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Lunchtime market roundup: FTSE 100 edges up as miners climb

Stock prices in Europe were mixed on Monday, while London’s blue chip index was boosted by the mining sector, as investors digest Donald Trump’s announcement...

Mon, 23/02/2026 - 12:17


Early market roundup: Stocks lower after Trump announces new tariffs

Stock prices in Europe opened lower after US President Donald Trump announced new global tariffs of 15%, in the wake of hitting out at a...

Mon, 23/02/2026 - 09:00


Late market roundup: FTSE 100 rises as Trump’s tariffs ruled illegal

London’s blue chip index closed out Friday higher after a host of positive domestic economic data readings, with Diageo leading as it gained on reports...

Fri, 20/02/2026 - 17:04


Lunchtime market roundup: FTSE 100 higher amid strong UK PMI readings

London’s blue chip index was higher at midday on Friday, extending earlier gains, as February activity growth in both the UK services and manufacturing sectors...

Fri, 20/02/2026 - 12:02


Early market roundup: FTSE 100 beats peers; retail sales growth solid

London’s blue chip index outperformed its peers in Paris and Frankfurt on Friday morning as data showed that UK retail sales climbed sharper than expected...

Fri, 20/02/2026 - 09:10


Late market roundup: FTSE 100 win streak snapped amid Iran tensions

Stocks in Europe closed lower on Thursday, with US-Iran tensions unnerving markets, though a share price advance for oil majors shielded the FTSE 100 from...

Thu, 19/02/2026 - 17:07


Lunchtime market roundup: Stocks lower ahead of slew of US data

Stock prices in London were mostly lower on Thursday midday, with British Gas owner Centrica lower as it is pausing share buybacks; meanwhile investors...

Thu, 19/02/2026 - 12:05


Early market roundup: Centrica falls despite in line with consensus

Centrica shares fell on Thursday morning as it reported results that were expected, while Mondi shares rose despite reducing its dividend amid a slump in...

Thu, 19/02/2026 - 09:16


Late market roundup: Miners shine as FTSE 100 climbs to another record

The FTSE 100 pushed to another record high on Wednesday, supported by a cooler consumer price inflation reading in the UK and share price advances...

Wed, 18/02/2026 - 17:10


Lunchtime market roundup: FTSE 100 at new record amid rate cut hopes

London’s blue chip index reached a new record high on Wednesday amid increased interest rate cut hopes after UK inflation decelerated in January, a day...

Wed, 18/02/2026 - 12:08


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