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UK stocks open flat as economy ekes out modest growth

UK stocks traded sideways in early dealings on Tuesday after data showed the local economy grew modestly in February and investors globally remained wary of...

Tue, 13/04/2021 - 08:33

FTSE creeps lower as caution prevails ahead of US earnings season

UK stocks ended Monday's session in the red as the reopening of shops and pubs failed to generate much of a market reaction. Caution prevailed...

Mon, 12/04/2021 - 17:17

FTSE subdued at noon despite reopening optimism

UK stocks were slightly lower by lunchtime on Monday, even as local restaurants, bars and other non-essential businesses began to reopen, with investor sentiment uncertain...

Mon, 12/04/2021 - 12:26

FTSE edges lower, Novacyt slides on profit warning

London's FTSE 100 finished lower on Friday as travel-related stocks fell and after the S&P 500 and Nasdaq opened lower, with a rise in US...

Fri, 09/04/2021 - 17:34

High-flying FTSE flat by noon as rally runs out of steam

London's FTSE 100 traded flat by midday on Friday as banks and travel-related stocks fell, though the blue chip benchmark remained on course for its...

Fri, 09/04/2021 - 12:23

FTSE rally takes breather; Babcock slumps on asset writedown rumours

The FTSE 100 cooled its rally Friday as banks and travel-related stocks fell, though the broader market recovery is expected to continue as the country...

Fri, 09/04/2021 - 09:34

FTSE 100 builds on earlier gains to reach post-pandemic high

The FTSE 100 built on more modest gains earlier in the day to reach a post-pandemic high as US stocks opened at new records.

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Thu, 08/04/2021 - 16:30

FTSE higher after Fed reassurance, construction recovery

The FTSE 100 was off its highs but still on course for a third day of positive progress post the Easter break as minutes from...

Thu, 08/04/2021 - 12:03

Fed fires up FTSE; ASOS ascends

The FTSE 100 has been buoyed on opening after the minutes from the latest Federal Reserve meeting indicated that the central bank's 'accommodative stance' to...

Thu, 08/04/2021 - 08:40

FTSE makes solid gains as UK services sector rebounds

The FTSE 100 continued to enjoy a post-Easter bounce, up 0.8% to 6,876.49 by midday as the UK services sector rebounded and business optimism increased....

Wed, 07/04/2021 - 12:05

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