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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

High-flying FTSE flat by noon as rally runs out of steam

London's FTSE 100 traded flat by midday on Friday as banks and travel-related stocks fell, though the blue chip benchmark remained on course for its...

Fri, 09/04/2021 - 12:23

FTSE rally takes breather; Babcock slumps on asset writedown rumours

The FTSE 100 cooled its rally Friday as banks and travel-related stocks fell, though the broader market recovery is expected to continue as the country...

Fri, 09/04/2021 - 09:34

FTSE 100 builds on earlier gains to reach post-pandemic high

The FTSE 100 built on more modest gains earlier in the day to reach a post-pandemic high as US stocks opened at new records.

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Thu, 08/04/2021 - 16:30

FTSE higher after Fed reassurance, construction recovery

The FTSE 100 was off its highs but still on course for a third day of positive progress post the Easter break as minutes from...

Thu, 08/04/2021 - 12:03

Fed fires up FTSE; ASOS ascends

The FTSE 100 has been buoyed on opening after the minutes from the latest Federal Reserve meeting indicated that the central bank's 'accommodative stance' to...

Thu, 08/04/2021 - 08:40

FTSE makes solid gains as UK services sector rebounds

The FTSE 100 continued to enjoy a post-Easter bounce, up 0.8% to 6,876.49 by midday as the UK services sector rebounded and business optimism increased....

Wed, 07/04/2021 - 12:05

FTSE opens 0.8% higher on reopening trade

UK stocks opened higher on Wednesday amid increasing optimism that the local economy was set for a rebound as Covid-19 restrictions are lifted amid solid...

Wed, 07/04/2021 - 08:35

FTSE enjoys big post-Easter bounce on reopening optimism

By the close the FTSE 100 was up 1.3% to 6,823.42 buoyed by the latest projections from the International Monetary Fund suggesting Western economies are...

Tue, 06/04/2021 - 16:36

FTSE consolidates its early advance by lunch on Covid optimism

The FTSE 100 held on to its early gains to trade up 1.2% to 6,820.37 by midday on Tuesday. Hopes for a recovery from Covid,...

Tue, 06/04/2021 - 12:06

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