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London pre-open: Stocks seen up; Halifax house prices in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks looked set for a positive open on Monday after closing at another record high at the end of last week.
London close: Stocks buoyed by banking, mining positivity
(Sharecast News) - London's equity markets closed positively on Friday, buoyed by gains in the banking sector following better-than-expected results from NatWest.
London midday: NatWest tops risers as Footsie hits fourth record high of the week
(Sharecast News) - Decent gains in the banking sector were providing a lift to UK equity markets on Friday following better-than-expected results from NatWest, sending the FTSE 100 to yet another all-time high.
London open: Banking and mining stocks lift FTSE 100 to new heights
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 raced ahead of the 8,100 level on Friday morning, helped by strong results from NatWest and decent gains in the mining sector provided a lift.
London pre-open: FTSE 100 to top 8,100 early on
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks are expected hit more record highs on Friday as investors continued to digest another round of corporate earnings ahead of some crucial economic data from the US later on.
London close: Stocks finish mixed as US GDP growth slows
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets finished with a mixed performance on Thursday, as investors digested a slower-than-expected GDP growth reading from the United States, while a slew of well-received earnings underpinned the top-flight index.
London midday: FTSE 100 set for new high as earnings impress
(Sharecast News) - A barrage of well-received corporate earnings and potential M&A activity in the mining sector gave London's FTSE 100 a boost on Thursday, with the index once again trading at record highs.
London open: Mining M&A and earnings give UK markets a boost
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks were back in uncharted territory on Thursday morning, on track for its third record closing high of the week after some profit taking the previous session.
London pre-open: Flat start expected as earnings flood in
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks are expected to open flat on Thursday, holding close to the record highs seen earlier in the week, as investors digested a barrage of corporate earnings and awaited some key economic data.
London close: Stocks finish weaker after earlier gains
(Sharecast News) - London markets closed the day weaker on Wednesday, reversing earlier gains as Wall Street stocks opened lower, although mining stocks remained above the waterline.
London midday: Earnings and metal prices lift FTSE 100 to another record
(Sharecast News) - UK equities were continuing to reach new heights on Wednesday as markets rose for the sixth consecutive session, helped by rising mining stocks and well-received results from Reckitt Benckiser and Lloyds.
London open: Reckitt, mining stocks push FTSE 100 to new heights
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks reached another record on Wednesday morning as strong gains from Reckitt Benckiser and the mining sector provided a lift early on.
London pre-open: Stocks to extend rally as Footsie eyes another record
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks are expected to rise for the sixth straight day on Wednesday, with futures pointing to a third consecutive record for the FTSE 100.
London close: Footsie hits another record, but BoE comments limit gains
(Sharecast News) - A weak performance from the heavyweight mining sector wasn't enough to stop the FTSE 100 from reaching a new record high on Tuesday, as London's blue-chip index rose for the fifth straight day.
London midday: FTSE 100 on track for another record as stocks rise
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was on set for its second record in as many days on Tuesday, as easing concerns about the Middle East and a weaker pound gave market sentiment a boost.
London open: Retail stocks continue to lift FTSE 100 to new heights
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks rose to another record high on Tuesday morning, rising for the fifth straight day, helped by a falling pound and another strong performance from retail stocks.
London pre-open: Further gains expected after FTSE 100 closes at record high
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks are expected to test new highs on Tuesday after surging to a new record the previous session, as a tumbling pound gave markets a big lift.
London close: Stocks jump on weaker sterling, easing geopolitics
(Sharecast News) - London's financial markets closed in the green on Monday, with the top-flight index remaining near record highs by the close.
London midday: FTSE 100 inches closer to record highs as retailers jump
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks were within touching distance of record highs on Monday, with the FTSE 100 outperforming the rest of Europe as it remains fairly insulated from concerns about weakness in the American tech sector.
London open: Retail stocks help FTSE 100 jump 1.2% early on
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 surged in early deals on Monday, with just six stocks on the top-tier index trading in negative territory, as markets edged closer to their all-time highs ahead of a busy week.
London pre-open: Strong gains expected ahead of busy week
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks are expected to rise for the fourth straight day on Monday as investors shake off recent concerns about monetary policy tightening and geopolitics ahead of a busy week for economic data and corporate earnings.
London close: Stocks mixed as investors watch Middle East newsflow
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed in a mixed state on Friday as traders kept a close watch on escalating tensions in the Middle East.
London midday: Stocks lower on Middle East tensions as risk appetite fades
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks were firmly in the red on Friday as traders reacted to rising tensions in the Middle East, with oil markets volatile as news continued to emerge from the region.
London open: Stocks fall on Middle East tensions as oil prices jump
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks fell on Friday morning after reports of Israel launching a retaliatory attack on Iran emerged, sending oil prices sharply higher.
London pre-open: Sharp falls expected after Israel retaliates
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks are expected to drop sharply on Friday morning after a flare-up of tensions in the Middle East.
London close: Stocks push ahead as airlines lead gains
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks finished firmly in positive territory on Thursday despite a brief dip in afternoon trade, as falling oil prices and a return in risk appetite helped equity markets higher following the recent sell-off.
London close: Stocks push ahead as airlines lead gains
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks finished firmly in positive territory on Thursday despite a brief dip in afternoon trade, as falling oil prices and a return in risk appetite helped equity markets higher following the recent sell-off.
London midday: Stocks rise as oil prices continue to drop
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks were rising on Thursday but had given up some of their earlier gains by lunchtime with investor risk appetite still shaken by a sell-off earlier in the week, though falling oil prices were helping bolster markets for the time being.
London open: Airlines, financial stocks provide a lift
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 advanced on Thursday morning with strong gains from airline and financial stocks providing a big lift, as the index continues to recover from hitting a four-week low on Tuesday.
London pre-open: Stocks seen higher in early deals
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks are expected to open higher on Thursday as they continue to bounce back from a sharp sell-off earlier in the week on the back of escalating tensions in the Middle East and fading hopes of rate cuts by the Federal Reserve.
London close: Stocks mixed as bargain hunters pick over FTSE 100
(Sharecast News) - London stocks showed a mixed performance by the close on Wednesday, with the top-flight index in the green as investors hunted for bargains after its four-week low on Tuesday.
London midday: Stocks bounce back after sell-off, IDS soars
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks were rising on Wednesday morning, rebounding slightly as investors went bargain-hunting after the FTSE 100 dropped to a four-week low the previous session.
London open: Stocks rebound from four-week low
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks edged higher on Wednesday morning as markets rebounded after the previous day's sell-off, with investors digesting domestic inflation data and hawkish comments from the head of the Federal Reserve.
London pre-open: Subdued start expected after huge sell-off
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks were expected to open flat on Wednesday, as markets pause for breath following the previous session's sell-off which sent the FTSE 100 to its lowest level in four weeks.
London close: FTSE 100 sinks to four-week low as risk-off trade takes hold
(Sharecast News) - London's top-tier stock market closed at its lowest levels in four weeks on Tuesday as risk-off trading took over in light of escalating tensions in the Middle East and concerns that monetary loosening in the UK and US may not happen as quickly as hoped.
London midday: Risk appetite hammered by mixed data, Middle East fears
(Sharecast News) - UK equities were a sea of red on Tuesday with just six stocks on the FTSE 100 in positive territory, as a barrage of mixed economic data and rising concerns about conflict in the Middle East hammering market sentiment.
London open: Stocks hit four-week low on mixed data, Middle East tensions
(Sharecast News) - London stocks dropped to a four-week low on Tuesday morning as mixed economic data from the UK and China, along with rising tensions in the Middle East, hammered investors' appetite for risk.
London pre-open: FTSE 100 to hit one-month low on Israel, China fears
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks are expected to open at a one-month low on Tuesday on the back of rising Middle East tensions and a mixed bag of economic data from China.
London close: Stocks slip on renewed geopolitical tensions
(Sharecast News) - London's equity markets markets experienced a downturn on Monday, with losses particularly notable in the mining and oil sectors, as investors remained cautious amid to escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
London midday: Oil and mining stocks drag UK markets lower
(Sharecast News) - Losses in the mining and oil sectors were providing a drag on London's FTSE 100 on Monday, as investors scaled back their appetite for risk in light of rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
London open: Israel-Iran tensions weigh on stocks early on
(Sharecast News) - Iran's attack on Israel overnight was weighing on London's stock market on Monday morning, with the FTSE 100 dropping 0.4% to 7,960 early on.
London pre-open: Stocks to fall as markets watch Middle East tensions
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks are expected to fall in early trading on Monday with investors likely to keep close eyes on the evolving situation between Israel and Iran, after Tehran launched drones and missiles overnight.
London close: Stocks mixed as data shows UK GDP growth
(Sharecast News) - London's markets closed with a mixed performance on Friday, as investors digested the latest GDP data suggesting an end to the recession in the UK.
London midday: Stocks extend gains as miners, housebuilders rally
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Friday as the latest GDP data suggested the UK recession had ended, with miners and housebuilders on the front foot.
London open: Stocks rally after GDP data, ahead of US earnings
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Friday as the latest GDP data suggested the UK recession had ended and as investors eyed the start of US earnings season.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up as investors mull GDP data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Friday as investors mulled the latest UK GDP data and eyed the start of US earnings season.
London close: Stocks finish lower as ECB stands pat
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets finished in negative territory on Thursday, as investors reacted to the European Central Bank's latest policy announcement and a producer price index release in the United States.
London midday: FTSE turns negative ahead of ECB; travel shares slump
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had moved into the red by midday on Thursday ahead of the latest policy announcement from the European Central Bank and PPI reading in the US, as investors continued to mull the impact of a hotter-than-expected US inflation print.
London open: FTSE nudges up ahead of ECB, US PPI
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged up in early trade on Thursday ahead of the latest policy announcement from the European Central Bank and PPI reading in the US, as investors continued to mull the impact of the hotter-than-expected US inflation print.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up as investors eyed ECB
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise on Thursday ahead of the latest policy announcement from the European Central Bank and PPI reading in the US, as investors continued to mull the impact of a hotter-than-expected US inflation print a day earlier.
London close: Stocks finish higher as US inflation tops forecasts
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed positively on Wednesday, as investors processed a higher-than-anticipated inflation report from the US, while Tesco paced the gains following favourable results.
London midday: Tesco paces gains as investors eye US inflation
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Wednesday, with Tesco pacing the gains after well-received results, as investors eyed the latest US inflation reading.
London open: Stocks gain ahead of US CPI; Tesco in the black
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Wednesday as investors eyed the latest US inflation reading, with Tesco in the black after well-received results.
London pre-open: Stocks seen higher ahead of US inflation
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Wednesday as investors eyed the latest US inflation reading.
London close: Stocks slip ahead of ECB, US inflation print
(Sharecast News) - London markets closed lower on Tuesday, as investors braced for a key US inflation reading as well as a policy announcement from the European Central Bank later in the week.
London midday: FTSE flat as investors eye US CPI, ECB announcement
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were steady by midday on Tuesday as investors eyed the latest US inflation reading, a policy announcement from the European Central Bank and the start of earnings season across the pond.
London open: FTSE edges lower as investors eye US inflation data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower in early trade on Tuesday as investors eyed the latest US inflation reading, a policy announcement from the European Central Bank and the start of earnings season across the pond later in the week.
London pre-open: Stocks seen muted; retail sales growth picks up
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a muted open on Tuesday as investors continued to eye the latest policy announcement from the European Central Bank and the start of US earnings season later in the week.
London close: Stocks rise at start of busy week
(Sharecast News) - London markets closed with gains on Monday as investors exercised caution ahead of key events later in the week.
London midday: Stocks muted ahead of busy week
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still just a touch higher by midday on Monday, with investors cautious at the start of a week that includes the latest policy announcement from the European Central Bank and the kick-off of US earnings season.
London open: Stocks little changed at start of busy week
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were little changed in early trade on Monday at the start of a week that includes the latest policy announcement from the European Central Bank and the kick-off of US earnings season.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up after Friday's losses
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to gain at the open on Monday following heavy losses at the end of last week.
London close: Stocks finish lower as US payrolls top forecasts
(Sharecast News) - London markets closed lower on Friday amid a backdrop of heightened investor caution, following robust US job data for March, hawkish remarks from Federal Reserve officials, and escalating tensions in the Middle East.
London midday: FTSE stays down ahead of payrolls
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still firmly in the red by midday on Friday as sentiment was hit by hawkish comments from Federal Reserve officials and escalating tensions in the Middle East.
London open: Stocks slump on hawkish Fed comments; payrolls eyed
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell sharply in early trade on Friday, taking their cue from heavy losses on Wall Street, following hawkish comments from Federal Reserve officials
London pre-open: FTSE seen flat ahead of payrolls
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a muted open on Friday as investors eyed the all-important non-farm payrolls release, and mulled data showing that UK house prices fell for the first time in six months in March.
London close: Stocks manage gains ahead of US payrolls report
(Sharecast News) - London markets closed higher on Thursday, driven by a robust showing from the mining sector and as investors contemplated the UK services sector's latest figures.
London midday: Stocks gain as investors mull services reading
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Thursday, helped along by a solid performance from the mining sector, as investors mulled the latest reading on the UK services sector.
London open: FTSE nudges up ahead of services data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged up in early trade on Thursday following a mostly firmer US session, as investors eyed the latest reading on the UK services sector.
London pre-open: FTSE to edge up ahead of services data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge up at the open on Thursday following a mostly firmer US session, as investors eyed the latest reading on the UK services sector.
London close: Stocks reverse losses to finish slightly higher
(Sharecast News) - London markets saw modest gains by the close on Wednesday, following Wall Street higher in afternoon trading.
London midday: Stocks stay down on US rate cut doubts
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the red by midday on Wednesday following a weaker close on Wall Street, amid growing doubts over US interest rate cuts following solid economic data.
London open: Stocks fall on US rate cut doubts
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Wednesday following a weaker close on Wall Street, amid growing doubts over US interest rate cuts following solid economic data.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower on US rate cut worries
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Wednesday following a downbeat close on Wall Street, as doubts over US interest rate cuts grew following solid economic data.
London close: Stocks turn red on return from Easter break
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks experienced a downturn by the end of trading on Tuesday, as investors resumed activity following the extended weekend, with initial gains reversed by the close ahead of a week marked by a number of key economic data releases.
London midday: FTSE 100 hits 14-month high but gains modest
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks were at their highest in 14 months Tuesday as investors returned to their desks after the long weekend, though gains were only modest ahead of a busy week for economic data which could decide on course for monetary policy in the short term.
London open: Mining and oil stocks lift FTSE early
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks put in decent gains on Tuesday morning, starting the second quarter off strongly on the back of a good performance from the mining and oil sectors early on.
London pre-open: Small gains expected early on
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks are expected to start the second quarter in positive territory, with the FTSE 100 called to open around the 8,000 mark on Tuesday.
London close: Stocks finish firmer ahead of Easter break
(Sharecast News) - London's equity markets closed higher on Thursday ahead of the Easter break, despite lingering concerns over the UK's recessionary status in the latter part of last year.
London midday: Stocks maintain gains ahead of Easter break
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still firmer by midday on Thursday as investors shrugged off data confirming the UK fell into recession in the second half of last year.
London open: Stocks edge up as investors mull GDP data; Spirent surges
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged up in early trade on Thursday, as investors digested data confirming the UK fell into recession in the second half of last year.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up; GDP in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Thursday following a positive session on Wall Street, as investors digested data confirming the UK fell into recession last year.
London close: Stocks manage small gains ahead of US inflation
(Sharecast News) - London markets managed modest gains by the close on Wednesday, as investor sentiment remained cautious ahead of a crucial US inflation report later in the week.
London close: Stocks manage small gains ahead of US inflation
(Sharecast News) - London markets managed modest gains by the close on Wednesday, as investor sentiment remained cautious ahead of a crucial US inflation report later in the week.
London midday: FTSE drifts lower; Diploma rallies on acquisition
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were a little weaker by midday on Wednesday, struggling for direction as investors eyed a key US inflation reading later in the week.
London open: Stocks nudge lower; Diploma surges on acquisition
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged lower in early trade on Wednesday following a slightly weaker close on Wall Street.
London pre-open: Stocks seen muted after slightly weaker US close
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a muted open on Wednesday following a slightly weaker close on Wall Street.
London close: Stocks rise as US consumer confidence remains stable
(Sharecast News) - London markets closed in positive territory on Tuesday, buoyed by a stable US consumer confidence report and anticipation for upcoming inflation data.
London midday: Stocks flat as investors eye US consumer confidence, inflation
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were little changed by midday on Tuesday as investors eyed a key US consumer confidence reading and inflation data due later in the week.
London open: FTSE edges lower amid 'wait and see' mood
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower in early trade on Tuesday following a downbeat close on Wall Street, as investors eyed a key US inflation reading due later in the week.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower after negative US close
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Tuesday following a downbeat close on Wall Street.
London close: Stocks slip back after last week's peak
(Sharecast News) - London markets finished in the red on Monday, having traded below the waterline through the session after reaching a peak at the end of last week.
London midday: Stocks edge lower after last week's gains
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had fallen into the red by midday on Monday, having closed at their highest level in more than a year at the end of last week.
London open: Stocks muted after Friday's highs; Kingfisher slumps
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were muted in early trade on Monday, having closed at their highest level in more than a year on Friday.
London pre-open: Stocks seen weaker after Friday's surge
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Monday, having closed at their highest level in more than a year on Friday.
London close: Stocks mixed as Bailey hints at rate cuts
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed in a mixed state on Friday as investors weighed optimistic retail sales data against remarks from Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey.
London midday: Stocks push higher after dovish Bailey, retail sales
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had pushed higher by midday on Friday as investors mulled better-than-expected retail sales data and dovish remarks by Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey.
London open: FTSE nudges up as investors mull retail sales
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged higher in early trade on Friday as investors mulled the latest retail sales data.
London pre-open: Stocks to nudge down after retail sales, consumer confidence data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to nudge lower at the open on Friday following big gains a day earlier, as investors mulled the latest reading on UK consumer confidence and a stagnation in retail sales.
London close: Stocks rise as BoE keeps rates on hold
(Sharecast News) - London markets closed higher on Thursday, sustaining gains after the Bank of England adhered to expectations by maintaining interest rates at a 16-year high.
London midday: Stocks maintain gains as BoE stands pat
(Sharecast News) - London stocks maintained gains just after midday on Thursday after the Bank of England held rates at a 16-year high, as expected.
London open: Stocks rally after Wall St gains; BoE in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rallied in early trade on Thursday, taking their cue from strong gains on Wall Street after the Federal Reserve stood pat on interest rates and chair Jerome Powell struck a dovish note.
London pre-open: Stocks seen higher after US gains; BoE in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to jump at the open on Thursday following strong gains on Wall Street, after the Federal Reserve stood pat on interest rates and chair Jerome Powell struck a dovish note.
London close: Stocks mixed ahead of Fed, BoE decisions
(Sharecast News) - London markets closed with a mixed but little-changed performance on Wednesday, as investors digested a larger-than-expected slowdown in UK inflation.
London midday: Stocks just lower after inflation data; rate announcements eyed
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still a touch weaker by midday on Wednesday as investors mulled a bigger-than-expected fall in UK inflation, with caution in the air ahead of rate decisions from the US Federal Reserve and the Bank of England.
London open: FTSE nudges lower after inflation data, ahead of Fed
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged lower in early trade on Wednesday as investors mulled a bigger-than-expected fall in UK inflation, with caution in the air ahead of rate decisions from the US Federal Reserve and the Bank of England.
London pre-open: Stocks seen flat; inflation falls more than expected
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a flat open on Wednesday as investors mulled the latest UK inflation data and looked ahead to a policy announcement from the US Federal Reserve.
London close: Stocks mixed as Japan ends negative rate policy
(Sharecast News) - London markets closed with a mixed performance on Tuesday, as investors weighed the implications of Japan's decision to end negative interest rates against upcoming policy announcements from the US Federal Reserve and the Bank of England later in the week.
London midday: Stocks dip as investors mull BoJ, await Fed and BoE
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had dipped into the red by midday on Tuesday as investors mulled the end of negative rates in Japan and looked ahead to policy announcements from the US Federal Reserve and the Bank of England this week.
London open: FTSE nudges up as BoJ hikes rates
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged higher in early trade on Tuesday as investors mulled the first rate hike by the Bank of Japan in 17 years and looked ahead to policy announcements from the US Federal Reserve and the Bank of England this week.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down as BoJ ends negative interest rates
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Tuesday as investors mulled policy announcements from the Bank of Japan and Reserve Bank of Australia, and looked ahead to a key UK inflation reading this week.
London close: Stocks slip ahead of central bank decisions
(Sharecast News) - London markets closed with a slight downturn on Monday as investors monitored upcoming rate decisions from a number of central banks.
London midday: Stocks edge up ahead of rate decisions
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had edged higher by midday on Monday as investors eyed rate decisions this week from the Bank of Japan, the Federal Reserve and the Bank of England.
London open: Stocks steady as investors eye rate decisions
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were steady in early trade on Monday as investors eyed rate decisions this week from the Bank of Japan, the Federal Reserve and the Bank of England.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up as investors mull house price, manufacturing readings
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Monday as investors digested the latest readings on house prices and manufacturing, and eyed a UK inflation print and a policy announcement from the Federal Reserve on Wednesday.
London close: Stocks finish mixed after Reckitt compo blow
(Sharecast News) - London's equity markets finished in a mixed state at the end of a quiet trading session on Friday, after another hotter-than-expected US inflation reading overnight.
London midday: Stocks edge up as IAG flies higher on upgrades
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had edged higher by midday on Friday in quiet trade, with IAG and Vodafone leading the charge, as investors continued to mull another hotter-than-expected US inflation reading.
London open: Stocks flat but Vodafone jumps on Swisscom deal
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were steady in early trade on Friday as investors continued to mull another hotter-than-expected US inflation reading, but Vodafone surged on news Swisscom is buying its Italian business.
London pre-open: Stocks seen flat as investors continue to mull US inflation
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a steady open on Friday following a downbeat close on Wall Street, after another hotter-than-expected US inflation reading.
London close: Stocks fall as US inflation tops forecasts
(Sharecast News) - London's equity markets finished in negative territory on Thursday, driven by a flurry of stocks going ex-dividend and investor reactions to the latest US producer inflation and jobless data.
London midday: Stocks stay flat ahead of US PPI; housebuilders rally
(Sharecast News) - London equity markets were still steady by midday on Thursday as a raft of stocks went ex-dividend, with all eyes on the release of the latest US inflation reading.
London open: FTSE flat as investors eye US PPI
(Sharecast News) - London equity markets were little changed in early trade on Thursday as a raft of stocks went ex-dividend, with all eyes on the release of the latest US inflation reading.
London pre-open: Stocks to edge up as investors mull RICS survey
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge up at the open on Thursday as investors mulled the latest data on the UK housing market.
London close: Stocks mixed as UK economy returns to growth
(Sharecast News) - London markets finished with a mixed performance on Wednesday, following a surge on Tuesday, with investors buoyed by news of the UK economy's return to growth in January.
London midday: Stocks steady as UK economy returns to growth
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had given up small opening gains by midday on Wednesday, having surged a day earlier, as data showed the UK economy returned to growth in January.
London open: FTSE nudges up as investors mull GDP data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged up in early trade on Wednesday as data showed the UK economy returned to growth in January.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up as economy returns to growth
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Wednesday as data showed the UK economy returned to growth in January.
London close: Stocks rise as UK wage growth moderates
(Sharecast News) - London markets closed with gains on Tuesday, buoyed by hopes for interest rate cuts following a modest increase in UK wage growth.
London midday: Stocks extend gains amid rate cut hopes
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Tuesday as a further easing of UK wage growth raised rate cut expectations.
London open: FTSE rallies as wage data raises rate cut expectations
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Tuesday as a further easing of UK wage growth raised rate cut expectations.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up as investors mull jobs data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest UK jobs numbers.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up as investors mull jobs data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest UK jobs numbers.
London close: Stocks mixed as investors look to US inflation data
(Sharecast News) - London markets closed in a mixed state on Monday, reflecting a broader trend of cautious trading after a primarily weaker session in Asian markets overnight.
London midday: FTSE in the red ahead of US inflation data; Currys tumbles
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the red by midday on Monday following a mostly weaker session in Asia, as investors eyed this week's US consumer price inflation data.
London open: FTSE falls as investors eye US CPI; Currys tumbles
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Monday following a mostly weaker session in Asia, as investors eyed this week's US consumer price inflation data.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down as investors eye US CPI data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Monday, extending Friday's losses after a mostly weaker session in Asia, as investors eyed this week's US CPI data.
London close: Stocks mixed as US payrolls paint varied picture
(Sharecast News) - London markets ended the trading session on a mixed note on Friday, as investors digested a faster-than-expected rise in non-farm payrolls in the US.
London midday: FTSE drifts lower ahead of payrolls
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still a little lower by midday on Friday as investors eyed the release of the latest US non-farm payrolls report.
London open: Stocks edge down ahead of payrolls
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were a little lower in early trade on Friday, unable to hold on to opening gains as nervousness crept in ahead of the latest US non-farm payrolls report.
London pre-open: Stocks to nudge up ahead of payrolls
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to nudge higher at the open on Friday as investors eyed the latest US non-farm payrolls report.
London close: Stocks finish firmer as US jobless claims rise
(Sharecast News) - London markets closed with modest gains on Thursday, after higher-than-expected jobless claims figures from the US, and a flurry of corporate news in the UK.
London midday: FTSE stays down but Virgin Money jumps on takeover
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the red by midday on Thursday as investors waded through a deluge of corporate news and continued to digest the Spring Budget, but Virgin Money surged on takeover news.
London open: Stocks fall amid corporate deluge; Virgin Money surges on takeover
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Thursday as investors waded through a deluge of corporate news and continued to digest the Spring Budget, but Virgin Money surged on takeover news.
London pre-open: Stocks seen flat; Halifax data in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a steady open on Thursday following gains in the previous session, as investors mulled the latest house price data from Halifax.
London close: Stocks finish higher after Hunt's Spring Budget
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed in positive territory on Wednesday, as investors absorbed the Chancellor's Spring Budget announcement of a 2p reduction in National Insurance.
London midday: Stocks a little firmer ahead of Budget, Powell speech
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still a little firmer by midday on Wednesday as investors eyed the Spring Budget and a speech by US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell.
London open: Stocks edge up ahead of Budget, Powell speech
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged up in early trade on Wednesday as investors eyed the Spring Budget and a speech by US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell.
London pre-open: Stocks to edge up ahead of Budget
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge up at the open on Wednesday, with all eyes on the Spring Budget.
London close: Stocks finish higher ahead of Spring Budget
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets had edged into positive territory by the close on Tuesday, as investors reacted to speculation about the looming Budget, along with the latest services and retail sales figures, and a slew of corporate news announcements.
London midday: Stocks pare losses as investors mull Budget rumours, services data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had pared earlier losses to trade flat by midday on Tuesday, as investors mulled the latest Budget rumours, services and retail sales figures and a slew of corporate news.
London open: Stocks fall on retail sales, China disappointment
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Tuesday, with sentiment hit after China failed to announce any fresh stimulus and following the release of uninspiring UK retail sales figures.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower as retail sales hit by wet weather
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Tuesday as investors mulled uninspiring retail sales data and a slew of corporate releases.
London close: Stocks languish ahead of Wednesday's Budget
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets finished in the red on Monday, reflecting investor apprehension ahead of the impending Spring Budget.
London midday: Stocks extend losses ahead of Budget
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had fallen further into the red by midday on Monday, with caution in the air ahead of this week's Budget.
London open: Stocks edge down as investors eye Budget
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower in early trade on Monday, with caution in the air ahead of this week's Budget.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower as investors eye Budget
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge down at the open on Monday as investors turned their attention to this week's Budget.
London close: Stocks start the month with positive close
(Sharecast News) - London's financial markets finished in positive territory on Friday, with investor sentiment buoyed by the recent easing of inflation in the United States, as market participants mulled the latest manufacturing data from the UK.
London midday: FTSE maintains gains after manufacturing data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday as investors continued to cheer an easing in US inflation and mulled the latest UK manufacturing figures.
London open: Stocks rise on US inflation cheer; house prices, retail data in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Friday following solid gains on Wall Street, as investors continued to cheer an easing in US inflation.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up on Wall St gains; house prices return to growth
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Friday following solid gains in the US and Asia, as investors mulled the latest UK house price and retail sales data.
London close: Stocks finish positive as US inflation moderates
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets finished with moderate gains on Thursday, buoyed by a combination of factors including a slowdown in US inflation, robust UK earnings reports, and encouraging mortgage approvals figures.
London midday: FTSE maintains gains after mortgage approvals, ahead of US PCE
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still firmer by midday on Thursday as investors digested a slew of UK earnings releases and the latest mortgage approvals figures, and looked to a key US inflation reading.
London open: Stocks rise as investors eye US inflation data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged up in early trade on Thursday as investors digested a slew of UK earnings releases and looked to the release of key US inflation data.
London pre-open: Stocks to edge up as investors eye US inflation data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge up at the open on Thursday as investors eyed a slew of UK earnings releases and key US inflation data.
London close: Stocks slip as US GDP growth decelerates
(Sharecast News) - London's equity markets experienced a downturn by the close on Wednesday, largely influenced by underperforming stocks such as St James's Place and Reckitt Benckiser, following disappointing financial results.
London midday: Stocks extend losses as St James's Place, Reckitt drop
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Wednesday, dragged lower by St James's Place and Reckitt Benckiser after disappointing results, as investors eyed US GDP data.
London open: FTSE edges lower as St James's Place, Reckitt slump
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were a little weaker in early trade on Wednesday, with St James's Place and Reckitt Benckiser under the cosh after disappointing results.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up ahead of US GDP
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to nudge up at the open on Wednesday as investors eyed the latest US growth numbers.
London close: Stocks little changed as investors look to US data
(Sharecast News) - London's equity markets closed with a subdued performance on Tuesday, after a mixed but largely flat session trend as investors exercised caution ahead of US inflation figures later in the week.
London midday: FTSE flat as investors pause for breath
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had pared earlier small gains to trade flat by midday on Tuesday as investors erred on the side of caution ahead of key US inflation data later this week.
London open: Stocks nudge up as investors eye inflation data; Smith & Nephew rallies
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged higher in early trade on Tuesday as investors erred on the side of caution ahead of key inflation data later this week.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower on Wall Street losses
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Tuesday following losses on Wall Street.
London close: Stocks fall as investors look to US data
(Sharecast News) - London markets closed in negative territory on Monday, as investors remained cautious ahead of the release of crucial US economic data later in the week.
London midday: Stocks fall as housebuilders slump on probe
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the red by midday on Monday as investors eyed the release of key US data this week, with housebuilders under pressure amid news of a probe by the competition watchdog.
London open: Housebuilders pace decline on news of CMA probe
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Monday as investors eyed the release of key US data later this week, with housebuilders under pressure amid news of a probe by the competition watchdog.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down as attention turns to data points
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Monday as investors looked ahead to key economic data points during the week.
London close: FTSE rises on back of StanChart cheer
(Sharecast News) - London stocks finished with a mixed performance on Friday, as Standard Chartered underpinned the top-flight index following its announcement of a $1bn share buyback programme.
London midday: Stocks flatten out but StanChart powers ahead on buyback
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had pared earlier gains to trade flat by midday on Friday, but Standard Chartered powered ahead as it unveiled a $1bn share buyback.
London open: Stocks edge up as StanChart surges on buyback
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were a little firmer in early trade on Friday, with Standard Chartered racing ahead as it unveiled a $1bn share buyback.
London pre-open: Stocks seen flat; consumer confidence falters
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a broadly flat open on Friday despite strong gains on Wall Street, as investors digested the latest reading on UK consumer confidence and results from Standard Chartered.
London close: Stocks rise amid raft of solid earnings
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets finished in positive territory on Thursday, bolstered by upbeat performances from US AI chipmaker Nvidia and engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce.
London midday: FTSE edges up as Rolls-Royce rallies; PMI in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had edged higher by midday on Thursday as investors cheered solid results from US AI chipmaker Nvidia overnight and strong numbers from engine maker Rolls-Royce.
London open: FTSE nudges up as Rolls-Royce, Beazley surge
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged higher in early trade on Thursday as investors cheered solid results from US AI chipmaker Nvidia overnight and strong numbers from engine maker Rolls-Royce.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up after positive Asian session
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a firmer open on Thursday following a positive session in Asia and well-received results from US AI chipmaker Nvidia, with results from Lloyds, Rolls-Royce and WPP in focus on home shores.
London close: Stocks mixed ahead of Fed minutes, Nvidia results
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed with a mixed performance on Wednesday, as investors awaited updates from the US Federal Reserve and results from AI chipmaker Nvidia.
London midday: Stocks maintain losses as HSBC, Glencore slump
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the red by midday on Wednesday, led lower by HSBC and Glencore after results, as investors eyed the latest minutes from the Federal Reserve and results from US AI chipmaker Nvidia.
London open: Stocks fall as HSBC, Glencore weigh
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Wednesday, led lower by HSBC and Glencore after results, as investors mulled the latest UK borrowing figures.
London pre-open: Stocks to nudge up; HSBC in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to nudge higher at the open on Wednesday following a slightly lower close a day earlier, as investors mulled the latest UK borrowing figures and results from the likes of HSBC and Rio Tinto.
London close: Stocks finish lower on fresh China concerns
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed in negative territory on Tuesday, with concerns over China's economic prospects exerting pressure on mining shares.
London midday: Stocks mixed after China makes bigger rate cut
(Sharecast News) - London's stocks were in a mixed state at midday on Tuesday, as concerns around China's economic outlook continued to weigh on mining stocks.
London open: Stocks fall as miners slump; Barclays bucks trend
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Tuesday, with miners under pressure amid worries about China's economy, but Barclays powered ahead as investors welcomed the bank's strategic overhaul.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down as Barclays reports
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Tuesday following losses on Wall Street, with Barclays results in focus.
London close: Stocks manage gains on globally quiet day
(Sharecast News) - London's financial markets finished in positive territory on Monday, with stocks closing in the green after overcoming minor losses earlier in the session.
London midday: Stocks edge up in quiet trade; Currys surges
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had edged up by midday on Monday, reversing earlier small losses, as Currys rocketed amid takeover interest.
London open: Stocks nudge lower but Currys surges amid takeover interest
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were just a touch weaker in early trade on Monday, but electricals retailer Currys surged amid takeover interest.
London pre-open: Stocks to edge up; Currys rejects takeover bid from Elliott
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were expected to edge up on Monday, but trade was set to be fairly quiet with US markets closed for Presidents' Day.
London close: Stocks rise as UK retail sales rebound
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets saw positive gains on Friday, buoyed by encouraging UK retail sales data and favourable earnings reports from NatWest.
London midday: Stocks extend gains after retail sales; NatWest rallies
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Friday following the release of better-than-expected UK retail sales data and well-received results from NatWest.
London open: Stocks gain as retail sales beat expectations; NatWest in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Friday after the release of better-than-expected UK retail sales data and well-received results from NatWest.
London pre-open: Stocks to rise as retail sales beat expectations
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Friday following upbeat sessions in the US and Asia and better-than-expected UK retail sales data.
London close: Stocks manage gains despite UK recession news
(Sharecast News) - London markets had a mixed but ultimately positive day of trading on Thursday, despite news that the UK fell into a technical recession at the end of 2023.
London midday: Stocks dip as investors mull GDP; airlines fly higher
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had dipped into the red by midday on Thursday as investors mulled news that the UK fell into recession at the end of 2023.
London open: FTSE gains as investors mull GDP data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Thursday, taking their cue from gains in the US and Asia, as investors mulled news that the UK fell into recession at the end of 2023.
London close: Stocks rise as UK inflation holds steady
(Sharecast News) - London markets ended the day on a positive note on Wednesday as housebuilders rallied, following data indicating that UK inflation remained steady in January.
London midday: Stocks extend gains after inflation print; housebuilders rally
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Wednesday, with housebuilders on the front foot as data showed that UK inflation was steady in January, taking pressure off the Bank of England to keep rates higher for longer.
London open: Stocks gain as inflation holds steady
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Wednesday as data showed that UK inflation was steady in January, taking pressure off the Bank of England to keep rates higher for longer.
London pre-open: Stocks to edge down as inflation holds steady
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge down at the open on Wednesday following a downbeat session on Wall Street, as data showed that UK inflation held steady in January.
London close: Stocks fall as US inflation tops expectations
(Sharecast News) - London markets ended the trading day in negative territory on Tuesday, influenced by concerns over higher inflation figures from the United States and a deceleration in wage growth within the UK.
London close: Stocks fall as US inflation tops expectations
(Sharecast News) - London markets ended the trading day in negative territory on Tuesday, influenced by concerns over higher inflation figures from the United States and a deceleration in wage growth within the UK.
London midday: FTSE stays down as wage growth slows
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still a little lower by midday on Tuesday as investors mulled a slowdown in UK wage growth and looked ahead to a key US inflation reading.
London open: Stocks edge lower after UK jobs data, ahead of US CPI
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower in early trade on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest UK jobs data and looked ahead to a key US inflation reading.
London pre-open: Stocks seen flat as investors mull jobs data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a broadly flat open on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest UK jobs data.
London close: Stocks finish higher after very quiet Monday
(Sharecast News) - London markets managed modest gains by the close of a subdued trading session on Monday, with no significant corporate or economic catalysts driving movements.
London midday: FTSE drifts lower in quiet trade
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had drifted lower in quiet trade by midday on Monday, with little in the way of corporate of macro news to provide direction.
London open: Stocks flat in quiet trade; Ashmore hit by JPM note
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were steady in early trade on Monday morning, with little in the way of corporate or macro news to provide direction.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up after S&P 500 rally
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Monday after the S&P 500 closed above the 5,000 level for the first time on Friday.
London close: Stocks turn sour in afternoon trading
(Sharecast News) - London's markets turned lower on Friday afternoon, concluding a volatile week on a negative note.
London midday: FTSE nudges up as investors pause for breath
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had nudged higher by midday on Friday, with Convatec in the lead after solid results from a Danish peer.
London open: Stocks steady; Tesco rallies on banking arm sale
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were steady in early trade on Friday, but Tesco shot higher after agreeing to sell its retail banking arm to Barclays.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up after S&P 500 hits 5,000
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Friday after the S&P 500 hit 5,000 for the first time on Wall Street.
London close: Stocks slip as US jobless claims fall
(Sharecast News) - London markets experienced a downturn in trading on Thursday, with stocks relinquishing earlier gains as investors processed a decrease in jobless claims in the United States.
London midday: Stocks turn lower as AstraZeneca slides; Mondi surges
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had turned lower by midday on Thursday, giving up earlier gains as AstraZeneca slid after results.
London open: Stocks edge up after US gains; BAT, Unilever rally
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged up in early trade on Thursday after US markets hit record highs, with well-received updates from the likes of Unilever and British American Tobacco lending a hand.
London pre-open: Stocks to nudge up after Wall St gains
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge up at the open on Thursday following a solid performance on Wall Street.
London close: Stocks slip as Barratt, Redrow announce merger
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets finished in the red on Wednesday, as investors digested fresh house price data as well as news of a big merger in the housebuilding sector.
London midday: Stocks turn lower; Barratt and Redrow announce merger
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had reversed earlier small gains to trade lower by midday on Wednesday as investors mulled the latest Halifax house price data and a big M&A deal in the housebuilding sector.
London open: Stocks edge up as Barratt, Redrow announce £2.5bn merger
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged up in early trade on Wednesday, with housebuilders in the black as Barratt Developments and Redrow announced a £2.5bn merger, and as investors mulled the latest Halifax house price data.
London pre-open: Stocks set to rise; Halifax house prices in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a firmer open on Wednesday following an upbeat session on Wall Street, as investors mulled the latest Halifax house price data and a big M&A deal in the housebuilding sector.
London close: Stocks manage gains as oil prices rise
(Sharecast News) - London's financial markets finished with a positive performance on Tuesday, driven by encouraging data from the UK construction sector and BP's share buyback expansion.
London midday: Stocks up after construction data; BP surges
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were off highs but still in the black by midday on Tuesday after a better-than-expected reading on the UK construction sector, and with BP pacing the gains as the oil giant expanded its share buybacks.
London open: Stocks gain as BP rallies on share buybacks
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rallied in early trade on Tuesday, with BP pacing the gains as the oil giant expanded its share buybacks.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up after US markets end off lows
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Tuesday after US markets ended off their lows, as investors mulled the latest UK retail sales figures.
London close: Stocks turn lower on renewed interest rate concerns
(Sharecast News) - London's financial markets had turned negative by the close of trading on Monday, after better-than-expected UK services data was offset by a downward revision in service activity in the United States.
London midday: Stocks maintain gains after UK services data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Monday after better-than-expected UK services data, as investors mulled the latest comments from Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell.
London open: Stocks gain as investors mull Powell comments
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Monday, as investors mulled the latest comments from Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell, who poured cold water on hopes of a rate cut in March.
London pre-open: Stocks seen higher ahead of services PMI
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Monday as investors eyed the latest reading on the UK services sector.
London close: Stocks mixed as US payrolls come in red-hot
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed with mixed results on Friday, as investors were confronted by an unexpectedly strong US labour market as revealed in the latest US non-farm payrolls report.
London midday: FTSE maintains gains ahead of payrolls report
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still firmer by midday on Friday as investors cheered well-received results from Meta and Amazon and looked ahead to the latest US non-farm payrolls report.
London open: Stocks rise as US tech earnings boost sentiment; payrolls eyed
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Friday following strong gains on Wall Street and well-received results from Meta and Amazon, as investors eyed the latest US non-farm payrolls report.
London pre-open: Stocks seen higher on US gains; payrolls in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to jump at the open on Friday following strong gains on Wall Street, as investors eyed the latest US non-farm payrolls report.
London close: Stocks turn lower as BoE keeps rates on hold
(Sharecast News) - London's financial markets finished in the red on Thursday, reversing earlier gains after the Bank of England maintained interest rates at current levels.
London midday: FTSE maintains gains as BoE stands pat
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Thursday, helped along by a solid performance from Shell, as the Bank of England kept interest rates unchanged.
