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FTSE lower as election deadlock drags on

UK stocks opened lower on Monday and were slightly down by lunchtime as a disappointing earnings update from lender HSBC stoked global growth concerns and...

Mon, 28/10/2019 - 11:56


UK stocks open 0.4% lower as HSBC disappoints

UK stocks opened lower on Monday after a disappointing earnings update from lender HSBC stoked global growth concerns.

At 0819, the benchmark FTSE 100 index...

Mon, 28/10/2019 - 08:27


FTSE finishes modestly lower amid Brexit standoff

London's blue chip benchmark finished in the red on Friday despite the EU confirming it will extend the Brexit deadline, although Brussels also withheld the...

Fri, 25/10/2019 - 16:45


FTSE falls following combative Pence comments

London's FTSE 100 fell on Friday with sentiment negatively affected by weak German data and worsening US-China trade deal prospects, after US Vice President Mike...

Fri, 25/10/2019 - 11:56


UK stocks open slightly lower as EU ponders Brexit extension

UK stocks edged a tad lower in early trade on Friday as European leaders deliberated over offering the UK a Brexit extension and Boris Johnson...

Fri, 25/10/2019 - 08:35


UK market boosted by AstraZeneca, Aveva results

The FTSE 100 ended the day towards its highs despite continued government wrangling over the prime minister's withdrawal bill agreement and election rumours swirling around...

Thu, 24/10/2019 - 16:36


FSTE gains ground on AstraZeneca sales while RBS slips

The FTSE 100 traded higher on Thursday as the government continued to wrangle over the prime minister's withdrawal bill agreement.

The ongoing uncertainty failed to...

Thu, 24/10/2019 - 12:00


AstraZeneca upgrade lifts FTSE 100; RBS slumps on operating loss

The FTSE 100 has opened higher as the UK government continues to wrangle over the prime minister's withdrawal bill agreement.

The ongoing uncertainty has failed...

Thu, 24/10/2019 - 09:21


UK stocks end on firm note

UK stocks firmed in afternoon trading on Wednesday after parliament delayed Boris Johnson's Brexit plans, stoking expectations he could call for national elections.

At 1630,...

Wed, 23/10/2019 - 16:34


UK stock steady at midday

UK stocks traded in a narrow range at midday Wednesday after parliament delayed Boris Johnson's Brexit plans, stoking expectations he could call for national elections....

Wed, 23/10/2019 - 12:00


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