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FTSE opens higher as BP, SSE please; Ocado, Micro Focus disappoint

UK stocks opened higher in early trading on Tuesday after positive earnings updates from market heavyweights BP and SSE helped offset disappointing news from Ocado...

Tue, 08/02/2022 - 08:30

FTSE 100 up 0.35% by midday as miners advance

The FTSE 100 started the new week on a positive note, up 0.35% to 7,542.52 by midday, lifted by the mining sector.

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Mon, 07/02/2022 - 12:03

FTSE opens 0.6% higher on global recovery hopes

UK stocks opened stronger on Monday and were continuing to hover just under multi-year highs touched in January, as investors shrug off inflation fears and...

Mon, 07/02/2022 - 08:18

FTSE 100 surrenders earlier gains ahead of US jobs report

The FTSE 100 surrendered its earlier momentum to trade 0.1% lower at 7,518.38 by midday as futures markets pointed to more volatility in the US...

Fri, 04/02/2022 - 12:01

FTSE 100 rises as oil majors continue to trend higher

The FTSE 100 rose early Friday, led by oil majors including BP and Shell amid a rise in oil prices.

At 08:44, the FTSE...

Fri, 04/02/2022 - 09:00

FTSE 100 0.3% lower after Bank of England hikes rates to 0.5%

The FTSE 100 surrendered earlier gains to trade 0.3% lower at midday with the Bank of England delivering back-to-back interest hikes for the first time...

Thu, 03/02/2022 - 12:10

FTSE 100 edges higher ahead of BoE decision; Shell pleases

The FTSE 100 edged higher ahead of the Bank of England due later Thursday, led by a surge in oil majors following positive quarterly results...

Thu, 03/02/2022 - 09:34

FTSE 100 up 0.9% and above 7,600 on strong US cues

The FTSE 100 was up 0.9% by midday at 7,604.24 as investors reacted to further strong trading in the US overnight supported by bumper results...

Wed, 02/02/2022 - 12:05

UK stocks open 0.5% higher as investors shrug off inflation fears

UK stocks opened higher on Wednesday as investors continued to shrug off fears about rising inflation, though sentiment will be tested Thursday when the Bank...

Wed, 02/02/2022 - 08:27

FTSE 100 up 1% after US tech rebound

The FTSE 100 was up 1% to 7,535.69 by midday after a recovery in US tech stocks overnight which implied improved market sentiment.

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Tue, 01/02/2022 - 12:06

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