FTSE 100 close: London markets move higher after boost from US inflation figures February 29, 2024 London markets moved higher on a busy morning of corporate results, with shares in Ocado and Haleon both rising significantly.
FTSE 100 giant Reckitt responds to share price plunge as Enfamil baby formula lawsuits mount March 15, 2024 The trial was the first of several hundred trials that are set to come to court surrounding the baby formula.
FTSE 100 today: London markets poised for quiet start as traders take break before Easter March 28, 2024 Asian shares stay calm despite the S&P 500 hitting a new high. The US dollar holds firm post comments from the Federal Reserve's Waller. Attention turns to possible yen intervention by Japan, while gold prices decline. Investors await updates on US consumer confidence and UK Q4 GDP.
FTSE 100: IAG, BP and Shell guide index to cheery morning May 5, 2023 The FTSE 100 put on gains in early trading today, up more than 0.6 per cent an hour into Friday morning. Big gainers were BA-owner IAG, up more than 4 per cent after posting positive first quarter results this morning. And oil majors BP and Shell were also both happily in the green, building off [...]
FTSE 100 today: London markets set to mirror global rally, focus on BOE policy decision March 21, 2024 Asian markets mirrored Wall Street's rise, spurred by the US Federal Reserve's maintained rate-cut plans, while gold hit record highs. New Zealand entered technical recession. Now, attention is on the Bank of England's policy decision, especially any signs of increased talks about potential rate cuts.
FTSE 100 reshuffle: M&S in, Abrdn out, but who else is coming and going? August 29, 2023 As the reshuffle of the FTSE 100 index approaches, several firms are vying for a coveted spot among the UK's top-tier stocks.
FTSE 100 close: Tumbling pound boosts London index as Ocado slides June 28, 2023 London’s FTSE 100 sprang higher today, aided by the pound clocking a dreadful day. The capital’s premier index jumped 0.52 per cent to 7,500.50 points, while the domestically-focused mid-cap FTSE 250 index, which is more aligned with the health of the UK economy, leapt 1.98 per cent to 18,412.81 points. Early advances in the City [...]
“Relationship with a colleague” forces FTSE 100 finance chief to step down May 3, 2023 The chief financial officer at FTSE 100 firm RS Group stepped down today after notifying the company’s board about a relationship with another member of staff. The company, which distributes industrial and electronics products, said that chief financial officer David Egan would leave the business “with immediate effect”. “Very recently I notified the board of [...]
FTSE 100 today: London markets braces for cautious opening as U.S. and Asian markets slip March 5, 2024 Hong Kong and Chinese stocks fell as China set a 5% growth target. Meanwhile, Bitcoin surged past $68,000. Investors now await Fed Chair Jerome Powell's testimony for market insights.
FTSE 100 close: London dragged lower by Astrazeneca, DS Smith soars after takeover rumours February 8, 2024 Shares in Astrazeneca, the biggest company listed in London, dropped 6.3 per cent even after reporting an increase in revenue in 2023.