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UK stocks continue to slide in afternoon trade

UK stocks extended their losses during the afternoon, as the strong pound hit overseas earners while the domestic orientated names were more resilient.

At 1630,...

Mon, 09/09/2019 - 16:47


UK stocks reverse gains on pound strength

UK stocks lost earlier gains at midday on Monday, after the pound hit a six week high following the release of better than expected GDP...

Mon, 09/09/2019 - 12:20


UK stocks open 0.5% higher amid global stimulus hopes

UK stocks opened higher on Monday, amid broader gains in Europe and Asia, as investors held out hope for more central bank stimulus following dovish...

Mon, 09/09/2019 - 09:01


FTSE closes higher despite weak US jobs data

UK stocks ended Friday marginally higher despite a weak US jobs report which raised fears of an economic slowdown.

The benchmark FTSE 100 index closed...

Fri, 06/09/2019 - 16:39


FTSE volatile as pound drops

UK stocks bounced up and down during mid-morning trading on Friday as the pound failed to match yesterday's gains, down against both the euro and...

Fri, 06/09/2019 - 12:06


UK stocks open 0.1% lower as national elections loom

UK stocks drifted lower at the open on Friday despite signs of progress in US-China trade relations, as local investors continued to grapple with the...

Fri, 06/09/2019 - 08:32


Strong pound send stocks lower but mid-caps shine

UK stocks fell on Thursday as political uncertainty and ex-dividends dragged the index back from its highs earlier in the week.

The dwindling prospect of...

Thu, 05/09/2019 - 17:08


UK stocks give up ground on political impasse

UK stocks fell on Thursday as political uncertainty and ex-dividends offset the impact of overnight gains on Asian markets.

At 12:45, the benchmark FTSE 100...

Thu, 05/09/2019 - 13:10


UK stocks falter on political uncertainty

UK stocks are falling on Thursday amid political uncertainty and as several stocks are trading ex-dividend, offsetting the impact of overnight gains on the Asian...

Thu, 05/09/2019 - 09:33


UK stocks lifted by HK calm but retailers fall on Brexit fears

UK stocks ended in positive territory on Wednesday after global exchanges were boosted by hopes of easing political tensions in Hong Kong and positive Chinese...

Wed, 04/09/2019 - 16:56


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