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FTSE 100 ends Thursday session marginally up as earlier gains are hurt by weak Wall Street start

The FTSE 100 saw most of its earlier strength ebb away during fading afternoon trading as investors took the hint from across the pond. Profit...

Thu, 23/07/2020 - 17:49


FTSE 100 powers higher on firm earnings despite intensifying US-China strain

UK markets accelerated earlier gains in late morning on Thursday as investors zoomed in on largely positive trading updates and results, shrugging-off the increasingly strained...

Thu, 23/07/2020 - 12:29


FTSE gains ground; Unilever surges

The FTSE 100 has opened higher ahead of Prime Minister Boris Johnson's visit to Scotland to meet members of the armed forces and their families....

Thu, 23/07/2020 - 09:03


FTSE plunges amid rising US-China tensions

UK stocks fell significantly on Wednesday as coronavirus cases in the US continued to mount, hopes of Brexit trade deal stalled and tensions started to...

Wed, 22/07/2020 - 16:55


FTSE drops sharply as US cases mount

The FTSE 100 dropped sharply in mid-morning trading on Wednesday as concerns grew about mounting coronavirus cases in the US and reports the UK is...

Wed, 22/07/2020 - 11:55


UK stocks open flat as US cases mount; Kingfisher, Computacenter please

UK stocks traded sideways at the open on Wednesday as concerns about mounting Covid-19 cases in the US were offset by some encouraging trading updates...

Wed, 22/07/2020 - 08:45


FTSE holds on to gains by lunchtime

The FTSE 100 held on to its gains by midday, powered by strength in the banking sector as the agreed stimulus package for the European...

Tue, 21/07/2020 - 13:04


UK stocks open 0.5% higher as EU agrees stimulus deal

UK stocks opened higher on Tuesday after European leaders agreed to a massive stimulus deal.

At 0827, the benchmark FTSE 100 index was up 29.55...

Tue, 21/07/2020 - 08:35


FTSE ends lower as stimulus fears stifle vaccine news boost

UK stocks ended Monday's trading session modestly lower as worries over the size of future financial packages in Europe and the US overshadowed positive Covid-19...

Mon, 20/07/2020 - 17:20


FTSE falls as oil majors weigh, Covid-19 cases cause concern

UK stocks traded lower on Monday, with oil companies weighing, as mounting Covid-19 cases stoked fears of a short-lived recovery in the global economy.

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Mon, 20/07/2020 - 12:02


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