FTSE 100 close: Persimmon and Standard Chartered peg losses on London index April 26, 2023 London’s FTSE 100 skidded lower today despite a decent batch of results pumping up banks and house builders. The capital’s premier index lost 0.49 per cent to close at 7,852.63 points, while the domestically-focused mid-cap FTSE 250 index, which is more aligned with the health of the UK economy, edged 0.04 per cent lower to [...]
FTSE 100 suffers worst day in five months after inflation surprise dampens rate cut bets January 17, 2024 London’s FTSE 100 has clocked its worst day in five months after new figures showed a surprise uptick in inflation at the end of last year.
FTSE 100 close: Interest rate concerns linger as NatWest heads lower June 20, 2023 London’s FTSE 100 struggled for gains today as investors took a cautious approach before the Bank of England’s expected 13th straight interest rate rise on Thursday. The capital’s premier index shed 0.25 per cent to close at 7,569.30 points, while the domestically-focused mid-cap FTSE 250 index, which is more aligned with the health of the [...]
FTSE 100 close: Barclays surge fails to prevent losses on London index April 27, 2023 London’s FTSE 100 slipped today, pushed lower by investors wobbling over concerns about the health of the global economy amid banking and interest rate fears. The capital’s premier index dropped 0.27 per cent to 7,831.59 points, while the domestically-focused mid-cap FTSE 250 index, which is more aligned with the health of the UK economy, climbed [...]
FTSE 100 live: London flat after inflation fall as Admiral and Aviva lead gains August 16, 2023 The FTSE 100 started Tuesday flat with investors still worried about a further rate hike by the Bank of England despite a drop in inflation. The capital’s premier blue-chip index opened low, fluctuating between 0 and 0.01 per cent in the first hour of trading, sitting at 7,388.08 by 09.45. Headline inflation dropped to 6.8 [...]
China crackdown weighs on London’s FTSE 100 November 28, 2022 London’s FTSE 100 was today weighed down by fears Chinese authorities could drag down global growth by responding forcefully to protests against the country’s zero-Covid policy. The capital’s premier index dropped 0.17 per cent to 7474.01 points, while the domestically-focused mid-cap FTSE 250 index, which is more aligned with the health of the UK economy, [...]
BT shares jump after Altice sells 24.5 per cent stake in FTSE 100 giant to Bharti August 12, 2024 BT shares jumped 6.4 per cent after the market opened this morning after it emerged that its largest shareholder, Altice, had agreed to sell its stake in the business. The FTSE 100 giant’s largest shareholder agreed to sell its 24.5 per cent stake in the telecoms company to Indian conglomerate Bharti. Altice, which has struggled [...]
UK needs to ‘get over’ FTSE 100 chiefs’ pay packets, says London Stock Exchange exec January 4, 2024 “If the UK wants world leading companies in the FTSE 100, it needs to get over what CEOs are paid,” Shah wrote on Linkedin.
Rolls Royce, Antofagasta, Natwest: these top FTSE 100 stocks have returned over 30 per cent this year April 27, 2024 The FTSE 100 does still offer something to get excited about despite a ballooning number of companies leaving the London Stock Exchange.
FTSE 100 today: London markets set to open lower amid reduced US Fed rate cut bets June 13, 2024 Asian markets mirrored Wall Street gains, Broadcom surged on a raised revenue forecast. Eyes on US producer prices and Treasury auctions.