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LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: European stocks push on; Aviva gets an upgrade

The FTSE-100 index was down on midday Thursday as fragile consumer confidence hurt Frasers Group and UK housebuilding activity declined at its sharpest pace since...

Thu, 05/12/2024 - 12:38

LONDON MARKET OPEN: Frasers tumbles on profit caution

The FTSE 100 achieved an unconvincing gain in early dealings, though stocks in mainland Europe rose with more conviction, with the CAC 40 shaking off...

Thu, 05/12/2024 - 09:11

LONDON MARKET CLOSE: FTSE 100 housebuilders rise on rate-cut hopes

European indices had a mixed finish on Wednesday in the face of French political uncertainty while British Airway’s owner IAG rallied on analyst support.

The...

Wed, 04/12/2024 - 17:31

LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: L&G shines during drab day for FTSE 100 so far

European equities are having a ‘largely positive’ session on Wednesday, but the FTSE 100 stuck out a like a sore thumb, with some of its...

Wed, 04/12/2024 - 12:20

LONDON MARKET OPEN: FTSE 100 loses ground but European peers advance

The FTSE 100 opened in the red on Wednesday, outperformed by European peers, with the CAC 40 in Paris shaking off political uncertainty.

The FTSE...

Wed, 04/12/2024 - 09:04

LONDON MARKET CLOSE: European stocks green ahead of key French debate

FTSE 100 mining stocks were boosted on Tuesday amid reports of Chinese economic strategy talks while a host of FTSE 250 constituents saw double-digit share...

Tue, 03/12/2024 - 17:39

LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: European stocks perk up on China stimulus hope

European equities were higher heading into Tuesday afternoon, boosted by hope that China’s top leaders will meet to set out lofty economic aims and discuss...

Tue, 03/12/2024 - 12:26

LONDON MARKET OPEN: European stocks up as DAX 40 hits new high

Blue-chips in Europe opened in the green on Tuesday, with French stocks casting aside political uncertainty for now, and strong earnings boosted London-listed mid-caps....

Tue, 03/12/2024 - 09:14

LONDON MARKET CLOSE: FTSE 100 green on tough day for French market

London stocks started the week mixed ahead of a ‘pivotal’ US jobs report on Friday, and after data showed the UK manufacturing sector enduring...

Mon, 02/12/2024 - 17:10

LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: FTSE 100 edges upwards while DAX hits fresh peak

London’s FTSE 100 held modest gains around midday on Monday but there were mixed fortunes elsewhere in Europe, as the DAX 40 hit a new...

Mon, 02/12/2024 - 12:17

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