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LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: Rush to safety after Ukraine nuclear scare

Stock prices were set to end a frightening week sharply lower, after disturbing headlines about a nuclear power plant chased more money out of risk...

Fri, 04/03/2022 - 12:25


LONDON MARKET OPEN: Investors panicked by battle around nuclear plant

Fear of a nuclear catastrophe caused by fighting at a huge power plant in Ukraine sent investors scrambling for safe havens early Friday, ahead of...

Fri, 04/03/2022 - 09:14


LONDON MARKET CLOSE: Travel, leisure, Russia-linked stocks sink FTSE

Stock prices in London following Europe into the red, as rhetoric from Russian President Putin claiming that there would be no let up in the...

Thu, 03/03/2022 - 17:07


LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: Share prices fall again amid new ceasefire talks

Equity markets went into reverse again on Thursday, despite new ceasefire talks between Russia and Ukraine, as oil prices neared $120 a barrel.

Russian forces...

Thu, 03/03/2022 - 12:45


LONDON MARKET OPEN: LSEG leads rising market, as ITV tumbles

Share prices were higher in London and the rest of Europe on Thursday morning, despite more distressing scenes from Ukraine, as UK company earnings attracted...

Thu, 03/03/2022 - 09:26


LONDON MARKET CLOSE: Oil majors lift FTSE; Russia-linked stocks falter

It was a stronger close for London stocks on Wednesday, with oil majors continuing to prosper from rising prices as the invasion of Ukraine continues,...

Wed, 02/03/2022 - 17:13


LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: Stocks with Russian links continue to tumble

Oil prices were rising ahead of an OPEC+ meeting on Wednesday, as Russia pressed home its attack on Ukraine. The higher commodities prices were supporting...

Wed, 02/03/2022 - 12:38


LONDON MARKET OPEN: $110 oil lifts FTSE but stokes inflation concern

Shell and BP were leading the FTSE 100 higher early Wednesday, as the intensifying battles in Ukraine pushed oil prices above $110 a barrel.

Heavy...

Wed, 02/03/2022 - 09:19


LONDON MARKET CLOSE: Stocks plunge amid continued isolation of Russia

Stocks in London closed deep in the red Tuesday, with Russian attacks in eastern Ukraine and the threat of harsher economic sanctions keeping the crisis...

Tue, 01/03/2022 - 17:17


LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: Stocks down as Russia vows to continue assault

Shares were lower and oil prices were elevated again on Tuesday, as Russia stepped up its attack on Ukraine, in defiance of tightening sanctions.

Russian...

Tue, 01/03/2022 - 12:32


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