London Stock Exchange boss Julia Hoggett: We’ll fight for everything September 4, 2023 The London Stock Exchange has had a tough couple of years. The bourse's boss Julia Hoggett reckons she can turn it around.
FTSE 100 close: London ends week flat after house price slump and US payroll figures September 1, 2023 London's FTSE 100 index started Friday in the green on a quiet results day, as investors look to US payroll figures after lunch for signals of more rate hikes.
Johnson Matthey share price up 13 per cent after investment firm doubles stake in British chemicals maker September 1, 2023 Shares in Johnson Matthey jumped almost 13 per cent on Friday after the investment arm of New York-based industrial firm Standard Industries nearly doubled its stake in the British chemicals maker to 10 per cent, making it the largest shareholder. Standard Latitude Master Fund had taken a 5.2 per cent stake in Johnson Matthey in April last year and spurred speculation that it [...]
FTSE 100 Close: London finishes in red on fears of stubborn inflation August 31, 2023 London’s FTSE 100 was subdued today on fears of stubborn inflation keeping investors quiet, finishing in the red after being on one of its longest winning streaks in months. The capital’s premier blue-chip index finished 7,452.87, 0.28 per cent down, after spending all day in the green. By 2.30 it was at 7,488.29, about 0.2 [...]
FTSE reshuffle: Who’s been promoted and who’s got the boot? August 30, 2023 Marks & Spencer has climbed back on to the UK’s FTSE 100 four years after dropping off the top stock index, while housebuilder Persimmon has been demoted following a rocky patch for the housing market. The upmarket supermarket staged the return to the top tier after seeing its share price jump by more than two [...]
FTSE 100 close: Prudential results give London markets a boost after US jobs data August 30, 2023 London markets finished higher on Wednesday with the capital’s premier FTSE 100 index given a lift by strong results from Prudential. The FTSE 100 index climbed 0.1 per cent to close at 7,473.67 while the mid cap FTSE 250 index rose 0.5 per cent to end at 18,564.52. Prudential was among the FTSE 100’s top [...]
FTSE 100 close: London markets storm to two week high August 29, 2023 London’s premier index stormed to a two week high thanks as falling food inflation and hopes of a Chinese stimulus package lifted sentiment. The bluechip FTSE 100 ended 1.7 per cent higher at 7,464.99 while the midcap FTSE 250 rose 1.9 per cent to 18,468.59. Many markets around the world saw strong trading yesterday, when [...]
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.
Axe the £4bn-a-year share tax holding back stock markets, government told August 29, 2023 CALLS are increasing for the UK’s £4 billion-a-year share trading tax to be reduced or scrapped in an effort to reinvigorate our capital markets.
FTSE 100 close: London ends week marginally up after Powell Fed speech indicates caution August 25, 2023 London’s FTSE 100 is ended the week in subdued fashion, marginally up around a crunch speech across the pond by Fed chair Jerome Powell. The capital’s premier bluechip index closed on 7,337.38 points Friday morning, up around 0.05 per cent, while the FTSE 250, which is more aligned to the domestic market, finished down 0.3 [...]