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FTSE 100 down; National Grid climbs 1.08%; Premier Oil boosted by net debt reduction

The FTSE 100 continued to fall this morning, weighed down by disappointing industrial data from China.

Having started its decline on Wednesday, closing 14.23...

Thu, 14/11/2019 - 09:16


FTSE trims losses after Fed comments

UK stocks trimmed earlier losses on Wednesday after following a further indication from the US Federal Reserve that it is not likely to cut interest...

Wed, 13/11/2019 - 16:49


FTSE falls after Trump deflates China trade hopes

UK stocks continued to fall on Wednesday after US president Donald Trump disappointed investors hoping for a breakthrough on trade with China.

Trump renewed his...

Wed, 13/11/2019 - 12:00


FTSE opens 0.4% lower amid trade tensions, Hong Kong unrest

UK stocks opened lower on Wednesday amid ongoing jitters about US-China trade and political unrest in Hong Kong.

At 0853, the benchmark FTSE 100 index...

Wed, 13/11/2019 - 09:03


FTSE finishes higher ahead of Trump trade speech

UK stocks ended higher on Tuesday, with investors hoping for positive signs from an eagerly-awaited trade speech from President Trump and with the blue chip...

Tue, 12/11/2019 - 16:45


FTSE firmer on positive Vodafone, ITV updates

UK stocks traded higher on Tuesday, buoyed by positive earnings and sales updates from the likes of telecom giant Vodafone, television broadcaster ITV and Mr...

Tue, 12/11/2019 - 11:54


FTSE opens 0.2% higher, buoyed by positive Vodafone, ITV updates

UK stocks opened higher on Tuesday, buoyed by positive earnings and sales updates from the likes of telecom giant Vodafone, television broadcaster ITV and Mr...

Tue, 12/11/2019 - 08:56


UK stocks claw-back some losses, but still close down on the day

UK stocks clawed back some of their earlier losses on Monday as a mix of political tensions in Hong Kong and weaker than expected growth...

Mon, 11/11/2019 - 16:39


UK stocks accelerate to the downside at midday

UK stocks saw accelerated losses on Monday after a weak start in reaction to a violent escalation of political tensions in Hong Kong sent Asian...

Mon, 11/11/2019 - 12:07


FTSE opens 0.5% down amid escalation in Hong Kong tensions

UK stocks opened weaker on Monday after a violent escalation of political tensions in Hong Kong sent Asian exchanges lower.

At 0852, the benchmark...

Mon, 11/11/2019 - 09:01


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