London open: Stocks edge up as BT, Shell gain after results; BoE eyed
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Thursday, underpinned by well-received results from Shell and BT, after the Federal Reserve poured cold water on the prospect of a rate cut in March and as investors eyed a policy announcement from the Bank of England.
London pre-open: Stocks to edge down after Fed, ahead of BoE
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge lower at the open on Thursday as investors mulled the latest policy announcement from the US Federal Reserve and looked ahead to a decision from the Bank of England.
London close: Stocks mixed ahead of US Fed, BoE decisions
(Sharecast News) - London's financial markets finished with mixed performance on Wednesday, with investors closing their wallets ahead of rate announcements from both the US Federal Reserve and the Bank of England.
London midday: Stocks little changed ahead of Fed; Vodafone in the red
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were little changed by midday on Wednesday as caution set in ahead of rate announcements from the US Federal Reserve and the Bank of England, and after results from Microsoft and Alphabet failed to impress.
London open: Stocks edge down as investors eye Fed, BoE announcements
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower in early trade on Wednesday as caution set in ahead of rate announcements from the US Federal Reserve and the Bank of England, while results from Microsoft and Alphabet failed to impress.
London pre-open: Stocks to edge up as investors eye Fed announcement
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge higher at the open on Wednesday as investors eyed the latest policy announcement from the US Federal Reserve.
London close: Stocks finish higher on raft of global data
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets managed modest gains on Tuesday, driven by the news that the eurozone had narrowly avoided a recession.
London midday: Stocks extend gains as investors eye US earnings
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had risen a little further by midday on Tuesday as investors mulled news that the eurozone has narrowly avoided a recession, and ahead of a raft of key US earnings.
London open: Stocks rise as shop price inflation eases; WPP surges
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Tuesday, taking their cue from a solid session on Wall Street, as data showed that UK shop price inflation eased sharply in January.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up on US gains
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Tuesday following solid gains on Wall Street.
London close: Stocks turn weaker ahead of busy week for earnings
(Sharecast News) - London's stock market saw slight declines by the close on Monday, as investors turned their attention to a week filled with corporate earnings reports and central bank announcements.
London midday: FTSE edges up as BP, Shell gush higher
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were a little firmer by midday on Monday as investors looked ahead to a busy week for earnings and central bank announcements, with strong performances from BP and Shell lending a hand.
London open: FTSE nudges up ahead of busy week
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged higher in early trade on Monday as investors looked ahead to a busy week for earnings and central bank announcements.
London pre-open: Stocks seen flat ahead of busy week
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a muted open on Monday as investors looked ahead to a busy week for earnings and central banks.
London close: Stocks finish higher as US inflation cools
(Sharecast News) - London's financial markets closed positively on Friday, as investors were buoyed by an optimistic consumer confidence survey and a lower-than-anticipated inflation reading from across the pond.
London midday: FTSE extends gains as investors eye US inflation reading
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Friday as investors mulled an upbeat consumer confidence survey, with luxury shares boosted by well-received results from LVMH and Remy Cointreau.
London open: Stocks gain as consumer confidence hits two-year high
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Friday as investors mulled an upbeat consumer confidence survey and looked ahead to the release of key US inflation data.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up as investors eye US inflation data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Friday following gains on Wall Street, as investors eyed the latest US inflation data.
London close: Stocks turn green after US GDP release
(Sharecast News) - Stocks in London had turned higher by the close on Thursday, as investors digested a better-than-expected GDP reading out of the United States.
London midday: Stocks stay down ahead of ECB; Elementis surges
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still a little weaker by midday on Thursday, with traders cautious ahead of the latest policy announcement from the European Central Bank and US GDP data.
London open: Stocks edge down ahead of ECB, US GDP data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged lower in early trade on Thursday as investors eyed the latest policy announcement from the European Central Bank and US GDP data.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower ahead of ECB, US GDP
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Thursday after disappointing results from Tesla and ahead of a rate announcement by the European Central Bank and US GDP data.
London close: Stocks rise on positive news from China
(Sharecast News) - London markets finished with a positive performance on Wednesday, driven by gains in the mining sector following China's announcement of an upcoming reduction in the reserve requirement ratio for banks.
London midday: Stocks stay up as miners rally; Haleon slumps
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had maintained gains by midday on Wednesday, with miners on the front foot after China said it will cut the reserve requirement ratio for banks from next month.
London open: Miners pace gains on China news; easyJet flies higher
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Wednesday, with miners pacing the gains after China said it will cut the reserve requirement ratio for banks from next month.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up on positive Wall St cues
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Wednesday following a positive session on Wall Street, as investors eyed the latest reading on the UK services and manufacturing sectors.
London close: Stocks slip as focus shifts to US earnings
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets experienced a downturn on Tuesday, despite the release of favourable UK borrowing figures as investors turned their focus to earnings from prominent US companies on Wall Street.
London midday: Stocks turn lower as focus shifts to US earnings
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had turned lower by midday on Tuesday despite better-than-expected UK borrowing figures, as investors eyed key earnings from across the pond.
London open: Stocks gain as miners rally; borrowing data in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged higher in early trade on Tuesday following another record close on Wall Street, as investors mulled better-than-expected UK borrowing figures.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up as investors mull borrowing figures
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Tuesday following another record close on Wall Street, as investors mulled the latest UK borrowing figures.
London close: Stocks maintain gains on fresh UK optimism
(Sharecast News) - London markets finished with a positive performance on Monday, following the lead of Wall Street's strong gains towards the end of the previous week.
London midday: Stocks stay up as EY Item Club lifts growth forecasts
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still a little firmer by midday on Monday, having taken their opening cue from solid gains on Wall Street at the end of last week, with an upbeat report from EY Item Club helping to underpin the mood.
London open: Stocks gain after US rally; Bodycote jumps
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Monday following solid gains on Wall Street at the end of last week.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up on Wall Street gains
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Monday following solid gains on Wall Street at the end of last week.
London close: Stocks mixed for third straight week of losses
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended the trading session on Friday with a dip in performance, after disappointing retail sales figures had a downward impact on the value of the pound.
London midday: Stocks stay up as sterling falls on weak retail sales
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Friday as weak retail sales figures weighed on sterling and boosted rate cut hopes.
London open: FTSE gains as weak retail sales boost rate cut hopes
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Friday as weak retail sales figures boosted rate cut hopes.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up after upbeat US session; retail sales slump
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge up at the open on Friday following a positive US session, as investors digest disappointing UK retail sales data.
London close: Stocks manage gains after deluge of updates
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets managed a positive finish amid subdued trading activity on Thursday, with investors digesting a plethora of corporate news.
London midday: Stocks tick up in muted trade; Flutter surges
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were a touch firmer by midday on Thursday in muted trade, as investors waded through a deluge of corporate news.
London open: Stocks nudge down amid raft of corporate news
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged a touch lower in early trade on Thursday following heavy losses in the previous session, as investors waded through a deluge of corporate news.
London pre-open: Stocks to edge lower amid corporate deluge
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to open just a touch lower on Thursday following heavy losses in the previous session, as investors waded through a deluge of corporate news.
London close: Stocks slip after surprise jump in UK inflation
(Sharecast News) - London's financial markets experienced a downturn on Wednesday, as a surprising increase in UK inflation and sluggish Chinese GDP growth impacted investor sentiment.
London midday: Stocks extend losses after UK inflation data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended losses by midday on Wednesday as a surprise jump in UK inflation dampened rate cut hopes, while sluggish Chinese GDP also weighed on sentiment.
London open: Stocks slump as UK inflation ticks higher
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell sharply in early trade on Wednesday as a surprise jump in UK inflation dampened rate cut hopes.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down as UK inflation ticks higher
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Wednesday following downbeat sessions in the US and Asia, as investors mulled the latest UK inflation figures.
London close: Stocks finish lower as wage growth eases
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets finished in the red on Tuesday, as investors assessed the latest UK jobs data.
London midday: Stocks stay down as rate cut hopes dashed; Ocado surges
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still down by midday on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest UK jobs data, and as hawkish comments from central bankers dampened rate cut hopes.
London open: FTSE falls as rate cut expectations scaled back; jobs data in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest UK jobs data, and as hawkish comments from central bankers dampened rate cut hopes.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down as investors mull UK jobs data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Tuesday following a downbeat session in Asia, as investors mulled the latest UK jobs data.
London close: Stocks mixed on relatively quiet Monday
(Sharecast News) - London's stock market finished with a mixed performance on Monday, after underwhelming reports from PageGroup and Crest Nicholson.
London midday: Stocks turn lower as PageGroup, Crest Nicholson disappoint
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had fallen into the red by midday following disappointing updates from PageGroup and Crest Nicholson, with trade expected to be quieter than usual as US markets will be closed for Martin Luther King day.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up; US markets closed for Martin Luther King day
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Monday following a mostly positive session in Asia, but trade was expected to be quieter than usual, with US markets closed for Martin Luther King day.
London close: Stocks rise on positive UK economic data
(Sharecast News) - London's financial markets closed on a positive note today, buoyed by fresh data indicating that the UK economy had returned to growth in November.
London midday: Stocks stay up after UK GDP data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Friday after data showed the UK economy returned to growth in November, as investors mulled the latest earnings from US banking behemoths Bank of America and JPMorgan Chase.
London open: Stocks gain as UK economy returns to growth
(Sharecast News) - London stocks gained in early trade on Friday after data showed the UK economy returned to growth in November, and as investors eyed earnings from US banking behemoths.
London pre-open: Stocks to rise as UK economy returns to growth
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Friday following heavy losses in the previous session, as data showed the UK economy returned to growth in the November.
London close: Stocks fall as US inflation comes in hot
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed in the red on Thursday, reversing earlier gains after US consumer inflation came in hotter than expected.
London midday: FTSE dips ahead of US inflation reading
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had dipped into the red by midday on Thursday, reversing earlier gains ahead of the latest US inflation reading, with M&S under the cosh after a trading update.
London open: Stocks gain ahead of US inflation; Tesco, M&S in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Thursday following gains in the US and Asia, with supermarkets in focus after trading updates from Tesco and Marks & Spencer.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up as investors eye US inflation
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a higher open on Thursday following gains on Wall Street and in Asia, as investors eyed the release of the latest US inflation reading.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up as investors eye US inflation
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a higher open on Thursday following gains on Wall Street and in Asia, as investors eyed the release of the latest US inflation reading.
London close: Stocks slip as investors brace for US inflation
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed with losses on Wednesday, influenced by a pessimistic growth outlook from the World Bank and investors' attention to upcoming US inflation data.
London midday: Stocks stay down; insurers Admiral, Direct Line take a hit
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the red by midday on Wednesday following a downbeat growth forecast from the World Bank, and as investors eyed the latest US inflation data this week.
London open: Stocks dip after World Bank warning; Sainsbury's in the red
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Wednesday following a downbeat growth forecast from the World Bank, and as investors eyed the latest US inflation data this week.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower after US losses; Sainsbury's, Persimmon in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a weaker open on Wednesday following a mostly negative close on Wall Street.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower after US losses; Sainsbury's, Persimmon in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a weaker open on Wednesday following a mostly negative close on Wall Street.
London close: Stocks finish red after choppy session
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had turned back into the red by the close on Tuesday, with recruitment firms and asset managers pacing the declines after some disappointing corporate updates.
London midday: Stocks flatten out as recruiters slump on Hays warning
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had pared gains by midday on Tuesday to trade flat, with recruiters under the cosh after a profit warning from Hays.
London open: Stocks tick up but recruiters slump after Hays profit warning
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged up in early trade on Tuesday following solid gains on Wall Street, but recruiters were under the cosh after a profit warning from Hays.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up after solid US session
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Tuesday following solid gains on Wall Street.
London midday: FTSE in the red as miners retreat; US inflation eyed
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the red by midday on Monday amid weakness in the mining sector, as investors eyed the release of the latest US inflation reading this week.
London open: Stocks edge lower as investors eye US inflation reading
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower in early trade on Monday following a mostly downbeat Asian session, as investors eyed the release of the latest US inflation reading this week.
London pre-open: Stocks seen weaker as investors eye US inflation print
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Monday following a mostly downbeat Asian session, as investors eyed the release of the latest US inflation reading this week.
London close: Stocks finish red after US payrolls beat
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended the trading day in negative territory on Friday as investors considered the latest UK construction data and a fresh non-farm payrolls report out of the US.
London midday: FTSE in the red ahead of payrolls; construction PMI in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still firmly in the red by midday on Friday as investors mulled the latest UK construction data and eyed the release of the US non-farm payrolls report.
London open: Stocks fall ahead of payrolls report
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Friday as investors eyed the release of the latest US non-farm payrolls report.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down ahead of payrolls
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a weaker open on Friday as investors eyed the release of the latest all-important US non-farm payrolls report.
London close: Stocks rise as US jobless claims slow
(Sharecast News) - London markets showed mixed performance on Thursday as investors digested the latest UK services and mortgage data and a fall in jobless claims across the pond.
London midday: FTSE pares gains amid diverging fortunes for Next, JD Sports
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had pared gains to trade flat by midday on Thursday as investors mulled the latest UK services and mortgage approvals data, with retailers Next and JD Sports in the spotlight amid diverging fortunes.
London open: Stocks gain ahead of data slew; Next, JD Sports in the spotlight
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Thursday ahead of a slew of UK data releases, with retailers Next and JD Sports in the spotlight amid diverging performances.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up ahead of data slew; Fed minutes in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge higher at the open on Thursday after a negative close the previous day, as investors eyed a slew of UK data releases.
London close: Stocks fall amid rising geopolitical concerns
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed lower on Wednesday - the 40th anniversary of the FTSE 100's launch - as sentiment remained cautious due to increasing tensions in the Middle East.
London midday: Stocks turn lower amid Middle East tensions, ahead of Fed minutes
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had fallen into the red by midday on Wednesday on the 40th anniversary of the launch of the FTSE 100, with investors jittery amid escalating tensions in the Middle East and ahead of the latest Fed minutes.
London open: Stocks edge up but gains muted amid Middle East tensions
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Wednesday on the 40th anniversary of the launch of the FTSE 100 index, but gains were muted amid escalating tensions in the Middle East and ahead of the latest Fed minutes.
London pre-open: Stocks to fall after US tech losses
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Wednesday following heavy losses in US tech shares overnight.
London close: Stocks pull back as Red Sea tensions rise
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks finished in the red but off their daily lows as markets pulled back from a seven-month high amid mixed economic data and rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
London midday: Early gains erased as stocks drop by lunchtime
(Sharecast News) - The initial New Year's optimism that led to early-morning gains in London quickly faded, with the FTSE 100 sinking into the red by lunchtime.
London open: Retail stocks lift FTSE 100 higher early on
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks were on the rise on Tuesday as markets across Europe started the new year in an optimistic mood.
London pre-open: Positive start expected on first trading day of 2024
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks are expected to open the first trading session of 2024 in positive territory, with the FTSE 100 tipped to rise 0.3% from the previous close of 7,733.24 - its highest finish since May 2023.
London close: Stocks mixed after short New Year session
(Sharecast News) - London markets had a mixed performance in a shortened pre-holiday trading session on Friday.
London open: Gains modest but stocks rise to seven-month high
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks edged higher to a seven-month high on Friday morning, though gains were likely to be limited in a shortened trading session ahead of the New Year's break.
London pre-open: Small gains expected in shortened trading session
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were expected to rise slightly on Friday morning, though movements continue to be limited as volumes remain low in festive trading.
London close: Stocks slip as US jobless claims top expectations
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets experienced a modest decline on Thursday, as the day unfolded with a pronounced lack of significant market-moving developments.
London midday: Stocks reverse gains to turn lower at lunchtime
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets had turned negative by lunchtime on Thursday, reflecting a subdued trading environment during the typically quiet period between Christmas and New Year.
London open: Stocks start the day in positive territory
(Sharecast News) - Stocks in London opened higher on Thursday amid a dearth of corporate news, after another advance for the S&P 500.
London pre-open: Stocks set for another positive start
(Sharecast News) - Stocks in London were set to open higher on Thursday amid a dearth of corporate news, after another advance for the S&P 500.
London close: Stocks maintain gains amid post-Christmas rally
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed in positive territory on Wednesday, buoyed by a global surge in stock prices as the S&P 500 neared an all-time high on Wall Street.
London midday: Stocks ride global wave of post-Christmas optimism
(Sharecast News) - London's equity markets were still above the waterline at lunchtime on Wednesday, following a late Santa rally on Wall Street overnight.
London open: FTSE takes cues from Wall Street 'Santa rally'
(Sharecast News) - London's stocks returned from the Christmas break in the green on Wednesday, boosted by a late Santa rally on Wall Street overnight.
London pre-open: FTSE set for positive return from Christmas break
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to return from the Christmas break in the green on Wednesday, following a late Santa rally for Wall Street overnight.
London close: Stocks flat after GDP data, retail sales
(Sharecast News) - It was more 'meh' than 'ho ho ho' at the end of a shortened holiday session on Friday, after data showed the UK was teetering on the brink of recession, although retail sales figures were better than expected.
London open: Stocks edge lower after GDP, retail sales data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower in early trade on Friday as a downward revision to UK GDP data raised the risk of recession, although retail sales figures were better than expected.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower as UK GDP revised down
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Friday as UK GDP data for the third quarter was revised down.
London close: Stocks finish weaker amid uninspiring data
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets ended the day in negative territory on Thursday, despite a rebound on Wall Street in early trading, as investors digested lacklustre government borrowing and retail sales data.
London midday: Stocks in the red after borrowing, retail sales data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the red by midday on Thursday following heavy losses on Wall Street, as investors digested uninspiring government borrowing and retail sales figures.
London open: Stocks fall after US losses, UK borrowing figures
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Thursday following heavy losses on Wall Street, as UK borrowing figures came in higher than expected.
London pre-open: Stocks to fall after US losses; borrowing data in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Thursday following heavy losses on Wall Street, as investors digest the latest UK borrowing figures.
London close: Stocks rise as UK inflation slows further
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets saw a notable upswing on Wednesday, driven by encouraging data revealing a greater-than-anticipated slowdown in UK inflation for November.
London midday: FTSE up but off highs as inflation eases more than expected
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were off earlier highs but still firmly in the black by midday on Wednesday after data showed that UK inflation slowed more than expected in November, boosting rate cut hopes for next year.
London open: Stocks rally as inflation eases more than expected
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rallied in early trade on Wednesday after data showed that UK inflation slowed more than expected in November, boosting rate cut hopes for next year.
London pre-open: Stocks to rise as inflation eases more than expected
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Wednesday following a positive session on Wall Street, and as data showed that UK inflation slowed more than expected in November.
London close: Stocks manage gains amid holiday slowdown
(Sharecast News) - London's financial markets showed resilience on Tuesday, maintaining positive momentum despite the usual holiday slowdown.
London midday: Stocks pare gains; manufacturing data in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had pared earlier gains to trade flat by midday on Tuesday, with the Christmas lull well and truly upon us, as investors digested the latest reading on the UK manufacturing sector and a policy announcement from the Bank of Japan.
London open: Stocks edge up in quiet trade; Superdry tumbles
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged higher in early trade on Tuesday, with the Christmas lull well and truly upon us, as investors mulled the latest policy announcement from the Bank of Japan.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up after positive US session; BoJ stands pat
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Tuesday following a mostly positive US session, and after the Bank of Japan stood pat on interest rates.
London close: Stocks make small gains in wake of rate decisions
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed with minimal changes on Monday, following a week marked by significant central bank decisions.
London midday: Stocks extend gains as Vodafone and Entain jump
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Monday, helped along by strong performances from Vodafone, Entain and Rolls-Royce, as investors mulled the latest comments from Federal Reserve officials.
London open: FTSE edges up as Entain, Vodafone rally
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged higher in early trade on Monday, helped along by strong performances from Entain and Vodafone, as investors mulled the latest comments from Federal Reserve officials.
London close: Stocks weaker after busy week for rate decisions
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets ended the week on a subdued note on Friday as investors digested recent central bank policy updates.
London midday: Stocks fall after 'mixed messages' from central banks
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had fallen into the red by midday on Friday as investors continued to mull this week's slew of central bank policy announcements.
London open: Stocks steady as investors mull central bank announcements
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were steady in early trade on Friday as investors paused for breath after a slew of central bank policy announcements this week.
London pre-open: Stocks to edge up as Fed enthusiasm wanes
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Friday but gains were expected to be limited as enthusiasm over the Federal Reserve's dovish comments this week began to wane.
London close: Stocks rise as BoE keeps rates on hold
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed higher on Thursday after the Bank of England maintained interest rates at lunchtime, as anticipated.
London midday: Stocks maintain strong gains as BoE stands pat on rates
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still sharply higher by midday on Thursday after the Bank of England stood pat on interest rates, as expected.
London open: FTSE surges after Fed signals rate cuts next year
(Sharecast News) - London stocks surged in early trade on Thursday after the Federal Reserve signalled interest rate cuts were on the way next year, with the Bank of England and the European Central Bank due to make their final policy announcements of 2023 later.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up after Fed signals rate cuts
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to surge on Thursday following strong gains on Wall Street, after the Federal Reserve signalled interest rate cuts were on the way next year, and as investors eyed policy announcements from the Bank of England and the European Central Bank.
London close: Stocks finish higher ahead of Fed decision
(Sharecast News) - London markets remained in positive territory by the close of Wednesday after weak UK GDP data led investors to anticipate a potential rate cut from the Bank of England.
London midday: Stocks stay up ahead of Fed decision; UK GDP in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Wednesday as weak UK GDP data raised expectations of a rate cut by the Bank of England, and as investors eyed the latest policy announcement from the US Federal Reserve.
London open: Stocks edge up after UK GDP data, ahead of Fed
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged up in early trade on Wednesday as weak UK GDP data raised expectations of a rate cut by the Bank of England, and as investors eyed the latest policy announcement from the US Federal Reserve.
London pre-open: Stocks to edge up after UK GDP data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge up at the open on Wednesday following a positive close on Wall Street, as investors mulled the latest UK GDP figures and looked ahead to a policy announcement from the Federal Reserve.
London close: Stocks slip as investors digest US inflation
(Sharecast News) - London's markets finished in the red on Tuesday, as investors digested a slight decrease in consumer inflation in the US, while the UK's unemployment figures remained stable.
London midday: FTSE still firmer ahead of US inflation print
(Sharecast News) - London's markets remained relatively stable by midday on Tuesday, with the top-flight index still in the green after fresh jobs data showed a slowdown in wage growth.
London open: Stocks rise after UK jobs data, ahead of US inflation
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged higher in early trade on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest UK jobs data - which showed that wage growth eased - and looked ahead to a key US inflation reading and a string of central bank policy announcements this week.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up as investors mull jobs data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Tuesday following a positive session in Asia, as investors mulled the latest UK jobs data.
London close: Stocks mixed ahead of central bank meetings
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed with mixed results on Monday as miners faced pressure following disappointing Chinese economic data.
London midday: Stocks fall further as miners slump on China data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had fallen further by midday Monday, with miners under the cosh after weak Chinese data, ahead of a key week for central bank meetings.
London open: Stocks edge lower ahead of central bank meetings
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower in early trade on Monday ahead of a key week for central bank meetings.
London pre-open: Stocks to edge up ahead of central bank meetings
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge up at the open on Monday ahead of a key week for central bank meetings.
London close: Stocks firmer as US payrolls beat forecasts
(Sharecast News) - London's financial markets closed positively on Friday as investors digested the latest non-farm payrolls report out of the United States.
London midday: FTSE gains as investors eye payrolls; Anglo American tumbles
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had edged further into the black by midday on Friday as investors eyed the release of the latest US non-farm payrolls report.
London open: Stocks nudge up ahead of payrolls
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged higher in early trade on Friday as investors eyed the release of the latest US non-farm payrolls report.
London pre-open: Stocks to gain ahead of payrolls
(Sharecast News) - London stocks looked set for a firmer open on Friday as investors eyed the release of the latest US non-farm payrolls report.
London close: Stocks weaker as investors look to central banks
(Sharecast News) - London markets closed lower on Thursday as investors reacted to lacklustre Chinese trade data and the latest UK house price figures.
London midday: Stocks off lows but IAG slumps on downgrade
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the red but off earlier lows by midday on Thursday, as investors mulled uninspiring Chinese trade data and the latest figures on UK house prices.
London open: Stocks fall after China data; house prices rise
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Thursday, taking their cue from downbeat sessions in the US and Asia, after disappointing Chinese trade data.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down on weak US, Asian cues
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Thursday following downbeat sessions in the US and Asia, as investors mull disappointing Chinese data and the latest UK house price figures.
London close: Stocks rise as investors digest US jobs data
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets finished with a positive performance on Wednesday, with the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 both closing in the green.
London midday: FTSE pushes higher ahead of ADP report; BAT slumps
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Wednesday as investors eyed the latest ADP jobs report in the US, but British American Tobacco slumped after a disappointing update.
London open: Stocks nudge up but BAT tumbles after update
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged higher in early trade on Wednesday as investors eyed the latest ADP jobs report in the US, but British American Tobacco tumbled after a disappointing update.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up ahead of ADP report
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Wednesday after a mostly positive Asian session, as investors eyed the latest ADP jobs report in the US.
London close: Stocks mixed as investors mull fresh data
(Sharecast News) - London's financial markets finished with a mixed performance on Tuesday as investors considered key economic data and developments from both sides of the Atlantic.
London midday: FTSE stays down as investors mull retail sales, services data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the red by midday on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest retail sales and services data.
London open: Stocks fall as investors eye services PMI; Barclays slumps
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade Tuesday, taking their cue from downbeat US and Asian sessions, as investors mulled the latest retail sales data and looked ahead to the services PMI.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower ahead of services PMI
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Tuesday following downbeat US and Asian sessions, as investors eyed the latest UK services data.
London close: Stocks finish weaker as commodities drag
(Sharecast News) - London's equity markets closed lower on Monday as investors kept a watchful eye on upcoming US jobs data, while gold prices surged to record highs.
London midday: FTSE stays down as miners, energy stocks fall
(Sharecast News) - London equity markets were still in the red by midday on Monday, with miners and energy stocks weaker, as investors looked ahead to key US jobs data this week and as gold prices hit record highs.
London open: Stocks fall as gold hits record high
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Monday following a downbeat session in Asia, as investors looked ahead to key US jobs data this week and as gold prices hit record highs.
London pre-open: Stocks seen muted; gold prices surge
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a muted open on Monday following a downbeat session in Asia, as investors looked ahead to key US jobs data this week and as gold prices pushed to record highs.
London close: Stocks rise on flurry of manufacturing data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed positively on Friday, with miners playing a pivotal role following broker upgrades and optimistic Chinese manufacturing data.
London midday: Miners pace gains on China manufacturing data, broker upgrades
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still firmly in the black by midday on Friday, with miners pacing the advance after broker upgrades and encouraging Chinese manufacturing data, with UK figures for the sector also in focus.
London open: Stocks up after encouraging Chinese manufacturing, UK house price data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Friday after the release of encouraging Chinese manufacturing and UK house price data, with miners pacing the gains.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up; house prices rise again
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Friday following a mostly positive close on Wall Street, as investors mulled the latest house price data and looked ahead to the manufacturing PMI.
London close: Stocks mixed after US, Europe inflation data
(Sharecast News) - London's markets finished with a mixed performance on Thursday, with the top-flight index lifted by the likes of BP and Shell.
London midday: Stocks push higher as Shell, BP gain ahead of OPEC meeting
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had pushed higher by midday on Thursday, helped along by a strong showing from oil giants BP and Shell, as investors mulled the latest eurozone inflation data and looked ahead to a key US inflation report.
London open: Stocks nudge lower ahead of eurozone, US inflation data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged a touch lower in early trade on Thursday as investors eyed eurozone and US inflation data.
London pre-open: Stocks seen higher ahead of eurozone, US inflation
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Thursday as investors eyed eurozone and US inflation data.
London close: Stocks mixed as US GDP growth tops forecasts
(Sharecast News) - London markets closed with a mixed performance on Wednesday, influenced by a combination of UK data releases and robust economic growth in the US.
London midday: Stocks off lows as investors eye US GDP
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were just a touch weaker by midday on Wednesday, off earlier lows, as investors mulled a raft of UK data releases and eyed the latest US GDP figures.
London open: Stocks edge down ahead of data raft
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Wednesday as investors eyed a raft of UK data releases and third-quarter US GDP figures.
London pre-open: Stocks seen weaker ahead of UK data slew, US GDP
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Wednesday following a downbeat Asian session, ahead of a slew of UK data releases and US GDP figures.
London close: Stocks slip after mountain of broker notes
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets finished in the red on Tuesday as investors deliberated over the latest shop price data, as well as a deluge of broker notes.
London midday: Stocks stay down; Rolls-Royce, easyJet buck trend
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still weaker by midday on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest shop price data, but Rolls-Royce bucked the trend as it laid out its medium-term targets.
London open: Stocks fall but Rolls-Royce bucks trend
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Tuesday following an uninspiring session on Wall Street, as investors mulled the latest shop price data, but Rolls-Royce bucked the trend as it laid out its medium-term targets.
London pre-open: Stocks seen muted after uninspiring Wall St session
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a muted open on Tuesday following an uninspiring session on Wall Street.
London close: Stocks start week in subdued state
(Sharecast News) - London's financial markets saw a somewhat subdued performance on Monday, as concerns regarding the Chinese economy cast a shadow over investor sentiment.
London midday: Stocks stay down amid China concerns; Rightmove rallies
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still a little weaker by midday on Monday, with concerns about the Chinese economy weighing on sentiment.
London open: Stocks edge down on weak Asian cues; Rightmove rallies
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower in early trade on Monday, taking their cue from a downbeat session in Asia.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower on weak Asian cues
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Monday following a downbeat session in Asia.
London close: Stocks mixed on quiet Friday
(Sharecast News) - Market performance showed a mixed trend in London today, with movements relatively subdued after the Thanksgiving holiday across the pond.
London midday: Stocks stay down in quiet trade
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still a little weaker by midday on Friday, with trade likely to remain quiet as US markets will be open for just a half day later.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower as investors mull confidence survey
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Friday following a mostly downbeat session in Asia, as investors mull the latest consumer confidence survey.
London open: Stocks edge lower in quiet trade; consumer confidence rebounds
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower in early trade on Friday following a mostly downbeat session in Asia, as investors mulled the latest consumer confidence survey.
London close: Stocks make small gains on quiet Thursday
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets saw a positive turnaround by the end of the day on Thursday despite subdued trading activity due to the Thanksgiving holiday in the United States.
London midday: Stocks turn lower in quiet trade; PMI in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had drifted into the red by midday on Thursday in quiet trade, with US markets closed for Thanksgiving.
London open: Stocks edge up as oil giants rally
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged higher in early trade on Thursday following a positive close on Wall Street, and helped along by a strong showing from oil giants BP and Shell.
London pre-open: Stocks to edge up but quiet session expected amid US holiday
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to nudge higher at the open on Thursday following a positive close on Wall Street, but the session was likely to be quiet, with US markets closed for Thanksgiving.
London close: Stocks mixed as investors digest Autumn Statement
(Sharecast News) - London markets closed with a mixed performance on Wednesday, influenced by the Chancellor's Autumn Statement and big moves from the likes of Sage and Kingfisher.
London midday: Stocks flat as Autumn Statement looms
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had pared earlier small gains to trade flat by midday on Wednesday, as investors eyed the Autumn Statement.
London open: Stocks edge up ahead of Autumn Statement
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Wednesday, but gains were muted as investors eyed the Autumn Statement.
London pre-open: Stocks seen steady ahead of Autumn Statement
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a steady start on Wednesday as investors eyed the Autumn Statement.
London close: Stocks slip ahead of FOMC minutes, Autumn Statement
(Sharecast News) - London stocks finished in the red on Tuesday as investors examined the latest UK borrowing data ahead of Wednesday's Autumn Statement.
London midday: FTSE falls further after borrowing data, ahead of FOMC minutes
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended losses by midday on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest UK borrowing data ahead of this week's Autumn Statement, and looked ahead to the FOMC minutes.
London open: FTSE nudges lower after borrowing figures
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged lower in early trade on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest UK borrowing data ahead of this week's Autumn Statement.
London pre-open: Stocks seen steady after borrowing figures
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a steady open on Tuesday despite a solid close on Wall Street, as investors mulled the latest UK borrowing figures ahead of this week's Autumn Statement.
London close: Stocks mixed ahead of Autumn Statement
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets saw a mixed performance at the close of trading on Monday, with Ashtead and Compass among the leading losers.
London midday: Stocks down but off lows as investors eye Autumn Statement
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were off earlier lows but still in the red by midday on Monday, with Ashtead and Compass under the cosh after an update and results, as investors looked ahead to the Autumn Statement.
London open: Stocks edge down as Ashtead, Compass slide
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower in early trade on Monday, dragged down by heavy losses for the likes of Ashtead and Compass, as investors looked ahead to the Autumn Statement this week.
London pre-open: Stocks to edge lower as investors eye Autumn Statement
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge lower at the open on Monday following solid gains at the end of last week, as investors look ahead to the Autumn Statement.
London close: Stocks higher despite weaker retail sales data
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets finished in a positive state on Friday despite weaker-than-expected UK retail sales figures.
London midday: Stocks extend gains as investors mull retail sales
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Friday as investors mulled weaker-than-expected UK retail sales figures.
London open: Stocks rise despite disappointing retail sales
(Sharecast News) - London stocks gained in early trade on Friday as investors shrugged off disappointing UK retail sales figures.
London pre-open: Stocks seen higher; retail sales disappoint
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Friday following heavy losses a day earlier, as investors mulled disappointing retail sales data.
London close: Stocks sink after three days of gains
(Sharecast News) - London markets ended in negative territory on Thursday, reversing a three-day winning streak.
London midday: Stocks fall as Burberry slides on sales warning
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had fallen into the red by midday on Thursday after three days of gains, with luxury fashion brand Burberry pacing the decline after a sales warning.
London open: Stocks little changed; Burberry tumbles on sales warning
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were little changed in early trade on Thursday as investors paused for breath following recent gains on the back of softer-than-expected UK and US inflation data, with Burberry under the cosh after a sales warning.
London pre-open: Stocks to fall after recent gains
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Thursday following recent gains on the back of softer-than-expected UK and US inflation data.
London close: Stocks maintain gains on cooler inflation reading
(Sharecast News) - London markets closed positively on Wednesday after a larger-than-anticipated decline in UK inflation sparked optimism about potential interest rate cuts.
London midday: Stocks maintain gains after inflation data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still firmly in the black by midday on Wednesday as a bigger-than-expected drop in UK inflation fuelled hopes of interest rate cuts.
London open: Stocks rally after UK inflation data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rallied in early trade on Wednesday as investors welcomed a bigger-than-expected drop in UK inflation.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up as inflation falls to two-year low
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Wednesday following upbeat US and Asian sessions, as investors mulled a bigger-than-expected drop in UK inflation.
London close: Stocks turn higher on cooler US inflation report
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets had managed to turn positive by the close on Tuesday after a lower-than-expected inflation report from the United States boosted confidence while investors also mulled the latest UK jobs data.
London midday: FTSE falls further ahead of US inflation print
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended losses by midday on Tuesday as investors mulled UK jobs data and as jitters crept in ahead of the latest US inflation report.
London open: Stocks edge down after jobs data, ahead of US inflation
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower in early trade on Tuesday as investors mulled UK jobs data and eyed the latest US inflation report.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down ahead of US inflation; UK jobs data in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Tuesday as investors eyed the latest US inflation reading and mulled UK jobs data.
London close: Stocks firmer ahead of key inflation readings
(Sharecast News) - London markets closed in a resilient state on Monday, maintaining positive momentum from the end of last week after solid gains on Wall Street on Friday.
London midday: Stocks maintain gains as investors eye inflation data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Monday following on from solid gains on Wall Street at the end of last week, as investors looked ahead to inflation readings this week in the UK and US.
London open: Stocks rise as investors eye inflation readings
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Monday following heavy losses at the end of last week, as investors looked ahead to inflation readings this week in the UK and US.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up as investors eye inflation data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a firmer open on Monday following heavy losses at the end of last week, as investors looked ahead to inflation readings this week in the UK and US.
London close: Stocks tumble on Powell comments as GDP stagnates
(Sharecast News) - London markets declined on Friday as investors reacted to hawkish remarks by Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell made overnight.
London midday: Stocks slump on Powell comments; UK GDP shows stagnation
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended losses by midday on Friday following hawkish comments from Fed chair Jerome Powell, and as data showed the UK economy stagnated in the third quarter.
London open: Stocks fall on hawkish Fed comments; UK economy stagnates
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Friday following hawkish comments from Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell, as investors mulled the latest UK GDP data.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down after US losses; GDP in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Friday following a downbeat session on Wall Street on the back of hawkish comments from Fed chair Jerome Powell, as investors mulled the latest UK GDP data.
London close: Stocks gain as investors await Powell speech
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets were buoyant at the close of trading on Thursday, influenced by Chinese inflation data, a substantial influx of corporate news, and a speech from the Fed chair later in the global day.
London midday: Stocks tick higher amid earnings deluge; Powell speech eyed
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had ticked higher by midday on Thursday as investors mulled the latest Chinese inflation data, waded through a deluge of corporate news and eyed another speech by Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell.
London open: FTSE little changed after China data, earnings avalanche
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were little changed in early trade on Thursday as investors mulled the latest Chinese inflation data and waded through another deluge of corporate news.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down as investors mull China inflation
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall on Thursday following mixed Asian and US sessions, as investors mulled the latest Chinese inflation figures.
London close: Retail stocks rise on mixed day for markets
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets experienced a mixed day of trading on Wednesday after a robust performance from the retail sector, led by gains from Marks and Spencer.
London midday: Stocks struggle for direction as risk appetite declines
(Sharecast News) - The UK stock market was more or less flat on Wednesday as strong gains in retail, led by Marks & Spencer, were offset by falls in the financial and mining sectors.
London open: Markets struggle for direction, but M&S shares surge
(Sharecast News) - The FTSE 100 was struggling for direction in early deals on Wednesday as investors continued to act cautiously following strong gains made last week.
London pre-open: Stocks expected to slip early on
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks are expected to open in negative territory on Wednesday, as markets continued to pull back after recent gains.
London pre-open: Stocks expected to slip early on
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks are expected to open in negative territory on Wednesday, as markets continued to pull back after recent gains.
London close: Stocks mixed after flurry of corporate news
(Sharecast News) - London markets had a mixed performance on Tuesday, influenced by factors including uninspiring Chinese trade figures, the latest UK house price and retail sales data, and a barrage of corporate news.
London midday: Stocks flat after China data; housebuilders rally
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were steady by midday on Tuesday as investors mulled uninspiring Chinese trade figures, the latest UK house price and retail sales data and a deluge of corporate news
London open: Stocks little changed as investors mull China, UK data releases
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were little changed in early trade on Tuesday after a downbeat Asian session, as investors mulled the latest house price and retail sales data and waded through a deluge of corporate news.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down after China data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to nudge lower at the open on Tuesday following Chinese trade data and a downbeat Asian session.
London close: Stocks mixed, Ryanair leads low-cost airlines higher
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets finished mixed on Monday, with low-cost airlines in focus as investors cheered Ryanair's latest figures.
London midday: Stocks dip but airlines boosted by Ryanair results
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had dipped into the red by midday on Monday, but airlines rallied after well-received results from Ryanair.
London open: Stocks nudge higher; airlines rally on Ryanair results
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were just a touch firmer in early trade on Monday despite solid gains in Asia, but airlines rallied after well-received results from Ryanair.
London pre-open: Stocks seen muted as investors mull rate decisions
(Sharecast News) - London stocks looked set for a muted open on Monday despite solid gains in Asia, as investors continue to digest interest rate announcements from the Federal Reserve and the Bank of England last week.
London close: Stocks mixed as US payrolls miss forecasts
(Sharecast News) - London markets saw a mixed performance on Friday as investors responded to underwhelming services data and the release of US non-farm payrolls data.
London midday: Stocks nudge lower; all eyes on payrolls report
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had nudged into the red by midday on Friday after the release of uninspiring services data, as caution set in ahead of the non-farm payrolls report.
London open: FTSE edges higher ahead of payrolls
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Friday following a solid session on Wall Street, as investors eyed the release of the all-important non-farm payrolls report.
London pre-open: Stocks seen higher ahead of payrolls
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Friday following a solid session on Wall Street, as investors eyed the release of the all-important non-farm payrolls report.
London close: Stocks rise as BoE keeps rates steady
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets ended the day on a positive note on Thursday, following the Bank of England's decision to maintain interest rates as markets widely expected.
London midday: Stocks maintain gains as BoE stands pat
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had maintained gains by midday on Thursday after the Bank of England stood pat on interest rates, as widely expected.
London close: Stocks rise ahead of US Fed policy decision
(Sharecast News) - London's stock market finished in positive territory on Wednesday, with investors keeping a keen eye on the upcoming policy announcement from the US Federal Reserve.
London midday: Stocks nudge lower ahead of Fed announcement
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had nudged into the red by midday on Wednesday as investors erred on the side of caution ahead of the latest policy announcement from the US Federal Reserve.
London open: Stocks edge up as Next, GSK boost outlooks
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged up in early trade on Wednesday, helped along by well-received updates from the likes of Next and GSK, as investors awaited the latest policy announcement from the US Federal Reserve.
London pre-open: Stocks to rise ahead of Fed announcement
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Wednesday following a positive US session, as investors eyed the latest policy announcement from the Federal Reserve.
London pre-open: Stocks to rise ahead of Fed announcement
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Wednesday following a positive US session, as investors eyed the latest policy announcement from the Federal Reserve.
London close: Stocks finish mixed, Rolls-Royce jumps on upgrade
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets saw a mixed performance on Tuesday, with Rolls-Royce recording solid gains after a rating upgrade, while BP fell on disappointing third-quarter numbers.
London midday: Stocks push higher as Rolls-Royce shines
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had pushed higher by midday on Tuesday, with Rolls-Royce pacing the gains after a rating upgrade, but BP under pressure after disappointing third-quarter numbers.
