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FTSE 100 on the wane by lunchtime as China, vaccine boost fades

The FTSE 100 lost ground by lunchtime to trade 0.2% lower at 5,910.59 as an initial kicker from US stimulus hopes, vaccine developments and Chinese...

Mon, 19/10/2020 - 12:00

FTSE 100 on the wane by lunchtime as China, vaccine boost fades

The FTSE 100 lost ground by lunchtime to trade 0.2% lower at 5,910.59 as an initial kicker from US stimulus hopes, vaccine developments and Chinese...

Mon, 19/10/2020 - 11:59

FTSE finishes higher, Pfizer vaccine news provides boost

London's FTSE 100 finished in positive territory on Friday, even as Brexit talks revealed few signs of a breakthrough and new lockdowns to combat climbing...

Fri, 16/10/2020 - 17:47

FTSE firms as optimism returns, though lockdowns cap gains

London's FTSE 100 rebounded strongly on Friday as a bit of optimism over Brexit returned, with the EU stating it is willing to continue negotiations,...

Fri, 16/10/2020 - 12:21

UK stocks open 1.2% higher; Serco soars on profit upgrade

UK stocks opened more than 1% higher on Friday, boosted by a persistently weak pound as Brexit talks reach a crunch phase, plus a positive...

Fri, 16/10/2020 - 08:42

FTSE closes sharply lower as Covid clouds gather on Thursday

UK's benchmark FTSE 100 index suffered sharp declines on Thursday as heightened concerns about increased Covid-19 cases and the confirmation of new restrictions imposed in...

Thu, 15/10/2020 - 20:04

FTSE stays sharply lower at lunchtime as Covid clouds gather

The UK's benchmark FTSE 100 index continued its sharp decline at lunchtime on Thursday as heightened concerns about increased Covid-19 cases and the confirmation of...

Thu, 15/10/2020 - 12:36

FTSE falls as more coronavirus restrictions are discussed

The FTSE 100 index fell 2% to 5,816 on heightened concerns about increased numbers of Covid-19 cases and new restrictions that could be imposed in...

Thu, 15/10/2020 - 09:07

FTSE slides on Brexit deadline delay and pound rise

UK stocks slipped further into the red on Wednesday after an earlier rise as the deadline for a Brexit deal to be completed was pushed...

Wed, 14/10/2020 - 16:51

FTSE falls as Brexit deal deadline pushed back

The FTSE 100 swung into the red by midday on Wednesday as Prime Minister Boris Johnson pushed back the deadline for a Brexit deal to...

Wed, 14/10/2020 - 12:01

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