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LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: European stocks edge up; focus on US Fed minutes

Stocks in Europe were in the green at midday Wednesday, as investors await the release of the latest minutes from the US Federal Reserve’s meeting....

Wed, 21/08/2024 - 12:20

LONDON MARKET OPEN: Stocks meekly up as data shows UK borrowing surges

Stock prices in London opened a tad higher on Wednesday morning, as investors keenly await upcoming Fed’s minutes which may give a preview if Chair...

Wed, 21/08/2024 - 09:13

LONDON MARKET CLOSE: FTSE 100 heavyweights suffer on lower oil prices

Stock prices in London closed lower on Tuesday, with the FTSE 100 dragged down by hits to index heavies, BP and Shell, on the back...

Tue, 20/08/2024 - 17:06

LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: Oil majors fall as oil prices trend downwards

London listed stocks waned going into Tuesday afternoon while the pound ticked up against the dollar.

The FTSE 100 index was down 55.96 points, 0.7%, at...

Tue, 20/08/2024 - 12:20

LONDON MARKET OPEN: European stocks down ahead of eurozone inflation

European blue chip stocks were lower on Tuesday morning as investors awaited a consumer price inflation print from the eurozone.

The FTSE 100 index opened...

Tue, 20/08/2024 - 09:15

LONDON MARKET CLOSE: Stocks up after slow start while gold prices rise

London indices closed higher on Monday with mining stocks benefitting from rising gold prices while aerospace & defence manufacturers waned.

The FTSE 100 index closed up...

Mon, 19/08/2024 - 17:18

LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: Barratt and Redrow rise as closer to merger

Stock prices in London were mixed at Midday Monday, with fintech Plus500 in the FTSE 250 enjoyed a boost after reporting a profit rise and...

Mon, 19/08/2024 - 12:12

LONDON MARKET OPEN: London stocks mixed amid quiet start to week

London open mixed on Monday, as it kicks of a quiet week, where the main event will be the annual Jackson Hole meeting.

The FTSE 100...

Mon, 19/08/2024 - 09:03

LONDON MARKET CLOSE: Stocks slip at end of strong week; gold shines

Stocks in London retreated on Friday, though ended the week as a whole higher, while gold notched a new record and sterling gained strength.

The...

Fri, 16/08/2024 - 17:02

LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: Stocks drift down despite retail sales rise

Stock prices in London edged down at midday on Friday, although companies of all sizes in the gambling sector performed well.

The FTSE 100 index was...

Fri, 16/08/2024 - 12:14

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