London open: Stocks flat as BP results disappoint
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were steady in early trade on Tuesday, with BP under pressure after disappointing third-quarter numbers, as investors mulled the latest data out of China and UK shop price index.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down; shop price inflation eases
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge down at the open on Tuesday despite a solid session on Wall Street.
London close: Stocks higher after flurry of corporate updates
(Sharecast News) - London's financial markets showed resilience on Monday, finishing with gains as investors assessed corporate results and awaited significant central bank policy updates.
London midday: Stocks maintain gains; HSBC dips after results
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had maintained gains by midday on Monday, as investors mulled results from the likes of HSBC and Pearson, and looked ahead to a series of key central bank policy announcements.
London open: Stocks gain ahead of key policy announcements; HSBC results in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Monday as investors mulled results from the likes of HSBC and Pearson, and looked ahead to a series of key central bank policy announcements this week.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up; HSBC, Pearson results in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Monday as investors continued to keep an eye on developments in the Middle East.
London close: Stocks mixed, NatWest drags banks lower
(Sharecast News) - London's financial markets put in a mixed performance on Friday as investors reacted to crucial US inflation data and NatWest's disappointing financial results.
London midday: Stocks muted ahead of US inflation print
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had popped higher by midday on Friday but gains were muted ahead of a key US inflation reading, while NatWest tumbled after results.
London open: Stocks nudge down ahead of US PCE; NatWest tumbles
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged lower in early trade on Friday as investors eyed the release of a key US inflation reading, with NatWest under the cosh after results.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up as investors eye US PCE
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Friday following a positive Asian session, as investors eyed the release of a key US inflation print.
London close: Stocks fall as investors mull ECB, US GDP; StanChart tumbles
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended firmly in the red on Thursday as investors mulled the latest US growth figures and a rate decision by the European Central Bank, with Standard Chartered under the cosh after third-quarter results.
London close: Stocks hit by concerns about global growth
(Sharecast News) - London stocks finished in the red on Thursday dragged lower by losses in Standard Chartered following its third-quarter results, amid weakness on Wall Street.
London midday: Stocks stay down ahead of ECB; StanChart slides
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the red by midday on Thursday as investors eyed the latest policy announcement from the European Central Bank and US GDP data, with Standard Chartered under the cosh after third-quarter results.
London open: Stocks fall ahead of ECB; StanChart tumbles on results
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Thursday, as investors eyed the latest policy announcement from the European Central Bank and US GDP data, with Standard Chartered under the cosh after third-quarter results.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower ahead of ECB, US GDP
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to drop at the open on Thursday following losses on Wall Street, as investors eyed the latest policy announcement from the European Central Bank and US GDP data.
London close: Stocks end choppy session mixed
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed with a mixed performance on Wednesday, as investors weighed a number of factors.
London midday: Stocks a touch lower as Reckitt tumbles
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were a touch weaker by midday on Wednesday, with Reckitt Benckiser under the cosh, as investors mulled the latest stimulus measures from China and mixed reactions to results from Microsoft and Google owner Alphabet overnight.
London open: Stocks edge lower; Lloyds drops after results
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower in early trade on Wednesday as investors mulled the latest stimulus measures announced by China and mixed reactions to results from Microsoft and Google owner Alphabet overnight.
London pre-open: Stocks seen muted as investors mull Microsoft, Alphabet results
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a fairly muted open on Wednesday despite solid US and Asian sessions, following mixed reactions to results from Microsoft and Google owner Alphabet.
London close: Stocks edge up on US gains but banks hit by Barclays update
(Sharecast News) - London stocks reversed earlier losses to end up on Tuesday, boosted by a solid showing on Wall Street, but banks were under the cosh after a disappointing update from Barclays.
London midday: Stocks a touch weaker as Barclays drags banks lower
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were just a touch weaker by midday on Tuesday, with banks under the cosh after a disappointing update from Barclays, as investors mulled a raft of economic releases.
London open: Banks pace the decline after Barclays update
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Tuesday, with banks under the cosh after a disappointing update from Barclays, as investors mulled the latest UK jobs data.
London pre-open: Stocks to fall as investors mull jobs data, eye PMIs
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall on Tuesday as investors digested the latest UK jobs data and looked ahead to services and manufacturing PMIs.
London close: Stocks mixed at start of busy week
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets finished with a varied performance on Monday, driven by concerns over rising UK bond yields and global interest rate trends.
London midday: Stocks fall further as bond yields jump
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended losses by midday Monday as UK bond yields jumped amid worries about higher-for-longer interest rates, with eyes on developments in the Middle East and a packed corporate schedule this week.
London open: Stocks fall as investors brace for big earnings
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Monday, as investors continued to eye developments in the Middle East and looked ahead to a busy week on the earnings front.
London pre-open: Stocks seen flat as investors keep an eye on Middle East
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a flat open on Monday as investors continued to eye developments in the Middle East.
London close: Stocks end week in the red as investors play it safe
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell further on Friday, with sentiment dented by ongoing concerns about the situation in the Middle East, disappointing retail sales and consumer confidence data at home, and rising bond yields.
London midday: Stocks fall further amid Middle East woes; retail sales in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had fallen further by midday on Friday, with sentiment dented by ongoing concerns about the situation in the Middle East, disappointing retail sales and consumer confidence data, and rising bond yields.
London open: Stocks fall after retail sales, consumer confidence data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Friday amid ongoing concerns about the situation in the Middle East, as investors mulled weaker-than-expected retail sales, a deterioration in consumer confidence and the latest government borrowing figures.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down as Middle East tensions weigh
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Friday amid ongoing concerns about the situation in the Middle East, as investors mulled the latest UK retail sales and consumer confidence data.
London close: Stocks drop ahead of Powell speech
(Sharecast News) - London stocks finished near their session lows as tensions in the Middle East continued to dent sentiment.
London midday: Stocks stay down on Middle East tensions; Rentokil tanks
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were off earlier lows but still firmly in the red by midday on Thursday as tensions in the Middle East continued to dent sentiment.
London open: FTSE slumps amid Middle East woes; Rentokil slides
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell sharply in early trade on Thursday following heavy losses on Wall Street and in Asia, as tensions in the Middle East continued to dent sentiment.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down on Middle East woes
(Sharecast News) - London stocks looked set for further losses on Thursday following downbeat sessions in the US and Asia as tensions in the Middle East continued to dent sentiment.
London close: Stocks slump on UK inflation, Middle East concerns
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed lower on Wednesday, influenced by a higher-than-anticipated UK inflation figure and concerns stemming from ongoing tensions in the Middle East.
London midday: FTSE stays down after inflation data, amid Middle East woes
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the red by midday on Wednesday as investors mulled a slightly hotter-than-expected UK inflation print, with the conflict in the Middle East denting sentiment.
London open: Stocks fall after inflation data; airlines under the cosh
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Wednesday as investors mulled a slightly hotter-than-expected UK inflation print.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up as investors mull inflation data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Wednesday as investors mulled the latest UK inflation print and looked to more key US earnings and an inflation reading from across the pond.
London close: UK stocks outperform on economic data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks outperformed their peers on either side of the Atlantic, as investors mulled an easing in UK wage growth and better-than-expected economic data in the States.
London midday: FTSE stays up as defensives gain
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Tuesday, with utilities pacing the gains, as investors mulled an easing in UK wage growth and more key US earnings.
London open: Stocks edge up after wages data; US earnings eyed
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged up in early trade on Tuesday as investors mulled an easing in UK wage growth and looked ahead to more US earnings.
London pre-open: Stocks seen muted as investors mull earnings data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a muted open on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest UK earnings data and continued to eye developments in the Middle East.
London pre-open: Stocks seen muted as investors mull earnings data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a muted open on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest UK earnings data and continued to eye developments in the Middle East.
London pre-open: Stocks seen muted as investors mull earnings data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a muted open on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest UK earnings data and continued to eye developments in the Middle East.
London pre-open: Stocks seen muted as investors mull earnings data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a muted open on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest UK earnings data and continued to eye developments in the Middle East.
London pre-open: Stocks seen muted as investors mull earnings data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a muted open on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest UK earnings data and continued to eye developments in the Middle East.
London close: Stocks edge up as investors keep an eye on Middle East
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had risen by midday on Monday, boosted by firmer commodity prices, as investors continued to eye developments in the Middle East and looked ahead to a busy macro and corporate calendar.
London midday: Stocks gain on commodities boost
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had risen by midday on Monday, boosted by firmer commodity prices, as investors continued to eye developments in the Middle East and looked ahead to a busy macro and corporate calendar.
London open: Stocks flat amid Middle East woes
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were steady in early trade on Monday as a boost from rising oil prices was offset by concerns about the conflict in the Middle East.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up as oil prices rise
(Sharecast News) - London stocks looked set for a positive open on Monday as oil prices rose due to ongoing tensions in the Middle East.
London close: Stocks finish lower on global stability concerns
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended on a downbeat note on Friday after a hotter-than-expected US inflation print overnight, and escalating oil and gas prices fuelled anxiety across the board.
London midday: Stocks fall as oil, gas prices jump
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had fallen into the red by midday on Friday as a hotter-than-expected US inflation print and rising oil and gas prices added to concerns about rate hikes.
London open: Stocks muted after US inflation print; bank earnings eyed
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were muted in early trade on Friday as hotter-than-expected US inflation data raised expectations of another rate hike by the Federal Reserve.
London pre-open: Stocks seen muted as investors mull China data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a muted open on Friday following downbeat US and Asian sessions, as investors mulled the latest Chinese data.
London close: Stocks mixed as US inflation comes in slightly hot
(Sharecast News) - London markets ended with a mixed outcome on Thursday, as investors digested a fresh inflation reading out of the US, as well as a slight uptick in the UK economy.
London midday: Stocks extend gains after UK GDP, ahead of US CPI
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Thursday after data showed the UK economy bounced back in August, as investors eyed the latest US inflation reading.
London open: Stocks rise as UK economy returns to growth
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Thursday, tacking gains in the US and Asia, as data showed the UK economy bounced back in August.
London pre-open: Stocks to rise; UK economy returns to growth
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Thursday following positive US and Asian sessions, as investors mulled the latest UK GDP and house price figures.
London close: Stocks weaker amid Gaza tensions, hot US producer prices
(Sharecast News) - Stocks in London ended in the red on Wednesday, impacted by heightened concerns regarding global inflation and ongoing situations in the Middle East.
London midday: Stocks little changed, buoyed by retreat in Gilt yields
(Sharecast News) - Stocks in London were little changed on Wednesday ahead of the release of key inflation data in the U.S. later in the session.
London open: All eyes on U.S. inflation, geopolitics
(Sharecast News) - Stocks in London were trading a tad higher on Wednesday ahead of the release of key inflation data in the U.S. later in the session.
London pre-open: Stocks set for flat start, US inflation data and Fedspeak ahead
(Sharecast News) - Stocks in London were expected to start the session little changed ahead of the release of key inflation data in the U.S. later on Wednesday.
London close: Stocks finish higher on dovish Fed rhetoric
(Sharecast News) - London markets enjoyed a buoyant session on Tuesday, closing with substantial gains after dovish comments from US Federal Reserve officials overnight signalled a potential pause to interest rate hikes.
London midday: FTSE extends gains after dovish Fed comments
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Tuesday as dovish comments from US Federal Reserve officials suggested an end to rate hikes, helping to lift the mood.
London open: Stocks rally on Fed comments; grocery price inflation eases
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Tuesday, taking their cue from a positive session on Wall Street, as hopes of a pause in US rate hikes helped to offset concerns over the conflict in the Middle East.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up after positive US close
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Tuesday following a positive close on Wall Street, after Federal Reserve officials suggested the recent spike in bond yields may mean the central bank can leave interest rates unchanged.
London close: Stocks slip into red on growing Middle East concerns
(Sharecast News) - London's financial markets closed in the red on Monday, relinquishing earlier gains as geopolitical tensions emanating from the Israel-Gaza conflict hit global sentiment.
London midday: Stocks maintain gains; BP, Shell boosted by surging oil prices
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still firmer by midday on Monday, with defence and energy shares pacing the advance, as oil prices surged amid tensions in the Middle East.
London open: Stocks rise as oil prices surge on Middle East tensions
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Monday, with defence and energy shares pacing the advance, as oil prices surged amid tensions in the Middle East.
London pre-open: Stocks seen flat as oil prices surge on Middle East tensions
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a steady open on Monday as oil prices surged amid tensions in the Middle East.
London close: Stocks manage solid finish after US payrolls surge
(Sharecast News) - London stocks managed an uplifting performance on Friday, buoyed by optimistic economic data from the United States and a wave of speculative trading focussed on Aviva.
London midday: FTSE maintains gains ahead of payrolls; Aviva surges
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Friday as investors eyed the latest non-farm payrolls report for clues on the outlook for US interest rates, with Aviva surging ahead on bid speculation.
London open: Stocks rise ahead of payrolls report
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Friday as investors mulled UK house price data and eyed the release of the latest non-farm payrolls report.
London pre-open: Stocks seen higher ahead of payrolls
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Friday ahead of the all-important non-farm payrolls report.
London close: Stocks manage modest gains as bond yields retreat
(Sharecast News) - London stocks saw a modest uplift on Thursday, providing investors with relief following recent turbulence in global markets, as the deceleration in US Treasury yields helped stabilise sentiment across global markets.
London midday: Stocks extend gains but oil giants BP, Shell under the cosh
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Thursday as a retreat in US Treasury yields provided some relief after the recent selloff.
London open: Stocks nudge up after US Treasury yields retreat
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged higher in early trade on Thursday following solid gains on Wall Street, as a retreat in US Treasury yields provided some relief.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up after positive US session
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Thursday following solid gains in the US, as investors eyed the latest initial jobless claims ahead of Friday's all-important non-farm payrolls report.
London close: Stocks finish in the red after raft of global data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks retreated on Wednesday, reversing earlier gains as investors contended with suboptimal data from the UK services sector and the US jobs market.
London midday: Stocks pop higher but borrowing costs surge amid selloff
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had popped a touch higher by midday on Wednesday, but 30-year borrowing costs hit their highest level in 25 years amid a global selloff, as worries about higher-for-longer rates rattled investors.
London open: Stocks fall amid bond market selloff; Tesco rallies
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Wednesday following weak US and Asian sessions, as worries about higher-for-longer rates rattled investors.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down on US rate worries
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Wednesday following heavy losses on Wall Street and in Asia, amid worries about US rates.
London close: Stocks finish turbulent Tuesday in the red
(Sharecast News) - London markets experienced a bumpy ride on a turbulent trading day, ending Tuesday's session in the red despite cautious optimism in earlier hours.
London midday: Stocks nudge up in quiet trade; shop price inflation in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had nudged higher by midday on Tuesday following heavy losses in the previous session, as investors mulled the latest UK shop price data.
London open: Stocks steady after heavy losses; food prices fall
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were steady in early trade on Tuesday following heavy losses in the previous session, as investors mulled the latest UK shop price data.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down on weak Asian cues
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Tuesday following a downbeat session in Asia.
London close: Stocks sink as manufacturing data weighs
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets faced significant downturns at the close of trade on Monday, with both the FTSE 100 and the FTSE 250 indices ending the session in negative territory.
London midday: Stocks turn lower after manufacturing data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had turned lower by midday on Monday after the release of uninspiring manufacturing data.
London open: Stocks rise as US avoids govt shutdown; house price data in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged higher in early trade on Monday after the US narrowly avoided a government shutdown over the weekend, and as investors mulled the latest UK house price data.
London pre-open: Stocks to nudge up as US avoids government shutdown
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to nudge up at the open on Monday after the US narrowly avoided a government shutdown over the weekend.
London close: Stocks finish firmer after upward revision to UK GDP
(Sharecast News) - Stocks in London ended the week on an optimistic note as investors took time to assess many indicators, including encouraging news regarding the UK's economic growth.
London midday: Stocks maintain gains as GDP revised higher
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still firmly in the black by midday on Friday as investors mulled upbeat UK growth data.
London open: Stocks, sterling gain after UK GDP data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Friday as investors mulled upbeat UK growth data.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up as investors mull UK GDP
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Friday following a positive close on Wall Street, as investors mulled the latest UK growth data.
London close: Stocks mixed as interest rate concerns simmer
(Sharecast News) - London stocks finished with a varied performance on Thursday as investors pored over the latest US jobless claims data, with underlying anxieties regarding interest rates still bubbling away.
London midday: Stocks fall as investors fret about rates, Evergrande
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had fallen into the red by midday on Thursday after a steady start, amid worries about interest rates and China's Evergrande.
London open: Stocks flat as Evergrande shares suspended
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were steady in early trade on Thursday as the suspension of Evergrande shares weighed on sentiment.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up despite Evergrande worries
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Thursday following losses in the previous session.
London close: Stocks finish choppy session in the red
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets presented a downbeat picture at the close of Wednesday's trading session.
London midday: Stocks edge lower; Centrica hit by broker notes
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had edged lower by midday on Wednesday as the prospect of higher-for-longer interest rates continued to weigh on sentiment.
London open: Stocks flat as investors pause for breath
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were flat in early trade on Wednesday as investors paused for breath after recent losses, with the prospect of higher-for-longer interest rates continuing to weigh on sentiment.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down after US losses
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a slightly weaker open on Wednesday following heavy losses on Wall Street.
London close: Stocks mixed on global economic jitters
(Sharecast News) - Stocks in London ended Tuesday on a varied note, reflecting global apprehensions around the Chinese economy and rising interest rates, while the shadow of a US credit warning from Moody's loomed large.
London midday: Stocks flat as worries about China, rates weigh on sentiment
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had pared earlier losses to trade flat by midday on Tuesday, as worries about the Chinese economy and elevated interest rates, and a US credit warning from Moody's weighed on sentiment.
London open: Stocks nudge lower amid China worries, after Moody's US warning
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were a touch weaker in early trade on Tuesday as worries about the Chinese economy and elevated interest rates, and a warning from Moody's over the US credit rating weighed on sentiment.
London pre-open: Stocks seen muted after Moody's US warning
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a muted open on Tuesday following a downbeat session in Asia, after Moody's warned that a US government shutdown could be bad news for the country's triple-A credit rating.
London close: Mining, gambling and tobacco stocks drag Footsie down 0.9%
(Sharecast News) - UK equities dropped on Monday owing to heavy falls in the mining, gambling and tobacco sectors weighing on markets, as investors scaled back their appetite for risk in the facing of surging bond yields and a higher interest-rate outlook.
London midday: Miners and gambling stocks drag FTSE lower
(Sharecast News) - Equities in London retreated on Monday, with mining stocks and gambling companies providing a big drag on markets, with the FTSE 100 down 0.7% at 7,631 by lunchtime.
London open: Stocks mixed early on as China fears hit sentiment
(Sharecast News) - The FTSE 100 was struggling for direction in early trading on Monday with mining stocks providing a drag on renewed concerns about demand as China's property crisis deepened.
London pre-open: Stocks to slip in early deals
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks are expected to edge lower on Monday, following a mixed performance on Asian indices overnight,
London close: Earlier gains wiped out as nerves set in
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 had come off earlier highs to settle flat by Friday's close, in an underwhelming finish to a busy week full of interest-rate decisions and cautious comments from policymakers.
London midday: Stocks post modest gains as financials, miners gain
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks were putting in a decent performance on Friday, bucking the negative trend seen across Europe, with decent gains in the heavyweight financial and mining sectors providing a lift.
London open: Markets directionless in wake of central bank decisions
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks were struggling for direction in early deals on Friday as investors continued to digest market-moving central bank decisions across the globe.
London pre-open: Stocks to slip early on
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks were expected to slip again on Friday on a busy day for economic data as investors continue to digest central bank decisions across the globe.
London close: Stocks drop on 'higher-for-longer' interest rate outlook
(Sharecast News) - Global stock markets tanked on Thursday, with London's FTSE 100 no exception, after closely watched meetings at the Federal Reserve and Bank of England clouded the outlook for interest rates over the coming months.
London midday: Stocks cut losses after BoE holds rates steady
(Sharecast News) - London stocks completed erased early losses by Thursday lunchtime after the Bank of England chose to keep interest rates unchanged at its latest policy meeting after data showed a surprise slowdown in inflation.
London open: Retail stocks gain, but markets hit by Fed comments
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks retreated on Thursday as investors' appetite for risk declined in the aftermath of some hawkish comments from the Federal Reserve, as markets look ahead to an uncertain monetary policy decision from the Bank of England.
London pre-open: Big falls expected as Fed sets hawkish tone
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks are expected to retreat from a fresh four-month high on Thursday after comments from the Federal Reserve sunk indices on Wall Street the previous evening.
London close: FTSE at fresh four-month high ahead of central bank decisions
(Sharecast News) - London's benchmark FTSE 100 closed with strong gains on Wednesday with investors in an optimistic mood after data showed that UK inflation unexpectedly slowed, as markets awaited central bank meetings at both the Federal Reserve and Bank of England.
London midday: Housebuilders and real estate stocks pull FTSE higher
(Sharecast News) - A surprise drop in UK inflation triggered some big gains for London-listed property stocks on Wednesday, with hopes rising that the Bank of England's next interest-rate hike might just be its last.
London open: Property stocks lift markets as UK inflation falls
(Sharecast News) - The FTSE 100 rose on Wednesday morning as an unexpected drop in UK core inflation raised hopes that tomorrow's anticipated interest-rate hike by the Bank of England would be its last in the current cycle.
London pre-open: Stocks called higher as UK inflation falls
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks are expected to open slightly higher on Wednesday, though gains are likely to be limited as investors continue to avoid taking on too much risk ahead of central bank meetings at home and abroad.
London close: Fed, BoE nerves set as stocks finish flat
(Sharecast News) - Stocks finished Tuesday's trading session flat as another jump in oil prices added to nerves ahead of monetary policy meetings at the Federal Reserve and Bank of England in the coming days.
London midday: Markets "calm" ahead of Fed and BoE meetings
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was more or less unchanged on Tuesday as investors chose to keep their powder dry ahead of what's set to be an important week for monetary policy in the UK and US.
London open: Stocks edge higher, but Kingfisher tanks
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks edged higher on Tuesday morning, though gains were only moderate as investors continued to exercise caution ahead of some potentially market-moving central bank meetings later this week.
London pre-open: Flat start expected as nerves set in
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks are expected to open flat on Tuesday as investors continue to act cautiously ahead of some pivotal central bank meetings later this week.
London close: Property stocks drag FTSE 100 into the red
(Sharecast News) - European indices dropped on Monday as rising oil prices and nervousness ahead of a number of key central bank policy meetings later this week hit investors' nerves, with London's FTSE 100 retreating from a four-month high.
London midday: Investors show nerves ahead of Fed, BoE decisions
(Sharecast News) - London stocks pulled back from a five-month high on Monday as risk appetite waned on a relatively quiet day for economic data or corporate earnings.
London open: Stocks flat as risk appetite declines ahead of central bank decisions
(Sharecast News) - London stocks opened more or less flat on Monday morning, pausing at a four-month high as investors exercised caution ahead of some pivotal monetary policy decisions later in the week.
London pre-open: Stocks set to retreat from four-month high
(Sharecast News) - UK markets were expected to open the new week on the back foot as investors exercised caution after some big gains over previous sessions.
London close: FTSE finishes higher after positive China data
(Sharecast News) - London's top-flight index managed a positive finish on Friday based on promising Chinese economic data.
London midday: FTSE maintains gains on China data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Friday following the release of encouraging Chinese data.
London open: Stocks rise on encouraging Chinese data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Friday following the release of encouraging Chinese data.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up after encouraging Chinese data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Friday after the release of encouraging Chinese data.
London close: Stocks stay green as energy prices rise
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets finished positively on Thursday, boosted by the mining sector, as investors analysed fresh UK house price data and a rate hike from the European Central Bank.
London midday: FTSE racks up strong gains as miners rally
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had powered higher by midday on Thursday, led by the mining sector, as investors mulled the latest UK house price data and eyed a policy announcement from the European Central Bank.
London open: Stocks edge up ahead of ECB; RICS survey in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged up in early trade on Thursday as investors mulled the latest UK house price data and eyed a policy announcement from the European Central Bank.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up ahead of ECB announcement
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Thursday as investors eyed the latest policy announcement from the European Central Bank.
London close: Stocks mixed as investors digest US inflation data
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets ended with a mixed performance on Wednesday, with slight fluctuations as investors grappled with the latest economic data from both the UK and the US.
London midday: Stocks fall further ahead of US inflation reading
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had fallen further by midday on Wednesday as investors mulled weaker-than-expected UK GDP data and looked ahead to the latest US inflation reading.
London open: Stocks dip as UK economy contracts more than expected
(Sharecast News) - London stocks dipped in early trade on Wednesday as investors mulled weaker-than-expected UK GDP data and looked ahead to the latest US inflation reading.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower as GDP shrinks more than expected
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Wednesday following downbeat US and Asian sessions, as investors mulled the latest UK GDP figures.
London close: Stocks maintain gains after latest jobs data
(Sharecast News) - London's top-flight index ended Tuesday on a positive note, with AB Foods in focus on the back of an optimistic trading statement, as investors pored over the latest UK jobs data.
London midday: Stocks extend gains as AB Foods rallies on update
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Tuesday, with Primark owner AB Foods on the rise after an upbeat trading statement, as investors mulled the latest UK jobs data.
London open: Stocks edge up as investors mull UK jobs data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged up in early trade on Tuesday following a solid session on Wall Street, as investors mulled the latest UK jobs data.
London pre-open: Stocks to nudge up as investors mull UK jobs data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge up at the open on Tuesday following a solid session on Wall Street, as investors mulled the latest UK jobs data.
London close: Stocks finish firmer at start of busy week
(Sharecast News) - London's major stock indices ended in positive territory on Monday, supported by robust performances from the mining and housebuilding sectors.
London midday: FTSE stays up as miners, housebuilders rally
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were off earlier highs but still in the black midday on Monday, helped along by a strong showing from miners and housebuilders, as investors looked ahead to a busy week.
London open: Miners pace gains ahead of busy week
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Monday, with miners pacing the advance as investors looked ahead to a busy week.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up ahead of busy week
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Monday ahead of a busy week.
London close: Stocks end choppy trading day in the green
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed on a positive note at the end of a volatile trading session on Friday, as investors eyed ongoing discussions concerning the potential of further interest rate hikes from the Federal Reserve.
London midday: Stocks turn lower but retailers rally on broker notes
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had turned a little lower by midday on Friday as investors continued to mull the prospect of further interest rate hikes from the Federal Reserve.
London open: Stocks flat but JD Sports, Next lifted by broker notes
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were little changed in early trade on Friday as investors continued to mull the prospect of further interest rate hikes from the Federal Reserve.
London pre-open: Stocks seen touch lower on downbeat US cues
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge down at the open on Friday following a mostly downbeat session on Wall Street.
London close: Stocks mixed as weaker pound lifts FTSE 100
(Sharecast News) - London's stock market presented a mixed close on Thursday, with the bourse's top-flight index ending in positive territory, buoyed by a weakening pound.
London midday: FTSE turns higher amid sterling weakness; Melrose rallies
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had popped into the black by midday, helped along by a weaker pound, as investors continued to fret about the potential for further rate hikes from the Federal Reserve, and after the release of uninspiring Chinese trade and German industrial production figures.
London open: Stocks fall on US rate worries; Direct Line surges
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Thursday following downbeat US and Asian sessions, as investors fretted over the prospect of more rate hikes from the Federal Reserve.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower on weak US, Asian cues
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Thursday following downbeat US and Asian sessions.
London close: Stocks slip on rising oil price concerns
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed in negative territory on Wednesday, as a significant rise in oil prices fuelled investor concerns over inflation.
London midday: Stocks stay down; construction data in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the red by midday on Wednesday as a jump in oil prices sparked worries about inflation.
London open: Stocks in the red on inflation fears; Barratt slumps
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Wednesday as a jump in oil prices sparked worries about inflation.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down after oil price surge
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Wednesday as a surge in oil prices sparked worries about inflation.
London close: Stocks fall on back of weak services data
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets ended the trading day in negative territory on Tuesday, pressured by a decline in sterling against the dollar on the back of disappointing services sector data.
London midday: Stocks pop higher as sterling slumps on services data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had popped into the black by midday on Tuesday, as sterling fell on the back of uninspiring services data.
London open: Stocks fall on China data; services PMI eyed
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Tuesday following uninspiring Chinese data, as investors eyed the latest reading on the UK services sector.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down ahead of services PMIs
(Sharecast News) - London stocks looked set for further losses on Tuesday following an uninspiring Asian session, as investors eyed the latest UK and eurozone services PMIs.
London close: Stocks reverse gains in late trading
(Sharecast News) - London's leading stock indices closed in negative territory on Monday, despite opening in the green earlier in the day.
London midday: Stocks stay up as China stimulus, Fed hopes boost sentiment
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Monday, with sentiment underpinned by Chinese stimulus measures and expectations the US Federal Reserve will pause on rates this month.
London open: Stocks rise on US jobs report, Chinese stimulus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Monday, with sentiment underpinned by Chinese stimulus measures and expectations the US Federal Reserve will pause on rates this month.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up on positive Asian cues
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to gain at the open on Monday, taking their cue from a positive Asian session.
London close: Stocks close up as investors mull payrolls
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended up on Friday as investors bet that the latest US non-farm payrolls will prompt the Federal Reserve to pause on interest rates this month.
London midday: Stocks extend gains ahead of payrolls report
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Friday ahead of the latest non-farm payrolls release, as investors mulled better-than-expected Chinese manufacturing data, but uninspiring UK manufacturing and house price figures.
London open: Stocks edge higher ahead of payrolls
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged up in early trade on Friday following losses in the previous session, as investors eyed the latest US non-farm payrolls report.
London pre-open: FTSE to edge up ahead of non-farm payrolls
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge higher on Friday following losses in the previous session, as investors eyed the latest US non-farm payrolls report.
London close: Stocks finish mixed after US inflation reading
(Sharecast News) - London's stock market had a mixed performance on Thursday, as investors carefully evaluated a crucial inflation report from the United States amidst an otherwise data-heavy trading day.
London midday: Stocks little changed ahead of US inflation
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were little changed by midday on Thursday as investors eyed a key US inflation reading and mulled the latest data for the eurozone.
London open: Stocks nudge down ahead of inflation readings
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ticked lower in early trade on Thursday as investors eyed key eurozone and US inflation readings.
London pre-open: Stocks to nudge up ahead of inflation readings
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to nudge up at the open on Thursday as investors eyed eurozone and US inflation readings.
London close: Stocks manage gains amid wave of data
(Sharecast News) - London's stock market saw moderate gains on Wednesday, despite retreating from session highs by the close of trading.
London midday: Stocks off highs as investors mull mortgage approvals
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were up but off highs by midday on Wednesday, with Prudential rallying on the back of results, as investors mulled the latest UK mortgage approvals and consumer credit data.
London open: Stocks gain on US cues; Prudential rallies
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Wednesday, taking their cue from a solid session on Wall Street, with Prudential pacing the gains.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up on positive US cues
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Wednesday following a solid session on Wall Street.
London close: Stocks rise on buoyant global sentiment
(Sharecast News) - London stocks enjoyed a day of robust gains, closing significantly higher on Tuesday following a strong performance from Asian markets.
London midday: Stocks stay firm as housebuilders rally
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still firmly in the black by midday on Tuesday following a positive Asian session, with housebuilders pacing the gains.
London open: Stocks rally on China optimism; Bunzl boosts guidance
(Sharecast News) - London stocks shot higher in early trade on Tuesday following a positive Asian session, as traders returned to their desks after the long weekend.
London pre-open: Stocks to nudge up after long weekend
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to nudge higher at the open on Tuesday following a positive Asian session, as traders returned to their desks after the long weekend.
London close: Gains erased as Fed chair gives cautious outlook
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks reversed earlier gains to trade broadly flat by the close on Friday, as comments from Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell at the closely watched Jackson Hole conference dampened risk appetite.
London midday: Stocks firmer ahead of Powell, Lagarde speeches
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were firmer by midday on Friday as investors turned their attention to the Jackson Hole symposium in Wyoming, in particular speeches by Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell and ECB president Christine Lagarde.
London open: Stocks edge up ahead of Jackson Hole speeches
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged higher in early trade on Friday as investors turned their attention to the Jackson Hole symposium in Wyoming, in particular speeches by Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell and ECB president Christine Lagarde.
London pre-open: Stocks to nudge down ahead of Powell, Lagarde speeches
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to nudge lower at the open on Friday as investors eyed speeches by Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell and ECB president Christine Lagarde at the Jackson Hole symposium in Wyoming.
London close: Stocks end mixed ahead of Jackson Hole
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed with a mixed performance on Thursday as investors digested the most recent retail sales data, and turned their attention to the start of the Jackson Hole symposium across the pond.
London midday: Stocks stay up after Nvidia impresses
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still firmer by midday on Thursday as investors cheered better-than-expected results from US chip designer Nvidia and looked to the start of the Jackson Holy Symposium.
London open: Stocks rally after Nvidia beat
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rallied in early trade on Thursday, taking their cue from an upbeat session on Wall Street after better-than-expected results from US chip designer Nvidia.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up after Nvidia beats expectations
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Thursday following a positive session on Wall Street, as investors cheered better-than-expected results from US chip designer Nvidia.
London close: Stocks rise despite weaker global data
(Sharecast News) - Equity markets in London managed a positive close on Wednesday, despite underwhelming economic indicators from across Europe, with utility plays among the more buoyant sectors.
London midday: Markets shrug off weak data as utilities gain
(Sharecast News) - London's Footsie index was up 1% by lunchtime on Wednesday, led by strong gains from utility stocks, despite some disappointing economic data across Europe.
London open: Stocks rise ahead of PMIs
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Wednesday following a positive Asian session, as investors eyed a slew of PMI readings.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up ahead of PMIs
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Wednesday following a positive Asian session, as investors eyed a slew of PMIs.
London midday: FTSE extends gains as investors mull borrowing, manufacturing data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Tuesday as investors digested the latest UK borrowing and manufacturing figures.
London open: Stocks edge up as investors mull borrowing figures
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged up in early trade on Tuesday after a mostly firmer session on Wall Street, as investors digested the latest UK borrowing figures.
London pre-open: Stocks to edge up; borrowing figures in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge up on Tuesday after a mostly firmer session on Wall Street.
London close: Stocks edge up after borrowing figures, manufacturing data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended off highs but in the black on on Tuesday as investors digested the latest UK borrowing and manufacturing figures.
London close: Housebuilders pace decline after Crest Nicholson warning
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed lower on Monday, with housebuilders pacing the decline after a profit warning from Crest Nicholson.
London midday: FTSE extends gains as energy shares rally; housebuilders slide
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Monday, helped along by energy shares as investors mulled the latest rate cut by the People's Bank of China, but housebuilders slid after a profit warning from Crest Nicholson.
London open: Stocks edge up but housebuilders slump on Crest Nicholson warning
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged higher in early trade on Monday as investors mulled the latest rate cut by the People's Bank of China, but housebuilders were under the cosh after a profit warning from Crest Nicholson.
London pre-open: Stocks to edge up as investors digest PBoC
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge up at the open on Monday as investors digested the latest rate cut by the People's Bank of China.
London close: Stocks end tough week in the red
(Sharecast News) - London stocks faced significant losses by the close of trading on Friday, as concerns over a number of macroeconomic factors weighed heavily on sentiment.
London pre-open: Stocks to fall as China property crisis deepens
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks were expected to fall for the sixth straight session on Friday on signs that the ongoing real estate crisis in China is far from over.
London close: Stocks fall amid broad global sell-off
(Sharecast News) - Markets in London faced a tough session on Thursday, under the dark clouds of US inflation and intensifying concerns over the Chinese debt crisis.
London midday: Markets subdued, but stocks bounce off lows
(Sharecast News) - Fresh concerns about US inflation and the Chinese debt crisis were weighing on market sentiment on Thursday, though the FTSE 100 was trading flat by lunchtime after bouncing off five-week lows in morning trade.
London open: Markets rattled by FOMC minutes
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks slipped on Thursday, following US and Asian markets lower overnight, as investors reacted to the possibility of further interest-rate hikes by the Federal Reserve.
London pre-open: Stocks to slip on US rate-hike fears
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks were set to decline for the fifth straight session on Thursday after the minutes of a recent Federal Reserve meeting showed caution about taking the brakes off interest-rate hikes too soon.
London close: Stocks extend losses as rate hike fears continue
(Sharecast News) - UK stock markets faced a downturn on Wednesday, as gains from blue-chip insurers were overshadowed by concerns that the Bank of England could introduce another interest rate hike.
London midday: Stocks slip as core inflation stays high
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks were trading at five-week lows on Wednesday despite some big gains from blue-chip insurers, with market sentiment hit by fears that the Bank of England may step in to raise interest rates once again.
London open: Stocks flat as rate-hike fears dampen risk appetite
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks were struggling for direction on Wednesday after data showed that core inflation remains stubbornly high, raising fears that the Bank of England may step in to tighten monetary policy even further.
London pre-open: Stocks to extend five-week low
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks were set for another day of losses on Wednesday, after a heavy fall the previous session, as investors showed caution on busy day for economic data.
London close: Stocks tumble on interest rate, China concerns
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks faced significant pressure on Tuesday, closing on a sour note over concerns over potential further interest rate hikes by the Bank of England.
London open: Housing stocks pull FTSE lower on rate-hike fears
(Sharecast News) - The FTSE 100 dropped in early trade on Tuesday as investors reacted to an unexpected acceleration in UK wage growth and a surprise interest rate cut in China.
London pre-open: FTSE 100 to bounce off one-month low
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a slight rebound on Tuesday morning after falling to a one-month low, as investors digested some key data from the UK labour market, and a surprise rate cut in China overnight.
London close: Stocks slip on renewed China concerns
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets experienced a marginal dip at the close of trading on Monday, with both the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 indices ending in the negative.
London midday: China concerns dampen sentiment on quiet day
(Sharecast News) - London stock markets were struggling for direction on Monday morning, as fresh concerns about China's economy and an absence of any new economic data or corporate earnings prompted investors to exercise some caution.
London open: Miners drag FTSE 100 into the red
(Sharecast News) - Mining stocks were leading UK markets lower in early deals on Monday as renewed concerns about China's economy dampened sentiment.
London pre-open: Subdued start expected on quiet day for earnings, data
(Sharecast News) - The UK stock market was set for a subdued start on Monday morning, with investors likely to show caution on a light day for economic data and corporate earnings.
London close: Stocks sink on surprise rise in UK GDP
(Sharecast News) - London stocks remained in the red at the close of trading on Friday, as market participants reacted to a mixture of stronger-than-anticipated UK GDP numbers and fresh US producer inflation data.
London open: Miners lead stocks lower despite positive UK GDP
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks slipped lower on Friday, reversing gains made the previous session, as investors continue to digest a barrage of mixed economic data this week.
London pre-open: Stocks set to slip despite positive UK GDP data
(Sharecast News) - London's stocks were expected to slip in early trading on Friday despite data showing that the UK economy expanded at a faster-than-forecast rate in the second quarter.
London close: Stocks rise as US inflation meets expectations
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed with gains on Thursday, buoyed by a US inflation report that came broadly in line with market expectations.
London midday: Markets subdued ahead of US CPI data
(Sharecast News) - Investors were keeping their powder dry on Thursday in London as stock markets chose to remain cautious ahead of a much-anticipated US inflation report later on.
London open: Tentative start for FTSE 100 as markets eye US data
(Sharecast News) - The FTSE 100 edged higher in morning trade on Thursday, rising for the second straight session, though gains were limited as investors showed caution ahead of some all-important inflation figures from the US.
London pre-open: Futures edge higher as market awaits US inflation data
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks were set to tick slightly higher on Thursday morning, though gains would likely be muted as the market awaits key inflation data from the US later on.
London close: Stocks bounce back after shrugging off China data
(Sharecast News) - Stocks in London saw an encouraging rally on Wednesday, driven largely by a robust performance from the heavyweight mining, oil, and banking sectors.
London midday: Mining, oil and banking stocks provide a boost
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks bounced back on Wednesday, with the heavyweight mining, oil and banking sectors providing a lift despite ongoing concerns about recent Chinese economic data.
London open: Banks, miners lead the rebound early on
(Sharecast News) - Mining and banking stocks led the UK's benchmark equity index higher on Wednesday morning, rebounding after losses the previous session, despite economic data from China continuing to paint a dreary picture for the world's second-largest economy.
London pre-open: Stocks set for higher start
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a slight rebound on Wednesday morning after falling the previous session, though concerns over the health of the Chinese economy were likely to dominate newsflow on a quiet day for company news.
London close: Stocks weaker amid concerns for global stability
(Sharecast News) - Stocks in London finished in negative territory on Tuesday, largely influenced by unfavourable economic data from China coupled with underwhelming corporate earnings reports.
London midday: Shares down on China data, weak earnings news
(Sharecast News) - The FTSE 100 was trading lower on Tuesday as weak economic data from China and disappointing corporate earnings dampened sentiment in the mining sector.
London open: Shares make muted start as China data hits miners
(Sharecast News) - It was a subdued start for UK equity indices on Tuesday as weaker-than-expected economic data out of China dragged mining stocks into the red.
London pre-open: Stocks set top dip after Chinese trade data
(Sharecast News) - Stocks were set for a dip following the release of data showing a third straight decline in exports from the world's second-largest economy, China.
London close: Stocks start week in a lacklustre state
(Sharecast News) - Stocks in London ended Monday's trading session marginally in the red, influenced by a negative closing on Wall Street last week.
London midday: Shares lower after mixed US payroll data
(Sharecast News) - Stocks in London were trading slightly lower on Monday following a negative close to trading on Wall Street the week before.
London open: Stocks dip at the start of the week
(Sharecast News) - Stocks in London were trading slightly lower on Monday following a negative close to trading on Wall Street the week before.
London pre-open: Stocks set to dip after U.S. jobs data
(Sharecast News) - Stocks in London were being called to start the session lower following a negative close to trading on Wall Street the week before.
London close: Shares rally as US payroll data hints at possible rate pause
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rallied to close higher on Friday after the latest monthly non-farm payrolls report in the US suggested the US Federal Reserve may be able to pause interest rate rises.
