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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

LONDON MARKET OPEN: FTSE 100 falls while French, German stocks rise

The FTSE 100 opened lower Friday morning despite a boost in retail sales in July, and underperforming against its counterparts in Paris and Frankfurt which...

Fri, 16/08/2024 - 08:53

LONDON MARKET CLOSE: Stocks sharply up on robust US retail figures

Stocks closed in the green in Europe on Thursday, as London’s FTSE 100 extended its gains, while the UK economy had a ‘remarkable rebound’ in...

Thu, 15/08/2024 - 17:01

LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: Stocks not swayed by UK GDP print

Stocks in London put in a subdued performance during midday trade on Thursday, as the market digested UK economic growth data.

The FTSE 100 index was...

Thu, 15/08/2024 - 12:19

LONDON MARKET OPEN: Stocks mixed as quarterly UK GDP growth slows

Stock prices in London opened mixed on Thursday while European counterparts were in the green, amid news that the UK economy flatlined monthly in June...

Thu, 15/08/2024 - 08:42

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