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Late market roundup: Shares slip as US-Iran peace talk hopes diminish

London stocks retreated on Monday as renewed US-Iran tensions and the reclosure of the Strait of Hormuz sent oil prices higher, denting risk appetite and...

Mon, 20/04/2026 - 17:06


Lunchtime market roundup: Middle East worries rattle London stocks

Concerns over the fragile truce between the US and Iran continued to weigh on stocks in London around noon Monday, though energy firms benefitted from...

Mon, 20/04/2026 - 12:15


Early market roundup: Stocks down as Iran flags ceasefire violations

Stocks began the week lower in London with a truce in the Middle East on shaky ground after the US seized an Iranian vessel.

The...

Mon, 20/04/2026 - 09:16


Late market roundup: FTSE 100 ends higher but Shell and BP fall

Stock prices ended Friday and the week in the green following positive developments in the Middle East, which caused oil prices to drop.

‘For stock and...

Fri, 17/04/2026 - 17:17


Lunchtime market roundup: London down, NY to rise but Netflix slumps

Stock prices in London were largely on the decline on Friday afternoon, outperformed by European peers while also failing to replicate some of the confident...

Fri, 17/04/2026 - 12:19


Early market roundup: London stocks falter, wary of US-Iran talks

London stocks started the day lower on Friday, as the market kept a wary eye on peace negotiations between the US and Iran.

The FTSE...

Fri, 17/04/2026 - 09:08


Late market roundup: FTSE 100 gains as Intertek, Entain advance

London’s blue chip index ended Thursday higher, buoyed by unexpected UK GDP growth data and takeover interest for Intertek.

The FTSE 100 closed up 30.41 points,...

Thu, 16/04/2026 - 17:13


Lunchtime market roundup: EQT interest boosts Intertek; easyJet falls

Stock prices in Europe were higher at Thursday midday, amid optimism of a resolution to the Middle East conflict, while among individual shares, there was...

Thu, 16/04/2026 - 12:18


Early market roundup: Shares higher as UK GDP in February outperforms

Stock prices in London were higher on Thursday morning after figures showed that the UK’s economy climbed more than anticipated on-month in February; meanwhile Tesco...

Thu, 16/04/2026 - 09:14


Late market roundup: FTSE 100 edges lower amid cautious sentiment

London’s blue chip index posted a modest decline on Wednesday, as investors across the globe await progress on potential further discussions between the US and...

Wed, 15/04/2026 - 17:14


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