as caution prevails ahead of US earnings season

UK stocks ended Monday's session in the red as the reopening of shops and pubs failed to generate much of a market reaction. Caution prevailed...

Mon, 12/04/2021 - 17:17

FTSE subdued at noon despite reopening optimism

UK stocks were slightly lower by lunchtime on Monday, even as local restaurants, bars and other non-essential businesses began to reopen, with investor sentiment uncertain...

Mon, 12/04/2021 - 12:26

FTSE edges lower, Novacyt slides on profit warning

London's FTSE 100 finished lower on Friday as travel-related stocks fell and after the S&P 500 and Nasdaq opened lower, with a rise in US...

Fri, 09/04/2021 - 17:34

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