London midday: Shares flat ahead of US jobs data; WPP, Capita slump
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had slipped into the red by midday on Friday as investors waited on the release of the latest monthly non-farm payrolls report in the US.
London open: Stocks edge higher with U.S. jobs data in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were trading on a slightly mixed note, even as investors waited on the release of the latest monthly non-farm payrolls report in the States.
London pre-open: Futures pointing lower ahead of US non-farm payrolls
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were seen starting the session slightly higher, even as investors waited on the release of the latest monthly non-farm payrolls report in the States.
London close: Stocks end on mixed note even as Bank hikes rates
(Sharecast News) - Stocks ended the session on a mixed note even after the Bank of England went ahead and hiked rates.
London midday: Stocks off lows ahead of BoE decision
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had come off their lows as investors waited on the Bank of England's latest policy decision at noon.
London open: Stocks retreat ahead of BoE
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were trading lower as investors waited on the Bank of England's latest policy decision at noon.
London pre-open: Stocks set to edge up ahead of BoE rate decision
(Sharecast News) - London stocks looked set for a slightly higher start as investors waited on the Bank of England's latest policy decision at noon.
London close: Stocks dragged lower by U.S. debt quandary
(Sharecast News) - London stocks finished lower after a downgrade of the U.S. government's long-term credit rating overnight caught traders on the hop.
London midday: Stocks off lows after U.S. debt downgrade
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were holding lower at midday after a downgrade of the U.S. government's long-term credit rating overnight caught traders on the hop.
London open: U.S. government debt downgrade catches traders on the hop
(Sharecast News) - London stocks dropped at the start of the session after a downgrade of the U.S. government's long-term credit rating caught traders on the hop.
London pre-open: Stocks set for lower start after Fitch cuts U.S. debt rating
(Sharecast News) - London stocks looked set for a slightly lower start following news that Fitch had downgraded the U.S. government's long-term credit rating.
London close: Stocks slip as longer-term Gilt yields grind back higher
(Sharecast News) - London stocks finished in the red on Tuesday as investors mulled downbeat manufacturing data and results from the likes of BP, HSBC and Diageo, together with a rise in longer-term Gilt yields.
London midday: Stocks turn lower after manufacturing data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had turned negative by midday on Tuesday as investors mulled downbeat manufacturing data and results from the likes of BP, HSBC and Diageo.
London open: Stocks nudge up as Diageo, HSBC rally
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged higher in early trade on Tuesday as investors eyed the latest reading on the UK manufacturing sector and mulled results from the likes of BP, HSBC and Diageo.
London pre-open: Stocks seen flat ahead of manufacturing data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a flat open on Tuesday as investors eyed the latest reading on the UK manufacturing sector.
London close: FTSE edges up ahead of busy week
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended a touch firmer on Monday as investors mulled the latest Chinese manufacturing data and news of further measures from authorities in China to boost consumption.
London midday: Stocks flat as investors digest Chinese stimulus announcements
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were hugging the flatline on Monday as investors mulled the latest Chinese manufacturing data and news of further measures from authorities in China to boost consumption.
London open: Stocks edge down; Marshalls slides on profit warning
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower in early trade on Monday as investors mulled the latest Chinese manufacturing data and news of further measures from authorities in China to boost consumption.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down as investors mull China data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Monday as investors mulled the latest Chinese manufacturing data and news of further measures from authorities in China to boost consumption.
London close: Stocks end turbulent week in a mixed state
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets finished with a mixed performance on Friday, driven by multiple factors including a policy change from the Bank of Japan, and significant results from companies such as NatWest, Standard Chartered, and International Airlines Group (IAG).
London midday: Stocks touch higher ahead of US inflation gauges
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still a touch higher by midday on Friday as investors mulled a policy shift from the Bank of Japan and results from the likes of NatWest, Standard Chartered and IAG.
London open: Stocks edge up as investors mull BoJ shift; StanChart rallies
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged higher in early trade on Friday as investors mulled a policy shift from the Bank of Japan and results from the likes of NatWest, Standard Chartered and IAG.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower; NatWest in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a weaker open on Friday following a downbeat session on Wall Street, with earnings from NatWest in focus.
London close: Stocks finish firmer after tsunami of earnings
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed firmer on Thursday, backed by a slew of corporate earnings and a substantial policy decision by the US Federal Reserve.
London midday: FTSE maintains gains as investors wade through earnings
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still a little firmer by midday on Thursday as investors mulled the latest policy announcement from the Federal Reserve and waded through an avalanche of earnings.
London open: Stocks edge up amid earnings avalanche
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged higher in early trade on Thursday as investors mulled the latest policy announcement from the Federal Reserve and waded through an avalanche of earnings.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up amid earnings avalanche
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Thursday as investors wade through an avalanche of earnings and mull the latest policy announcement from the Federal Reserve, with the European Central Bank due to announce its decision later.
London close: Stocks in risk-off mood ahead of Fed decision
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed in a mixed state on Wednesday, with the top-flight FTSE 100 in the red as investors looked ahead to the policy announcement from the US Federal Reserve.
London midday: Stocks in the red as Lloyds, NatWest slump
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had fallen into the red by midday on Wednesday, with Lloyds and NatWest under the cosh, as investors waded through a raft of earnings and looked ahead to the latest policy announcement from the Federal Reserve.
London open: Stocks steady amid raft of earnings, ahead of Fed
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were steady in early trade on Wednesday as investors waded through a raft of earnings and looked ahead to the latest policy announcement from the Federal Reserve.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down ahead of Fed announcement
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Wednesday after an uninspiring Asian session, as investors eye the latest policy announcement from the Federal Reserve and a slew of UK earnings.
London close: Stocks manage gains as miners surge
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed marginally higher on Tuesday, driven by positive performances from the mining sector and consumer goods behemoth Unilever, which enjoyed a boost from robust second-quarter results.
London midday: Stocks a touch firmer as miners, Unilever rally
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still a touch firmer by midday Tuesday, with miners on the front foot, and consumer goods giant Unilever boosted by well-received second-quarter results.
London open: Stocks tick higher as miners, Unilever advance
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged up in early trade on Tuesday, with miners on the front foot, and Unilever boosted by well-received second-quarter results.
London pre-open: Stocks seen muted as investors eye earnings, Fed meeting
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a muted open on Tuesday as investors mull results from the likes of Unilever, Compass Group and Croda and eye the start of the Federal Reserve's two-day policy meeting.
London close: Stocks mixed as fresh PMI data disappoints
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed with a mixed result on Monday, reflecting investors' mixed sentiment as they reacted to a weak set of economic data at the start of a busy week on the economic calendar.
London midday: Stocks mixed after soft PMI data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were trading on a mixed note following a lacklustre close on Wall Street at the end of the previous week and week survey results.
London open: Stocks start week on a mixed note
(Sharecast News) - London stocks began the week on a mixed note, after a lacklustre session on Wall Street to close out last week.
London pre-open: FTSE set to fall at start of busy week
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets looked set to open lower on Monday, after a lacklustre session on Wall Street to close out last week.
London close: Stocks finish buoyant week in mixed state
(Sharecast News) - Stocks in London presented a mixed picture at the close of trading on Friday, with the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 finishing in opposite territories, despite a slight uptick in Wall Street during early trading across the Atlantic.
London midday: Stocks trade mixed with central bank meetings on the horizon
(Sharecast News) - Stocks were still trading on a mixed note come midday despite Wall Street looking primed for a modest bounce at the opening bell.
London open: Stocks slip heading into central bank decisions
(Sharecast News) - Stocks were mixed at the start of the session, tracking overnight losses on Wall Street on the back of the latest quarterly results out of Netflix and Tesla.
London pre-open: Stocks set for slightly lower start after mixed economic data
(Sharecast News) - Stocks were set for a slightly lower start at the end of the week, tracking overnight losses on Wall Street on the back of the latest quarterly results out of Netflix and Tesla.
London close: FTSE 100 adds to gains on mixed day for stocks
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed in a mixed state on Thursday, with the leading FTSE 100 capitalising on Wednesday's robust performance, while the FTSE 250 dipped.
London midday: Stocks extend gains as miners, housebuilders advance
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Thursday, building on the stellar session a day earlier, when the top-flight index had its best day so far this year on the back of a softer-than-expected inflation reading.
London open: Stocks gain as miners rally
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Thursday, albeit gains were much more muted than in the previous session, when a softer-than-expected UK inflation print saw the top-flight index enjoy its best day of the year so far.
London pre-open: Stocks to nudge down after Wednesday's strong gains
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to nudge lower at the open on Thursday following strong gains in the previous session on the back of a softer-than-expected UK consumer price inflation print.
London close: Stocks soar on lower-than-expected CPI numbers
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets saw an impressive rise on Wednesday, with housebuilders surging after a decrease in consumer price inflation, lessening the burden on the Bank of England to continue with rate hikes.
London midday: FTSE extends gains as housebuilders rally on inflation data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Wednesday, with housebuilders on the rise after data showed a bigger-than-expected decline in consumer price inflation, easing pressure on the Bank of England to keep hiking rates.
London open: Housebuilders pace gains as inflation eases more than expected
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rallied in early trade on Wednesday, with housebuilders pacing the gains after data showed a bigger-than-expected decline in consumer price inflation, easing pressure on the Bank of England to keep hiking rates.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up as inflation falls more than expected
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Wednesday following an upbeat session on Wall Street, as investors mulled a bigger-than-expected drop in UK inflation.
London close: Stocks rise despite mixed US bank results
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed on a high note Tuesday, as investors pored over the latest US retail sales figures as well as data showing easing grocery inflation in the UK.
London midday: Stocks muted ahead of US retail sales, earnings releases
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still little changed by midday on Tuesday as investors eyed the latest US retail sales data and big earnings releases across the pond, as well as this week's UK inflation figures.
London open: FTSE little changed but Ocado, Darktrace surge
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were little changed in early trade on Tuesday as investors eyed the latest US retail sales data and big earnings releases across the pond, as well as this week's UK inflation figures.
London pre-open: Stocks seen flat ahead of US retail sales, earnings
(Sharecast News) - London stocks looked set for a flat open on Tuesday as investors eyed the latest US retail sales data and big earnings releases.
London close: Stocks weaker after China disappointment
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed in negative territory on Monday, as disappointing growth figures from China affected major miners.
London midday: Stocks stay down as miners hit by China data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still down by midday on Monday, with miners under the cosh after disappointing Chinese growth figures.
London open: Miners pace the decline as China GDP disappoints
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower in early trade on Monday, with miners under the cosh after disappointing Chinese growth figures.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down after China data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Monday following disappointing Chinese data.
London close: Stocks slip on Friday but still finish week higher
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed marginally lower on Friday, with earlier gains lost as investors turned their attention towards Wall Street, digesting a series of significant bank earnings reports.
London midday: Stocks muted ahead of US bank results
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still little changed by midday on Friday as investors eyed earnings across the pond from JPMorgan, Citigroup and Wells Fargo.
London open: Stocks flat as investors eye US bank earnings
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were steady in early trade on Friday as investors eyed earnings across the pond from JPMorgan, Citigroup and Wells Fargo.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down ahead of US bank earnings
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge down at the open on Friday as investors eyed earnings across the pond from JPMorgan, Citigroup and Wells Fargo.
London close: Stocks rise on UK GDP, US producer price data
(Sharecast News) - Stocks in London managed an upbeat finish on Thursday, propelled by easing concerns over US Federal Reserve interest rate hikes, amid focus on the latest UK GDP data and fresh US inflation figures.
London midday: Stocks tick up but housebuilders under pressure
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had popped higher by midday on Thursday amid easing concerns about Fed rate hikes, as investors mulled the latest UK GDP data and looked ahead to the release of more US inflation data.
London open: Stocks nudge down as investors mull GDP
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged lower in early trade on Thursday as investors mulled the latest UK GDP data.
London pre-open: Stocks seen muted as investors mull GDP data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a muted open on Thursday as investors mulled the latest UK GDP data.
London close: Stocks surge as US inflation undershoots expectations
(Sharecast News) - Equity markets in London finished Wednesday well into the green, bolstered by inflation data from the US that came in below predictions.
London midday: Stocks extend gains ahead of US inflation print
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Wednesday as investors eyed the latest US inflation data.
London open: Stocks rise as investors eye US inflation data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Wednesday following a positive close on Wall Street, as investors eyed the latest US inflation data.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up ahead of US inflation data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Wednesday following a positive close on Wall Street, as investors eye the latest US inflation data.
London close: Stocks rise as sterling strengthens
(Sharecast News) - London's stock market made a recovery by the close on Tuesday, overcoming earlier losses despite a strengthening pound.
London midday: Stocks nudge down after jobs data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had edged lower by midday on Tuesday, held back by a stronger pound as a jump in wage growth fuelled expectations of further rates hikes by the Bank of England.
London open: Stocks flat as investors mull wage growth
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were steady in early trade on Tuesday as the latest UK jobs data showed a jump in wage growth that's expected to maintain pressure on the Bank of England to hike interest rates.
London pre-open: Stocks seen flat after jobs data, retail sales
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a steady open on Tuesday as investors mull the latest UK jobs and retail sales data.
London close: Stocks start week with some small gains
(Sharecast News) - London's main stock indices ended modestly higher on Monday, buoyed by slight gains amid market worries over sluggish Chinese economic data.
London midday: Stocks steady as investors mull China inflation data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still little changed by midday on Monday as investors mulled disappointing data out of China, with miners under the cosh.
London open: Stocks little changed after China data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were little changed in early trade on Monday as investors mulled disappointing data out of China.
London pre-open: Stocks seen muted as investors mull China inflation
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a muted open on Monday following a mixed session in Asia.
London close: Stocks mixed on US payrolls, UK house price data
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets experienced a mixed performance on Friday with concerns over impending interest rate hikes, the latest US non-farm payrolls report, and fresh UK house price data all influencing movements.
FTSE 100 movers: Utilities in the red; Coca-Cola HBC fizzes higher
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was down 0.2% at 7,263.44 in afternoon trade on Friday.
London midday: Stocks stay down ahead of payrolls
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still a little lower by midday on Friday amid rate hike concerns, as investors mulled the latest UK house price data and awaited the release of the US non-farm payrolls report.
London open: Stocks fall as investors eye payrolls
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Friday amid rate hike concerns, as investors mulled the latest UK house price data and awaited the release of the US non-farm payrolls report.
London pre-open: Stocks seen muted ahead of payrolls
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a flat open on Friday following heavy losses in the previous session, as investors mulled the latest UK house price data and looked ahead to the release of the US non-farm payrolls report.
London close: Stocks fall on renewed interest rate fears
(Sharecast News) - London's stock market endured a blow on Thursday, with investors responding to fears of forthcoming rate hikes by the US Federal Reserve as well as the latest American employment data.
London midday: Stocks drop as Gilt yields move higher again
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were down on Thursday as investors mulled the latest minutes from the US Federal Reserve, which suggested that more rate hikes were on the cards.
London midday: Stocks fall further on hawkish Fed, UK construction data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had fallen further by midday on Thursday as investors mulled the latest minutes from the US Federal Reserve, which suggested that more rate hikes were on the cards, and following the release of disappointing UK construction data.
London open: Stocks fall after hawkish Fed minutes
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Thursday as investors mulled the latest minutes from the US Federal Reserve, which suggested that more rate hikes were on the cards.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower as investors mull Fed minutes
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Thursday following downbeat US and Asian sessions.
London close: Stocks fall on fresh service sector data
(Sharecast News) - London stock markets ended lower on Wednesday, as investors cautiously responded to fresh services data from the UK and China, and looked to the latest Federal Reserve minutes.
London midday: Stocks stay down as investors mull UK, China services data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the red by midday on Wednesday as investors digested UK and China services data, and eyed the latest minutes from the Federal Reserve.
London open: Stocks fall as China data disappoints
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Wednesday after the release of disappointing Chinese data, and as investors eyed the latest minutes from the Federal Reserve and a reading on the UK services sector.
London pre-open: Stocks to nudge down ahead of services data, FOMC minutes
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to nudge lower at the open on Wednesday following a downbeat Asian session, as investors eyed the latest reading on the UK services sector and minutes from the Federal Reserve.
London close: Stocks finish mixed on quiet trading day
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed on a mixed note on Tuesday, in what was a relatively quiet trading day amidst a lack of economic news, and as the US markets remained closed for Independence Day.
London midday: Stocks edge higher in quiet trade
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had edged higher by midday on Tuesday as investors mulled news of China's export restrictions on metals, and with the session likely to remain quiet as US markets will be closed for Independence Day.
London open: Stocks flat; housebuilders hit by JPM note
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were steady in early trade on Tuesday, with the session likely to be fairly quiet as US markets will be closed for Independence Day, and as investors mulled news of China's export restrictions on metals.
London pre-open: Stocks seen muted; Sainsbury's in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a muted open on Tuesday as investors mull the latest policy announcement from the Reserve Bank of Australia and with US markets set to be closed for Independence Day.
London close: Stocks mixed amid global manufacturing weakness
(Sharecast News) - London's leading stock indices painted a mixed picture at the close of trading on Monday, with the FTSE 100 index slipping slightly amid a lacklustre start to the week across the pond on Wall Street.
London midday: Stocks push higher as miners rally
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had edged higher by midday on Monday amid hopes of further economic stimulus from China.
London open: Stocks nudge up as miners rally; China data in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged up in early trade on Monday following an upbeat session in Asia, but gains were muted as investors mulled a slowdown in China's manufacturing sector.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up on positive Asian cues
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Monday following an upbeat session in Asia, as investors eye the release of manufacturing data.
London close: Stocks rise on buoyant global sentiment
(Sharecast News) - London's financial markets rallied on Friday, buoyed by heightened confidence in the US economic outlook and encouraging UK GDP data.
London midday: Stocks up as investors position for US inflation data
(Sharecast News) - Stocks were catching a bid on Friday on greater confidence in the outlook for the US economy and signs that inflation was cooling across the Channel.
London open: Inflation again in focus at quarter's end
(Sharecast News) - Stocks were edging up in the final trading session of the second quarter, as investors waited on the release of key inflation data in the euro area and U.S..
London close: Stocks and bonds unloved as Thames Water fiasco festers
(Sharecast News) - Stocks in London underperformed peers on either side of the Atlantic as another batch of mostly better-than-expected economic data out of the States pushed government bond yields in the US and the UK higher.
London midday: Stocks drift lower
(Sharecast News) - Stocks in London were holding slightly lower come midday as they waited on the latest inflation data from across the Channel.
London open: Stocks dip as investors wait on European inflation numbers
(Sharecast News) - Stocks in London were trading slightly lower on Thursday morning as they waited on the latest inflation data from across the Channel.
London pre-open: Stocks set for flat start
(Sharecast News) - Stocks in London looked set for a flat start to trading on Thursday morning.
London close: Stocks make gains despite profit-taking
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets saw a notable surge on Wednesday, with both the FTSE 100 and the FTSE 250 closing higher amid a gathering of global financial policymakers.
London midday: Solid gains for stocks ahead of ECB policy summit
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were firmly higher ahead of the start of a panel discussion at the European Central Bank's semi-annual policy retreat in Sintra, Portugal, in which several of the world's top central bankers would participate.
London open: Stocks rise following strong gains in the US, Japan
(Sharecast News) - Stocks in London began the session with modest gains following a strong advance on Wall Street during the previous session.
London pre-open: Stocks set to edge higher, central banks in focus
(Sharecast News) - Stocks in London were being called to start the day with slight gains following the strong advance seen on Wall Street during the previous session.
London close: Stocks manage gains at end of muted day
(Sharecast News) - London stock markets presented a muted picture at the close of trading on Tuesday, following an early surge influenced by optimism about Chinese economic growth, which subsequently lost momentum.
London midday: Stocks pare gains as early China boost fades
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had pared gains by midday on Tuesday, as an early boost on the back of Chinese growth hopes faded.
London open: Stocks rise as miners rally; shop price inflation eases
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Tuesday, with miners pacing the gains after Chinese Premier Li Qiang said the country was still on track to reach its annual growth target of around 5%.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up; shop price inflation eases
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Tuesday following a mostly positive session in Asia.
London close: Stocks slip after failed Russia rebellion
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed in a muted state on Monday after a slow start to the week, amid uncertainty arising from an unsuccessful coup attempt in Russia over the weekend.
London midday: Stocks maintain losses but Aston Martin surges
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still a little weaker by midday on Monday as a failed coup against Putin over the weekend dented sentiment.
London open: Stocks fall after weekend events; Aston Martin surges
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Monday as a failed coup against Putin over the weekend dented sentiment.
London pre-open: Stocks seen muted after failed coup against Putin
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a muted open on Monday as investors got their first chance to react to a failed coup against Putin over the weekend.
London close: Stocks lower as rate rise still weighs
(Sharecast News) - London's stock market concluded a lacklustre trading week with losses across the board on Friday, as continued investor concern over the recent interest rate hike weighed heavily on shares, particularly in the housebuilding sector.
London midday: Stocks stay down as housebuilders slump
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still lower by midday on Friday, with housebuilders under the cosh as investors continued to mull the impact of the latest interest rate hike.
London open: Stocks fall as investors mull retail sales, consumer confidence data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Friday as investors continued to assess the impact of the latest interest rate hike, with retail sales and consumer confidence data in focus.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower as investors mull retail sales
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Friday as investors digest the latest UK retail sales and consumer confidence data.
London close: Stocks falter after BoE's 50 basis point hike
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed significantly lower on Thursday following the Bank of England's decision to hike interest rates by 50 basis points.
London midday: Stocks stay down as BoE hikes rates to 5%
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still firmly in the red by midday on Thursday after the Bank of England hiked interest rates by 50 basis points.
London open: Stocks fall ahead of BoE rate announcement; Ocado surges
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell sharply in early trade on Thursday as investors eyed another rate hike by the Bank of England.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down ahead of BoE announcement
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Thursday as investors eyed another rare hike by the Bank of England.
London close: Stocks lower as UK inflation remains sticky
(Sharecast News) - London stock markets closed lower on Wednesday, pulled down by escalating inflation fears and uncertainty preceding this week's interest rate decision from the Bank of England.
London midday: Stocks down but off lows after inflation data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were off earlier lows but still a little weaker by midday on Wednesday as investors digested a higher-than-expected UK inflation print, ahead of this week's Bank of England rate announcement.
London open: Stocks fall as inflation sticks at 8.7%
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Wednesday as investors mulled a higher-than-expected UK inflation print, ahead of this week's Bank of England rate announcement.
London pre-open: Stocks seen muted as UK inflation stays at 8.7%
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a muted open on Wednesday as investors mulled the latest UK inflation data ahead of this week's Bank of England rate announcement.
London close: Stocks weaker ahead of BoE rate decision
(Sharecast News) - London's stocks closed in negative territory on Tuesday, as investors weighed the implications of the latest policy announcement from China, along with newly released UK grocery price data.
London midday: Stocks flat as investors mull PBOC; grocery price inflation eases
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were flat by midday on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest policy announcement in China and UK grocery price data, and looked ahead to inflation data and an expected rate hike from the Bank of England this week.
London open: Stocks nudge down as investors mull PBOC
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged lower in early trade on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest policy announcement from the People's Bank of China and looked ahead to UK inflation data and an expected rate hike from the Bank of England this week.
London pre-open: Stocks seen flat as investors digest PBOC
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a muted open on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest policy announcement from the People's Bank of China.
London close: Stocks weaker on globally subdued day
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed in the red on a globally subdued Monday, with investors eagerly anticipating the Bank of England's monetary policy decision expected later this week.
London midday: Stocks stay down amid China growth concerns
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still weaker by midday on Monday amid concerns about China's growth prospects, and as investors eyed another rate hike by the Bank of England this week.
London open: Stocks fall amid China concerns
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Monday amid concerns about China's growth prospects, and as investors eyed another rate hike by the Bank of England this week.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down after downbeat US, Asian sessions
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Monday following a downbeat Asian session and a negative close on Wall Street at the end of last week, as investors await fresh catalysts.
London close: Stocks end up but Travis Perkins tumbles on profit warning
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended a little higher on Friday, as investors continued to digest this week's policy announcements from the US Federal Reserve and the European Central Bank.
London midday: Stocks maintain gains; Tesco falls after update
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Friday, having taken their cue from a solid session on Wall Street.
London open: Stocks rise after strong US session
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Friday, taking their cue from a solid session on Wall Street.
London pre-open: Stocks to edge up after Wall Street gains
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge up at the open on Friday following a solid session on Wall Street.
London close: Stocks mixed on slew of global data
(Sharecast News) - Stock markets in London ended the trading day with mixed results on Thursday, following a stream of global data and the US Federal Reserve's decision to hold steady on interest rates.
London midday: FTSE flat as investors mull Fed's hawkish pause
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had pared earlier losses to trade flat by midday on Thursday after the US Federal Reserve left rates unchanged but signalled that two more hikes were on the way this year.
London open: Stocks edge down after Fed's 'hawkish hold'
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower in early trade on Thursday after the US Federal Reserve left rates unchanged but signalled that two more hikes were on the way later this year.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down as Fed delivers hawkish hold
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Thursday after the US Federal Reserve left rates unchanged but signalled that two more hikes were on the way later this year.
London close: Stocks mixed as investors hope for Fed pause
(Sharecast News) - London's equity markets ended Wednesday on a mixed note, but overall changes were minimal, as global investors cast their gaze westwards to the upcoming interest rate decision from the US Federal Reserve.
London midday: Stocks turn higher as investors eye Fed; Vodafone jumps
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had turned higher by midday on Wednesday as investors eyed an expected pause in rates hikes from the US Federal Reserve and digested the latest UK GDP reading, with Vodafone rallying after it announced a mobile merger with Three UK.
London open: Stocks nudge down ahead of Fed; UK economy returns to growth
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged lower in early trade on Wednesday as investors eyed a policy announcement from the US Federal Reserve, and digested the latest UK GDP reading.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down ahead of Fed; UK GDP in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge down at the open on Wednesday as investors eyed a policy announcement from the US Federal Reserve, and digested the latest UK GDP reading.
London close: Stocks muted as US inflation comes in cooler
(Sharecast News) - Tuesday saw London's stock markets conclude the day's trading in a reserved state, as investors processed new inflation data out of the United States, which revealed a deceleration in the rate of consumer price growth.
London midday: Stocks flat ahead of US inflation; gilt yields spike
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had pared gains by midday on Tuesday as investors eyed the latest US inflation print, while gilt yields spiked as UK jobs data put pressure on the Bank of England to keep raising interest rates.
London open: Stocks edge up as investors digest jobs data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged higher in early trade on Tuesday following a positive close on Wall Street, as the latest UK jobs data put pressure on the Bank of England to keep raising interest rates.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up as investors mull jobs data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Tuesday following an upbeat session on Wall Street, as investors mulled the latest UK jobs data.
London close: Stocks finish flat ahead of key central bank meetings
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed a quiet day in the green on Monday, with major indexes ending just above break-even point as investors prepared themselves for a significant week of interest rate decisions from a trio of the world's leading central banks.
London midday: Stocks pare gains as investors eye US inflation, Fed
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had pared earlier gains by midday on Monday, as investors braced for a week of key rate announcements and the latest US inflation reading.
London open: Stocks gain as investors eye US inflation, central bank meetings
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Monday following losses at the end of last week, as investors braced for a week of key rate announcements and the latest US inflation reading.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up ahead of busy interest rates week
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Monday following losses at the end of last week, as investors eye a week of key rate announcements and the latest US inflation reading.
London close: Stocks fall ahead of central bank decisions next week
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets concluded the week in negative territory on Friday, with investors casting a cautious eye towards next week's crucial interest rate decision from the U.S. Federal Reserve.
London midday: Stocks fall as Croda tanks on profit warning
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had fallen into the red by midday, with Croda under the cosh after a profit warning, as investors eyed US inflation data and the latest policy announcement from the Federal Reserve next week.
London open: Stocks nudge up as investors eye US inflation, Fed next week
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Friday following positive sessions in the US and Asia, but gains were muted as investors eyed US inflation data and the latest policy announcement from the Federal Reserve next week.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up on positive US, Asian sessions
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Friday following gains in the US and Asia, as investors mull the latest China inflation data.
London close: Ex-dividends, interest rate concerns drag on stocks
(Sharecast News) - Thursday trading on London's stock markets ended in the red, as a newly declared recession in the eurozone and escalating concerns over interest rates cast a pall over investors' sentiment.
London midday: Stocks dip amid interest rate worries
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had nudged into the red by midday on Thursday, as interest rate worries dented sentiment.
London open: Stocks flat amid interest rate worries
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were flat in early trade on Thursday, as interest rate worries dented sentiment.
London pre-open: Stocks to edge lower after downbeat Asian session
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were for a slightly weaker open on Thursday following a downbeat Asian session.
London close: Stocks slip on global data, UK house prices
(Sharecast News) - London's primary stock indices concluded Wednesday's session beneath the waterline, as investors remained vigilant over fresh data on global economic growth and UK housing prices.
London midday: Stocks turn higher but gains muted after China, Halifax data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had popped into the black by midday on Wednesday, but gains were muted as investors mulled a slump in Chinese exports and a drop in UK house prices.
London open: Stocks edge lower after China data, Halifax house prices
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower in early trade on Wednesday as investors mulled a slump in Chinese exports and a drop in UK house prices.
London pre-open: Stocks seen muted as investors mull China data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a muted open on Wednesday as investors mulled the latest Chinese trade figures, which showed a slide in exports.
London close: Stocks manage small gains after lacklustre session
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets overcame initial losses to close slightly higher on Tuesday, having earlier fallen on the back of an unexpected interest rate increase from the Reserve Bank of Australia.
London midday: Stocks fall amid US recession worries; UK construction PMI in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had fallen a little further into the red by midday on Tuesday, weighed down by US recession worries, a surprise rate hike by the Reserve Bank of Australia, and uninspiring retail sales data.
London open: FTSE nudges down amid US recession concerns
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged lower in early trade on Tuesday, held back by US recession worries, a surprise rate hike by the Reserve Bank of Australia and uninspiring retail sales data.
London pre-open: Stocks seen muted after RBA hikes rates
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a muted open on Tuesday after the Reserve Bank of Australia hiked interest rates again.
London close: Stocks slip back after oil price rally
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had reversed earlier gains to close weaker on Monday, having earlier rallied on the back of higher oil prices, as investors mulled the latest reading on the UK services sector.
London midday: Stocks maintain gains as oil prices rally
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still firmer by midday on Monday amid higher oil prices, as investors mulled the latest reading on the UK services sector.
London open: Stocks gain; oil rallies on Saudi production cuts
(Sharecast News) - London stocks gained in early trade on Monday following positive US and Asian sessions, with oil prices on the rise.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up as oil prices rise
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge up in early trade on Monday following a strong close on Wall Street at the end of last week.
London midday: Stocks extend gains as investors eye payrolls
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Friday after the US Senate passed a bi-partisan agreement to raise the debt ceiling, and as investors eyed the latest non-farm payrolls report.
London open: Stocks rise on US debt deal; all eyes on payrolls
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Friday after the US Senate passed a bi-partisan agreement to raise the debt ceiling, and as investors eyed the latest non-farm payrolls report.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up after US Senate passes debt ceiling bill
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Friday after the US Senate passed a bi-partisan agreement to raise the debt ceiling, and as investors eyed the latest non-farm payrolls report.
London close: Stocks rally on US debt deal, payrolls report
(Sharecast News) - London stocks racked up strong gains on Friday after the US Senate passed a bi-partisan agreement to raise the debt ceiling, and following the release of a stronger-than-expected non-farm payrolls report.
London midday: Stocks stay up but Dr Martens tumbles on results
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still firmer by midday on Thursday, after the US House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed the debt ceiling bill agreed last weekend, and as investors mulled encouraging Chinese data.
London close: Stocks rise on US debt deal optimism, China data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended up on Thursday after the US House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed the debt ceiling bill agreed last weekend, and after the release of encouraging Chinese data.
London open: Stocks rise on US debt deal hopes, after China data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Thursday after the US House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed the debt ceiling bill agreed last weekend, and as investors mulled encouraging Chinese data.
London pre-open: Stocks seen higher on US debt deal optimism
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Thursday after the US House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed the debt ceiling bill agreed last weekend.
London close: Stocks slump as Chinese data, US debt uncertainty weigh
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended sharply lower on Wednesday as weak Chinese data dented sentiment, and as investors eyed a Congress vote on a deal to avert US debt default.
London midday: Stocks stay down after China data; US debt deal eyed
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were off earlier lows but still in the red by midday on Wednesday as weak Chinese data dented sentiment.
London open: Stocks fall after weak China data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Wednesday as weak Chinese data dented sentiment.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down after China data disappoints
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Wednesday following losses in Asia after the release of weak Chinese manufacturing figures.
London close: Stocks mixed on return from long weekend
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets gave a mixed performance on returning from the bank holiday weekend on Tuesday, as market participants held onto hopes that a US debt ceiling deal would be approved this week.
London midday: Stocks stay down amid US debt deal doubts
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the red by midday on Tuesday amid continued uncertainty over whether a US debt default will be averted, and as data showed that shop price inflation in the UK edged higher in May.
London open: Stocks edge down amid US debt deal uncertainty
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Tuesday amid continued uncertainty over whether a US debt default will be averted, and as data showed that shop price inflation edged higher in May.
London pre-open: Stocks seen muted amid US debt deal hopes
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a muted open on Tuesday as traders return to their desks after the long weekend, amid hopes of a US debt deal.
London close: Stocks mixed amid renewed US debt ceiling hopes
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets ended the week on a mixed note on Friday, with the benchmark index rising amid hopes of a nearing deal over the US federal debt ceiling.
London midday: Stocks up but off highs; miners rally
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were off earlier highs but still in the black by midday on Friday amid hopes a US debt ceiling deal will be done, as investors mulled better-than-expected UK retail sales data.
London open: Stocks rise amid US debt ceiling hopes, after retail sales
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Friday amid growing hopes that a US debt ceiling deal will be done, as investors mulled better-than-expected UK retail sales data.
London pre-open: Stocks seen muted as investors mull retail sales
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a muted open on Friday as investors mull the latest UK retail sales data.
London close: Stocks fall on stack of data, debt ceiling talks drag
(Sharecast News) - London stock markets ended the trading session in the red on Thursday, weighed down by persisting investor concerns surrounding the lack of any clear progress in US debt ceiling discussions.
London midday: Stocks down but off lows; US debt ceiling still in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still a touch weaker by midday on Thursday but off earlier lows, held back by worries about a potential US debt default and news that Germany had fallen into recession.
London open: Stocks fall amid US debt default worries, after German GDP
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Thursday as worries about a potential US debt default and news that Germany had fallen into recession dented sentiment.
London pre-open: Stocks seen muted as US debt ceiling talks drag on
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a muted open on Thursday following heavy losses in the previous session, as investors continued to eye US debt ceiling talks.
London close: Stocks fall on inflation data, debt ceiling standstill
(Sharecast News) - London's main stock gauges closed in negative territory on Wednesday, after a higher-than-expected UK inflation report and as concerns over the unresolved US federal debt ceiling issue continued.
London midday: FTSE extends losses after UK inflation print
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had fallen further into the red by midday on Wednesday as investors mulled a higher-than-expected UK inflation print, and a lack of progress in US debt ceiling negotiations.
London open: Stocks slide amid US debt ceiling impasse, after inflation print
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell sharply in early trade on Wednesday, with US debt ceiling talks still firmly in focus as Republicans and the White House struggle to make any headway, and as investors mulled a higher-than-expected UK inflation reading.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower as investors mull inflation data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Wednesday following a downbeat session in the US, as investors mull the latest UK inflation data.
London close: Stocks lower on data, debt ceiling discussions
(Sharecast News) - London's top share indices had dipped back into negative territory by the close of trading on Tuesday, driven by investor concerns over the looming deadline for raising the US federal debt ceiling.
London midday: Stocks turn positive; RS Group under the cosh
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had turned positive by midday on Tuesday, helped along by a solid performance from property names, as investors mulled the latest UK borrowing figures and continued to eye US debt ceiling talks.
London open: Stocks edge down after borrowing figures
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower in early trade on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest UK borrowing figures and continued to eye US debt ceiling talks.
London pre-open: Stocks seen muted; borrowing figures in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a muted open on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest UK borrowing figures and continued to eye US debt ceiling talks.
London close: Stocks mixed on quiet day as focus turns to US
(Sharecast News) - Stocks in London ended mixed on Monday, although movements were minor as investor attention was largely drawn to ongoing negotiations over the US federal debt ceiling.
London midday: Stocks stay up as Burberry, StanChart gain
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still a little firmer by midday on Monday, helped along by solid performances from Standard Chartered and Burberry, but gains were unspectacular as US debt ceiling talks remained in focus.
London open: Stocks edge up but Dechra tumbles on profit warning
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged higher in early trade on Monday following a positive session in Asia, with all eyes on the US as debt ceiling talks are set to continue.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up as US debt ceiling talks set to continue
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Monday following a positive session in Asia, with all eyes on the US as debt ceiling talks are set to continue.
London close: Stocks mixed as debt ceiling remains in focus
(Sharecast News) - Trading in London closed with mixed performance on Friday as investors monitored negotiations between congressional Republicans and the White House to avert a potential US federal debt default.
London midday: Stocks maintain gains but C&C tumbles
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Friday amid hopes a deal will be reached to avert a US debt default.
London open: Stocks edge higher; UK consumer confidence improves
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged higher in early trade on Friday following a positive close on Wall Street, amid hopes a deal will be reached to avert a US debt default.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up after positive US session
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Friday following an upbeat session on Wall Street amid optimism a deal will be reached on the US debt ceiling.
London close: Stocks rise as US debt ceiling hopes simmer
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets ended Thursday's trading session on a positive note, buoyed by optimism around a potential deal to raise the US debt ceiling.
London midday: Stocks rise on US debt ceiling optimism; BT tumbles
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Thursday amid hopes of a US debt ceiling deal, but BT tumbled after announcing plans to cut up to 55,000 jobs.
London open: Stocks rise on US debt ceiling hopes
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Thursday, taking their cue from an upbeat session on Wall Street amid US debt ceiling hopes.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up on US debt ceiling hopes
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Thursday following an upbeat close on Wall Street amid debt ceiling hopes.
London close: Stocks weaker as debt ceiling talks drag on
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed in negative territory on Wednesday, with investor sentiment clouded by ongoing talks in Washington over the US federal debt ceiling, with a deadline swiftly approaching.
London midday: Stocks little changed as US debt ceiling talks in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were little changed by midday on Wednesday as investors continued to keep their eye on US debt ceiling talks.
London open: FTSE edges lower; US debt ceiling talks remain in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower in early trade on Wednesday following a downbeat session on Wall Street, as investors continued to keep their eye on US debt ceiling talks.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down after US losses
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Wednesday following a downbeat session on Wall Street, as investors continue to keep their eye on US debt ceiling talks.
London close: Stocks mixed as jobless rate ticks higher
(Sharecast News) - London stock markets closed in a mixed state on Tuesday, as investors juggled fresh economic data from the United States and the latest UK unemployment report.
London midday: Stocks little changed after UK jobs data; Vodafone slumps
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were little changed by midday on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest UK jobs report and some disappointing data out of China.
London open: Stocks edge up as investors mull UK jobs data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged higher in early trade on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest UK jobs report and some disappointing data out of China.
London pre-open: Stocks seen muted as investors mull UK jobs data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a muted open on Tuesday as investors digest the latest UK jobs data.
London close: Stocks finish firmer on US debt ceiling hopes
(Sharecast News) - Stocks in London closed on an upward trajectory on Monday, as investors shifted their attention across the pond towards ongoing discussions in the United States over the federal debt ceiling.
London midday: Stocks rise on debt ceiling hopes
(Sharecast News) - Stocks were modestly higher come midday on the back of the positive headlines around the ongoing debt ceiling talks in the US, although analysts were cautious.
London open: Stocks edge up despite US debt ceiling concerns
(Sharecast News) - Stocks were being buoyed at the start of the week by positive headlines around the ongoing debt ceiling talks in the US, although analysts were cautious
London pre-open: Stocks set to edge up, US debt ceiling talks in focus
(Sharecast News) - Stocks in London appear headed for a slightly higher start with some positive headlines around the ongoing debt ceiling talks in the US buoying sentiment.
London close: Stocks mixed on data, US debt ceiling worries
(Sharecast News) - London's equity markets closed in a mixed state on Friday, as investors weighed fresh economic data from both sides of the Atlantic.
London midday: Stocks trade mixed as investors eye US debt ceiling talks
(Sharecast News) - Stocks in London were trading in mixed fashion at the end of the week, despite hopes that the talks underway to raise the US government's debt ceiling might succeed.
London open: Stocks up on hopes for debt ceiling, US-China talks
(Sharecast News) - Stocks in London were trading slightly higher at the end of the week, amid hopes that the talks underway to raise the US government's debt ceiling might succeed.
London pre-open: Stocks set for higher start on hopes for US debt ceiling talks
(Sharecast News) - Stocks in London looked set for a slightly higher start at the end of the week amid hopes over the talks underway to raise the US government's debt ceiling.
London close: Stocks lower as BoE goes for 12th consecutive rate hike
(Sharecast News) - Stocks in London ended the trading day weaker on Thursday, as investors assessed the potential ramifications of the Bank of England's interest rate increase.
London midday: FTSE touch lower as BoE hikes rates as expected
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were a touch lower just after midday on Thursday as the Bank of England hiked interest rates by 25 basis points, as expected.
London open: Stocks up as sterling weakens ahead of BoE
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Thursday as sterling weakened ahead of an expected 25 basis point rate hike by the Bank of England.
London pre-open: Stocks seen muted ahead of BoE
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a muted open on Thursday as investors eyed the latest policy announcement from the Bank of England.
London close: Stocks weaker as US consumer inflation cools
(Sharecast News) - London markets closed in the red on Wednesday, as investors digested the latest consumer inflation reading from the United States.
London midday: Stocks slightly lower ahead of US inflation
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still a little weaker by midday on Wednesday as investors eyed the latest US inflation report.
