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LONDON MARKET CLOSE: FTSE 100 in decent end to tepid week

European equities pushed higher on Friday, with Standard Chartered the best-performing London blue-chip, though the FTSE 100’s gains were unable to stave off a weekly...

Fri, 23/02/2024 - 17:01

LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: Stocks down despite StanChart blossoming

Stock prices in London were in the red at midday Friday, though StanChart rose, as buoyant mood in stocks following Nvidia’s earnings began to falter.

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Fri, 23/02/2024 - 12:19

LONDON MARKET OPEN: Stocks mixed as consumer confidence low

Stock prices in London were mixed on Friday morning, as the FTSE 100 enjoyed a boost from Standard Chartered, following positive annual results.

The FTSE...

Fri, 23/02/2024 - 09:04

LONDON MARKET CLOSE: Stocks close higher after central bank minutes

It was a generally positive Thursday for London and European stocks, as markets reacted to the latest European Central Bank and US Federal Reserve meetings.

The...

Thu, 22/02/2024 - 17:00

LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: Stocks rise thanks to positive UK PMI data

Stock prices in London were in the green at midday Thursday, as UK purchasing managers’ index data indicated that the UK recession is ‘already’ over.

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Thu, 22/02/2024 - 11:52

LONDON MARKET OPEN: Nvidia spark supports early European trade

Blue-chip equities in Europe traded higher on Thursday morning, as investors breathed a sigh of relief after Nvidia scored an earnings beat.

The hotly-anticipated figures...

Thu, 22/02/2024 - 08:58

LONDON MARKET CLOSE: Stock prices close down as Europe outperforms

Stock prices had a downbeat Wednesday in London, with investors hoping for greater clarity from this evening’s Federal Open Market Committee meeting.

The FTSE 100...

Wed, 21/02/2024 - 17:03

LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: FTSE 100 falls on weak earnings; wait for Fed

Stock prices in London were mixed at midday Wednesday as the FTSE 100 was dragged down by HSBC and Glencore, ahead of minutes from the...

Wed, 21/02/2024 - 12:01

LONDON MARKET OPEN: Stocks mixed ahead of US Fed minutes release

Stocks in London opened mixed on Wednesday, with the FTSE 100 dragged down by soft earnings from HSBC and Glencore, two of its largest constituents...

Wed, 21/02/2024 - 08:50

LONDON MARKET CLOSE: Stocks lower but rate cut talks lift pound

The pound recovered on Tuesday after the Bank of England’s Andrew Bailey discussed possible interest rate cuts, but stock prices still closed down in London.

The...

Tue, 20/02/2024 - 17:00

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