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UK stocks drift lower as US-China trade talks loom

UK stocks edged lower in early trade on Tuesday ahead of the resumption of US-China trade talks later this week, while Boris Johnson appeared to...

Tue, 08/10/2019 - 08:57


UK stocks close higher despite retail sales slump

The FTSE 100 clawed back some gains after last week's losses despite the worst September for retail sales since records began in 1995.

Helping the...

Mon, 07/10/2019 - 16:38


FTSE gains ground as sterling dips

Blue chip UK stocks gained ground on Monday as the pound fell against the euro and dollar, as investors continued to grapple with US-China trade...

Mon, 07/10/2019 - 12:09


UK stocks open flat amid lingering trade, Brexit tensions

UK stocks were broadly flat in early trade on Monday as investors continued to grapple with US-China trade tensions and continued Brexit uncertainty.

At 0840,...

Mon, 07/10/2019 - 08:45


UK stocks rally as fears over US economy ease

UK stocks rallied from Thursday's eight-month low heading into the weekend despite US employment data which missed estimates, fuelling concerns about the health of the...

Fri, 04/10/2019 - 16:43


FTSE holds gains ahead of US jobs data

UK stocks rebounded from Thursday's eight-month low heading into the weekend although investors remained braced for the release of monthly US employment data later in...

Fri, 04/10/2019 - 12:02


UK stocks open 0.3% higher; investors eye US jobs data

UK stocks opened 0.3% higher on Friday as investors braced for the release of monthly US employment data later in the day, amid growing concerns...

Fri, 04/10/2019 - 09:05


FTSE finishes in the red as Ted Baker tanks

The FTSE 100 finished lower on Thursday amid Brexit worries and global growth concerns, with economic fears failing to be soothed by a worse than...

Thu, 03/10/2019 - 16:44


FTSE falls as Ted Baker tumbles again

The FTSE 100 remained on the back foot amid Brexit worries and global growth fears, down a further 0.6% to 7,082.6 after enduring its worst...

Thu, 03/10/2019 - 12:11


UK stocks remain under pressure, Ted Baker tanks

The FTSE 100 remained on the back foot amid global growth fears, down a further 0.4% after enduring its worst day since January 2016 on...

Thu, 03/10/2019 - 09:26


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