London open: Stocks edge down ahead of US inflation
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower in early trade on Wednesday as investors eyed the latest US inflation report.
London pre-open: Stocks seen muted ahead of US inflation
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a muted open on Wednesday as investors eyed the latest US inflation report.
London close: Stocks weaker ahead of BoE, US inflation
(Sharecast News) - London's equity markets closed in negative territory on Tuesday, after the long weekend for the King's coronation.
London midday: Stocks fall as investors eye US inflation, BoE announcement
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had fallen into the red by midday on Tuesday as investors erred on the side of caution ahead of the latest US inflation report and Bank of England rate announcement this week.
London open: Stocks flat as investors eye US inflation, BoE announcement
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were steady in early trade on Tuesday as traders returned to their desks after the long weekend, with all eyes on the latest US inflation report and Bank of England rate announcement this week.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up after long weekend
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Tuesday as traders return to their desks after the long bank holiday weekend.
London close: Stocks rise as US payrolls beat expectations
(Sharecast News) - Stocks in London closed higher on Friday as investors digested the latest nonfarm payrolls data from the US ahead of the King's coronation weekend.
London midday: Stocks up ahead of non-farm payrolls
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were off earlier highs but still in the black by midday on Friday, as investors eyed the latest US non-farm payrolls report, with upbeat results from BA owner IAG and US tech giant Apple helping to lift the mood.
London open: Stocks rise ahead of payrolls; IAG flies higher
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Friday following heavy losses in the previous session, as investors eyed the latest US non-farm payrolls report, with upbeat results from BA owner IAG helping to lift the mood.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up ahead of payrolls
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Friday following heavy losses in the previous session, as investors eyed the latest US non-farm payrolls report.
London close: Stocks weaker on rate hikes, mixed data
(Sharecast News) - Stocks in London closed lower on Thursday, as investors processed mixed economic data from both sides of the Atlantic.
London midday: Stocks fall further but Shell in the black on results
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended losses by midday on Thursday amid renewed concerns about the US bank sector, as investors mulled the latest rate hike from the Federal Reserve, looked ahead to a policy announcement from the European Central Bank and waded through a deluge of earnings.
London open: Stocks fall amid US bank worries; Shell, Next buck trend
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Thursday amid renewed concerns about the US banking sector, as investors mulled the latest rate hike from the Federal Reserve, looked ahead to a policy announcement from the European Central Bank and waded through a deluge of earnings.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower as concerns about US banks resurface
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Thursday amid renewed concerns about US banks, as investors mulled the latest rate hike from the US Federal Reserve and looked ahead to a policy announcement from the European Central Bank.
London close: Stocks maintain gains ahead of Fed decision
(Sharecast News) - London's stock market rebounded on Wednesday, having incurred heavy losses in the previous session.
London midday: Stocks up but off highs ahead of Fed rate decision
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were off earlier highs but still in the black by midday on Wednesday following heavy losses in the previous session, as investors eyed the latest policy announcement from the US Federal Reserve.
London open: Stocks rise ahead of Fed announcement
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Wednesday following heavy losses in the previous session, as investors eyed the latest policy announcement from the US Federal Reserve.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up ahead of Fed decision
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Wednesday following heavy losses in the previous session and after markets on Wall Street ended off their lows, as investors eye the latest policy announcement from the US Federal Reserve.
London close: Stocks fall as investor jitters return
(Sharecast News) - London markets closed in negative territory on Tuesday, with the FTSE 350 falling into the red during afternoon trading.
London midday: FTSE flat as Pearson, BP slump
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had pared earlier small gains to trade flat by midday on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest reading on the UK manufacturing sector, with Pearson and BP pacing the decline, while housebuilders rallied.
London open: Stocks tick up as HSBC, housebuilders rally
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ticked up in early trade on Tuesday, helped along by well-received results from HSBC and strength in the housebuilding sector.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up after long weekend
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge higher at the open on Tuesday as investors mull news of JPMorgan's takeover of First Republic and results from the likes of HSBC and BP, as well as a surprise interest rate hike in Australia.
London close: Stocks finish April in risk-on mood
(Sharecast News) - London stocks reversed course to finish the month of April on a positive note, despite the selling centred on lenders' shares after first-quarter earnings from NatWest failed to impress.
London midday: Stocks lower as banks fall on NatWest results
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still lower by midday on Friday, with banks pacing the decline after first-quarter earnings from NatWest failed to impress.
London open: FTSE edges lower; NatWest in the red after results
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower in early trade on Friday despite strong cues from Wall Street, as investors digested another raft of earnings, with NatWest in the spotlight.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up on strong US cues
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Friday following strong gains on Wall Street.
London close: Stocks mixed after earnings deluge, US data
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed in a mixed state on Thursday, as investors waded through a flood of economic updates out of the US during the afternoon.
London midday: Stocks touch lower amid earnings avalanche, ahead of US data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were a smidgen lower by midday on Thursday amid a deluge of corporate earnings, as worries about the banking sector continued to play on investors' minds and ahead of key US GDP and jobs data.
London open: Stocks steady amid corporate deluge
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were steady in early trade on Thursday amid a deluge of corporate news, as worries about the banking sector continued to play on investors' minds.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower amid earnings deluge
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Thursday following a mostly downbeat US session and despite solid results from Meta, as investors brace for a deluge of UK corporate news.
London close: Stocks lower amid another batch of earnings
(Sharecast News) - London's equity markets closed lower on Wednesday as investors thumbed through another series of corporate updates.
London midday: Stocks stay down but housebuilders a bright spot
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the red by midday on Wednesday after disappointing results from First Republic sent shares on Wall Street sliding, but losses were capped by strength in the housebuilding sector and well-received results from Microsoft and Alphabet.
London open: Stocks fall on weak US cues; Persimmon bucks trend
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Wednesday, taking their cue from a downbeat session on Wall Street after First Republic's results reignited concerns about the banking sector, despite well-received results from Microsoft and Alphabet.
London pre-open: Stocks to fall after downbeat US session
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall on Wednesday following heavy losses on Wall Street, as First Republic's results reignited concerns about the banking sector, despite well-received results from Microsoft and Alphabet.
London close: Stocks weaker as investors eye US tech earnings
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets were still lower by the close on Tuesday, as investors looked ahead to key earnings reports from some of America's largest tech names.
London midday: Miners, banks pace declines as investors eye US earnings
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still lower by midday on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest UK borrowing figures and results from the likes of AB Foods and Whitbread, ahead of key US tech earnings.
London open: Stocks fall but Whitbread bucks trend after results
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest UK borrowing figures and results from the likes of AB Foods and Whitbread, ahead of key US tech earnings.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower; borrowing figures in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Tuesday following an uninspiring Asian session, as investors brace for a busy week of earnings.
London close: Stocks finish below the line ahead of big week
(Sharecast News) - London markets closed almost unchanged on Monday, with stocks finishing just below the waterline.
London midday: Stocks flat ahead of key US, UK earnings
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were flat by midday on Monday, with investors cautious ahead of big US tech results and UK earnings later in the week.
London open: FTSE nudges lower as energy, mining stocks fall
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged lower in early trade on Monday, with miners and energy shares under pressure, as traders looked ahead to key US and UK results later in the week.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower on weak Asian cues
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Monday following a mostly lower Asian session.
London close: Stocks manage to end week positively
(Sharecast News) - Stocks in London managed to close just above the waterline on Friday, buoyed by strong UK private sector output data as investors apparently shrugged off weak retail sales.
London midday: Stocks steady as investors mull raft of data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still steady by midday on Friday as investors mulled a raft of UK data, including disappointing retail sales.
London open: FTSE little changed after disappointing retail sales
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were little changed in early trade on Friday as investors mulled weaker-than-expected retail sales data.
London pre-open: Stocks seen flat as investors mull retail sales
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a flat open on Friday as investors mulled the latest UK retail sales and consumer confidence data.
London close: Stocks end flat; miners in the red
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended flat on Thursday, with miners under pressure, as investors waded through a raft of corporate news.
London midday: Stocks a touch lower as miners retreat
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still a touch lower by midday on Thursday as investors waded through a raft of corporate news.
London open: Stocks edge lower amid corporate deluge; banks rally
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower in early trade on Thursday as investors waded through a raft of corporate news.
London pre-open: Stocks to edge down; US tech results in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to nudge lower at the open on Thursday following uninspiring US and Asian sessions, as US corporate results left investors unimpressed.
London close: Stocks slip as food inflation remains red-hot
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed in negative territory on Wednesday, after fresh data showed UK inflation falling less than expected last month.
London midday: Stocks stay down after UK inflation data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still lower by midday on Wednesday after data showed that UK inflation fell less than expected last month as record food prices continued to mount, raising rate hike expectations.
London open: Stocks fall as investors mull inflation data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower in early trade on Wednesday after data showed that UK inflation fell less than expected last month as record food prices continued to mount, raising rate hike expectations.
London pre-open: Stocks seen muted as investors mull inflation data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a muted start on Wednesday as investors mulled the latest UK inflation figures.
London pre-open: Stocks seen muted as investors mull inflation data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a muted start on Wednesday as investors mulled the latest UK inflation figures.
London close: Stocks rise after strong Chinese GDP data
(Sharecast News) - London's stock market closed in positive territory on Tuesday, as investors digested the latest UK jobs data, as well as strong economic growth figures from China.
London midday: Stocks edge higher amid corporate updates
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were trading slightly higher come midday, underpinned by solid updates from the likes of Entain and easyJet, as investors mulled the latest UK jobs data and better-than-expected Chinese GDP figures.
London open: Stocks gain as investors mull China GDP, UK jobs data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Tuesday, underpinned by solid updates from the likes of Entain and easyJet, as investors mulled the latest UK jobs data and better-than-expected Chinese GDP figures.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up as investors mull China GDP, UK jobs data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Tuesday following a positive US session and better-than-expected Chinese GDP figures, as investors digest the latest UK jobs data.
London close: Stocks tread water on quiet Monday
(Sharecast News) - Investors in London saw a positive finish to their Monday, as a flurry of corporate deal activity boosted market sentiment.
London midday: Stocks stay up as deal news lifts mood
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Monday, with sentiment boosted by a flurry of deal news.
London open: Stocks gain as deal news boosts sentiment
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Monday, with deal news boosting sentiment.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up; Wood Group opens talks with Apollo
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Monday, with sentiment still underpinned by solid earnings at the end of last week from US banks Citigroup, JPMorgan and Wells Fargo.
London close: Stocks higher despite US retail sales slide
(Sharecast News) - London markets closed higher on Friday, although both of the main indices gave up some earlier gains on the back of fresh US data.
London midday: Stocks stay up ahead of US retail sales, bank earnings
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still firmer by midday on Friday, with sentiment lifted by a cooler-than-expected US inflation print, as investors eyed US retail sales and bank earnings.
London open: Stocks edge up ahead of US retail sales, bank earnings
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged higher in early trade on Friday, taking their cue from positive sessions in the US and Asia, as investors eyed US retail sales and bank earnings.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up ahead of US retail sales, bank earnings
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Friday following positive US and Asian sessions, as investors eye US retail sales and bank earnings.
London close: Stocks rise despite stagnant UK growth data
(Sharecast News) - London markets closed higher on Thursday, as investors shrugged off some stagnant UK economic data.
London midday: Stocks steady as investors mull GDP figures
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still flat by midday on Thursday after data showed that the UK economy stagnated in February as strikes dented productivity.
London open: Stocks flat after UK GDP
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were flat in early trade on Thursday after data showed that the UK economy stagnated in February as strikes dented productivity.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down as investors mull China trade, UK GDP data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge down at the open on Thursday as investors mulled Chinese trade data and the latest UK GDP reading.
London close: Stocks higher as US inflation comes in cooler
(Sharecast News) - London markets closed in the green on Wednesday, after fresh data from across the pond showed consumer inflation in the United States falling back more than expected in March.
London midday: Stocks push higher ahead of US inflation reading
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Wednesday as investors eyed a key US inflation reading and the latest minutes from the Federal Reserve.
London open: Stocks edge up ahead of US CPI, Fed minutes
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged cautiously higher in early trade on Wednesday as investors eyed a key US inflation reading and the latest minutes from the Federal Reserve.
London pre-open: Stocks seen muted ahead of US inflation, Fed minutes
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a muted open on Wednesday as investors eyed a key US inflation reading and the latest minutes from the Federal Reserve.
London close: Miners lead gains after long Easter break
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed in positive territory on Tuesday, as investors returned from the four-day Easter weekend.
London midday: Stocks stay up as miners rally
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still firmer by midday on Tuesday as traders returned to their desks after the long Easter weekend, with mining stocks pacing the gains.
London open: Stocks rise on positive US, Asian cues
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Tuesday following mostly positive US and Asian sessions, as traders returned to their desks after the long Easter weekend.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up as traders return after long weekend
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Tuesday following a mostly higher US close, as traders return to their desks after the long Easter weekend.
London close: Stocks rise ahead of Easter long weekend
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets ended the last day of the Good Friday-truncated week in positive territory on Thursday.
London midday: Stocks push higher; Shell gains after update
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Thursday as investors mulled UK construction and house price data, and looked ahead to key US jobs figures.
London open: Stocks rise as miners rally on China data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Thursday ahead of the long Easter weekend, with miners pacing the gains after encouraging Chinese services data.
London pre-open: Stocks seen muted ahead of long weekend
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a muted open on Thursday as we head towards the long Easter weekend, with traders wary ahead of the release of the US non-farm payrolls report on Friday.
London close: Stocks mixed as investors weigh UK, US data
(Sharecast News) - London markets closed with mixed results on Wednesday, as investors balanced positive news on the UK services sector against concerns over a potential US slowdown.
London midday: Stocks rise after encouraging service sector reading
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had risen by midday on Wednesday as investors digested an encouraging reading on the UK services sector, although worries about a US slowdown continued to play on investors' minds.
London open: FTSE edges up but gains muted amid recession fears
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged higher in early trade on Wednesday but gains were unspectacular as recession fears weighed.
London pre-open: Stocks to edge up ahead of services data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge up at the open on Wednesday as investors eyed the latest reading on the UK services sector.
London close: Stocks turn negative as caution returns
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets ended Tuesday in negative territory, reversing earlier gains amid some afternoon weakness on Wall Street.
London midday: Stocks pare gains as investors mull RBA decision; Glencore rallies
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had pared earlier gains to trade just a touch higher by midday on Tuesday, as investors mulled the latest policy announcement from the Reserve Bank of Australia.
London open: Stocks gain; RBA pauses rate hikes
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Tuesday following mixed sessions in the US and Asia, as investors mulled the latest policy announcement from the Reserve Bank of Australia.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up; RBA stands pat on rates
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Tuesday following mixed sessions in the US and Asia.
London close: FTSE boosted by oil majors as prices jump
(Sharecast News) - London markets closed on Monday with a mixed performance, with energy stocks among the major gainers after the weekend's announcement from OPEC.
London midday: FTSE stays up as energy shares rally
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still firmly in the black by midday on Monday, with energy heavyweights boosted by surging oil prices.
London open: BP, Shell pace gains as oil surges on OPEC+ cut
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Monday, underpinned by surging oil prices.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up as oil surges on OPEC+ output cut
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Monday, boosted by a surge in oil prices.
London close: Stocks rise as US inflation comes in cooler
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets ended the day on a positive note on Friday, with both of the bourse's main indices showing gains.
London midday: Stocks up but gains muted ahead of US inflation data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still higher by midday on Friday following an upward revision to UK GDP figures, but gains were unspectacular as investors looked ahead to key US inflation data.
London open: Stocks nudge up as UK GDP revised higher
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged higher in early trade on Friday following positive US and Asian sessions, as investors mulled an upward revision to UK GDP figures and looked ahead to key US inflation data.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up as UK GDP revised up
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Friday following positive US and Asian sessions, as investors mulled an upward revision to UK GDP figures.
London close: Stocks rise despite some weak data
(Sharecast News) - London stock markets closed in positive territory on Thursday, as investors processed the latest data releases from the US.
London midday: Stocks push higher as investors eye US data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Thursday as investors shifted their attention to upcoming US data releases.
London open: Stocks edge up as attention shifts to US data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged higher in early trade on Thursday as investors shifted their attention to upcoming US data releases.
London pre-open: FTSE seen muted as attention turns to US data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a muted open on Thursday following solid gains in the previous session, as attention turns to US data releases.
London close: Stocks climb as mortgage approvals rise
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets performed positively on Wednesday, as concerns over the banking sector continued to ease.
London midday: Stocks push higher; Next fails to impress
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Wednesday as worries about the banking sector continued to recede, but Next was under the cosh as it struck a cautious note on its outlook.
London open: Stocks rise but Next slides on cautious outlook
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Wednesday as worries about the banking sector continued to recede, but Next tumbled as it struck a cautious note on its outlook.
London pre-open: Stocks seen little changed as investors eye data slew
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a muted open on Wednesday as investors eyed a slew of key UK data releases.
London close: Stocks mixed on renewed inflation concern
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets were mixed at the close on Tuesday, as banking sector concerns eased, to be replaced by fresh inflation consternation after two surveys showed a surge in food prices.
London midday: FTSE pares gains; food inflation in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had pared gains by midday on Tuesday, having opened firmly in the black as worries about the banking sector continued to ease, with two separate surveys showing a surge in food inflation.
London open: Stocks gain as bank sector fears ease; Ocado rallies
(Sharecast News) - London stocks gained in early trade on Tuesday as worries about the banking sector continued to ease.
London pre-open: Stocks to rise as banking sector worries ease
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Tuesday as worries about the banking sector continued to ease.
London close: Stocks rise as banking fears ebb
(Sharecast News) - London's equity markets turned in a positive performance by the close on Monday, as concerns over the global banking sector took a back seat.
London midday: Stocks maintain gains as banks recover
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Monday as worries about the banking sector subsided.
London open: FTSE gains as bank shares recover
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Monday, with banks pacing the advance following heavy losses at the end of last week.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up as focus remains on banking sector
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Monday following heavy losses at the end of last week, as banking shares remained in focus.
London close: Renewed banking woes see stocks finish lower
(Sharecast News) - London's markets closed in negative territory on Friday, with banks taking the brunt of the hit as sentiment once again soured.
London midday: FTSE tumbles as banking fears return to haunt markets
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had tumbled by midday on Friday, with banks under the cosh as worries about the European banking sector came back to haunt markets.
London open: Stocks slump despite better-than-expected retail sales
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Friday despite an unexpected uptick in retail sales and better-than-expected consumer confidence data, with banks under pressure again.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down as investors mull retail sales
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Friday despite an upbeat close in the US, as investors mulled the latest UK retail sales data.
London close: Stocks finish red after BoE rate hike
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed lower on Thursday following the decision by the Bank of England to hike interest rates by 25-basis points to 4.25%, in a bid to combat rising inflation.
London midday: FTSE stays down as BoE hikes by 25 basis points
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the red by midday on Thursday after the Bank of England hiked rates by 25 basis points to 4.25%, as expected, in the face of rising inflation.
London open: FTSE falls ahead of BoE rate decision
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Thursday following a downbeat session on Wall Street, as investors mulled the latest rate decision from the US Federal Reserve and looked ahead to a policy announcement from the Bank of England.
London close: Stocks mixed ahead of Fed, inflation surprise confounds
(Sharecast News) - Equity markets in London saw a mixed performance on Wednesday, with some banks holding onto their gains through to the close.
London midday: Stocks pare losses despite inflation jump
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were steady by midday on Wednesday, paring earlier losses as banks continued to recover, despite an unexpected jump in consumer price inflation that puts pressure on the Bank of England to hike rates.
London open: Stocks edge lower after unexpected rise in inflation
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower in early trade on Wednesday as an unexpected jump in consumer price inflation put pressure on the Bank of England to hike rates.
London pre-open: Stocks to rise; UK inflation rises to 10.4%
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Wednesday following positive US and Asian sessions, as investors mulled the latest UK inflation data.
London close: Stocks rise as calm returns to markets
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed in positive territory on Tuesday, as market participants welcomed a renewed sense of calm following recent unrest in the banking sector.
London midday: FTSE extends gains as banking shares recover
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Tuesday as a sense of calm returned to markets following recent turmoil in the banking sector, with all eyes on upcoming rate decisions from the Federal Reserve, Bank of England and Swiss National Bank.
London open: FTSE gains as attention shifts to rate decisions
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest UK borrowing figures and turned their attention to upcoming rate decisions from the Federal Reserve, Bank of England and Swiss National Bank.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up on positive US cues
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Tuesday following a positive session on Wall Street.
London close: Stocks manage gains after Credit Suisse takeover
(Sharecast News) - London stocks managed a positive finish on Monday, having clawed back from a downbeat start as investors mulled the implications of Credit Suisse's takeover by UBS.
London midday: Stocks recover some poise after Credit Suisse takeover
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were up by midday on Monday, recovering some poise after a downbeat start, as investors mulled the implications of Credit Suisse's takeover by UBS.
London open: Banks pace decline after UBS agrees to buy Credit Suisse
(Sharecast News) - London stocks slid in early trade on Monday, taking their cue from heavy losses in Asia, with banks under the cosh again after Credit Suisse agreed to be bought by rival UBS.
London pre-open: Stocks to slide after UBS takeover of Credit Suisse
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to slide again on Monday following heavy losses in Asia, after UBS agreed to buy Credit Suisse.
London close: Stocks drop as banking sentiment falls again
(Sharecast News) - London's stock market closed in negative territory on Thursday, as initial relief over the rescue of US bank First Republic faded, and Credit Suisse faced further troubles.
London midday: Stocks pare gains as Credit Suisse resumes slide
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had pared gains by midday on Friday as initial relief over a rescue of US bank First Republic waned, while Credit Suisse resumed its slide.
London open: Stocks rise as US banks step in to help First Republic
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Friday, tracking gains on Wall Street after a group of US banks stepped in to rescue First Republic Bank.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up after US banks support First Republic
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Friday following a positive close on Wall Street, after a group of US banks stepped in to help First Republic Bank.
London close: Stocks rise as confidence returns to banking plays
(Sharecast News) - London's equity markets bounced back on Thursday after a rough prior session, with the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 both showing gains.
London midday: FTSE stays up after Credit Suisse bailout
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Thursday following a heavy selloff in the previous session, as bank shares recovered after Credit Suisse took a loan from the Swiss National Bank.
London open: Stocks gain; banks recover poise as Credit Suisse takes $54bn loan
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Thursday following a heavy selloff in the previous session, as bank shares recovered after Credit Suisse took a $54bn loan from the Swiss National Bank.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up as Credit Swiss takes $54bn loan
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Thursday following a heavy selloff in the previous session amid a rout in bank shares, as Credit Suisse took a $54bn loan from the Swiss central bank.
London close: Banking panic overshadows Hunt's Budget
(Sharecast News) - London's financial markets saw a significant downturn by the close on Wednesday, after Chancellor Jeremy Hunt took the wraps off his long-awaited Budget earlier in the afternoon.
London midday: Stocks crumble as Credit Suisse woes rattle markets
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had crumbled by midday on Wednesday as worries about the banking sector intensified after a top Credit Suisse shareholder said it would not provide the troubled lender with any further financial assistance.
London open: Stocks fall ahead of Spring Budget
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Wednesday as investors eyed Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's Spring Budget.
London pre-open: Stocks seen muted ahead of Spring Budget
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a muted open on Wednesday as investors eyed Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's Spring Budget.
London close: Stocks finish higher as banks rebound
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rebounded on Tuesday, following a tumultuous start to the week as concerns over the fallout from the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank gripped the markets.
London midday: Stocks pare losses as calm returns to markets
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had pared earlier losses to trade flat by midday on Tuesday, having sold off heavily in the previous session amid concerns about the fallout from the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank.
London open: Stocks fall again; UK jobs data in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell again in early trade on Tuesday, having sold off heavily in the previous session amid concerns about the fallout from the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, as investors mulled the latest UK jobs data.
London pre-open: Stocks to edge down after Monday's selloff
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge lower at the open on Tuesday following a heavy selloff in the previous session on the back of concerns about the SVB collapse.
London midday: Banks pace decline as stocks tumble on SVB woes
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had tumbled by midday on Monday, with banks under the cosh again as the fallout from the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank continued to rattle markets.
London open: Stocks edge lower; HSBC buys SVB's UK arm
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower in early trade on Monday as investors mulled news that HSBC has bought the UK arm of stricken Silicon Valley Bank for a nominal £1, and looked ahead to this week's Budget.
London pre-open: Stocks seen muted; HSBC buys SVB's UK arm
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a muted open on Monday as investors continued to assess the impact of the SVB fallout and looked ahead to this week's budget.
London close: Stocks fall as investors mull strong US payrolls report
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed with losses on Friday, as investors weighed the impact of a robust US jobs report as well as better-than-expected UK GDP data.
London midday: Banks pace decline after Wall St selloff
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still firmly in the red by midday on Friday, with banks tracking a selloff on Wall Street, as investors mulled better-than-expected UK GDP data and looked ahead to the release of the non-farm payrolls report.
London open: Stocks tumble after Wall St selloff; GDP in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks tumbled in early trade on Friday following heavy losses on Wall Street, as investors mulled better-than-expected UK GDP data and looked ahead to the release of the non-farm payrolls report.
London pre-open: Stocks to tumble after heavy US losses
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to slump at the open on Friday following heavy losses on Wall Street, as investors mull the latest UK GDP data.
London close: Earnings and ex-divs keep equities in the red
(Sharecast News) - London equities closed in the red on Thursday after a series of disappointing earnings reports, with concerns about potential interest rate hikes dampening market sentiment.
London close: Earnings and ex-divs keep equities in the red
(Sharecast News) - London equities closed in the red on Thursday after a series of disappointing earnings reports, with concerns about potential interest rate hikes dampening market sentiment.
London midday: Stocks stay down rate hike woes
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still down by midday on Thursday amid another deluge of earnings, as rate hike concerns weighed on sentiment after US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell's congressional testimony.
London open: FTSE falls amid rate hike concerns
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Thursday amid another deluge of earnings, as investors continued to digest hawkish guidance from US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell on rate hikes.
London pre-open: Stocks to fall; investors face another earnings deluge
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Thursday as investors digested US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell's second day of testimony before Congress and looked ahead to this week's non-farm payrolls.
London close: Stocks mixed amid interest rate concern
(Sharecast News) - London stock markets saw mixed performances by the close on Wednesday, as investors sifted through several corporate news releases as well as the latest US jobs data.
London midday: Stocks flat as investors mull Powell comments
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had pared earlier losses to trade flat by midday on Wednesday, as investors sifted through a raft of corporate news and continued to mull a hawkish testimony from Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell.
London open: Stocks fall on hawkish Powell; Admiral slumps on results
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Wednesday, taking their cue from a downbeat session on Wall Street after a hawkish testimony from Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower on downbeat US cues
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Wednesday following heavy losses on Wall Street on the back of a hawkish testimony from Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell.
London close: Stocks turn red on Powell's hawkish comments
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed in the red on Tuesday, as investors turned their attention to the testimony of US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell before Congress.
London midday: FTSE edges higher ahead of Powell testimony
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had edged higher by midday on Tuesday as investors eyed a testimony by US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell.
London open: FTSE steady ahead of Powell testimony
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were steady in early trade on Tuesday as investors erred on the side of caution ahead of a testimony by US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up ahead of Powell testimony
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Tuesday as investors eye a speech by US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell.
London close: Stocks mixed as investors look to US events
(Sharecast News) - London markets closed with a mixed performance on Monday, as investors awaited key events stateside later in the week.
London midday: Miners pace the decline on China growth target
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were in the red by midday on Monday, with miners pacing the decline after China set a weaker-than-expected growth target, as investors looked to a speech by US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell and the non-farm payrolls this week.
London open: Stocks little changed; miners under the cosh
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were steady in early trade on Monday, with little in the way of corporate or macro news to provide direction, as investors looked ahead to a speech by US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell and the all-important non-farm payrolls this week.
London pre-open: Stocks set for muted start
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a muted open on Monday, with little in the way of corporate or macro news to provide direction.
London close: FTSE pares gains to end flat
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended flat on Friday, unable to hold on to earlier gains despite reassuring comments from a Fed official and encouraging Chinese and UK data.
London midday: Stocks stay up as miners, airlines rally
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still a little firmer by midday on Friday as comments from a US Federal Reserve official and encouraging Chinese and UK data underpinned the mood.
London open: FTSE rises after Bostic comments, China data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade Friday following solid US and Asian sessions, as comments from a US Federal Reserve official and encouraging Chinese data underpinned the mood.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up on solid US, Asian cues
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Friday following solid US and Asian sessions.
London close: FTSE reverses earlier losses after wave of earnings
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were mixed by the close on Thursday, with the top-flight index breaking into positive territory, as investors waded through an avalanche of corporate news and digested the latest eurozone inflation data.
London midday: Stocks down amid earnings deluge; eurozone inflation in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were off lows but still in the red by midday on Thursday as investors waded through an avalanche of corporate news and digested the latest eurozone inflation data.
London open: Stocks fall amid earnings avalanche
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Thursday following mostly downbeat US and Asian sessions, as investors waded through an avalanche of corporate news.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower amid earnings avalanche
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Thursday following mostly downbeat US and Asian sessions, amid an avalanche of corporate news.
London midday: FTSE extends gains as miners rally; housebuilders slump
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Wednesday following upbeat UK and Chinese manufacturing data, with miners pacing the advance but housebuilders under the cosh after a profit warning from Persimmon.
London open: Stocks rise as miners gain on China data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Wednesday, with miners pacing the advance on the back of encouraging Chinese data, but housebuilders under the cosh after a profit warning from Persimmon.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up ahead of PMIs
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Wednesday following a positive Asian session and after losses a day earlier.
London close: Stocks mixed on renewed interest rate concerns
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were mixed by the close on Tuesday, with Ocado in the red after disappointing results, as data showed that food inflation hit a record high.
London midday: FTSE stays down as Ocado slides; food inflation hits 17.1%
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the red by midday on Tuesday, with Ocado pacing the decline after disappointing results, as data showed that food inflation hit a record high.
London open: FTSE in the red as Ocado slumps on results
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Tuesday following solid gains in the previous session, as investors sifted through a raft of corporate news, with Ocado under pressure after disappointing results.
London pre-open: Stocks seen muted
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a muted open on Tuesday following solid gains in the previous session.
London close: Stocks firmer as Sunak announces new Brexit deal
(Sharecast News) - London stocks managed a positive finish on Monday, with Rolls-Royce pacing the gains after a rating upgrade, with well-received results from Bunzl and a guidance upgrade from AB Foods underpinning the mood.
London midday: Rolls-Royce paces gains after rating upgrade
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still firmly in the black by midday on Monday, with Rolls-Royce pacing the gains after a rating upgrade, with well-received results from Bunzl and a guidance upgrade from AB Foods underpinning the mood.
London open: Stocks rally; AB Foods, Bunzl in the black
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Monday following heavy losses last week, helped along by well-received results from Bunzl and a guidance upgrade from Associated British Foods.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up after last week's losses
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Monday following heavy losses last week.
London close: Stocks turn red on US inflation data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had swung into the red by the close on Friday, as investors digested a key US inflation reading and mulled a better-than-expected UK consumer confidence survey.
London midday: FTSE maintains gains ahead of US inflation reading
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still a little firmer by midday on Friday, having taken their opening cues from an upbeat session on Wall Street, as investors eyed a key US inflation reading and mulled a better-than-expected consumer confidence survey.
London open: FTSE rises but IAG flies lower after results
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Friday, taking their cue from a positive close on Wall Street as investors eyed a key US inflation reading and mulled a better-than-expected UK consumer confidence survey.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up on positive US cues
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Friday following an upbeat session on Wall Street.
London close: Stocks mixed after wave of corporate updates
(Sharecast News) - Equity markets in London were mixed at the close on Thursday as investors mulled a downward revision to US economic growth, with disappointing results from the likes of Mondi and BAE Systems and ex-dividend stocks weighing.
London midday: FTSE stays down as Mondi, BAE fall on results
(Sharecast News) - Equity markets in London were still lower by midday on Thursday as investors mulled the latest FOMC minutes, with disappointing results from the likes of Mondi and BAE Systems and ex-dividend stocks weighing.
London open: Stocks edge lower as Mondi, BAE results fail to impress
(Sharecast News) - Equity markets in London edged lower in early trade on Thursday as investors mulled the latest FOMC minutes, with disappointing results from the likes of Mondi and BAE Systems and ex-dividend stocks proving a drag.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down after FOMC minutes
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for more losses on Thursday as investors mulled the latest FOMC minutes amid a barrage of corporate news, with results from the likes of Rolls-Royce, BAE Systems and Anglo American.
London close: Stocks fall further ahead of Fed minutes
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the red by the close on Wednesday, as worries about further rate hikes dented sentiment ahead of the release of the latest FOMC minutes.
London midday: FTSE extends losses ahead of FOMC minutes
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended losses by midday on Wednesday as worries about further rates hike dented sentiment ahead of the release of the latest FOMC minutes.
London open: Stocks fall amid rate hike worries; Lloyds fails to impress
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Wednesday, with investors eyeing the latest minutes from the FOMC as rate hike concerns dented sentiment.
London pre-open: Stocks to fall amid rate hike worries
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Wednesday following weak US and Asian sessions, amid worries about further rate hikes.
London close: Stocks fall despite better-than-expected economic data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed below the waterline on Tuesday, as investors sifted through a raft of UK data and results from the likes of HSBC and InterContinental Hotels.
London midday: FTSE touch lower after data deluge; HSBC pops higher
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still a touch lower by midday on Tuesday as investors sifted through a raft of UK data and results from the likes of HSBC and InterContinental Hotels.
London open: FTSE edges lower despite better-than-expected borrowing data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower in early trade on Tuesday despite better-than-expected UK borrowing figures, with a cautious outlook from HSBC weighing on the mood.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down as investors mull borrowing data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Tuesday following a downbeat Asian session, as investors mulled the latest UK borrowing figures.
London close: Stocks manage gains on quiet Monday
(Sharecast News) - London stocks managed a positive finish on Monday amid quiet trade, with US markets closed for Presidents' Day and little in the way of corporate news to provide direction.
London midday: Stocks steady in quiet trade; Frasers Group rallies
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were steady by midday on Monday amid quiet trade, with US markets closed for Presidents' Day and little in the way of corporate news to provide direction.
London open: FTSE nudges up but trade likely to be subdued
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged higher early on Monday, with trade expected to be fairly quiet as US markets are closed for Presidents' Day and with little in the way of corporate news to provide direction.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up but quiet day expected
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Monday, but trade was expected to be fairly quiet with US markets closed for a public holiday and little in the way of corporate news to provide any direction.
London close: Stocks lower on downbeat Fed sentiment
(Sharecast News) - London stocks remained in negative territory by the close on Friday as US rate hike fears continued to weigh on sentiment, with NatWest under the cosh after results.
London midday: Stocks stay down as NatWest slides
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were off earlier lows but still in the red by midday on Friday as US rate hike fears weighed on sentiment, with NatWest under the cosh after results.
London open: FTSE in the red after retail sales; NatWest tumbles
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Friday, with NatWest under the cosh after results, as investors mulled the latest UK retail sales data.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down as investors mull retail sales
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Friday following downbeat US and Asian sessions, as investors digest the latest UK retail sales data.
London close: FTSE finishes above 8,000 despite US PPI pullback
(Sharecast News) - London's top-flight index closed above the 8,000 point level after a wavering session on Thursday, with Centrica surging ahead after bumper results.
London midday: FTSE pares gains after breaching 8,000; Centrica surges
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had pared earlier gains to trade just in the black by midday on Thursday, with Centrica surging ahead after bumper results.
London open: FTSE jumps past 8,000 as Centrica surges
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 jumped past 8,000 in early trade on Thursday, having breached that level for the first time a day earlier, with Centrica pacing the gains after bumper results.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up on positive US cues
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise on Thursday following positive US and Asian sessions.
London close: FTSE touches 8,000 level as sterling weakens
(Sharecast News) - London stocks finished in the green on Wednesday, with the FTSE 100 briefly breaking the 8,000 level for the first time during the session, as investors mulled a dip in UK inflation and a better-than-expected rise in US retail sales.
London midday: Stocks flat ahead of US retail sales; banks in the red
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had pared earlier losses to trade flat by midday on Wednesday, with banks weaker after disappointing results from Barclays, as investors mulled a dip in UK inflation and looked ahead to the release of US retail sales.
London open: FTSE edges lower as UK inflation eases
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower in early trade on Wednesday, with banks under pressure after disappointing results from Barclays, as investors mulled a bigger-than-expected dip in UK inflation and looked ahead to the release of US retail sales.
London pre-open: Stocks seen muted as UK inflation dips
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a muted open on Wednesday as investors mulled the latest UK inflation figures and looked ahead to the release of US retail sales.
London close: Stocks mixed amid hotter-than-hoped US inflation
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were mixed at the close on Tuesday, as investors mulled faster-than-expected inflation in the US, while unemployment in the UK remained stable.
London midday: FTSE maintains gains ahead of US inflation data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest UK jobs numbers and looked ahead to the release of US inflation figures.
London open: Stocks rise after UK jobs data, ahead of US inflation
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest UK jobs numbers and looked ahead to the release of US inflation figures.
London pre-open: Stocks seen muted as investors eye US inflation
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a muted open on Tuesday as investors eyed the latest UK jobs data and looked ahead to the release of US inflation figures.
London close: Stocks end higher ahead of key US CPI data
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London midday: FTSE maintains gains but housebuilders hit by broker note
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Monday but gains were unspectacular amid a dearth of corporate news and as investors eyed the latest UK and US inflation data this week.
London open: Stocks edge higher in quiet trade
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged higher in early trade on Monday amid a dearth of corporate news, as investors eyed the release of the latest US inflation data this week.
London pre-open: Stocks to nudge up as investors eye US CPI
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge up just a touch on Monday following a downbeat session in Asia, as investors eye the release of the latest US inflation data this week.
London close: Stocks end week on a down note with US CPI ahead
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the red on Friday as investors failed to find any comfort in news the UK narrowly avoided following into recession last year.
London midday: Stocks stay down but BP, Shell rally
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the red by midday on Friday as investors failed to find any comfort in news the UK narrowly avoided following into recession last year.
London open: Stocks in the red; UK narrowly avoids technical recession
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Friday as data showed that the UK narrowly avoided a technical recession at the end of last year.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower as investors mull GDP data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Friday following a downbeat session on Wall Street, as investor mull the latest UK GDP data.
London close: FTSE 100 continues grind higher towards 8,000 points
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were mixed on Thursday but the top-flight index continued to grind higher as investors sifted through corporate news, with Standard Chartered surging ahead on deal speculation.
London midday: Stocks maintain gains as StanChart surges, Entain slumps
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Thursday as investors sifted through corporate news, with Standard Chartered surging ahead on deal speculation.
London open: Stocks gain as StanChart surges on bid speculation
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Thursday as investors sifted through corporate news, with Standard Chartered surging ahead on bid speculation.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up despite uninspiring US, Asian sessions
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Thursday despite uninspiring US and Asian sessions.
London close: Stocks edge higher
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were up again on Wednesday, having hit a fresh all-time high at one point, as investors welcomed less hawkish than feared comments from US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell overnight.
London midday: FTSE gains amid Powell relief
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Wednesday, having hit a fresh all-time high, as investors welcomed less hawkish than feared comments from US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell.
London open: Stocks rise as investors mull Powell comments
(Sharecast News) - London stocks hit a record high in early trade on Wednesday, having taken their opening cue from gains on Wall Street, as investors mulled the latest comments from US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up on positive Wall St cues
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Wednesday following a positive close on Wall Street, as investors digest the latest comments from US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell.
London close: Stocks end mixed ahead of key speech from Fed's Powell
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended Tuesday on a mixed note, although BP shares surged following the release of its latest set of results, even as investors eyed a speech by US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell scheduled for after the close.
London midday: BP paces the gains as investors eye Powell speech
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still up by midday on Tuesday, with BP leading the charge after results, as investors eyed a speech by US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell.
London open: Stocks rise as BP surges on results
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Tuesday, with BP leading the charge after results, as investors eyed a speech by US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell.
London pre-open: Stocks to edge up; BP in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge up at the open on Tuesday following losses in the previous session, with BP results in focus.
London close: Stocks fall as investors recalibrate rate hike expectations
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were knocked lower on Monday by the prospect of further rates hikes from the Federal Reserve and as Sino-US tensions dented sentiment.
London midday: Stocks fall amid Sino-US tensions, Fed rate hike fears
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were firmly in the red by midday on Monday as Sino-US tensions and the prospect of further rates hikes from the Federal Reserve dented sentiment.
London open: Stocks fall after record high; US-China tensions in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Monday after hitting a new all-time high at the end of last week, and as Sino-US tensions dented the mood.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower after hitting record high
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Monday, after the top-flight index hit a record high at the end of last week.
London close: FTSE 100 notches up new record high
(Sharecast News) - London's top-flight index carved out a new all-time high after it was reported that the US labor market created far more jobs at the start of 2023 than anyone had dared imagine.
London midday: Stocks tick higher ahead of payrolls
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had ticked a little higher by midday on Friday as investors mulled the latest reading on the UK services sector and looked ahead to the release of the non-farm payrolls report.
London open: FTSE little changed after US tech results, ahead of payrolls
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were steady in early trade on Friday following disappointing US tech results and as investors erred on the side of caution ahead of the latest non-farm payrolls report.
London pre-open: Stocks seen flat after US tech earnings, ahead of payrolls
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a steady open on Friday following disappointing US tech results and as investors eyed the latest non-farm payrolls report.
London close: Stocks jump as investors eye interest rate peak
(Sharecast News) - London stocks jumped on Thursday, while sterling fell further after the Bank of England hiked rates for the tenth month in a row.
London midday: Stocks stay up as BoE hikes rates to 4%
(Sharecast News) - London stocks remained in the black by midday on Thursday, while sterling fell further after the Bank of England hiked rates for the tenth month in a row.
London open: FTSE rises ahead of BoE, ECB rate decisions
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Thursday as investors mulled the latest policy announcement from the Federal Reserve and looked ahead to rate decisions from the Bank of England and European Central Bank.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up ahead of BoE, ECB rate decisions
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Thursday following a positive close on Wall Street, as investors mulled the latest policy announcement from the Federal Reserve and looked ahead to rate decisions from the Bank of England and European Central Bank.
