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Late market roundup: Defence, oil stocks fall on Ukraine peace hopes

London stocks closed mostly lower on Tuesday, with oil majors like Shell and BP among those weighing the FTSE 100 down.

‘A sell-off in the oil...

Tue, 16/12/2025 - 17:12


Lunchtime market roundup: Defence, oil stocks lower amid Ukraine talks

Stock prices in London were lower at Tuesday midday, as defence and energy stocks were down as the Brent oil price declined amid Ukraine peace...

Tue, 16/12/2025 - 12:11


Early market roundup: London stocks mixed as UK unemployment ticks up

London stock prices were mixed on Tuesday morning with little movement after UK unemployment increased as expected, meanwhile fresh preliminary UK PMI data showed the...

Tue, 16/12/2025 - 09:34


Late market roundup: FTSE 100 ends higher as UK rate cut expected

Stocks closed mostly higher in London on Monday, in light of the most recent US rate cut and with investors expecting another reduction from...

Mon, 15/12/2025 - 17:18


Lunchtime market roundup: European stocks up; London boosted by miners

Blue chip stock prices in London, Paris and Frankfurt were higher on Monday midday while London mining stocks rose amid higher precious metals prices; meanwhile...

Mon, 15/12/2025 - 12:14


Early market roundup: Stocks higher; UK housebuilders fall slightly

Stock prices opened higher at the start of the week which is filled with interest rate decisions by central banks; however London-listed housebuilders fell after...

Mon, 15/12/2025 - 09:18


Late market roundup: FTSE slides as weak UK data and tech selloff bite

The FTSE 100 gave up early gains on Friday to end lower, after fresh evidence of a faltering UK economy dented confidence and a renewed...

Fri, 12/12/2025 - 17:04


Lunchtime market roundup: Stocks up as EU agrees to small parcel duty

Stocks in London were higher at Friday midday, after data showed the UK gross domestic product declined in October; meanwhile HSBC shares were up as...

Fri, 12/12/2025 - 12:01


Early market roundup: Stocks up before BoE inflation attitudes survey

Stock prices in London were higher on Friday morning with 1Spatial on the AIM market experiencing a boost as it agreed in principled to be...

Fri, 12/12/2025 - 09:04


Late market roundup: FTSE climbs as dovish Fed cut boosts sentiment

The FTSE 100 pushed higher on Thursday, buoyed by a softer-than-expected tone from the US Federal Reserve after its latest rate cut, while a brighter...

Thu, 11/12/2025 - 17:07


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