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FTSE holds gains on HK detente but retailers struggle

UK stocks traded 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 - 12:04

UK stocks open 0.7% higher as Hong Kong tensions ease

UK stocks opened higher on Wednesday after Asian exchanges were boosted byhopes of easing political tensions in Hong Kong and positive Chinese service sector data....

Wed, 04/09/2019 - 08:44

FTSE falls ahead of Commons Brexit delay vote

UK stocks ended lower on Tuesday, with the FTSE 100 falling as investors fretted the country was either heading for a disruptive no-deal Brexit or...

Tue, 03/09/2019 - 16:47

FTSE fades on sterling weakness and snap election fears

UK stocks were trading lower on Tuesday as local investors grappled with the potential for national elections, as Boris Johnson faces resistance to his Brexit...

Tue, 03/09/2019 - 11:46

UK stocks open 0.2% lower as investors brace for possible election

UK stocks opened lower on Tuesday as local investors grappled with the potential for national elections, as Boris Johnson faces resistance to his Brexit plans...

Tue, 03/09/2019 - 09:05

UK Stocks hold on to gains at close

UK stocks held on to earlier gains on Monday in what is set to be a pivotal week for British politics, as Boris Johnson faces...

Mon, 02/09/2019 - 16:22

UK stocks add to gains at midday

UK stocks added to earlier gains on Monday in what is set to be a pivotal week for British politics, as Boris Johnson faces potential...

Mon, 02/09/2019 - 11:50

UK stocks open 0.6% higher as Brexit drama intensifies

UK stocks opened higher on Monday in what is set to be a pivotal week for British politics, as Boris Johnson faces potential attacks on...

Mon, 02/09/2019 - 09:03

FTSE ends the week with a small gain, small-caps in pain

UK stocks continue to gain ground on Friday, in line with other European markets after the US and China appeared to soften their rhetoric on...

Fri, 30/08/2019 - 16:37

UK stocks consolidate gains heading into weekend

UK stocks continue to gain ground on Friday, in line with other European markets after the US and China appeared to soften their rhetoric on...

Fri, 30/08/2019 - 12:08

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