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HSBC became the most valuable UK-listed firm after pleasing fourth-quarter results, helping the FTSE 100 to close at fresh heights on Wednesday.

‘The strong showing...

London’s FTSE 100 achieved another record high on Wednesday, boosted by well-received earnings from the likes of HSBC and St James’s Place, and share price...

Blue chip stock prices in London were higher on Wednesday morning as fears around artificial intelligence soothed and shares in the US surged overnight.

Among...

Convatec and Croda were among the FTSE 100’s best performers on Tuesday, although stocks closed mostly lower.

‘While investors looked a bit dazed from a wobbly...

London’s blue chip index was down slightly midday Tuesday with banking stocks struggling as credit worries which hit New York shares spilled over across the...

Stock prices in Europe were lower on Tuesday morning amid concerns over artificial intelligence while new US tariffs came into effect.

The FTSE 100 index...

The FTSE 100 closed lower on Monday, as concerns about US trade policy offset strong performances from mining firms.

The FTSE 100 index closed down...

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...

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...

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...