London close: FTSE dips ahead of Fed rate announcement
(Sharecast News) - London stocks reversed earlier modest gains to end just lower on Wednesday as investors eyed a rate announcement from the US Federal Reserve.
London midday: FTSE a little firmer as investors eye Fed
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Wednesday, but gains were unspectacular as investors eyed a rate announcement from the US Federal Reserve.
London open: FTSE edges up ahead of rate decisions
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged higher in early trade on Wednesday, taking their cue from a positive finish on Wall Street, as investors eyed policy announcements from the Federal Reserve, Bank of England and European Central Bank.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up as investors eye Fed
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Wednesday following a positive close on Wall Street, as investors eyed the latest policy announcement from the US Federal Reserve.
London close: Stocks slip ahead of Fed rate decision
(Sharecast News) - London stocks registered slight losses on Tuesday as investors grew jittery ahead of the latest rate decision from the US Federal Reserve scheduled for the next day and after the International Monetary Fund downgraded its UK growth forecast.
London midday: Stocks fall further ahead of Fed decision, after IMF downgrade
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were firmly in the red by midday on Tuesday as investors grew jittery ahead of the latest rate decision from the US Federal Reserve and after the International Monetary Fund downgraded its UK growth forecast.
London open: Stocks fall as IMF downgrades UK growth forecast
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower in early trade on Tuesday following downbeat sessions in the US and Asia, and after the International Monetary Fund downgraded its UK growth forecast.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down on weak US, Asian cues
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Tuesday following downbeat sessions in the US and Asia, and after the International Monetary Fund forecast a UK recession this year.
London close: Stocks tick higher as investors eye rate decisions
(Sharecast News) - London stocks shook off earlier losses to end higher on Monday, but gains were unspectacular as investors eyed a series of key central bank rate announcements this week.
London midday: Stocks stay down as investors eye rate decisions
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still lower by midday on Monday as investors eyed a series of key central bank rate announcements this week.
London open: FTSE edges lower ahead of busy week
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower in early trade on Monday as investors eyed a series of key central bank rate announcements this week.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower ahead of central bank announcements
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Monday ahead of key central bank rate announcements this week.
London close: Stocks grind higher in cautious trading
(Sharecast News) - London stocks finished the week on a positive note as investors as investors digested slightly weaker than expected consumption data and softer readings for inflation expectations in the US.
London midday: Stocks little changed ahead of US data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were just a touch firmer by midday on Friday as investors continued to mull a better-than-expected US GDP reading a day earlier and looked ahead to the release of inflation figures.
London open: Stocks flat but Sainsbury's rallies as Bestway takes stake
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were steady in early trade on Friday as investors continued to mull a better-than-expected US GDP reading a day earlier, with Sainsbury's surging on news that Bestway has bought a stake in the supermarket giant.
London pre-open: Stocks to rise on positive US cues
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Friday following a positive close on Wall Street on the back of better-than-expected GDP data.
London close: Modest gains for stocks after Q4 US GDP data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were modestly higher on Thursday amid well-received updates from the likes of 3i or Intermediate Capital Group.
London midday: FTSE touch higher ahead of US GDP
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were just a touch firmer by midday on Thursday as investors mulled the latest reading on the UK retail sector and eyed the release of US GDP data.
London open: FTSE edges up as investors eye US GDP
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged higher in early trade on Thursday following a late rally on Wall Street, as investors eyed the latest US GDP data.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up as investors eye US GDP
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Thursday after markets on Wall Street ended off their lows, as investors eye the latest US GDP data.
London close: Stocks drift lower as investors digest corporate updates
(Sharecast News) - London stocks drifted lower on Wednesday, but airlines got a boost after an upbeat update from easyJet.
London midday: Stocks flat but airlines higher on easyJet update
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were little changed by midday on Wednesday, but airlines got a boost after an upbeat update from easyJet.
London open: Stocks nudge higher; easyJet, Ascential surge
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were just a touch higher in early trade on Wednesday, but easyJet and Ascential surged after upbeat updates.
London pre-open: Stocks seen muted; retail footfall sees strong growth
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a muted open on Wednesday following a mixed US session.
London close: Stocks end mixed after soft data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended the day in mixed fashion, as investors mulled a surge in public borrowing and news that UK business output fell in January at the fastest rate in two years.
London midday: FTSE in the red as business activity slumps
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had fallen further by midday on Tuesday, as investors mulled a surge in public borrowing and news that UK business output fell in January at the fastest rate in two years.
London open: Stocks fall as investors mull borrowing figures
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower in early trade on Tuesday despite strong gains on Wall Street, as investors mulled a surge in public borrowing.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up after Wall Street gains
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Tuesday following strong gains on Wall Street.
London close: Stocks buoyed by gains on Wall Street
(Sharecast News) - Stocks traded slightly higher despite downbeat forecasts for the UK economy out of consultancy EY, thanks to increased speculation of a downshift in the speed of rate hikes in the US.
London midday: Stocks edge higher amid dearth of data
(Sharecast News) - Stocks were trading slightly higher come midday despite downbeat forecasts for the UK economy out of consultancy EY, thanks to increased speculation of a downshift in the speed of rate hikes in the US.
London open: Possibility of slower Fed rate hikes buoys stocks
(Sharecast News) - Stocks were a tad higher at the start of the week with investors shaking off the freezing temperatures in London and downbeat forecasts for the UK economy out of consultancy EY, helped by increased speculation of a downshift in the speed of rate hikes in the US.
London pre-open: Stocks to start the day little changed, US dollar in the headlines
(Sharecast News) - Stocks in London were set for a slightly higher start on Monday with investors' attention on weakness in the US dollar.
London close: FTSE gains as retailers rise despite disappointing data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended in the black on Friday, with retailers on the rise despite disappointing retail sales and consumer confidence data.
London midday: FTSE still a little firmer despite disappointing data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still a little firmer by midday on Friday, despite disappointing retail sales and consumer confidence data.
London open: Stocks rise despite disappointing retail sales, consumer confidence
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Friday following heavy losses in the previous session, despite disappointing retail sales and consumer confidence data.
London pre-open: FTSE seen up as investors mull consumer confidence, retail sales
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Friday following heavy losses in the previous session, as investors digest the latest UK retail sales figures.
London close: Stocks weaker as recession fears continue
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed in negative territory on Thursday as concerns about a US recession dented the mood.
London midday: Stocks extend losses amid recession worries
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended losses by midday on Thursday as concerns about a US recession dented the mood.
London open: Stocks fall amid US slowdown concerns; Dr Martens tumbles
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Thursday following heavy losses on Wall Street, amid concerns about a US slowdown.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower on US slowdown worries
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Thursday following downbeat sessions in the US and Asia, amid concerns about a US slowdown.
London close: Inflation data pulls consumer stocks lower
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended Wednesday trading in negative territory, as investors mulled the latest UK inflation data.
London midday: FTSE treads water, pound rallies as inflation eases
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still treading water by midday on Wednesday as investors mulled the latest UK inflation data.
London open: Stocks flat as investors digest inflation data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were little changed in early trade on Wednesday as investors mulled the latest UK inflation data.
London pre-open: Stocks to fall as investors mull inflation data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge down at the open on Wednesday as investors mull the latest UK inflation data.
London close: Stocks lower as wages pressure interest rates
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed below the waterline on Tuesday, after jobs data earlier showed wages rising at their quickest pace in more than 20 years in the November quarter, adding pressure on the Bank of England to hike rates.
London midday: Stocks lower as investors mull jobs data; Ocado slides
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still a little lower by midday on Tuesday as the latest UK jobs data showed that wages grew at their fastest pace in more than 20 years in the three months to November, adding pressure on the Bank of England to hike rates.
London open: FTSE nudges lower as Ocado tumbles
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged lower in early trade on Tuesday as the latest UK jobs data showed that wages grew at their fastest pace in more than 20 years in the three months to November, adding pressure on the Bank of England to hike rates.
London pre-open: Stocks seen flat as investors mull jobs data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a flat open on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest UK jobs data.
London close: Stocks rise on quiet Monday as house prices climb
(Sharecast News) - London stocks managed a positive finish on Monday, almost touching its record high, although the session remained quiet on a global basis as US markets were closed for Martin Luther King day.
London midday: Stocks edge up but markets quiet on US holiday
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had ticked a little higher by midday on Monday, heading towards a new record high, although the session was set to remain fairly quiet as US markets will be closed for Martin Luther King day.
London open: Stocks edge up as FTSE nears record highs
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged higher in early trade on Monday, heading towards a new record high, but the session could be fairly quiet as US markets are closed for Martin Luther King day.
London pre-open: Stocks to edge higher ahead of busy week
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to nudge up at the open on Monday on what could be a fairly quiet session, with US markets closed for Martin Luther King day.
London close: Stocks rise as UK economy unexpectedly grows
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed above the waterline on Friday after a better-than-expected UK GDP reading, as investors sifted through a number of key earnings from across the pond.
London midday: Stocks higher after GDP data; US earnings eyed
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still firmer by midday on Friday after a better-than-expected UK GDP reading, as investors eyed the release of key US bank earnings.
London open: Stocks gain after better-than-expected GDP
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Friday after a better-than-expected UK GDP reading, as investors eyed the release of key US bank earnings.
London pre-open: Stocks to edge up as investors mull GDP data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Friday following a positive session on Wall Street, as investors mulled the latest UK GDP data and eyed the release of key US bank earnings.
London midday: FTSE pushes up amid retail avalanche; US CPI eyed
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Thursday as investors waded through a deluge of retail updates and eyed the latest US inflation data.
London open: FTSE rises amid deluge of retail updates, ahead of US inflation
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Thursday as investors eyed the latest US inflation data and waded through a deluge of retail updates.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up ahead of US inflation data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Thursday, taking their cue from an upbeat session on Wall Street, as investors eye US inflation data.
London close: Stocks edge higher ahead of US CPI report
(Sharecast News) - London stocks extended their gains on Wednesday, helped by a well-received update from JD Sports.
London midday: FTSE extends gains; JD Sports surges
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Wednesday, with retailers on the rise after a well-received update from JD Sports.
London open: FTSE edges up as JD Sports rallies, Sainsbury's falls
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged higher in early trade on Wednesday, taking their cue from a positive session on Wall Street after US Fed chair Jerome Powell refrained from saying anything about rate policy in a speech in Sweden.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up; retailers in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Wednesday, tracking gains on Wall Street after US Fed chair Jerome Powell refrained from saying anything about rate policy in a speech in Sweden.
London close: Stocks weaker as Powell steers clear of hawkishness
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed in the red on Tuesday, as investors mulled hawkish comments from Federal Reserve officials, including an afternoon speech from US Fed chair Jerome Powell.
London midday: Stocks stay down ahead of Powell speech
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still a little lower by midday on Tuesday as investors mulled hawkish comments from Federal Reserve officials and looked ahead to a speech by Fed chair Jerome Powell.
London open: FTSE edges lower as investors eye Powell speech
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower in early trade on Tuesday as investors eyed a speech by Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower; Powell speech eyed
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Tuesday after US stocks ended mostly lower a day earlier.
London close: Stocks mixed as investors mull China reopening
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were mixed by the close on Monday, as investors continued to mull last week's payrolls report and a further easing of Covid curbs in China.
London midday: Stocks nudge lower despite China hopes
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had nudged lower by midday on Monday as investors continued to mull last week's payrolls report and a further easing of Covid curbs in China.
London open: Stocks edge up as heavily-weighted miners rally
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged up in early trade on Monday, with sentiment boosted by China reopening hopes and last week's US non-farm payrolls report.
London pre-open: Stocks seen higher amid China hopes
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a firmer open on Monday following a positive session in Asia, with China reopening hopes expected to boost sentiment.
London close: Stocks rise as investors sift through US payrolls
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed in positive territory on Friday, as investors thumbed through the latest batch of US non-farm payrolls figures.
London midday: Stocks stay up ahead of payrolls report; Clarkson surges
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still a little firmer by midday Friday as investors eyed the release of the latest US non-farm payrolls report.
London open: FTSE edges higher ahead of payrolls
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged higher in early trade on Friday as investors eyed the latest US non-farm payrolls report.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up ahead of payrolls
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Friday as investors await the release of the latest US non-farm payrolls report.
London close: Retailers carry FTSE to a positive finish
(Sharecast News) - London stocks managed a positive finish on Thursday after a lacklustre start, with retailers on the rise after well-received updates from the likes of Next and B&M.
London midday: FTSE boosted by retailers as Next upgrades guidance
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had pushed into the black by midday on Thursday following a lacklustre start, with retailers on the rise after well-received updates from the likes of Next and B&M.
London open: FTSE nudges lower; Next surges after update
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged lower in early trade on Thursday as investors mulled hawkish minutes from the US Federal Reserve, but retailers were on the rise after positive updates from the likes of Next and B&M European Value Retail.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down as investors mull Fed minutes
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Thursday as investors mull the latest minutes from the US Federal Reserve.
London close: Stocks manage positive finish despite crude slide
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets finished in positive territory on Wednesday, as eurozone PMI data indicated the recession may not be as deep as expected, and investors sifted through some data from across the pond.
London midday: Shares extend gains after EZ PMI data pleases
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks extended gains on Wednesday as eurozone PMI data indicated the recession may not be as deep as expected and investors awaited the latest minutes from the Federal Reserve for any hints on the path of interest rates.
London open: Shares edge ahead as investors eye PMIs
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks opened higher on Wednesday as investors eyed PMI data in the eurozone and US and the latest minutes from the Federal Reserve for any hints on the path of interest rates.
London pre-open: Stocks seen higher ahead of eurozone PMIs
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks were seen opening higher on Wednesday as investors eyed PMI data in the eurozone and US as well as the latest minutes from the Federal Reserve for an indication on where interest rates may be heading.
London close: Stocks start year with positive session
(Sharecast News) - Stocks in London managed a positive finish to the first trading session of the year, helped by a drop in sterling and amid optimism around the reopening of the Chinese economy.
London midday: Stocks hold on to early gains
(Sharecast News) - Stocks in London were holding on to early gains in the first trading session of the year, helped by a drop in sterling and amid optimism around the reopening of the Chinese economy.
London open: Stocks jump at the start of 2023, helped by softness in sterling
(Sharecast News) - Stocks in London started the new year on the front foot as traders returned from the holiday break amid a big drop in sterling.
London pre-open: Shares seen lower on first trading day of 2023
(Sharecast News) - Stocks in London are set to start the new year slightly weaker on Tuesday as traders return from the holiday break.
London close: Shares finish brutal '22 in red as Covid worries persist
(Sharecast News) - UK shares closed out a brutal 2022 in the red as fears over the spread of Covid cases in China combined with a lifting of border restrictions by Beijing continued to spook investors.
London open: Shares set to close out 2022 lower on China Covid worries
(Sharecast News) - UK shares fell at the open on the last day of a tumultuous trading year as fears over the spread of Covid cases in China combined with a lifting of border restrictions by Beijing continued to spook investors.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower as China Covid crisis weighs
(Sharecast News) - UK shares were set to open lower on the last day of a tumultuous trading year as fears over the spread of Covid cases in China combined with a lifting of border restrictions by Beijing continued to spook investors.
London close: Stocks recover from early selling
(Sharecast News) - London stocks recovered from early selling even as investors kept close tabs on the news-flow out of China where cases of Covid-19 were surging following the release of modestly softer weekly jobless claims data in the US.
London midday: Stocks drift lower with China still in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower on Thursday as investors continued to fret about surging Covid cases in China and Beijing's decision to lift travel bans.
London open: Shares in red as surge In China Covid cases hits sentiment
(Sharecast News) - London stocks opened lower on Thursday as investors fretted about surging Covid cases in China and Beijing's decision to lift travel bans.
London pre-open: Shares seen lower as China Covid surge weighs
(Sharecast News) - London stocks are set to open lower on Thursday as investors fretted about surging Covid cases in China and Beijing's decision to lift travel bans.
London close: Stocks edge higher on hopes for Chinese reopening
(Sharecast News) - UK shares outperformed European counterparts after returning from the Christmas break on Wednesday, as optimism over China's easing of Covid-19 curbs outweighed concerns around skyrocketing Covid case numbers in the country.
London midday: Shares outperform as miners, financials up on China hopes
(Sharecast News) - UK shares were outperforming European counterparts after returning from the Christmas on Wednesday, as optimism over China's easing of Covid curbs outweighed concerns around skyrocketing Covid-19 case numbers in the country.
London open: Stocks rise as investors weigh China reopening
(Sharecast News) - London's equity markets returned from the Christmas break in the green on Wednesday, even as concern around China's skyrocketing Covid-19 case numbers continued.
London pre-open: Stocks set to rise on return from Christmas
(Sharecast News) - London's stock market was looking at a positive return from the Christmas break on Wednesday, even as concern around China's skyrocketing Covid-19 case numbers continued.
London close: US inflation and BoJ in focus ahead of Christmas
(Sharecast News) - Stocks edged higher heading into the Christmas holidays with continued concerns around central bank tightening globally put a lid on any festive cheer.
London open: Stocks edge higher in early trading
(Sharecast News) - Stocks edged into the green in the early going with investors apparently opting to sit on their hands ahead of key economic data overseas due out after the close of trading in London.
London pre-open: Stocks seen in festive mood before Christmas
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Friday despite a slip on Wall Street overnight amid interest rate worries as traders got ready to take off for the Christmas break.
London close: Stocks turn red after GDP disappointment
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had slipped into the red by the close on Thursday, after an uninspiring batch of UK economic data, as stocks across the pond started their session weak as well.
London midday: FTSE maintains gains as Santa comes to town
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Thursday despite uninspiring UK GDP data, having taken their cue from a solid session on Wall Street.
London open: Stocks edge up despite uninspiring GDP data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged higher in early trade on Thursday despite uninspiring UK GDP data, taking their cue from a solid session on Wall Street.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up as investors mull GDP
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Thursday, taking their cue from a solid session on Wall Street, as investors mull the latest UK GDP data.
London close: Stocks rise as Santa finally brings his rally
(Sharecast News) - London stocks finished above the waterline on Wednesday after continued gains through the afternoon, as investors mulled the latest UK borrowing and retail sales figures.
London midday: FTSE extends gains; JD Sports surges on Nike results
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Wednesday following a positive close on Wall Street, as investors mulled the latest UK borrowing and retail sales figures.
London open: Stocks nudge up as investors mull borrowing figures
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged up in early trade on Wednesday following a positive close on Wall Street, as investors mulled the latest UK borrowing figures.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up as investors mull borrowing data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Wednesday following a positive close on Wall Street, as investors mull the latest UK borrowing figures.
London close: Stocks mixed after Japan's policy surprise
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were mixed by the close on Tuesday, as investors mulled a surprise policy shift from the Bank of Japan and a slowing down in corporate news ahead of the holidays.
London midday: Stocks pare losses as investors mull BoJ move
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had pared earlier losses to trade flat by midday on Tuesday as investors mulled a surprise policy shift from the Bank of Japan.
London open: Stocks fall after surprise BoJ move
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Tuesday, taking their cue from a weak Asian session, after a surprise policy shift from the Bank of Japan.
London pre-open: Stocks to fall after BoJ policy shift
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Tuesday, taking their cue from weakness in the Asian session after a surprise policy shift from the Bank of Japan.
London close: Oil giants help stocks finish higher
(Sharecast News) - London stocks managed a positive finish on Monday, underpinned by a strong showing in the energy sector.
London midday: Stocks push up as Shell, BP rally
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had risen further by midday on Monday, underpinned by a strong showing in the energy sector.
London open: Stocks rise as energy sector rallies but recession fears remain
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Monday despite a weak Asian session, as energy shares rallied, but gains were unspectacular as recession fears continued to weigh.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up despite Asian losses
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise on Monday at the start of the final week before Christmas, despite losses in the Asian session.
London close: Stocks weaker as data keeps recession fears alive
(Sharecast News) - London stocks remained in the red by the close on Friday amid ongoing recession fears, with a batch of uninspiring data keeping a lid on sentiment.
London midday: FTSE slumps as recession fears, uninspiring data dent mood
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended losses by midday on Friday amid recession fears, with a batch of uninspiring UK data doing little to lift the mood.
London open: Stocks fall after retail sales, consumer confidence data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Friday as investors mulled disappointing retail sales data and an uninspiring consumer confidence survey.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up as investors mull retail sales
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Friday following heavy losses in the previous session, as investors mull the latest UK retail sales data.
London close: Stocks finish weaker after rate rise trifecta
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still weaker by the close on Thursday, after the Bank of England sated expectations with a 50-basis point interest rate hike to tackle surging inflation, while central bankers in Europe and the United States made similar decisions.
London midday: Stocks stay down after BoE rate announcement
(Sharecast News) - London stocks remained in the red just after midday on Thursday as the Bank of England hiked rated by 50 basis points to tackle surging inflation, as expected, and as investors digested a hawkish policy announcement from the US Federal Reserve.
London open: Stocks fall ahead of BoE, ECB rate announcements
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Thursday as investors mulled a hawkish policy announcement form the US Federal Reserve and looked ahead to rate decisions from the Bank of England and European Central Bank.
London pre-open: Stocks to edge down ahead of BoE, ECB rate decisions
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge down at the open on Thursday as investors mulled the latest policy announcement from the US Federal Reserve and looked ahead to rate decisions from the Bank of England and European Central Bank.
London close: Stocks weaker ahead of Fed, Bank of England decisions
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still below the waterline by the close on Wednesday, amid investor reticence ahead of the much-anticipated Fed interest rate decision across the pond later in the global day.
London midday: FTSE stays down ahead of Fed decision, after UK inflation
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still a little lower by midday on Wednesday as investors digested UK inflation data and erred on the side of caution ahead of a rate decision from the US Federal Reserve.
London open: Stocks edge down after UK inflation, ahead of US rate decision
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged down in early trade on Wednesday as investors mulled data showing that inflation cooled a little in November, and looked to the latest rate decision from the US Federal Reserve.
London pre-open: Stocks to nudge down as UK inflation eases slightly
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to nudge lower at the open on Wednesday as investors mull the latest UK inflation data and look ahead to a rate decision from the US Federal Reserve.
London close: Stocks rise as US inflation comes in cooler
(Sharecast News) - London stocks managed a positive finish on Tuesday, with gains picking up through the afternoon as investors mulled the latest UK jobs figures and key US inflation data.
London midday: Stocks edge up after UK jobs data, ahead of US CPI
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had risen by midday on Tuesday but gains were unspectacular as investors mulled the latest UK jobs figures and awaited the release of key US inflation data.
London open: Stocks little changed after UK jobs data, ahead of US inflation
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were little changed in early trade on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest UK jobs figures and awaited the release of key US inflation data.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up on positive US, Asian cues; jobs data in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Tuesday after upbeat US and Asian sessions, as investors mull the latest UK jobs data.
London close: Stocks fall, gas prices surge on icy Monday
(Sharecast News) - London stocks remained below the waterline by the close on Monday, as investors digested the latest UK GDP data on a chilly day in the UK, and looked ahead to a week filled with key central bank announcements.
London midday: FTSE touch lower after GDP, ahead of central bank announcements
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were off lows but still in the red by midday on Monday as investors digested the latest UK GDP data and looked ahead to a week filled with key central bank announcements.
London open: Stocks edge lower as investors mull GDP
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower in early trade on Monday as investors digested the latest UK GDP data and looked ahead to a week filled with key central bank announcements.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down as investors mull GDP
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Monday following a weak session on Wall Street at the end of last week, as investors look ahead to a week filled with key central bank announcements.
London close: FTSE little changed as investors mull City shake-up, US PPI
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended little changed on Friday, as investors mulled Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's City regulation shake-up and looked ahead to key central bank announcements next week.
London midday: FTSE flat as investors mull City regulation shake-up
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were flat by midday on Friday, as investors mulled Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's City regulation shake-up and looked ahead to key central bank announcements next week.
London open: FTSE flits between gains and losses; Hunt's City shake-up eyed
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were flitting between small gains and losses early on Friday, with Chancellor Jeremey Hunt set to outline plans later in the day for a shake-up of City regulation.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up on positive US, Asian sessions
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Friday following positive sessions in the US and Asia.
London close: FTSE ends a little lower amid recessions fears
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended a little lower on Thursday as recession fears continued to weigh on sentiment.
London midday: Stocks a touch weaker as recession worries weigh
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still a touch weaker by midday on Thursday as recession fears continued to weigh on sentiment.
London open: Stocks edge down as recession fears dent sentiment
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower in early trade on Thursday as recession fears continued to weigh on sentiment.
London pre-open: Stocks to nudge up but recession fears continue to weigh
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to nudge up at the open on Thursday following losses in the previous session, as recession worries continue to play on investors' minds.
London close: FTSE falls as China trade data, recession fears weigh
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell on Wednesday as disappointing Chinese trade data and recession fears outweighed optimism about a further easing of Covid restrictions in China.
London midday: Stocks nudge lower amid recession fears; GSK rallies
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had nudged into the red by midday on Wednesday, as investors weighed up a further loosening of Covid restrictions in China against disappointing Chinese trade data and recession fears.
London open: Stocks rise on China Covid optimism; GSK surges
(Sharecast News) - London stocks shrugged off opening losses to trade a little higher on Wednesday, as investors weighed up a further loosening of Covid restrictions in China against disappointing Chinese trade data and recession fears.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up as China eases Covid curbs further
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Wednesday after China announced a further loosening of its Covid restrictions.
London close: FTSE falls but Rolls-Royce bucks trend
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended lower on Tuesday as a downbeat reading on the UK construction sector and worries about the pace of rate hikes in the US dented sentiment.
London midday: Stocks stay down but Rolls-Royce bucks trend
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still lower by midday on Tuesday, having taken their cue from a downbeat session on Wall Street, after a stronger-than-expected ISM print fuelled concerns about the pace of Fed rate hikes.
London open: FTSE edges lower; Ashtead rallies after results
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged lower in early trade on Tuesday, taking their cue from a downbeat session on Wall Street, after a stronger-than-expected ISM print fuelled concerns about the pace of Fed rate hikes.
London pre-open: Stocks to nudge down after weak Wall St session
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to nudge lower at the open on Tuesday following a downbeat session on Wall Street, after a better-than-expected ISM print fuelled concerns about the pace of rate hikes.
London close: Stocks tick higher as Prudential, miners gain
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended higher on Monday, as a further easing of some Covid restrictions in China boosted Prudential and the mining sector, but gains were muted after a grim warning from the Confederation of British Industry.
London midday: Stocks edge up as miners, Prudential rally
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had edged up by midday on Monday as a further easing of some Covid restrictions in China boosted Prudential and the mining sector, helping to offset a grim warning from the Confederation of British Industry.
London open: Stocks steady ahead of services data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were little changed in early trade on Monday as investors digested a grim outlook from the Confederation of British Industry and eyed the latest reading on the UK services sector.
London pre-open: Stocks seen flat ahead of services PMI
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a steady open on Monday as investors eyed the latest reading on the UK services sector.
London close: Stocks weaker after US payrolls surprise
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were in the red at the close on Friday, as investors digested a better-than-expected payrolls report from across the pond.
London open: Stocks fall ahead of payrolls; AJ Bell surges on upgrade
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Friday as investors eyed the latest US non-farm payrolls report.
London pre-open: Stocks to edge down ahead of payrolls
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge lower at the open on Friday as investors eye the latest US non-farm payrolls report.
London close: Stocks mixed as Fed enthusiasm fades away
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were mixed at the close on Thursday, with the top-flight index dipping into the red in afternoon trading alongside its Wall Street counterparts as enthusiasm for Fed chair Jerome Powell's Wednesday comments fizzled out.
London close: Stocks mixed as Fed enthusiasm fades away
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were mixed at the close on Thursday, with the top-flight index dipping into the red in afternoon trading alongside its Wall Street counterparts as enthusiasm for Fed chair Jerome Powell's Wednesday comments fizzled out.
London midday: Stocks maintain gains after Powell speech
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still a little firmer by midday on Thursday, having taken their cue from a surge on Wall Street, after Fed Chair Jerome Powell suggested the pace of rate hikes might ease as soon as this month.
London open: FTSE edges up after Powell comments
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged up in early trade on Thursday following a surge on Wall Street, after Fed Chair Jerome Powell suggested the pace of rate hikes might ease as soon as this month.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up after Powell comments
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Thursday following a surge on Wall Street, after Fed Chair Jerome Powell suggested the pace of rate hikes might ease as soon as this month.
London close: Stocks mixed as economic jitters continue
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were mixed at the end of trading on Wednesday, as investors sifted through a pile of US data, after earlier being met with uninspiring Chinese factory data, grim UK shop price inflation and a bleak survey on service sector confidence.
London midday: Stocks push up despite gloomy data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Wednesday despite uninspiring Chinese factory data, grim UK shop price inflation and a bleak survey on service sector confidence.
London open: Stocks edge up despite uninspiring data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged higher in early trade on Wednesday despite uninspiring Chinese factory data, grim UK shop price inflation and a bleak survey on service sector confidence.
London pre-open: Stocks seen higher; shop price inflation ramps up
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Wednesday as investors eye the latest eurozone inflation data.
London close: FTSE ends above 7,500 on better China sentiment
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed in a mixed state on Tuesday, with the top-flight index maintaining most of its gains amid hopes that China would soon ease its strict Covid-19 restrictions.
London midday: Stocks maintain gains on China hopes
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still firmly in the black by midday on Tuesday amid hopes China will ease Covid restrictions.
London open: Stocks rally amid China easing hopes
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Tuesday, with commodities pacing the gains amid hopes China will ease Covid restrictions.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down ahead of data slew
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a weaker open on Tuesday following a downbeat session on Wall Street, amid ongoing concerns about protests in China and ahead of a slew of UK data.
London close: Stocks still weaker after China-fuelled oil jitters
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed below the waterline on Monday, as anti-lockdown protests in China rattled equity and energy markets.
London midday: Stocks stay down as China protests rattle markets
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the red by midday on Monday as anti-lockdown protests in China rattled markets.
London open: Stocks fall as China protests dent sentiment
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Monday as sentiment was hit by anti-lockdown protests in China.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower as China protests dent sentiment
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Monday following a weak session in Asia, amid anti-lockdown protests in China.
London close: Stocks manage some gains on quiet Friday
(Sharecast News) - London stocks managed to finish in the green on Friday, as Wall Street put in a truncated post-Thanksgiving session, with little in the way of corporate or economic news to provide direction.
London midday: FTSE edges higher in quiet trade
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had edged higher by midday on Friday in quiet trade, with little in the way of corporate or economic news to provide direction.
London open: Stocks steady in calm trading session
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were steady in early trade on Friday, with little in the way of corporate or economic news to provide direction.
London pre-open: Stocks seen flat amid lack of market-moving news
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were called to open more or less flat on Friday after US markets were closed for Thanksgiving, and with little in the way of corporate or economic news to provide any direction.
London close: Stocks manage small gains as sterling rallies
(Sharecast News) - London stocks finished just above the waterline on a globally-quiet Thursday, as investors digested the latest minutes from the US Federal Reserve, while traders across the pond were enjoying their day off for the Thanksgiving holiday.
London midday: Stocks nudge up as investors mull Fed minutes
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had nudged higher by midday on Thursday as investors digested the latest minutes from the US Federal Reserve.
London open: Stocks steady as sterling strengthens
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were steady at the open Thursday, underperforming European peers amid a firmer pound, as investors digested the latest minutes from the US Federal Reserve.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down as investors mull Fed minutes
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Thursday as investors digested the latest minutes from the US Federal Reserve.
London close: Stocks finish higher ahead of Fed minutes
(Sharecast News) - London stocks managed a positive close on Wednesday, even after fresh data added to consternation over the state of the UK manufacturing sector, as investors awaited the release of the latest meeting minutes from the US Federal Reserve.
London midday: Shares extend gains ahead of Fed minutes
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Wednesday, taking their cue from positive US and Asian sessions, as investors eyed the latest readings on the UK manufacturing and services sector, and minutes form the Federal Reserve.
London open: Stocks rise as investors eye Fed minutes
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Wednesday, taking their cue from positive US and Asian sessions, as investors eyed the latest readings on the UK manufacturing and services sector, and minutes form the Federal Reserve.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up as investors eye Fed minutes
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Wednesday following positive US and Asian sessions, as investors eye the latest minutes from the Federal Reserve.
London close: Stocks higher despite grim economic outlook
(Sharecast News) - London stocks remained well above the waterline by the close on Tuesday, with energy shares in the green as oil prices recovered.
London midday: FTSE maintains gains as energy shares rally
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still firmly in the black by midday on Tuesday, with energy shares pacing the gains as oil prices recovered.
London open: Energy shares pace the advance as oil prices recover
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Tuesday, with energy shares pacing the gains as oil prices recovered.
London open: Energy shares pace the advance as oil prices recover
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Tuesday, with energy shares pacing the gains as oil prices recovered.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up as oil prices recover
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Tuesday as oil prices recovered after Saudi Arabia denied a report that it and other Opec countries were in talks about lifting output.
London close: China concerns drag FTSE 100 lower
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were in a mixed state at the close on Monday, with the top-flight index slipping into the red amid renewed Covid-19 concerns out of China.
London midday: Stocks pare losses despite China woes
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had pared losses by midday on Monday, although the FTSE was struggling to make any gains amid worries about growing Covid cases in China.
London open: Stocks fall amid China Covid woes; miners hit
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Monday, with miners pacing the decline amid worries about growing Covid cases in China.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down amid China Covid woes
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Monday following a mostly downbeat session in Asia, amid growing Covid cases.
London close: Stocks finish turbulent week in the green
(Sharecast News) - London stocks finished in the green on Friday, after fresh data suggested a bounce-back for retail sales in October, although they remained weaker than before the pandemic.
London midday: Stocks push higher as L&G rallies; retail sales in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Friday as data showed that retail sales bounced back in October but remained weaker than before the pandemic.
London open: Stocks edge up as investors mull retail sales
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged higher in early trade on Friday as data showed that retail sales bounced back in October but remained weaker than before the pandemic.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up as investors mull retail sales
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Friday as investors mull the latest UK retail sales data.
London close: Stocks mixed as investors digest Hunt budget
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were mixed but little changed by the close on Thursday, as investors digested the autumn statement from chancellor Jeremy Hunt.
London midday: Stocks down as Hunt delivers Autumn Statement
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were firmly in the red by midday on Thursday as Chancellor Jeremy Hunt delivered his Autumn Statement.
London open: FTSE edges down ahead of Autumn Statement
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower in early trade on Thursday following losses in the US and Asia, as investors eyed Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's Autumn Statement.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down ahead of Autumn Statement
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Thursday following losses in the US and Asia, as investors eye Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's Autumn Statement.
London close: Stocks struggle after sizzling UK inflation reading
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed below the waterline on Wednesday, after a grim UK inflation report and an avalanche of data from across the pond.
London midday: FTSE flat as investors mull inflation data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had pared earlier small gains to trade flat by midday on Wednesday as investors mulled a grim UK inflation report.
London open: FTSE edges up despite grim inflation data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged up in early trade on Wednesday despite rising geopolitical tensions and a grim UK inflation report.
London pre-open: Stocks to fall as inflation hits 41-year high
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Wednesday amid geopolitical concerns, as investors mulled the latest grim UK inflation figures.
London close: Stocks fall despite US producer inflation surprise
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed weaker on Tuesday after a session brimming with data, with UK unemployment ticking up, and producer prices rising stateside.
London midday: Stocks steady after UK jobs data, ahead of US PPI
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still steady by midday on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest UK jobs data and looked ahead to US inflation figures.
London open: Stocks flat as investors mull jobs data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were flat in early trade on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest UK jobs data and looked ahead to US inflation figures.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower as UK unemployment rate ticks up
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest UK jobs data.
London close: Stocks finish higher as sterling falls back
(Sharecast News) - London stocks managed a positive finish on Monday as investors looked towards chancellor Jeremy Hunt's fiscal statement later in the week, with Informa maintaining its earlier gains after a guidance upgrade.
London midday: Stocks stay up as Informa surges
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still firmer by midday on Monday as investors looked ahead to Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's fiscal statement this week, with Informa surging ahead after a guidance upgrade.
London open: Informa paces the gains after guidance upgrade; fiscal statement eyed
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Monday as investors looked ahead to Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's fiscal statement this week, with Informa surging ahead after a guidance upgrade.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up as investors mull mid-terms outcome
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to open higher on Monday as investors mulled the outcome of the US mid-terms and looked ahead to Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's fiscal statement this week.
London close: Stocks mixed as recession fears reignite
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were mixed by the close on Friday, after a more sour session on the back of the increased prospect of a looming recession.
London midday: Stocks turn lower as UK recession looms; GSK under pressure
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had dipped into the red by midday on Friday, as investors mulled the prospect of a looming recession.
London open: Stocks rise on US, Asian gains; UK facing recession
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Friday, boosted by stellar gains in the US and Asia after a cooler-than-expected US inflation print, even as data showed the UK economy was facing recession.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up after US, Asian gains; GDP in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Friday following strong gains in the US and Asia, after a cooler-than-expected US inflation report.
London close: Stocks surge as US inflation comes in cooler
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed above the waterline on Thursday, as investors digested some weaker-than-expected consumer inflation data from across the pond.
London midday: FTSE little changed ahead of US inflation figures
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still little changed by midday on Thursday as investors waded through a deluge of corporate news and looked ahead to the latest US inflation data.
London open: Stocks flat amid deluge of corporate news, ahead of US inflation
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were little changed in early trade on Thursday as investors waded through a deluge of corporate news and looked ahead to the latest US inflation data.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower ahead of US inflation data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Thursday following downbeat US and Asian sessions, as investors eye the latest US inflation data.
London close: Stocks red amid mixed US midterm results
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed in the red on Wednesday as control of the US Congress remained on a knife-edge following Tuesday's midterm elections, and after a raft of corporate updates earlier.
London midday: Stocks stay down but engineer Smiths Group bucks trend
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still lower by midday on Wednesday as investors sifted through updates from the likes of Marks & Spencer, ITV and Taylor Wimpey, and as results of the US mid-term elections rolled in.
London open: Stocks dip as US mid-term results roll in; M&S, Taylor Wimpey in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks dipped in early trade on Wednesday as investors sifted through updates from the likes of Taylor Wimpey and Marks & Spencer, and as results of the US mid-term elections began to roll in.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower as investors eye US mid-terms
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Wednesday as investors continue to eye the US mid-term elections.
London close: Stocks higher as Americans head to the midterm polls
(Sharecast News) - London stocks managed to close just above the waterline on Tuesday as investors turned their attention to the US midterm elections, after solid updates from the likes of Coca-Cola HBC and AB Foods helped to offset a gloomy statement from Persimmon earlier.
London midday: Stocks pare losses despite weak housebuilders
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had pared losses by midday on Tuesday, with solid updates from the likes of Coca-Cola HBC and AB Foods helping to offset a gloomy statement from Persimmon, as investors turned their attention to the US mid-term elections.
London open: Housebuilders lead decline after gloomy Persimmon update
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Tuesday, with housebuilders pacing the decline after a gloomy update from Persimmon, as investors turned their attention to the US mid-term elections.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower as attention turns to US mid-terms
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Tuesday as investors turn their attention to the US mid-term elections.
London close: Stocks mixed after relatively quiet trading
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were mixed at the close on Monday, having started weaker after Chinese officials poured cold water on hopes the country would soon relax its Covid restrictions.
London midday: FTSE stays down as China woes weigh; GSK slumps
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still a little weaker by midday on Monday after Chinese officials poured cold water on hopes the country will relax its Covid restrictions.
London open: Stocks edge down as hopes of China Covid curb relaxation fade
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower in early trade on Monday after Chinese officials poured cold water on hopes that China will relax its Covid restrictions.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower as investors mull China Covid policy
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Monday after Chinese officials poured cold water on hopes that China will relax its Covid restrictions.
London close: Stocks rise on US payrolls, China reopening reports
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed in positive territory on Friday, amid swirling rumours of an impending post-Covid reopening in China, and as nonfarm payrolls for October once again beating expectations across the pond.
London midday: Stocks extend gains as miners jump; payrolls in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Friday, with miners boosted by speculation that China may ease Covid restrictions, as investors eyed the latest US non-farm payrolls report.
London open: FTSE lifted by miners as investors eye payrolls
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Friday, boosted by a strong showing in the mining sector, as investors eyed the latest US non-farm payrolls report.
London pre-open: Stocks to rise ahead of non-farm payrolls report
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Friday as investors eyed the latest US non-farm payrolls report, and continued to mull 75-basis point rate hikes by the Federal Reserve and the Bank of England this week.
London close: Stocks mixed, pound sinks after BoE rate hike
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were mixed at the close on Thursday, and the pound firmly in the red, after the Bank of England hiked rates by 75 basis points in a bid to tackle surging inflation.
London midday: FTSE, sterling maintain losses as BoE raises rates to 3%
(Sharecast News) - London stocks and sterling maintained their losses just after midday on Thursday as the Bank of England hiked rates by 75 basis points in a bid to tackle surging inflation.
London open: FTSE falls on hawkish Fed, ahead of BoE announcement
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Thursday, taking their cue from a weak US session after the Federal Reserve lifted rates by 75 basis points overnight and struck a hawkish note on the outlook.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower after hawkish Fed, ahead of BoE
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Thursday, taking their cue from a weak US session after the Federal Reserve lifted rates by 75 basis points overnight and struck a hawkish note on the outlook.
London close: Stocks mixed ahead of Fed, BoE rate decisions
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were in a mixed state at the close on Wednesday, as investors sifted through a deluge of corporate news and eyed the latest policy announcements from the US Federal Reserve and the Bank of England.
London midday: Stocks turn lower ahead of Fed, BoE rate announcements
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had fallen into the red by midday on Wednesday as investors sifted through a raft of corporate news and eyed the latest policy announcements from the US Federal Reserve and the Bank of England.
London open: Stocks flat ahead of Fed announcement; Next rallies
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were little changed in early trade on Wednesday as investors sifted through a raft of corporate news and eyed the latest policy announcement from the US Federal Reserve.
