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UK stocks opened lower on Wednesday as energy companies were dragged down by recent oil-price weakness.

At 0859, the benchmark FTSE 100 index was down...

The FTSE 100 closed significantly higher on Tuesday as sterling dropped to its lowest level in two years on renewed fears over a no-deal Brexit....

UK stocks maintained momentum in mid-morning trading on Tuesday, led by an upbeat sales report from luxury fashion group Burberry.

At 1200, the benchmark FTSE...

UK stocks posted modest gains in early trading on Tuesday, led by an upbeat sales report from luxury fashion group Burberry.

At 0835, the benchmark...

Despite a weak US open, with the S&P 500 modestly lower in early trades, the FTSE 100 enjoyed decent gains on Monday.

The positive...

The FTSE 100 was up by midday, advancing 0.2% to 7,520.77 after slipping into the red earlier. Investors apparently focused on the positive elements of...

UK stocks opened slightly higher on Monday after the release of a mixed set of Chinese data that showed economic growth slowing but better-than-expected industrial...

The FTSE 100 ended the week on a lacklustre note, slipping back to around the 7,500 level with earlier gains wiped out in afternoon trading....

Strong housebuilders, an oil price advance and encouraging Chinese trade data helped give the FTSE 100 a lift by midday on Friday, rising 0.2% to...

UK stocks opened stronger on Friday after US markets hits a record high amid expectations that the Fed could cut rates.

At 0835, the benchmark...