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FTSE down sharply as miners slump, Persimmon lower

A big slump in the mining sector helped put the FTSE 100 firmly on the back foot on Thursday, down 1.9% to 7,016.32.

Homebuilder Persimmon...

Thu, 08/07/2021 - 12:19

FTSE opens down as investors respond to overnight falls abroad

The FTSE 100 index opened down slightly short of a percentage point this morning, down to 7,082.68, as investors take in the fall in Asian...

Thu, 08/07/2021 - 08:52

FTSE 100 up 0.7% ahead of Fed minutes

Resources stocks continued to power the FTSE 100 on Wednesday afternoon ahead of the minutes from the latest US Federal Reserve meeting, set to be...

Wed, 07/07/2021 - 16:39

FTSE 100 gains 0.5% as resources firms lead the charge

The FTSE 100 was up 0.5% to 7,136.08 by midday, recovering some of yesterday's losses as resources stocks chalked up gains.

Oil giant Shell...

Wed, 07/07/2021 - 11:57

UK stocks open 0.6% higher; Shell to up shareholder returns

UK stocks opened higher on Wednesday after Royal Dutch Shell brightened the mood by pledging to increase returns to shareholders, citing a better global economic...

Wed, 07/07/2021 - 08:34

FTSE slumps 0.9% by the close on renewed inflation fears

The FTSE 100 closed down 0.9% at 7,100.88 as continued infighting among OPEC countries drove oil prices to multi-year highs stoking fears about inflation.

In...

Tue, 06/07/2021 - 16:39

UK property stocks drag down FTSE

The FTSE 100 was down modestly by midday, losing 0.15% to 7,154.38 as earlier gains in the oil sector lost momentum despite the surge in...

Tue, 06/07/2021 - 12:03

UK stocks inch higher; rising crude price boosts oil plays

UK stocks inched higher in early dealings on Tuesday after oil plays were boosted by rise in crude prices following the collapse of talks between...

Tue, 06/07/2021 - 08:31

UK shares driven by takeover activity and hopes for the next stage of reopening

UK stocks had started to gather pace by midday on Monday with the FTSE 100 trading 0.4% ahead at 7,154. All eyes were on a...

Mon, 05/07/2021 - 12:18

FTSE ekes out small gains; bidding war boosts Morissons

UK stocks opened relatively flat on Monday, with US markets to be closed for Fourth of July celebrations, though a bidding war for Morrisons sent...

Mon, 05/07/2021 - 08:28

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