London pre-open: Stocks to edge up ahead of Fed announcement
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to open a little firmer on Wednesday as investors eyed the latest policy announcement from the US Federal Reserve.
London close: Stocks rise as investors look towards Fed decision
(Sharecast News) - Stocks in London closed above the waterline on Tuesday, underpinned by a solid performance from the mining sector and stellar gains for Ocado, while investors held their collective breath as the US Fed's two-day policy meeting kicked off.
London midday: Stocks in the black as miners rally; Fed eyed
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still firmly in the black by midday on Tuesday, underpinned by a solid performance from the mining sector and stellar gains for Ocado, as investors eyed the start of the Federal Reserve's two-day policy meeting.
London open: Miners pace the gains as investors eye Fed meeting
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rallied in early trade on Tuesday, with miners and Ocado pacing the advance, as investors eyed the start of the Federal Reserve's two-day policy meeting.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up ahead of Fed policy meeting
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a firmer open on Tuesday following a positive session in Asia, as investors eyed the start of the Federal Reserve's two-day policy meeting.
London close: Stocks mixed as investors prep for busy week
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed in a mixed state on Monday, as investors prepared for a busy week featuring rate announcements from the US Federal Reserve and the Bank of England.
London midday: Stocks up but gains muted ahead of rate announcements
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were higher by midday on Monday, but gains were muted ahead of a busy week that includes rate announcements from the US Federal Reserve and the Bank of England.
London open: Stocks flat but banks rally
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were steady in early trade on Monday ahead of a busy week that includes rate announcements from the US Federal Reserve and the Bank of England.
London pre-open: Stocks to edge up as investors eye BoE, Fed rate decisions this week
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge higher at the open on Monday ahead of a busy week that includes rate announcements from the US Federal Reserve and the Bank of England.
London close: Stocks finish weaker as NatWest drags down peers
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed below the waterline on Friday after underwhelming results from across the pond overnight from Apple and Amazon, and as NatWest tumbled after its third-quarter numbers.
London midday: Stocks maintain losses after US tech earnings; NatWest slides
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the red by midday on Friday following underwhelming results overnight from Apple and Amazon, and as NatWest tumbled after its third-quarter numbers.
London open: Stocks fall after disappointing US tech results; NatWest tumbles
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Friday following underwhelming results overnight from Apple and Amazon, and as NatWest tumbled after its third-quarter numbers.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down as Apple, Amazon underwhelm
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Friday following underwhelming results overnight from Apple and Amazon.
London close: Stocks finish mixed after ECB rate hike
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were in a mixed state by the close on Thursday, with the top-flight index underpinned by well-received results from Shell, as investors digested a fresh rate hike from the European Central Bank.
London midday: Shell paces the gains after Q3 results
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Thursday, underpinned by well-received results from Shell, as investors eyed the latest policy announcement from the European Central Bank.
London open: Stocks edge up as Shell rallies on results
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged higher in early trade on Thursday as investors sifted through a raft of earnings from the likes of Shell and Lloyds, and eyed the latest policy announcement from the European Central Bank.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower ahead of ECB announcement
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Thursday following a mostly downbeat session on Wall Street and disappointing earnings from Facebook owner Meta, as investors eyed the latest policy announcement from the European Central Bank.
London close: Stocks finish higher after Canada rate decision
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were in positive territory at the close on Wednesday, after losses in Barclays and Standard Chartered dented sentiment earlier in the session.
London midday: Stocks trade mixed as pound blasts higher
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were mixed come midday on Wednesday as investors reacted poorly to results from US technology giants Alphabet and Microsoft overnight, with losses in Barclays and Standard Chartered in focus on home turf.
London open: Stocks steady as investors mull earnings; Barclays, StanChart in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were steady in early trade on Wednesday as investors mulled results from US technology giants Alphabet and Microsoft overnight, with Barclays and Standard Chartered in focus on home turf.
London pre-open: Stocks seen steady after Alphabet, Microsoft results
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a steady open on Wednesday as investors mull results from Alphabet and Microsoft overnight.
London close: Stocks mixed as Sunak picks out his cabinet
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were mixed by the end of trading on Tuesday as initial enthusiasm over Rishi Sunak's selection as prime minister continued to waver, while HSBC was under pressure after results.
London midday: Stocks in the red as HSBC slumps
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were in the red by midday on Tuesday as initial enthusiasm over Rishi Sunak's selection as prime minister waned, with HSBC under the cosh after results.
London open: Stocks in the red; HSBC, Whitbread fall after results
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower in early trade on Tuesday as investors sifted through a raft of earnings, with new prime minister Rishi Sunak set to meet King Charles and address the nation later in the day.
London pre-open: Stocks seen flat as Sunak set to take over
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were expected to open flat on Tuesday as new prime minister Rishi Sunak was set to meet King Charles and address the nation later in the day.
London close: Stocks up, pound down on start of Sunak premiership
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were in the green by the close on Monday, while the pound was in negative territory, as former chancellor Rishi Sunak was confirmed as the UK's next prime minister after Boris Johnson and Penny Mordaunt pulled out of the race.
London midday: Stocks, sterling little changed as Sunak set to become PM
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were little changed by midday on Monday, while sterling had pared gains, as former chancellor Rishi Sunak looked set to be crowned prime minister after Boris Johnson pulled out of the race.
London open: Stocks dip, sterling rallies as Sunak set to be crowned PM
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were trading down early on Monday, with sterling on the rise as former chancellor Rishi Sunak looked set to be crowned prime minister after Boris Johnson pulled out of the race.
London pre-open: Stocks to nudge up as Johnson pulls out of Tory leadership race
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to nudge up at the open on Monday as all eyes remained firmly on Westminster after Boris Johnson pulled out of the race to become Prime Minister.
London close: Stocks mixed as uncertainty simmers
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were in a mixed state at the close on Friday, with sterling similarly struggling for direction amid ongoing political uncertainty, as data showed that retail sales slumped and government borrowing leapt in September.
London midday: FTSE and sterling slide amid political uncertainty, disappointing data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had fallen further by midday on Friday, sterling was sharply lower against the dollar and government bond yields were rising again amid political uncertainty, as data showed that retail sales slumped and government borrowing leapt in September.
London open: Stocks fall amid political uncertainty; retailers slump
(Sharecast News) - London stocks and sterling fell in early trade on Friday amid political uncertainty, as data showed that retail sales slumped and government borrowing leapt in September.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down as investors mull retail sales, borrowing data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Friday as investors continued to watch developments in Westminster after Liz Truss resigned as prime minister.
London close: Stocks up as Brits face another Tory leadership race
(Sharecast News) - London stocks managed a positive finish on Thursday amid political chaos, as the Conservative Party prepared for yet another leadership election after Liz Truss resigned, becoming the shortest-serving prime minister in UK history.
London midday: Stocks little changed as Truss clings on
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had pared earlier losses by midday on Thursday amid political chaos, as No 10 confirmed that prime minister Liz Truss was meeting Sir Graham Brady, the chairman of the 1922 Committee of backbench MPs.
London open: Stocks edge down amid political chaos
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower in early trade on Thursday following losses in the US and Asia, and after a day of chaos at Westminster.
London pre-open: Stocks to fall after Westminster chaos
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Thursday following losses in the US and Asia, and after a day of chaos at Westminster.
London close: Banks lead stocks weaker as Braverman resigns
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed below the waterline on Wednesday, after Liz Truss had her first round of Prime Minister's Questions, while data released earlier showed UK inflation hitting double digits again in September.
London midday: Stocks little changed as investors mull inflation data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still little changed by midday on Wednesday as data showed that UK inflation hit double digits again in September.
London open: Stocks flat as inflation hits double digits again
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were steady in early trade on Wednesday, as data showed that UK inflation hit double digits again in September.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up as investors mull inflation data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Wednesday following a positive session on Wall Street, as investors mull the latest UK inflation data.
London close: Stocks manage stronger finish as sterling slips
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had pared some of their earlier gains, but remained above the waterline by the close on Tuesday, as sterling fell and gilt yields rose on the Bank of England denying reports it wanted to delay selling billions of pounds of government bonds.
London midday: Stocks stay up, sterling falls as BoE disputes bond sale delay
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Tuesday, but sterling fell and gilt yields rose after the Bank of England appeared to deny reports that it wanted to delay selling billions of pounds of government bonds.
London open: Stocks rise; BoE said to delay quantitative tightening
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Tuesday, taking their cue from positive US and Asian sessions, with the mood still upbeat after new chancellor Jeremy Hunt tore up his predecessor's mini-budget.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up after positive US, Asian sessions
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Tuesday following positive sessions in the US and Asia.
London close: Stocks strengthen on Hunt's mini-budget bonfire
(Sharecast News) - London stocks finished in the green on Monday, while the pound rose and gilt yields fell after new chancellor Jeremy Hunt put the final nail in the coffin of his predecessor's so-called mini-budget.
London midday: Energy firms pace gains as Hunt scraps mini-budget
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Monday, while sterling rose and gilt yields fell as new Chancellor Jeremy Hunt put the final nail in the coffin of his predecessor's so-called mini-budget.
London open: FTSE, sterling gain ahead of Hunt statement
(Sharecast News) - London stocks and sterling gained in early trade on Monday, with new Chancellor Jeremy Hunt expected to announce more mini-budget U-turns when he makes an emergency statement on tax and spending plans later in the day.
London pre-open: FTSE to nudge down; Hunt to make emergency statement on fiscal plan
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to nudge down at the open on Monday, with new Chancellor Jeremy Hunt expected to make an emergency statement on tax and spending plans later in the day.
London close: Stocks give up earlier gains after big Truss u-turn
(Sharecast News) - London stocks gave up most of their earlier gains by the close on Friday, but still finished in the green, after the prime minister delivered a much-anticipated u-turn and gave her chancellor the sack.
London midday: FTSE maintains gains as budget U-turn expected
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still firmly in the black by midday on Friday, with prime minister Liz Truss expected to hold a press conference amid growing speculation the government will backtrack once more on its controversial mini-budget.
London open: Mini-budget U-turn hopes lift stocks
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rallied in early trade amid growing hopes the government will backtrack on its controversial mini-budget.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up after Wall Street gains
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Friday following strong gains on Wall Street.
London close: Stocks rise as US inflation comes in hot
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed in positive territory on Thursday, as investors digested a higher-than-expected inflation reading out of the United States.
London midday: FTSE pares losses to trade flat ahead of US inflation
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had pared earlier losses to trade flat by midday on Thursday as investors eyed the release of key US inflation data.
London open: Stocks in the red ahead of US inflation data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Thursday as investors mulled the latest minutes from the US Federal Reserve and looked ahead to key inflation data from across the pond.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down as investors eye US inflation
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Thursday as investors eye the latest US inflation data.
London close: Stocks fall amid bond market rollercoaster
(Sharecast News) - London stocks finished in the red on Wednesday, with the pound firmly above the waterline after the Bank of England reiterated that its emergency bond-buying programme will end on Friday as expected.
London midday: FTSE flat, sterling up as BoE confirms end of bond-buying programme
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were flat by midday on Wednesday, while sterling shot up after the Bank of England reiterated that its emergency bond-buying programme will end on Friday as expected.
London open: FTSE nudges lower as GDP data raises risk of recession
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged lower in early trade on Wednesday as the latest GDP data raised fears of a recession, with housebuilders under the cosh after Barratt Developments warned of a "less certain" outlook.
London pre-open: Stocks to nudge down after GDP data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to nudge down at the open on Wednesday following heavy losses in the previous session, as investors mulled the latest reading on the UK economy.
London close: Stocks weaker after another BoE intervention
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed below the waterline on Tuesday as further bond market intervention from the Bank of England dented sentiment, and as investors mulled the latest UK jobs data.
London midday: Stocks fall after BoE intervenes in bond markets again
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended losses by midday on Tuesday as further bond market intervention from the Bank of England dented sentiment, and as investors mulled the latest UK jobs data.
London open: Stocks in the red as BoE expands bond-buying scheme
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Tuesday after the Bank of England intervened in bond markets once more, and as investors mulled the latest UK jobs data.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down as investors mull jobs data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Tuesday following losses on Wall Street and as investors mulled the latest UK jobs data.
London close: Stocks weaker as Kyiv comes under fresh fire
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed weaker on Monday as tensions in Ukraine escalated further, and amid concerns the US Federal Reserve would maintain its hawkish stance after a better-than-expected jobs report last week.
London midday: Stocks fall amid escalating Ukraine tensions, Fed worries
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still lower by midday on Monday as tensions in Ukraine escalated and amid concerns the US Federal Reserve will maintain its hawkish stance after a better-than-expected jobs report last week.
London open: Stocks fall but DS Smith bucks trend after update
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Monday following heavy losses in Asia, amid worries the US Federal Reserve will maintain its hawkish stance after a better-than-expected jobs report last week.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down after Asian losses
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Monday following heavy losses in Asia.
London close: Stocks weaker after strong US payrolls report
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed in the red on Friday after a choppy session, as US nonfarm payrolls came in slightly higher than expected during late trading.
London midday: Stocks nudge up ahead of payrolls; Wetherspoons surges
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had edged higher by midday on Friday after a muted start, as investors eyed the release of the latest US non-farm payrolls report.
London open: Stocks tread water ahead of payrolls
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were steady in early trade on Friday as investors erred on the side of caution ahead of the latest US non-farm payrolls report.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down ahead of payrolls
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a slightly weaker open on Friday as investors eyed the latest US non-farm payrolls report.
London close: Shell drags lower as stocks finish mixed
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were in a mixed state at the close on Thursday, with Shell under the cosh after a profit warning.
London midday: Stocks turn lower as Shell slides on profit warning
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had turned lower by midday on Thursday, with Shell under the cosh after a profit warning.
London open: FTSE up but gains muted after Fitch downgrade
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were higher in early trade on Thursday, but gains were unspectacular after Fitch downgraded the UK's credit rating outlook.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up despite Fitch credit outlook downgrade
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a positive open on Thursday following losses in the previous session and despite Fitch downgrading the UK's credit rating outlook.
London close: Stocks finish lower on economy, oil price concerns
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the red by the end of trading on Wednesday after three days of gains, after investors digested the latest reading on UK business activity and turned to an OPEC+ meeting on oil supply.
London midday: Stocks fall further as investors eye OPEC meeting, mull Truss speech
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended losses by midday on Wednesday following three days of gains, as investors mulled the latest reading on UK business activity and looked ahead to an OPEC+ meeting on supply.
London open: Stocks fall as investors eye Truss speech, OPEC meeting
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Wednesday following strong gains in the previous session, as investors eyed prime minister Liz Truss's keynote speech at the Tory conference and an OPEC+ meeting on supply.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower ahead of Truss speech
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Wednesday following strong gains in the previous session, as investors eyed prime minister Liz Truss's keynote speech at the Tory conference.
London close: Stocks book solid gains as sterling recovers
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed well above the waterline on Tuesday amid hopes of a less hawkish policy stance from the US Federal Reserve, and even after chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng debunked earlier reports that he was bringing forward the publication of his debt-reduction proposals.
London midday: Stocks surge, Legal & General rallies after update
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were sharply higher by midday on Tuesday amid hopes of a less hawkish policy stance from the US Federal Reserve and as investors welcomed news that chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng plans to bring forward the publication of his debt-reduction proposals.
London open: FTSE gains as Kwarteng to bring forward details of debt-cutting plans
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Tuesday following strong gains on Wall Street and as investors welcomed news that chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng plans to bring forward the publication of his debt-reduction proposals.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up after Wall Street gains
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Tuesday following strong gains on Wall Street.
London close: Stocks manage positive finish after Kwarteng u-turn
(Sharecast News) - London stocks managed to break into positive territory by the close on Monday, after the new Liz Truss-led government abandoned its plans to axe the top income tax rate.
London midday: Stocks in the red, sterling off highs after govt U-turn
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the red and sterling was off highs by midday on Monday, after the UK government abandoned plans to cut the top tax rate.
London open: FTSE falls, sterling gains as govt ditches plan to scrap 45p tax rate
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Monday as sterling got a boost after the UK government abandoned plans to cut the top tax rate.
London pre-open: Stocks to fall as Kwarteng set to U-turn on 45% tax rate
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Monday following heavy losses on Wall Street at the end of last week.
London close: FTSE edges up as housebuilders recover; pound steadies
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended a little higher on Friday, supported by a strong showing from the recently-battered housebuilding sector and an upward revision to UK GDP, but underperforming its European counterparts.
London midday: Stocks in the black as housebuilders bounce back
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Friday, with recently-battered housebuilders pacing the advance, as the latest GDP figures showed the UK is not yet in a recession.
London open: Stocks tick higher as UK GDP revised upwards
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged higher in early trade on Friday following heavy losses in the previous session, while sterling ticked back above $1.11, as first-quarter UK GDP figures were revised upwards.
London pre-open: Stocks seen weaker as investors mull GDP
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for more losses on Friday following a downbeat US session, as investors mulled the latest UK GDP figures.
London close: Stocks tumble on growing recession fears
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed well below the waterline on Thursday, while government bond yields were rising again as investors continued to fret about the implications of last week's mini-budget, and the Bank of England's bond market intervention.
London midday: FTSE slumps, bond yields rise again
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were firmly in the red by midday on Thursday, while government bond yields were rising again as investors continued to fret about the implications of last week's mini-budget, and the Bank of England's bond market intervention.
London open: FTSE slumps and pound slides; Next cuts guidance
(Sharecast News) - London stocks slumped and sterling was under pressure again on Thursday as investors continued to fret about the implications of last week's so-called mini-budget, with a guidance downgrade from retailer Next adding to the downbeat mood.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up after positive US session
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Thursday following an upbeat session on Wall Street.
London close: Stocks finish green as BoE intervenes
(Sharecast News) - London stocks managed a positive finish to trading on Wednesday, after the Bank of England stepped in to stabilise the gilt market.
London midday: FTSE pares losses, gilt yields fall as BoE intervenes in bond markets
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had pared losses and bonds were rallying by midday on Wednesday after the Bank of England stepped in to stabilise the gilt market.
London open: Stocks fall, sterling drops again as IMF criticises UK tax cuts
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Wednesday, with sterling under the cosh again after the International Monetary Fund criticised the UK government's tax plan.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower after US, Asian losses
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Wednesday following downbeat sessions in the US and Asia, and after the International Monetary Fund criticised the UK government's tax plan.
London close: Stocks weaker as battered pound inches higher
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed in the red on Tuesday, with housebuilders under particular pressure, while sterling regained some poise after hitting an all-time low versus the dollar a day earlier.
London midday: Stocks slip into the red as housebuilders slump
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had slipped into the red by midday on Tuesday, with housebuilders under the cosh, while sterling regained some poise after hitting an all-time low versus the dollar a day earlier.
London open: FTSE gains as sterling steadies after record lows
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Tuesday as sterling regained some poise after hitting a record low a day earlier.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up as all eyes remain on sterling
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Tuesday, with all eyes on the pound after it tanked to its worst level against the dollar since 1971.
London close: FTSE 100 manages positive finish on dire day for pound
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were mixed at the close on Monday, with sterling clawing back from a record post-decimalisation low against the dollar amid concerns the swathe of tax cuts announced by chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng last week would do little to boost growth, and instead add to inflation.
London midday: Stocks turn lower as sterling slides under $1.04
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had slumped into the red by midday on Monday, while sterling fell to an all-time low against the dollar amid concerns the swathe of tax cuts announced by chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng last week will do little to boost growth and will instead add to inflation.
London open: FTSE gains as sterling slides to all-time low vs dollar
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Monday, while sterling fell to an all-time low against the greenback amid concerns the swathe of tax cuts announced by chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng last week will do little to boost growth and will instead add to inflation.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up as pound falls to all-time low vs dollar
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Monday following heavy losses at the end of the previous week, as sterling slid to a record low against the dollar.
London close: Stocks weaker, sterling slides on Kwarteng's plans
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were well below the waterline by the close on Friday, as sterling tumbled through the session after Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng announced some of the biggest tax cuts since Margaret Thatcher's premiership.
London midday: FTSE slumps, government bonds hammered after mini-budget
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were sharply lower by midday on Monday, sterling hit a fresh 37-year low against the dollar and gilt yields surged after Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng announced a swathe of tax cuts, the likes of which have not been seen since Thatcher was in Number 10.
London open: Stocks little changed ahead of mini-budget
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were little changed in early trade on Friday as investors eyed the mini-budget, with Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng set to announce the biggest tax cuts since Margaret Thatcher was in No 10 Downing Street.
London pre-open: Stocks seen muted ahead of mini-budget
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a muted open on Friday as investors eyed the mini-budget.
London close: Stocks fall further after BoE rate hike
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed in the red on Thursday, after the Bank of England lifted interest rates by 50 basis points, on the back of a 75-basis point hike from the US Federal Reserve across the pond.
London midday: FTSE maintains modest losses as BoE hikes rates by 50 basis points
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still a little lower by midday on Thursday after the Bank of England lifted interest rates by 50 basis points, and as investors continued to digest another big rate hike from the US Federal Reserve.
London open: Stocks slide after hawkish Fed, ahead of BoE
(Sharecast News) - London stocks slid in early trade on Thursday ahead of the latest policy announcement from the Bank of England, as investors digested another big rate hike from the US Federal Reserve and a hawkish stance.
London pre-open: Stocks to fall after hawkish Fed, ahead of BoE
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to slide at the open on Thursday following heavy losses on Wall Street, after the US Federal Reserve hiked interest rates by 75 basis points and struck a hawkish tone.
London close: Stocks finish firmer amid Russia, Fed concerns
(Sharecast News) - London stocks managed a positive finish on Wednesday, underpinned by strength in the housebuilding sector, as investors braced for another big rate hike by the US Federal Reserve.
London midday: Stocks gain as housebuilders rally; Fed announcement eyed
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were firmly in the black by midday on Wednesday, underpinned by strength in the housebuilding sector, as investors braced for another big rate hike by the US Federal Reserve.
London open: FTSE nudges up ahead of Fed announcement; housebuilders rally
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged higher in early trade on Wednesday, underpinned by strength in the housebuilding sector, as investors braced for another big rate hike by the US Federal Reserve.
London pre-open: Stocks to dip ahead of Fed announcement
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to dip at the open on Wednesday following heavy losses in the previous session and a downbeat day on Wall Street, as investors braced for another big rate hike by the US Federal Reserve.
London close: Stocks weaker as central bank jitters grow
(Sharecast News) - London stocks finished in the red on Tuesday, after Sweden's central bank announced its biggest rate hike in nearly three decades, heightening expectations of big moves from the US Federal Reserve and the Bank of England later in the week.
London midday: Stocks turn lower after Riksbank rate hike
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had turned lower by midday on Tuesday after Sweden's central bank announced its biggest rate hike in nearly three decades, heightening expectations of big moves from the US Federal Reserve and the Bank of England this week.
London open: Stocks rise after late Wall Street rally
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Tuesday following a late rally on Wall Street, as traders returned to their desks after the long weekend.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up on positive US cues
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Tuesday following a positive close on Wall Street, as traders return to their desks after the long weekend.
London close: Stocks weaker on dark day for sterling
(Sharecast News) - Stocks closed weaker alongside a big drop in the pound on Thursday, taking the currency to levels not seen since the 'Black Wednesday' currency crisis in 1992.
London midday: Stocks mixed as pound revisits 'Black Wednesday' lows
(Sharecast News) - Stocks were trading mixed alongside a drop in the pound to its lowest level in 30 years on 'Black Wednesday', when the UK crashed out of the European Exchange Rate Mechanism on 16 September 1992.
London open: Stocks dip as World Bank warns on risks to global GDP
(Sharecast News) - Stocks traded lower as the World Bank warned of the risks to global growth should central banks keep raising interest rates past what was already factored in by financial markets.
London pre-open: Stocks set for lower start, Fed policy in focus
(Sharecast News) - Stocks were set for a slightly lower start at the end of the week with investors' focus on the recent move higher in US government bond yields and the associated risks for economic growth.
London close: Stocks book small gains on US data deluge
(Sharecast News) - London stocks managed muted gains by the close on Thursday, recovering from heavy losses a day earlier as investors digested the latest US retail sales data.
London midday: Stocks off highs as investors eye US retail sales
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still up but off earlier highs by midday on Thursday, recovering from heavy losses a day earlier, as investors eyed the latest US retail sales data.
London open: Stocks recover as investors eye US retail sales
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Thursday, recovering from heavy losses a day earlier, as investors eyed the latest US retail sales data.
London pre-open: Stocks to recover as investors eye US retail sales
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Thursday following heavy losses a day earlier, as investors eye the latest US retail sales data.
London close: Stocks lower despite inflation slowdown
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed below the waterline on Wednesday amid continued consternation over a hotter-than-expected US inflation print, with the latest UK CPI data also in focus.
London midday: Stocks in the red after inflation data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the red by midday on Wednesday as investors continued to fret over a hotter-than-expected US inflation print, with the latest UK CPI data also in focus.
London open: Stocks fall as investors mull inflation data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Wednesday, taking their cue from a weak session on Wall Street after a hotter-than-expected inflation print, as the latest reading on UK inflation showed an unexpected dip in August.
London pre-open: Stocks to fall as investors mull inflation data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Wednesday, taking their cue from a weak session on Wall Street after a hotter-than-expected inflation print, as investors digest the latest UK inflation numbers.
London close: Stocks turn weaker as US inflation comes in hot
(Sharecast News) - London stocks turned to a negative finish on Tuesday, as investors mulled higher-than-expected inflation data from the US, as well as the latest UK jobs data.
London midday: Stocks turn up but gains muted ahead of US inflation data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had popped higher by midday on Tuesday but gains were muted as investors mulled the latest UK jobs data and looked ahead to the release of US inflation figures.
London open: Stocks little changed after UK jobs data, ahead of US inflation
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were little changed in early trade on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest UK jobs data and looked ahead to the release of US inflation figures.
London pre-open: Stocks to fall after UK jobs data, ahead of US inflation
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest UK jobs data and looked to the release of US inflation figures.
London close: FTSE gains as retailers, miners rally; GDP disappoints
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended sharply higher on Monday thanks to strong showings in the retail and mining sectors, as investors mulled weaker-than-expected UK GDP data.
London midday: FTSE extends gains as miners rally; GDP data in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Monday thanks to a strong showing in the mining sector, as investors mulled weaker-than-expected UK GDP data.
London open: FTSE gains as miners rally; GDP disappoints
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Monday thanks to a strong showing in the mining sector, as investors mulled weaker-than-expected UK GDP data.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up as investors mull GDP
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Monday as investors mull the latest UK GDP data.
London close: FTSE gains as miners rally on China data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended firmly in the black on Friday with miners pacing the advance after data revealed a slowdown in Chinese inflation.
London midday: FTSE extends gain as miners rally after China data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Friday, with miners pacing the advance after data revealed a slowdown in Chinese inflation.
London open: FTSE rises as investors mull China inflation data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Friday following upbeat US and Asian sessions, as investors welcomed news of slowing inflation in China.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up after positive US, Asian sessions
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Friday following upbeat US and Asian sessions, as investors mulled the latest Chinese inflation data.
London close: FTSE rises as Truss unveils energy support package
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed up on Thursday after new prime minister Liz Truss announced details of an energy bill support package.
London midday: Stocks maintain small gains as Truss unveils energy package
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still a little firmer by midday Thursday as new prime minister Liz Truss announced details of an energy bill support package.
London open: Stocks edge up as investors await energy bill plan
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged up in early trade on Thursday, taking their cue from an upbeat session on Wall Street, as investors awaited news of a UK energy package and the latest policy announcement from the European Central Bank.
London pre-open: Stocks to rise as investors eye ECB policy announcement
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Thursday following an upbeat session on Wall Street, as investors eyed the latest policy announcement from the European Central Bank.
London close: Stocks sag after weak Chinese foreign trade data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks finished in the red on Wednesday as disappointing Chinese trade data dented sentiment even as rate hike expectations on both sides of the Pond continued to mount.
London midday: FTSE lower as China data adds to recession fears
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were off lows but still in the red by midday on Wednesday as disappointing Chinese trade data dented sentiment.
London open: Stocks slump after disappointing China data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell sharply in early trade on Wednesday following downbeat sessions in the US and Asia, as disappointing Chinese data dented sentiment.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower after downbeat US, Asian sessions
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Wednesday following downbeat sessions in the US and Asia and some disappointing data.
London close: FTSE edges up, sterling gains on Truss energy plan
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended a little higher on Tuesday, while sterling was boosted by news that new prime minister Liz Truss is planning to freeze energy bills.
London midday: FTSE, sterling maintain gains amid energy bills freeze hopes
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday as sterling was boosted by news that Liz Truss is planning to freeze energy bills.
London open: Stocks, sterling rise as Truss plans energy bill freeze
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Tuesday as sterling was boosted by news that new prime minister Liz Truss is planning to freeze energy bills.
London pre-open: Stocks to edge down as energy worries persist
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge lower at the open on Tuesday following a mixed Asian session, as investors continue to fret about the energy crisis and assess the appointment of Liz Truss as the next UK prime minister.
London close: Stocks end on mixed note gas prices rebound
(Sharecast News) - London stocks finished on a mixed note on Monday, as Brent oil moved higher and gas prices surged, the latter following Russia's decision to indefinitely suspended gas flows through the Nord Stream 1 pipeline to Germany.
London midday: Stocks stay down ahead of UK PM announcement
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still down by midday on Monday as gas prices surged after Russia indefinitely suspended gas flows through the Nord Stream 1 pipeline to Germany, and as investors waited to find out who will be the next UK prime minister.
London open: Stocks fall as gas prices surge; Countryside bucks trend
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Monday as gas prices surged after Russia indefinitely suspended gas flows through the Nord Stream 1 pipeline to Germany, and as investors awaited the announcement of the new UK prime minister.
London pre-open: Stocks seen weaker as PM set to be announced
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to slump at the open on Monday following heavy losses in the US at the end of last week, as investors mull news that Russia is suspending gas deliveries via the Nord Stream 1 pipeline indefinitely.
London close: FTSE ends up after non-farm payrolls report
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended firmly in the black on Friday, supported by an upbeat US session, as investors digested what many were calling a "'Goldilocks" non-farm payrolls report.
London midday: FTSE ticks a little higher ahead of payrolls
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had pushed a little further into the black by midday on Friday following heavy losses in the previous session, as investors awaited the latest US non-farm payrolls report.
London open: Stocks edge up ahead of payrolls; housebuilders slump
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged up in early trade on Friday following heavy losses in the previous session, as investors eyed the latest US non-farm payrolls report.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up ahead of payrolls
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Friday following heavy losses a day earlier amid recession worries, as investors eyed the latest US non-farm payrolls report.
London close: Stocks slide as recession fears rattle markets
(Sharecast News) - Even Ian Dury would have struggled for a reason to be cheerful on Thursday, as fresh lockdowns in China, gloomy manufacturing data and a stark warning from the Resolution Foundation rattled markets.
London midday: Stocks extend losses after manufacturing data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had fallen further into the red by midday on Thursday following the release of gloomy manufacturing data, as recession fears dented sentiment.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower after US, Asian losses
(Sharecast News) - London stocks looked set to kick off the month of September in a downbeat fashion on Thursday following losses in the US and Asia.
London open: FTSE falls amid recession fears
(Sharecast News) - London stocks kicked off the month of September on the back foot on Thursday amid recession fears.
London close: Stocks fall sharply; shop price inflation hits fresh high
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended firmly in the red on Wednesday as investors continued to fret over the prospect of higher rates and an economic slowdown.
London midday: Stocks extend losses amid inflation woes
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were firmly in the red by midday on Wednesday as investors continued to fret about surging inflation and an economic slowdown.
London open: FTSE falls as shop price inflation hits new high
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Wednesday as investors continued to fret about inflation and an economic slowdown.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up after Tuesday's losses
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Wednesday following losses in the previous session.
London close: Stocks dragged lower as inflation concerns continue to weigh
(Sharecast News) - London stocks finished lower having underperformed throughout the session as traders in London were forced to catch-up with selling on global markets over the bank holiday.
London midday: Stocks up but off highs as sterling hit by Powell comments
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were off earlier highs but still in the black by midday on Tuesday, underpinned by a weaker pound, as traders returned to their desks after the bank holiday.
London open: FTSE gains as sterling slumps after hawkish Powell speech
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Tuesday, helped along by a weaker pound, as traders returned to their desks after the bank holiday.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower after weak US, European sessions
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Tuesday following losses a day earlier in the US and Europe, as traders returned to their desks after the bank holiday.
London close: Stocks in the red after hawkish Powell speech
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed below the waterline on Friday, as investors digested a hawkish speech from US Fed chair Jerome Powell at Jackson Hole, while it was confirmed earlier that energy bills in the UK would be near-doubling come October.
London midday: Stocks pare gains ahead of Powell speech
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had pared earlier gains by midday on Friday as investors eyed a speech by US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell at the Jackson Hole symposium, and as the latest energy price hike piled yet more misery on UK households.
London open: FTSE gains ahead of Powell speech; energy price cap jumps 80%
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Friday following a positive session on Wall Street, as investors eyed a speech by US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell at the Jackson Hole symposium.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up ahead of Powell speech
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Friday following a positive US session, as investors eyed a speech by US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell at the Jackson Hole symposium.
London close: Stocks finish 'indecisive' session mixed
(Sharecast News) - London stocks finished in a mixed state on Thursday after some fresh economic data, as investors looked towards a speech by Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell at the Jackson Hole symposium.
London midday: Stocks up but off highs ahead of Powell speech
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were off earlier highs but still firmer by midday on Thursday as investors eyed the Jackson Hole symposium and a speech by Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell.
London open: Stocks gain as investors eye Jackson Hole symposium
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Thursday, taking their cue from positive US and Asian sessions, as investors eyed the Jackson Hole symposium.
London pre-open: Stocks to rise on positive US, Asian cues
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Thursday following positive US and Asian cues, as investors eye the Jackson Hole symposium.
London close: Stocks remain red ahead of Fed's symposium
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were off their earlier lows but still weaker by the close on Wednesday, as investors looked to the US Fed's Jackson Hole symposium, due to begin on Thursday.
London midday: Stocks still lower on cost-of-living consternation
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the red by lunchtime on Wednesday amid ongoing worries about inflation and a global slowdown, as investors eyed the Jackson Hole symposium.
London open: Stocks edge down amid inflation, recession woes
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower in early trade on Wednesday amid worries about inflation and a global slowdown, as investors eyed the Jackson Hole symposium.
London pre-open: Stocks to fall on weak US, Asian cues
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge down at the open on Wednesday, taking their cue from negative sessions in the US and Asia, as investors eye the Jackson Hole symposium.
London close: Stocks fall on a raft of poor PMI data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks finished in the red on Tuesday, after a fresh batch of data showed manufacturing activity unexpectedly contracting, and the UK economy essentially stalling.
London midday: Stocks still weaker as manufacturing PMI slides below 50
(Sharecast News) - London stocks remained in the red by lunchtime on Tuesday, as investors digested the latest data on both the services and manufacturing sectors, with the latter unexpectedly falling into contraction.
London open: Stocks fall amid inflation, energy concerns
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Tuesday as concerns about an energy crisis in Europe and ongoing worries about inflation continued to weigh on sentiment.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower on weak US, Asian cues
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Tuesday following downbeat sessions in the US and Asia.
London close: Stocks in the red as gas prices soar
(Sharecast News) - London stocks finished Monday's session in the red, as natural gas futures jumped after Russia said the Nordstream 1 pipeline would be closed for three days, and as investors eyed Friday's Jackson Hole symposium hosted by the US Federal Reserve.
London midday: Stocks slip as European gas futures spike
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were trading lower at the start of the week as natural gas futures jumped after Russia said the Nordstream 1 pipeline would be closed for three days of maintenance and as investors eyed next Friday's Jackson Hole central banking symposium.
London open: Stocks edge lower as investors eye Jackson Hole symposium
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower in early trade on Monday following a slump on Wall Street at the end of last week and a mostly downbeat session in Asia, as investors eyed this week's Jackson Hole symposium.
London pre-open: Stocks to fall after weakness on Wall Street
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to decline at the open on Monday following a downbeat session on Wall Street at the end of the last week and weakness in Asia.
London close: Collapse in the pound keeps FTSE above water
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were in a mixed state by the close on Friday, after the latest retail sales data beat expectations, while consumer confidence reached a fresh low.
London midday: FTSE steady after retail sales, consumer sentiment data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were steady by midday on Friday as investors mulled the latest retail sales and consumer confidence data.
London open: Stocks muted as investors mull retail sales, confidence data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were little changed in early trade on Friday as investors mulled retail sales data and the latest reading on UK consumer confidence.
London pre-open: Stocks to edge up as investors mull retail sales
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge up at the open on Friday following an upbeat US session, as investors mulled the latest UK retail sales data.
London close: Stocks finish 'disjointed' session in the green
(Sharecast News) - London stocks managed a positive finish on Thursday, as investors digested a fresh batch of economic data from across the pond.
London midday: Stocks back in the black ahead of US data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had moved back into the black shortly after midday ahead of the release of a fresh batch of key economic data Stateside.
London open: Stocks dip as investors mull Fed minutes
(Sharecast News) - London stocks dipped in early trade on Thursday, taking their cue from a downbeat session on Wall Street, as investors digested the latest minutes from the US Federal Reserve.
London pre-open: Stocks seen muted after Fed minutes
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a muted open on Thursday as investors digested the latest minutes from the US Federal Reserve.
London close: Stocks fall as inflation beats forecasts again
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed in negative territory on Wednesday, after the latest UK inflation data which showed consumer prices climbed at their fastest clip in 40 years in July.
London midday: Stocks dip following CPI data at 40-year high
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were lower on Wednesday as investors mulled the latest UK inflation data which showed consumer prices climbed at their fastest clip in 40 years in July.
London open: Stocks little changed as inflation hits 10.1%
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were little changed in early trade on Wednesday as investors mulled the latest UK inflation data.
London pre-open: Stocks seen higher as inflation jumps past forecasts
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Wednesday following a positive session in Asia, as investors digest the latest UK inflation data.
London close: Sterling strength takes shine off FTSE
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed in a mixed state on Tuesday, with the top-flight index maintaining its positive position alongside its Wall Street counterparts, after the latest UK jobs data showed a plunge in real earnings.
London midday: Stocks maintain gains as miners rally; jobs data in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Tuesday, having taken their opening cue from a late bounce on Wall Street, as investors mulled the latest UK jobs data.
London open: Stocks rise as investors digest UK jobs data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Tuesday following a late bounce on Wall Street, as investors mulled the latest UK jobs data.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up as investors mull jobs data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Tuesday following a late bounce on Wall Street, as investors mulled the latest UK jobs data.
London close: Stocks squeeze out a positive finish after Chinese data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks managed to close just above the waterline on Monday, reversing earlier losses that came on the back of disappointing data out of China.
London midday: FTSE nudges lower as miners retreat
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had nudged into the red by midday on Monday, with miners under the cosh after disappointing Chinese data.
London open: Stocks rise but gains muted after China data disappoints
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were up in early trade on Monday but gains were muted as investors mulled disappointing Chinese data.
London pre-open: Equity markets set for positive start
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Monday following a positive close on Wall Street on Friday.
London close: Stocks higher ahead of key data next week
(Sharecast News) - London stocks managed a positive finish on Friday after data showed the UK economy contracted a touch less than expected in the second quarter.
London midday: Stocks gain as UK GDP in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still a little firmer by midday on Friday after data showed the UK economy contracted a touch less than expected in the second quarter.
London open: Stocks tick higher as investors mull GDP data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged higher in early trade on Friday as investors mulled the latest UK GDP data.
London pre-open: Stocks seen muted as investors mull GDP
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a muted open on Friday as investors mull the latest UK GDP data.
London close: Ex-dividends weigh down afternoon trading
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed below the waterline on Thursday, with ex-dividend stocks remaining a drag through afternoon trading.
London midday: Stocks edge lower as ex-divs weigh
(Sharecast News) - London's top flight index had edged lower by midday on Thursday, with ex-dividend stocks proving to be a drag.
London open: FTSE underperforms European peers as ex-divs weigh
(Sharecast News) - London's top flight index was just a smidgen higher in early trade on Thursday, underperforming its European peers as ex-dividend stocks weighed.
London pre-open: Stocks seen muted ahead of US PPI
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a muted open on Thursday as investors eye the latest US producer price index.
London close: Stocks strengthen as US inflation comes in below forecasts
(Sharecast News) - London stocks managed to close above the waterline on Wednesday, as investors digested the news that consumer inflation in the US slowed more than expected in July.
London midday: Stocks muted ahead of US inflation figures
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still little changed by midday on Wednesday as investors erred on the side of caution ahead of the latest US inflation data.
London open: FTSE edges lower ahead of US inflation data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower in early trade on Wednesday as investors eyed the release of the latest US inflation data.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower ahead of US inflation data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge down at the open on Wednesday as investors eyed the release of the latest US inflation data.
London close: Stocks mixed amid energy concerns, US CPI fears
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were in a mixed state at the close on Tuesday, as the tech selloff on Wall Street continued into another session, while investors were eyeing the latest US inflation reading.
London midday: Stocks flat as investors eye US inflation
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still little changed in early trade on Tuesday following a tech selloff on Wall Street and as investors eyed the latest US inflation reading.
London open: Stocks muted after Wall Street tech selloff
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were little changed in early trade on Tuesday following a tech selloff on Wall Street.
London pre-open: Stocks seen muted after weak US close
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a muted open on Tuesday following a weak close on Wall Street.
London pre-open: Stocks seen muted after weak US close
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a muted open on Tuesday following a weak close on Wall Street.
London close: Stocks rise as investors shrug off central bank risks
(Sharecast News) - London stocks managed to close in positive territory on Monday, buoyed by a rise at the open for US markets, and after some mixed trade data out of China.
London midday: Stocks maintain gains as investors mull China data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Monday as investors mulled the latest trade data out of China.
London open: Stocks gain as investors digest China trade figures
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Monday as investors mulled the latest trade data out of China.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up after mixed Asian session
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Monday following a mixed session in Asia.
