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FTSE slides as vaccine boost fades, sterling strengthens

The FTSE 100 was down markedly by midday, giving part a large part of the gains sparked by news of Moderna's vaccine yesterday.

Part...

Tue, 17/11/2020 - 12:07


FTSE opens lower as Covid caseload dulls vaccine optimism

UK stocks opened lower on Tuesday, paring Monday's significant gains, as rising Covid-19 vaccine hopes were tempered by a soaring disease caseload in the US...

Tue, 17/11/2020 - 08:43


FTSE 100 back above 6,400 on new vaccine boost

By the close the FTSE 100 was up 1.7% to 6,421.29 as the latest Covid vaccine candidate from US firm Moderna was shown to have...

Mon, 16/11/2020 - 16:42


FTSE firms by lunchtime as vaccine progress sparks optimism

The FTSE 100 was up 0.9% to 6,734.40 by midday, building on its earlier strength as investors continued to cheer positive news on various Covid...

Mon, 16/11/2020 - 11:58


UK stocks open 0.7% higher as Vodafone pleases

UK stocks opened higher on Monday, buoyed by positive Chinese industrial production data and an upbeat earnings announcement from telecom bellwether Vodafone.

At 0823, the...

Mon, 16/11/2020 - 08:38


FTSE chalks up largest weekly gain since April, US stocks higher

The FTSE 100 was down modestly but retained the 6,300 threshold surrendered early in the day on Friday and chalked up its best week since...

Fri, 13/11/2020 - 16:27


FTSE on course for very strong week despite modest intra-day fall

Approaching midday the FTSE 100 was down 0.4% to 6,310.79, off its low point for the day and still on course for a strong week...

Fri, 13/11/2020 - 11:51


UK markets dip; Galliford Try gains

UK markets have opened lower as Prime Minister Boris Johnson's senior adviser Dominic Cummings announced he is set to leave his role by Christmas.

Meanwhile,...

Fri, 13/11/2020 - 08:56


FTSE 100 breaks winning streak as Covid cases surge

The FTSE 100 closed down 0.7% at 6,338.94 after several days of consecutive gains linked to vaccine developments. Sentiment was soured in part by news...

Thu, 12/11/2020 - 16:37


FTSE 100 regains some ground after earlier profit taking

The FTSE 100 clawed back some ground after a round of profit taking following this week's vaccine-inspired rally. By midday the index was down 0.3%...

Thu, 12/11/2020 - 11:57


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