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Late market roundup: London stocks trail after tariff exemption hints

European stocks were mixed on Wednesday, as the FTSE 100 eased slightly despite a boost for miners from higher metal prices and hints some sectors...

Wed, 05/03/2025 - 17:05


Lunchtime market roundup: Stocks up amid chance of US tariff changes

Stock prices in Europe were mostly higher on Wednesday midday, with higher-risk and economically sensitive sectors benefiting from a risk-on sentiment among investors.

‘European and...

Wed, 05/03/2025 - 12:14


Early market roundup: Blue chip stocks up in Europe on PMI-heavy day

Stock prices in London, Paris and Frankfurt opened mostly in the green on Wednesday, amid a slew of purchasing managers indices data, as investors await...

Wed, 05/03/2025 - 09:08


Late market roundup: European stocks red on heightened trade war fears

European indexes sank on Tuesday as fears of a full-blown trade war grew after increased tariffs were imposed against Canada, Mexico and China by the...

Tue, 04/03/2025 - 17:05


Lunchtime market roundup: Airline stocks fall amid focus on US policy

Stock prices in Europe were in the red at Tuesday midday, with airline stocks hit badly in particular, as European countries intend to boost their...

Tue, 04/03/2025 - 12:05


Early market roundup: Stocks down amid concerns over US tariff policy

Stock prices in London, Paris and Frankfurt were in the red on Tuesday morning, amid news that UK grocery sales growth slowed in February, amid...

Tue, 04/03/2025 - 09:05


Late market roundup: European indexes higher on defence stocks boost

London stocks closed in the green on Monday, as shares in defence firms surged across Europe amid expectations of heightened defence spending.

Shares in Thales were...

Mon, 03/03/2025 - 17:03


Midday market roundup: FTSE rises as BAE surges but Bunzl stumbles

London’s FTSE 100 edged higher on Monday, driven by a rally in BAE Systems as defence spending optimism lifted sentiment.

Meanwhile, investors awaited US manufacturing...

Mon, 03/03/2025 - 12:11


Early market roundup: FTSE in the green as eyes on UK PMI data

London stocks opened slightly higher on Monday as investors assessed Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s return from high-stakes diplomatic meetings and awaited the UK manufacturing PMI,...

Mon, 03/03/2025 - 09:03


Late market roundup: FTSE 100 seals monthly rise with Friday climb

London’s FTSE 100 outperformed peers on the continent on Friday, ending the week positively and rounding off a 1.6% rise over the course of this...

Fri, 28/02/2025 - 17:00


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