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FTSE flails on Fed outlook; Johnson Matthey dives on dividend news

The UK's flagship index has opened lower as the UK government prepares to lift the 2m distancing rule in a bid to boost the economy....

Thu, 11/06/2020 - 09:12


FTSE endures bumpy ride to close a touch lower ahead of Fed comments

UK markets swung up, down and back again in a bumpy Wednesday session ahead of comment from the US Fed, finally closing marginally lower.

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Wed, 10/06/2020 - 17:24


UK stocks open 0.6% higher as investors await Fed rates decision

UK stocks opened higher on Wednesday as investors awaited a decision on US interest rates expected later in the day from the Federal Reserve.

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Wed, 10/06/2020 - 08:30


FTSE ends lower

UK stocks ended in the red on Tuesday as a recent recovery rally was sullied by disappointing updates from tobacco bellwether British American Tobacco and...

Tue, 09/06/2020 - 16:38


UK stocks extend losses at midday

UK stocks extended losses at midday Tuesday as a recent recovery rally was sullied by disappointing updates from tobacco bellwether British American Tobacco and homebuilder...

Tue, 09/06/2020 - 12:11


UK stocks open 0.5% lower as British American Tobacco, Bellway disappoint

UK stocks opened lower on Tuesday as a recent recovery rally was sullied by disappointing updates from tobacco bellwether British American Tobacco and homebuilder Bellway....

Tue, 09/06/2020 - 08:41


Mixed Monday for stocks as FTSE closes lower

The FTSE 100 ended Monday in the red after a mixed day for the index saw optimism over an economic recovery offset by investors' profit...

Mon, 08/06/2020 - 16:57


FTSE moves into positive territory on rising optimism

The FTSE 100 moved into positive territory by lunchtime on Monday as optimism over a recovery increased across various sectors, including airlines and housebuilders.

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Mon, 08/06/2020 - 12:33


UK stocks open 0.6% lower as recovery rally eases; AstraZeneca weighs

UK stocks opened lower on Monday as investors took profits on a recent recovery rally and pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca fell on merger talk.

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Mon, 08/06/2020 - 08:42


FTSE rally accelerates into close as investors continue to bet on recovery and Wall Street's strong opening

UK markets put the pedal to the metal in afternoon trading, rapidly building on morning optimism driven by investors continuing to bet on a sharp...

Fri, 05/06/2020 - 17:12


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