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Early market roundup: FTSE up after US shutdown deal; RHI Magnesita up

Blue chip stocks in London, Paris and Frankfurt opened higher on Monday after progress in Washington toward ending the US government shutdown; meanwhile refractory producer...

Mon, 10/11/2025 - 09:35


Late market roundup: FTSE ends down in broad-based Friday decline

The FTSE 100 slipped again on Friday, capping a downbeat week for London equities, as Wall Street was hit by a renewed tech sell-off.

The FTSE...

Fri, 07/11/2025 - 17:09


Lunchtime market roundup: European stocks hit as US tech woes continue

European stocks were lower at Friday midday, with shares in New York set to open in the red as a week mired by tech valuation...

Fri, 07/11/2025 - 12:04


Early market roundup: FTSE 100 beaten by European peers as IAG dives

London’s blue chip index was beaten by its peers in Paris and Frankfurt on Friday morning, as IAG and Rightmove fell; meanwhile the average UK...

Fri, 07/11/2025 - 09:23


Late market roundup: FTSE dips after BoE holds rates in close vote

London stocks closed lower on Thursday after the Bank of England held interest rates steady in a tight vote, on a busy day for investors...

Thu, 06/11/2025 - 17:04


Lunchtime market roundup: Losses ease; Bank of England barely holds

Stock prices in London were mixed at midday on Thursday after the Bank of England voted 5-4 to hold the bank rate at 4.00%, while...

Thu, 06/11/2025 - 12:32


Early market roundup: Stocks little moved ahead of UK construction PMI

Stock prices in London were steady on Thursday morning amid a slew of earnings and trading updates from large-cap and smaller-cap companies, just ahead of...

Thu, 06/11/2025 - 09:13


Late market roundup: London rebounds as services sector surprises

Stocks in London ended higher on Wednesday, supported by upbeat services PMI data and a calmer mood in global markets after recent tech volatility.

The FTSE...

Wed, 05/11/2025 - 17:09


Lunchtime market roundup: European shares down amid tech bubble woes

Stocks in Europe were mostly lower on Wednesday afternoon as concerns over tech valuations hurt the mood, before eyes turn to a US labour market...

Wed, 05/11/2025 - 12:05


Early market roundup: London slips after tech valuation worry hits US

European stocks made a tepid start on Wednesday, after slump in New York tech shares overnight soured equity market appetite.

The FTSE 100 index traded...

Wed, 05/11/2025 - 09:01


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