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FTSE opens 0.7% higher after China rate cut

UK stocks opened higher on Monday after China lowered a key borrowing rate to stimulate its slowing economy.

At 0825, the benchmark FTSE 100 index...

Mon, 17/01/2022 - 08:36

FTSE 100 flat as UK growth beats expectations

The FTSE 100 was flat at 7,549.77on Friday after data showing the UK economy grow faster than expected in November, taking it back above its...

Fri, 14/01/2022 - 12:05

FTSE 100 flat at midday with US markets expected to open higher later

The FTSE 100 was flat at midday, trading around the 7,550 mark, consolidating its gains of recent days. The US market is expected to open...

Thu, 13/01/2022 - 12:17

UK stocks inches lower on pressure from Marks & Spencer, Tesco; Wood Group jumps

UK stocks opened lower on Thursday, following pressure from weakness in Tesco and Marks & Spencer even as both retailers delivered an upbeat outlooks on...

Thu, 13/01/2022 - 08:47

FTSE 100 firmly higher as it follows cues from Asia and the US

The FTSE 100 was up 0.7% to 7,540.59 by midday on Wednesday after strong trading in Asia and the US overnight.

The global mood had...

Wed, 12/01/2022 - 11:58

FTSE opens 0.5% higher; Sainsbury's, JD Sports upgrade guidance

UK stocks opened higher on Wednesday amid the release of a slew of positive local earnings updates, including guidance upgrades from the likes of Sainsbury's,...

Wed, 12/01/2022 - 08:31

FTSE 100 pushes towards 7,500 after US tech rebound

The FTSE 100 was making a push for the 7,500 mark on Tuesday amid some positive corporate news and a rebound for the US tech...

Tue, 11/01/2022 - 12:03

FTSE rises 0.5% after Darktrace, Electrocomponents lift guidance

UK stocks opened higher on Tuesday after profit upgrades from Darktrace and Electrocomponents brightened the mood ahead of the release Wednesday of key US inflation...

Tue, 11/01/2022 - 08:26

FTSE 100 flat by lunchtime, housebuilders lower on cladding costs

The FTSE 100 was flat by midday at 7,482.12. Housebuilders fell as the UK Government announced plans to force them to pay to fix the...

Mon, 10/01/2022 - 12:05

FTSE inches lower as Omicron spreads; inflation data eyed

UK stocks fell slightly in early trading on Monday as Omicron cases continued to surge throughout the world and investors braced for a key US...

Mon, 10/01/2022 - 08:31

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