London close: Investors and analysts cautious after 'sizzling' US jobs report
(Sharecast News) - For investors who had grown accustomed to market conditions where 'bad news' on the economy was 'good news' for stocks, Friday's much stronger-than-expected reading on the US jobs proved a disappointment.
London midday: FTSE little changed ahead of payrolls
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still little changed by midday on Friday as investors erred on the side of caution ahead of the latest US non-farm payrolls report.
London open: Stocks steady ahead of non-farm payrolls report
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were steady in early trade on Friday as investors eyed the release of the latest US non-farm payrolls report.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up ahead of US payrolls report
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge up at the open on Friday following a positive session in Asia, as investors eyed the latest US non-farm payrolls report.
London close: Stocks maintain gains after BoE confirms big rate hike
(Sharecast News) - London stocks managed a positive finish on Thursday, after the Bank of England announced its biggest rate hike in 27 years in a bid to tackle surging inflation.
London midday: FTSE maintains small gains as BoE lifts rates to 1.75%
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still a touch higher by midday on Thursday after the Bank of England announced its biggest rate hike since 1995 as it looks to tackle surging inflation.
London open: Stocks flat ahead of BoE rate announcement
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were steady in early trade on Thursday as investors refrained from making any big bets either way ahead of the latest policy announcement from the Bank of England.
London pre-open: Stocks seen steady ahead of BoE rate announcement
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a steady open on Thursday as investors eyed the latest policy announcement from the Bank of England.
London close: Stocks stronger ahead of Thursday's BoE decision
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed above the waterline on Wednesday, as investors mulled the latest reading on the UK services sector ahead of the Bank of England's scheduled policy announcement on Thursday.
London midday: Stocks flat after services data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had pared earlier losses to trade flat by midday on Wednesday, as investors mulled the latest reading on the UK services sector and kept an eye on China-US tensions.
London open: Stocks edge down ahead of OPEC meeting, services data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Wednesday, taking their cue from a downbeat session on Wall Street as investors eyed an OPEC+ meeting and the latest reading on the UK services sector.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down ahead of services PMI
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge down at the open on Wednesday following a negative session in the US, as investors eye the latest reading on the UK services sector.
London close: Stocks weaker as Pelosi touches down in Taipei
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed in the red on Tuesday as US-China tensions escalated with the arrival of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in Taiwan, although BP remained a bright spot after well-received second-quarter results.
London midday: Stocks edge lower amid China-US tensions; BP in the black
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were a little lower by midday on Tuesday amid tensions between the US and China, but BP was a bright spot after well-received second-quarter results.
London open: FTSE little changed amid China-US tensions; BP gushes higher
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were little changed in early trade on Tuesday amid tensions between the US and China, but BP was a bright spot after well-received second-quarter results.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down amid China-US tensions
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Tuesday amid tensions between the US and China.
London close: Stocks turn weaker on fresh geopolitical tensions
(Sharecast News) - London stocks turned negative by the end of trading on Monday, as geopolitical jitters around China and Taiwan spooked investors in late trading.
London midday: FTSE 100 starts August on the front foot
(Sharecast News) - London shares were modestly higher shortly after midday with the buying seen across July having carried over into the start of the month.
London open: Pearson and HSBC pace gains on FTSE 100
(Sharecast News) - London shares were modestly higher in early trading with the buying seen across July having carried over into the start of the month.
London pre-open: Stocks set to dip, poor China PMIs drag
(Sharecast News) - London's top-flight index is being called to start the session slightly lower following the release of weaker than expected readings for key factory Chinese factory sector surveys overnight.
London close: Stocks finish higher amid more earnings, data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were in the green at the close on Friday after another tsunami of corporate news, as well as a raft of inflation indicators in the US and a very large and positive surprise on second quarter euro area gross domestic product.
London midday: Stocks push higher at month's end ahead of US inflation data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were pushing higher still into the end of the month as investors waited on a raft of inflation indicators in the US while digesting a very large and positive surprise on second quarter euro area gross domestic product.
London open: NatWest and StanChart pacing early gains
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were trading higher shortly after the session of the session as investors digested a raft of corporate earnings announcements.
London pre-open: Stocks set for slightly higher start amid earnings deluge
(Sharecast News) - London's top-flight index was being called to start the session slightly higher as investors digested a raft of corporate earnings announcements.
London close: Stocks finish mixed as US economy contracts
(Sharecast News) - London's top-flight index had pared most losses but still closed weaker on Thursday, after a veritable king tide of corporate news, while fresh data showed the American economy contracting in the second quarter.
London midday: Stocks little changed amid earnings deluge
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were just below the flat line by midday on Thursday as investors mulled a less hawkish stance from the US Federal Reserve and picked their way through more corporate news than you can shake a stick at.
London open: Stocks fall amid earnings barrage, despite more dovish Fed
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were a little weaker in early trade on Thursday, unable to hold on to opening gains despite a less hawkish stance from the US Federal Reserve, amid a barrage of corporate news.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up after less hawkish Fed
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Thursday as investors welcome a less hawkish stance from the US Federal Reserve.
London close: Stocks make gains ahead of crunch Fed decision
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed in positive territory on Wednesday, helped along by well-received updates from the likes of Smurfit and Reckitt, as investors pored over fresh data from across the pond ahead of the latest policy announcement from the Federal Reserve later.
London midday: FTSE maintains gains amid heavy corporate flow; Fed in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Wednesday, helped along by well-received updates from the likes of Smurfit and Reckitt, as investors looked ahead to the latest policy announcement from the US Federal Reserve.
London open: Stocks rise amid avalanche of corporate news; Fed eyed
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged higher in early trade on Wednesday as investors waded through an avalanche of corporate news and looked ahead to the latest policy announcement from the US Federal Reserve.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up ahead of Fed policy announcement
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Wednesday as investors mulled more key US earnings and eyed the latest policy announcement from the US Federal Reserve.
London close: Stocks follow Wall Street weaker in late trading
(Sharecast News) - London's main indices followed their Wall Street counterparts into the red by the close on Tuesday, having risen earlier after well-received updates from the likes of Compass and Unilever.
London midday: FTSE stays up as Compass, Unilever gain
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Tuesday, bucking the broader trend as well-received updates from the likes of Compass and Unilever helped to underpin the mood.
London open: Stocks in the black as miners, Unilever rally
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Tuesday, bucking the broader trend as strength in the mining sector and some well-received results from Unilever helped to underpin the mood.
London pre-open: Stocks seen muted as Fed meeting gets underway
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a muted open on Tuesday as the US Federal Reserve's two-day policy meeting kicks off.
London close: Stocks mixed ahead of this week's Fed decision
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed in a mixed state on Monday as investors started to close their pocketbooks ahead of the US Federal Reserve's policy announcement later in the week, amid a raft of corporate updates.
London midday: Stocks pop higher as banks rally; Fed announcement eyed
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had popped into the black by midday on Monday, but gains were muted as investors eyed the latest policy announcement from the US Federal Reserve later in the week and a raft of corporate updates.
London open: Stocks edge down ahead of busy week
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower in early trade on Monday as investors eyed the latest policy announcement from the US Federal Reserve later in the week and a raft of corporate updates.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down on weak US cues
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to drop at the open on Monday following a weak finish on Wall Street at the end of last week.
London close: Stocks strengthen after avalanche of data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks managed to close above the waterline on Friday, as investors mulled the latest retail sales, consumer confidence and business activity data.
London midday: Stocks maintain gains amid data slew; Beazley surges
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Friday as investors mulled the latest retail sales, consumer confidence and business activity data.
London open: FTSE edges higher as investors mull retail sales
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged up in early trade on Friday as investors mulled the latest retail sales and consumer confidence data and looked to the release of services and manufacturing PMIs.
London pre-open: Stocks to nudge up ahead of PMIs
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to nudge higher on Friday as investors digest the latest retail sales data and look to the release of services and manufacturing PMIs.
London close: Stocks finish higher after ECB rate hike
(Sharecast News) - London stocks managed a positive finish on Thursday, as investors digested the European Central Bank's first rate hike in 11 years, waded through an avalanche of corporate updates, and mulled the latest UK borrowing figures.
London midday: Stocks stay down ahead of ECB; Howden bucks trend
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the red by midday on Thursday as investors waded through an avalanche of corporate updates, mulled the latest UK borrowing figures and looked ahead to the latest policy announcement from the European Central Bank.
London open: Stocks edge down ahead of ECB announcement
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower in early trade on Thursday as investors waded through an avalanche of corporate updates, mulled the latest borrowing figures and looked ahead to the latest policy announcement from the European Central Bank.
London pre-open: Stocks seen muted ahead of ECB announcement
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to nudge down at the open on Thursday as investors eye the latest policy announcement from the European Central Bank.
London close: Stocks mixed after another UK inflation record
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed in a mixed state on Wednesday, as investors reacted to yet another record for consumer inflation in the UK.
London midday: Stocks turn lower on Ukraine worries; UK inflation in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had fallen into the red by midday on Wednesday as investors mulled the latest comments from Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, with UK inflation figures also in focus.
London open: FTSE gains on positive US cues; inflation hits fresh 40-year high
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Wednesday, taking their cue from a positive session on Wall Street, as investors mulled the latest UK inflation figures.
London pre-open: Stocks to gain after positive US session; inflation in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Wednesday following a positive US close, as investors mulled the latest UK inflation data.
Premier Foods backs FY expectations as Q1 sales rise
(Sharecast News) - Mr Kipling and Oxo owner Premier Foods said on Wednesday that it was firmly on track to meet full-year expectations as it posted a jump in first-quarter revenues.
London close: Stocks finish firmer as capital swelters
(Sharecast News) - London stocks managed to close above the waterline on Tuesday, as London suffered in its hottest temperatures ever recorded, while investors digested the latest UK jobs data.
London close: Stocks finish firmer as London swelters
(Sharecast News) - London stocks managed to close above the waterline on Tuesday, as London suffered in its hottest temperatures ever recorded, while investors digested the latest UK jobs data.
London midday: FTSE pops higher as investors mull jobs data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had turned positive by midday on Tuesday after US futures rose following a late selloff on Wall Street, as investors digested the latest UK jobs data.
London open: Stocks fall as investors mull jobs data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Tuesday following a late selloff on Wall Street, as investors digested the latest UK jobs data.
London pre-open: Stocks to fall after late Wall St selloff
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Tuesday following a negative close in the US, as investors digest the latest UK jobs data.
London close: Rising oil prices help lift energy shares
(Sharecast News) - London's equity markets had pared some earlier gains but still managed a positive finish by the close on Monday, with energy shares pacing the advance.
London midday: Oil plays lead gains after strong morning
(Sharecast News) - London's equity markets remained in the green by lunchtime on Monday, with energy shares pacing the advance.
London open: FTSE gains on positive Asian cues; Euromoney surges on takeover
(Sharecast News) - London's equity markets rose in early trade on Monday, with energy shares pacing the advance.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up on positive Asian cues
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Monday following a positive session in Asia.
London close: Stocks finish Friday in the green
(Sharecast News) - London stocks managed a positive finish on Friday, after investors shrugged off weak Chinese data overnight.
London midday: Stocks maintain gains but Burberry bucks trend after update
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Friday as investors shrugged off weak Chinese data.
London open: Stocks rise despite weak China data; Burberry slumps
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Friday as investors brushed aside weak Chinese data.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up as rate hike fears ease
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Friday as worries about more aggressive rate hikes by the US Federal Reserve eased.
London close: Stocks fall on renewed slowdown concerns
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed well below the waterline on Thursday, with sentiment dented by worries about inflation and a global slowdown as investors digested a rise in jobless claims across the pond.
London midday: FTSE falls further; insurers under the cosh
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had fallen further into the red by midday on Thursday, with sentiment dented by worries about inflation and a global slowdown as investors eyed key earnings across the pond from the likes of JPMorgan and Morgan Stanley.
London open: Stocks edge lower ahead of key US earnings
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower in early trade on Thursday amid ongoing concerns about a global slowdown, as investors eyed key earnings across the pond from the likes of JPMorgan and Morgan Stanley.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up ahead of US earnings
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Thursday as investors eye more key US earnings.
London close: Stocks fall as US inflation rockets past forecasts
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed below the line on Wednesday, as investors digested surging inflation figures out of the US, after the latest UK economic data earlier surprised to the upside.
London midday: City traders waiting on US CPI numbers with bated breath
(Sharecast News) - London stocks remained lower at midday but had come off their lows thanks to an economic growth surprise in the UK, although traders in the City remained cautious ahead of Wednesday afternoon's consumer inflation print out of the US.
London open: Stocks weaker after UK GDP shows unexpected rise
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were in the red at the open on Wednesday, as investors digested an economic growth surprise in the UK, and looked towards this afternoon's consumer inflation print out of the US.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower after May's GDP surprise
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to open below the line on Wednesday, as investors digested an economic growth surprise in the UK, and looked towards this afternoon's consumer inflation print out of the US.
London close: Stocks reverse losses to finish above the line
(Sharecast News) - London stocks managed a positive finish on Tuesday, reversing earlier losses even as worries about a global slowdown continued to weigh on investors' minds.
London midday: Stocks stay down amid slowdown fears
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the red by midday on Tuesday as worries about a global slowdown continued to weigh on investors' minds.
London open: Stocks fall as recession worries weigh
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Tuesday as worries about a global slowdown continued to weigh on investors' minds.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower as slowdown fears continue to weigh
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Tuesday as worries about a global slowdown continue to weigh on investors' minds.
London close: Miners lose on mixed Monday for stocks
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were in a mixed state at the close on Monday, with miners under the cosh after China reimposed Covid curbs.
London midday: Stocks stay down as miners take a hit
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were off earlier lows but still in the red by midday on Monday, with miners under the cosh after China reimposed Covid curbs.
London open: Stocks in the red; miners slump on China Covid woes
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Monday, with miners under the cosh after China reimposed Covid curbs.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down on Fed rate hike concerns
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Monday after last week's better-than-expected non-farm payrolls report raised expectations of a more aggressive rate hike by the US Federal Reserve.
London close: Stocks nudge up as payrolls ease recession fears
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended just in the black on Friday as the latest US non-farm payrolls eased concerns about a US recession, and as investors continued to mull the impact of Prime Minister Boris Johnson's exit.
London midday: Stocks touch lower ahead of US payrolls
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were just a touch lower by midday on Friday in muted trade, as investors mulled the impact of Prime Minister Boris Johnson's exit and looked ahead to the release of the latest US non-farm payrolls report.
London open: Stocks edge down ahead of payrolls
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower in early trade on Friday as investors eyed the latest US non-farm payrolls report.
London pre-open: Stocks to edge down ahead of payrolls
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge down at the open on Friday as investors eye the latest US non-farm payrolls report.
London close: FTSE, sterling gain as Johnson calls it a day
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended firmly in the black on Thursday, while sterling gained after Prime Minister Boris Johnson finally threw in the towel.
London midday: Stocks stay up; investors unfazed as BoJo bows out
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still firmly in the black by midday on Thursday as investors shrugged off news that Prime Minister Boris Johnson had finally thrown in the towel.
London open: Stocks rally again despite political chaos
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Thursday following positive sessions in the US and Asia, as investors mulled the latest minutes from the US Federal Reserve and continued to shrug off political turmoil.
London pre-open: Stocks to rise as investors mull Fed minutes
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to open higher on Thursday following positive sessions in the US and Asia, as investors mull over the latest minutes from the US Federal Reserve.
London close: FTSE gains despite political chaos
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended firmly in the black on Wednesday following a heavy selloff in the previous session, as investors largely shrugged off political turmoil.
London midday: Stocks maintain gains as pound hit by political turmoil
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still firmly in the black by midday on Wednesday following a heavy selloff in the previous session, with a weaker pound lending a hand amid political turmoil.
London open: FTSE recovers despite political turmoil
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Wednesday, recovering after heavy losses in the previous session, despite the latest political turmoil.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up after Tuesday's selloff
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Wednesday following heavy losses in the previous session, and despite the latest turmoil in UK politics.
London close: Stocks tumble as inflation, recession fears resurface
(Sharecast News) - London stocks tumbled on Tuesday as worries about inflation and a global slowdown returned to rattle investors.
London midday: Stocks in the red as inflation, recession fears weigh
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were firmly in the red by midday on Tuesday, as worries about inflation and a global recession dented sentiment again.
London open: Stocks nudge lower ahead of services PMI
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were a touch lower in early trade on Tuesday, having failed to hold on to opening gains, as investors eyed the latest reading on the UK services sector.
London pre-open: Stocks set for positive start
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Tuesday following a mostly positive Asian session.
London close: FTSE gains as energy shares rally
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed firmly in the black on Monday, helped along by strength in the heavily-weighted energy sector.
London midday: Energy shares pace the gains
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still firmly in the black by midday on Monday, helped along by strength in the energy sector.
London open: FTSE rallies as oil prices rise
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Monday, helped along by strength in the energy sector, although trade was expected to be fairly quiet as US markets will be closed for the July 4 holiday.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up but volumes set to be quiet amid US holiday
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to gain at the open on Monday following a mostly positive session in Asia, but volumes were expected to be thin with US markets closed for the 4th July holiday.
London close: Stocks flat as recession fears continue to weigh
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended a choppy session flat on Friday, as recessionary fears continued to weigh on sentiment.
London midday: Stocks tick higher but gains muted amid recession fears
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had pared earlier losses to trade just a touch higher by midday on Friday, helped along by a weaker pound, as recessionary fears and weak manufacturing data kept a lid on gains.
London open: Stocks fall as recession fears continue to weigh
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Friday as worries about a global recession continued to dent sentiment.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down after Wall St losses; manufacturing PMIs eyed
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for more losses on Friday following another negative session on Wall Street on the back of recession fears.
London close: Stocks tumble as recession fears rock markets
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended Thursday's session firmly in the red amid ongoing concerns about a global downturn, as investors mulled the latest reading on UK economic growth and household incomes.
London midday: Stocks in the red amid global downturn worries
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still firmly in the red by midday on Thursday amid ongoing concerns about a global downturn, as investors mulled the latest reading on UK GDP and household incomes.
London open: Stocks slump amid recession fears; household incomes fall again
(Sharecast News) - London stocks slumped in early trade on Thursday amid ongoing concerns about a global downturn, as investors mulled the latest reading on UK GDP and household incomes.
London pre-open: Stocks to fall as investors mull GDP
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Thursday as investors digest the latest UK GDP reading.
London close: Stocks fall amid slowdown fears; Powell, Bailey comments in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed down but off lows on Wednesday, as investors mulled comments from central bank officials on both sides of the pond, amid ongoing concerns about a global slowdown.
London midday: Stocks maintain losses amid global slowdown fears
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still on the back foot by midday on Wednesday amid concerns about a global slowdown.
London open: Stocks fall after US losses; B&M bucks trend
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Wednesday, taking their cue from a weak session on Wall Street following the release of disappointing US data.
London pre-open: Stocks to drop after Wall Street plunge
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to slump at the open on Wednesday, taking their cue from a weak session on Wall Street following the release of disappointing data.
London midday: Stocks rally as miners, energy firms push higher
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still firmly in the black by midday on Tuesday, having taken their cue from a positive session in Asia, with energy firms and miners pacing the gains.
London close: Stocks rise as China eases Covid restrictions
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended firmly in the black on Tuesday, with investors in a cheerier mood after China eased Covid quarantine restrictions.
London open: FTSE up as miners rally; Pennon slumps
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Tuesday following a positive session in Asia, with miners pacing the gains.
London pre-open: Stocks to fall on downbeat US cues
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Tuesday following a downbeat session on Wall Street.
London close: Stocks start week on front foot with miners pacing gains
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were firmer by midday at the start of the week, with miners pacing the advance as sentiment was boosted by a further easing of Covid restrictions in Beijing and Shanghai, G7 leaders announced plans for a multi-billion dollar infrastructure package and as investors scaled back Federal Reserve rate hike expectations.
London midday: Stocks maintain gains as miners advance
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still firmer by midday on Monday, with miners pacing the advance as sentiment was boosted by a further easing of Covid restrictions in Beijing and Shanghai, and as investors scaled back Federal Reserve rate hike expectations.
London open: FTSE in the black as miners rally
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Monday, with miners pacing the advance as sentiment was boosted by a further easing of Covid restrictions in Beijing and Shanghai, and as investors scaled back Federal Reserve rate hike expectations.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up on positive Asian cues
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Monday following solid gains in the Asian session.
London close: Stocks manage solid finish after turbulent week
(Sharecast News) - London stocks finished well above the waterline on Friday, having taken cue from positive US and Asian sessions earlier, as investors digested the latest retail sales and consumer confidence data.
London midday: Stocks extend gains; retail sales, consumer confidence in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Friday, having taken their opening cue from positive US and Asian sessions, as investors digested the latest retail sales and consumer confidence data.
London open: Stocks rise as investors mull retail sales data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Friday, taking their cue from positive US and Asian sessions, as investors digested the latest UK retail sales and consumer confidence data.
London pre-open: Stocks to rise as investors mull retail sales
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Friday following heavy losses in the previous session, as investors digest the latest UK retail sales data.
London close: Stocks turn weaker on growing global concerns
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were once again in the red by the close on Thursday, reversing their lunchtime gains as recession fears continued to weigh on sentiment and as investors sifted through a raft of UK data.
London midday: Stocks pop higher but gains muted amid recession fears
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had reversed earlier losses to trade up by midday on Thursday, but gains were fairly muted as recession fears continued to weigh on sentiment and as investors sifted through a raft of UK data.
London open: Stocks fall amid recession fears; PMIs eyed
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Thursday as recession fears dented sentiment, with all eyes on the release of the latest UK PMIs.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower ahead of PMIs
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to decline at the open on Thursday following a downbeat session in the US.
London close: Stocks finish lower on renewed growth concerns
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in negative territory at the close on Wednesday, after data showed that UK inflation hit a fresh 40-year high in May as energy and food prices continued to surge.
London midday: Stocks slide amid inflation woes
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still firmly in the red by midday on Wednesday after data showed that UK inflation hit a fresh 40-year high in May as energy and food prices continued to surge.
London open: Stocks slump as inflation hits fresh 40-year high
(Sharecast News) - London stocks slumped in early trade on Wednesday after data showed that UK inflation hit a fresh 40-year high in May as energy and food prices continued to surge.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower as inflation hits fresh 40-year high
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to slump at the open on Wednesday as investors digest the latest UK inflation data.
London close: Stocks mixed as bargain hunters swoop
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had pared some earlier gains to close mixed on Tuesday, as investors stepped in to pick up some recently-battered shares, but Ocado bucked the trend after a discounted share placing.
London midday: Stocks extend gains amid bargain hunting; Ocado bucks trend
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Tuesday as investors stepped in to pick up some recently-battered shares, but Ocado bucked the trend after a discounted share placing.
London open: Stocks rise but Ocado slumps after share placing
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Tuesday, taking their cue from a mostly positive session in Asia.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up on positive Asian cues
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Tuesday following a rebound in Asian markets.
London close: Stocks start week with a positive finish
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed in positive territory on Monday, with deal news helping to lift investors' spirits, although sentiment remained fragile amid ongoing concerns about a global recession.
London midday: Stocks extend gains as Euromoney surges on deal news
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Monday, with deal news helping to lift investors' spirits, although sentiment remained fragile amid ongoing concerns about a global recession.
London open: Stocks gain; Euromoney surges on takeover talks
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Monday, but sentiment remained fragile amid ongoing concerns about a global recession.
London pre-open: Stocks to fall amid recession fears
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Monday as recession fears continue to weigh on sentiment.
London close: Stocks end miserable week in a mixed state
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were mixed at the close on Friday after a session of bargain-hunting, following heavy losses in the previous session as recessionary fears continued to weigh on the mood.
London midday: Stocks push higher after heavy losses; Glencore rallies
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had shaken off a lacklustre start to trade firmly higher by midday on Friday as investors stepped in to pick up some bargains after heavy losses in the previous session, although fears of a recession continued to weigh on the mood.
London open: Stocks flat after Thursday's selloff
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were flat in early trade on Friday following huge losses in the previous session.
London pre-open: Stocks seen higher after Thursday's selloff
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Friday following huge losses in the previous session.
London close: Stocks a sea of red after BoE rate hike
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed well below the waterline on Thursday, after the Bank of England hiked rates to 1.25%.
London midday: Stocks firmly in the red as BoE lifts rates to 13-year high
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still firmly in the red by midday on Thursday after the Bank Of England hiked rates to 1.25%.
London open: Stocks fall ahead of BoE rate announcement
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Thursday ahead of the latest policy announcement from the Bank of England, and after the US Federal Reserve lifted interest rates by 75 basis points - its biggest hike since 1994.
London pre-open: Stocks to rise ahead of BoE rate announcement
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Thursday ahead of the latest policy announcement from the Bank of England, and after the US Federal Reserve lifted rates overnight by 75 basis points - its biggest hike since 1994.
London close: Stocks rise ahead of key Fed decision
(Sharecast News) - London stocks finished Wednesday's session in positive territory, buoyed by reports that the European Central Bank might be set to act to calm the storm sweeping across euro area bond markets and thanks to encouraging data out of China.
London midday: Stocks gain on news of ECB emergency meeting
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were rising moderately come midday Wednesday, buoyed by reports that the European Central Bank might be set to act to calm the storm sweeping across euro area bond markets and thanks to encouraging data out of China.
London open: Stocks rise ahead of Fed announcement
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Wednesday despite concerns about inflation, helped along by some encouraging data out of China, amid expectations the US Federal Reserve will announce its biggest rate hike since 1994.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up ahead of Fed announcement
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge up at the open on Wednesday as investors eyed the latest policy announcement from the US Federal Reserve.
London close: Stocks weaker ahead of key central bank decisions
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed in negative territory on Tuesday, unable to hold on to earlier gains amid worries about inflation as investors grew jittery ahead of rate announcements by the US Federal Reserve and the Bank of England.
London midday: Stocks drop into the red ahead of Fed, BoE meetings
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had fallen into the red by midday on Tuesday, unable to hold on to earlier gains amid worries about inflation as investors grew jittery ahead of rate announcements by the US Federal Reserve and the Bank of England.
London open: Stocks gain as banks rally; jobs data in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Tuesday following days of losses, but gains were unspectacular amid worries about more aggressive tightening by the US Federal Reserve.
London pre-open: Stocks to rise after heavy losses; jobs data in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Tuesday following heavy losses in the previous session, as investors digest the latest UK jobs data.
London close: Stocks fall after surprise contraction for UK GDP
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed well below the waterline on Monday, as investors mulled an unexpected contraction for the UK economy.
London midday: Stocks extend losses after UK GDP, US inflation data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had fallen further into the red by midday on Monday as investors mulled hotter-than-expected US inflation data and an unexpected contraction in UK GDP.
London open: Stocks slump as UK GDP contracts
(Sharecast News) - London stocks slumped in early trade on Monday as hotter-than-expected US inflation data fuelled expectations the Federal Reserve will hikes rates more aggressively, and as investors digested an unexpected contraction in UK GDP.
London pre-open: Stocks to fall as investors mull UK GDP
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall again at the open on Monday following heavy losses on Friday on the back of hotter-than-expected US inflation data, and as investors digest the latest UK GDP figures.
London close: Stocks fall further on red-hot US inflation
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed well into negative territory on Friday, as investors digested an inflation report out of the United States that showed consumer prices rising at a fresh 40-year high in May.
London midday: FTSE slides as investors eye US inflation
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were firmly in the red by midday on Friday amid worries about rising inflation, as investors eyed the latest US consumer price data.
London open: Stocks fall as investors eye US inflation reading
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Friday following heavy losses on Wall Street, as investors eyed the latest US inflation data.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower after Wall St slump; US inflation eyed
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Friday following heavy losses on Wall Street, as investors eye the latest US inflation data.
London close: Stocks weaker as ECB warms up for rate hikes
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed weaker on Thursday as worries about a slowdown in economic growth and rising inflation continued to dent sentiment, while the European Central Bank began preparing the market for increasing interest rates from next month.
London midday: Stocks stay down ahead of ECB policy announcement
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the red by midday on Thursday as worries about a slowdown in economic growth and rising inflation dented sentiment, with all eyes on the latest policy announcement from the European Central Bank.
London open: FTSE in the red amid growth woes; ECB in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Thursday as worries about a slowdown in economic growth and rising inflation dented sentiment, with all eyes on the latest policy announcement from the European Central Bank.
London pre-open: Stocks to fall as investors eye ECB announcement
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Thursday following a downbeat session in the US, as investors eye the latest policy announcement from the European Central Bank.
London close: Stocks still red amid renewed growth concerns
(Sharecast News) - London stocks remained below the waterline by the close on Wednesday, amid concerns about rising inflation and slowing economic growth.
London midday: Stocks edge lower amid growth, inflation woes
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had edged a little further into the red by midday on Wednesday amid concerns about rising inflation and slowing economic growth.
London open: Stocks nudge lower; Melrose surges on buyback
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged lower in early trade on Wednesday amid ongoing concerns about rising inflation and slowing economic growth.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up after positive US session
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Wednesday following an upbeat session on Wall Street.
London close: Stocks turn weaker amid global growth concerns
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had slipped below the waterline by the close on Tuesday, amid ongoing concerns about inflation and economic growth.
London midday: Stocks tread water amid inflation concerns; Biffa surges
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still treading water by midday on Tuesday amid ongoing concerns about inflation and economic growth.
London open: Stocks little changed, sterling slumps after Boris scrapes through
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were little changed in early trade on Tuesday amid ongoing concerns about inflation and economic growth, with sterling weaker against the dollar after Prime Minister Boris Johnson scraped through a confidence vote.
London pre-open: Stocks to fall after US bond selloff
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Tuesday following a selloff in the US bond market, and after Prime Minister Boris Johnson scraped through a confidence vote.
London close: Stocks firmer ahead of PM's no-confidence vote
(Sharecast News) - London stocks managed a positive finish on Monday, having taken their cue from a strong showing on Asia's markets earlier, and ahead of prime minister Boris Johnson facing a no-confidence vote from his MPs at 1800 BST.
London midday: Stocks maintain gains as Johnson faces no confidence vote
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still firmly in the black by midday on Monday, having taken their cue from a positive session in Asia, with traders unfazed by news that Prime Minister Boris Johnson was facing a no confidence vote.
London open: FTSE rallies on positive Asian cues; Johnson faces no confidence vote
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Monday following a positive session in Asia, as traders returned to their desks after the long Platinum Jubilee weekend to news that Prime Minister Boris Johnson was facing a vote of no confidence.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up on positive Asian cues
(Sharecast News) - London stocks looked set to rise at the open on Monday following a positive session in Asia, as traders return to their desks after the long Platinum Jubilee weekend.
London close: Stocks finish Jubilee week in the red
(Sharecast News) - London stocks finished the three-day week lower on Wednesday, as investors mulled a slew of data, and looked ahead to the Platinum Jubilee bank holiday.
London midday: Stocks turn red after disappointing manufacturing data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had slipped into the red by midday on Wednesday, as investors mulled a slew of data, and looked ahead to the Platinum Jubilee bank holiday.
London open: Stocks edge up; food price inflation hits 10-year high
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged higher in early trade on Wednesday as investors mulled the latest data on house prices and food inflation, and looked ahead to the Platinum Jubilee bank holiday.
London pre-open: Stocks to edge up ahead of long weekend
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge up at the open on Wednesday, with trade expected to be fairly quiet ahead of the Platinum Jubilee bank holiday.
London close: Commodities help FTSE keep its head above water
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were mixed at the close on Tuesday, with the top-flight index managing to cling to gains as heavily-weighted BP and Shell rallied on the back of firmer oil prices.
London midday: FTSE outperforms European peers as BP, Shell rally
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Tuesday, outperforming European markets as heavily-weighted BP and Shell rallied on the back of firmer oil prices.
London open: Stocks edge up as oil prices rally; B&M slumps
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged a little higher in early trade on Tuesday, with BP and Shell racking up solid gains as oil prices rose after EU leaders agreed to ban 90% of Russian oil by the end of the year.
London pre-open: Stocks seen muted as oil prices rise
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a muted open on Tuesday ahead of a slew of UK data releases, as investors digested news that EU leaders have agreed to ban 90% of Russian oil by the end of the year.
London close: FTSE manages small gains on quiet Monday
(Sharecast News) - London stocks broke back into positive territory by the close on a quiet Monday, at the start of a shortened trading week.
London midday: Stocks dip into the red in quiet trade
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had dipped into the red by midday on Monday in quiet trade, at the start of a shortened trading week.
London open: Stocks edge up on positive Asian cues; Countryside soars
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged higher in in early trade on Monday following a positive Asian session, kicking off the shortened trading week in a fairly quiet fashion.
London pre-open: Stocks to rise at start of shortened trading week
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge higher at the start of the shortened trading week, following upbeat sessions in the US and Asia.
London midday: FTSE treads water ahead of US PCE inflation
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still little changed by midday on Friday as investors continued to mull over Chancellor Rishi Sunak's support package, and looked ahead to the release of key US inflation data.
London open: Stocks little changed ahead of US PCE inflation; Moonpig tanks
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were little changed in early trade on Friday as investors continued to mull Chancellor Rishi Sunak's support package, and eyed the release of key US inflation data.
London pre-open: Stocks to edge down ahead of US PCE inflation
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge down at the open on Friday as investors eye key US data.
London close: Stocks shrug off windfall tax to finish firmer
(Sharecast News) - London stocks managed another positive finish on Thursday, as investors digested news of a cost-of-living support package from the Treasury, to be funded by a windfall tax on energy firms.
London midday: Stocks tread water ahead of Sunak announcement
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were treading water by midday on Thursday as investors awaited an announcement form Chancellor Rishi Sunak, who is expected to unveil a cost-of-living support package amid surging energy bills.
London open: Stocks edge up ahead of Sunak announcement
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged higher in early trade on Thursday as investors awaited an announcement form Chancellor Rishi Sunak, who is expected to unveil a cost-of-living support package amid surging energy bills.
London pre-open: Stocks seen muted as investors mull Fed minutes
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a muted open on Thursday as investors mull the latest minutes from the US Federal Reserve.
London close: Stocks finish higher ahead of Fed minutes
(Sharecast News) - London's equity markets managed a positive finish on Wednesday, underpinned by solid performances from the likes of SSE and Pets at Home, as investors eyed the latest minutes from the US Federal Reserve due in the evening.
London midday: Stocks maintain gains ahead of Fed minutes
(Sharecast News) - London equity markets were still in the black by midday on Wednesday, underpinned by solid performances from the likes of SSE and Pets at Home, as investors eyed the latest minutes from the US Federal Reserve.
London open: Stocks gain ahead of Fed minutes; SSE powers ahead
(Sharecast News) - London equity markets rose in early trade on Wednesday after stocks on Wall Street closed off their lows, as investors eyed the latest minutes from the US Federal Reserve.
London pre-open: Stocks to rise as investors eye Fed minutes
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Wednesday as investors eye the latest minutes from the US Federal Reserve.
London close: Stocks weaker as squeeze on households continues
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed weaker on Tuesday after a slew of economic data, as it emerged that the squeeze on households would be ratcheted further with a more-than-£800 rise in the energy price cap.
London midday: Stocks pare losses as banks rally; energy firms plunge
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had pared losses by midday on Tuesday, helped by a strong showing in the banking sector, although energy firms remained weak following a report the government is considering a windfall tax on big profits from electricity generators.
London open: Stocks in the red as power firms slide
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Tuesday, with sentiment dented by disappointing results from Snap across the pond, and power firms under the cosh.
London pre-open: Stocks to fall as investors mull borrowing data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest borrowing figures.
London close: Stocks take a breather after recent losses
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed firmly in positive territory on Monday, as investors brushed aside concerns about global growth and inflation for the moment.
London midday: Stocks maintain gains as Kingfisher, Kainos rally
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still firmly in the black by midday on Monday as investors brushed aside concerns about global growth and inflation, at least for now.
London pre-open: Stocks seen higher as Nikkei gains
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Monday despite a mixed session in Asia, following a positive session in Japan.
London open: Stocks gain as Kingfisher, Moonpig rally
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Monday as investors brushed aside concerns about global growth and inflation, at least for now.
London close: Stocks in the green after another volatile week
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed in positive territory on Friday, after sentiment was boosted by China cutting one of its key interest rates, as investors pored over better-than-expected retail sales data but a grim reading on consumer confidence.
London midday: Stocks extend gains after China rate cut, UK retail sales
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Friday, with sentiment boosted after China cut a key interest rate, as investors mulled better-than-expected retail sales data but a grim reading on consumer confidence.
London open: Stocks rise as retail sales beat expectations
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Friday, taking their cue from an upbeat session in Asia, and following the release of better-than-expected retail sales data.
London pre-open: Stocks to rise as investors mull retail sales
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Friday as investors mull the latest UK retail sales and consumer confidence data.
London pre-open: Stocks to rise as investors mull retail sales
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Friday as investors mull the latest UK retail sales and consumer confidence data.
London close: Stocks fall further as economic jitters grow
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were weaker at the close again on Thursday, having taken their cue from a selloff on Wall Street overnight amid growing concerns about global growth.
London midday: Stocks fall further amid growth worries
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended losses by midday on Thursday, having taken their cue from a selloff on Wall Street, amid growing concerns about global growth.
London open: Stocks slump after Wall Street selloff
(Sharecast News) - London equity markets slumped in early trade on Thursday, taking their cue from a weak session on Wall Street, where stocks suffered their worst losses since June 2020.
London pre-open: Stocks to fall after US, Asian losses
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Thursday following weak US and Asian sessions.
London close: Stocks weaker, sterling slides as inflation surges
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed lower on Wednesday, after data showed that UK inflation hit a fresh 40-year high in April.
London midday: Stocks steady, pound down after inflation data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still little changed by midday on Wednesday after data showed that UK inflation hit a fresh 40-year high in April.
London open: FTSE little changed as inflation hits fresh 40-year high
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were little changed in early trade on Wednesday after data showed that UK inflation hit a fresh 40-year high in April.
London pre-open: Stocks seen muted as inflation hits fresh 40-year high
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a muted open on Wednesday as investors mulled the latest UK inflation data.
London close: Stocks rise, sterling strengthens on jobs data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks managed another positive finish on Tuesday, with the pound pushing higher as well, as investors mulled the latest UK jobs data.
London midday: Stocks extend gains, sterling rallies as investors digest jobs data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Tuesday and sterling pushed higher as investors mulled the latest UK jobs data.
London open: FTSE, sterling rise as investors mull jobs data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Tuesday, taking their cue from a positive session in Asia, as investors mulled the latest UK jobs data.
London pre-open: Stocks to rise as investors mull jobs data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Tuesday following a positive Asian session, as investors mull the latest UK jobs data.
London close: Stocks finish higher despite economic sentiment
(Sharecast News) - London stocks managed a positive start to the week on Monday, reversing earlier losses despite ongoing concerns for the global economy after disappointing data from China and warnings the US could be headed for recession.
London midday: Stocks flat after weak Chinese data, US recession warning
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were little changed come midday despite the release of disappointing Chinese data and warnings that the US could be headed into a recession.
London open: Stocks fall as China data sparks concerns
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower in early trade on Monday as disappointing Chinese data added to concerns about a global slowdown.
London pre-open: Stocks to fall on weak China data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Monday following the release of disappointing Chinese data.
London close: Stocks rebound strongly after week of volatility
(Sharecast News) - London stocks finished a turbulent week in the green on Friday, recovering from heavy losses earlier in the week as consternation over inflation and a slowdown in global growth rattled markets.
London midday: Stocks bounce back after volatile week
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Friday, recovering from heavy losses earlier in the week as markets were rattled by worries about inflation and a global growth slowdown.
London open: Stocks recover poise after heavy losses
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Friday, recovering from heavy losses earlier in the week as markets were rattled by worries about inflation and a global growth slowdown.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up after Thursday's losses
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Friday following heavy losses in the previous session on the back of worries about a global growth slowdown.
London close: Stocks fall on commodity prices, recession fears
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed well below the waterline on Thursday, having taken their opening cue from a selloff on Wall Street on the back of hot inflation data, as weak UK GDP figures fuelled recession fears.
London midday: Stocks slump as UK GDP sparks recession fears
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were firmly in the red by midday on Thursday, having taken their opening cue from a selloff on Wall Street on the back of hot inflation data, as weak UK GDP figures fuelled recession fears.
London open: Stocks slide on weak US cues; UK GDP in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks slid at the open on Thursday, taking their cue from a weak session on Wall Street, as investors mulled uninspiring UK GDP figures.
London pre-open: Stocks to slide after US losses; GDP in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to slide at the open on Thursday following heavy losses on Wall Street after the release of US inflation data.
London close: Stocks firmer as US prices rise less than expected
(Sharecast News) - London stocks continued their recovery from recent sell-offs on Wednesday, as investors digested an inflation report from across the pond showing price growth falling less than expected in April.
London midday: Stocks extend gains ahead of US inflation print
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Wednesday, with caterer Compass pacing the advance after well-received results, as investors eyed the latest US inflation reading.
London open: Compass paces the gains as investors await US inflation data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Wednesday, with caterer Compass pacing the advance after well-received results, as investors eyed the latest US inflation reading.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up ahead of US inflation data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a positive open on Wednesday as investors eye the latest US inflation reading.
London close: Stocks manage small bounce from recent sell-offs
(Sharecast News) - London stocks managed a positive finish on Tuesday despite early weakness on Wall Street, as investors picked up some bargains following heavy losses in the previous session.
London midday: Stocks maintain gains as investors grab some bargains
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Tuesday as investors picked up some bargains following heavy losses in the previous session.
London open: Stocks recover despite US selloff
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Tuesday, recovering from heavy losses in the previous session despite a weak close on Wall Street.
London pre-open: Stocks seen muted after heavy losses
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a muted open on Tuesday following heavy losses in the previous session and after markets in the US slumped overnight.
London close: Stocks sink on growing concerns for global economy
(Sharecast News) - London stocks finished well below the waterline on Monday, with economic growth and inflation concerns weighing on sentiment as investors mulled disappointing Chinese trade figures.
London midday: Stocks slide as miners slump after China data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks has fallen further into the red by midday on Monday, with economic growth and inflation concerns weighing on sentiment as investors mulled disappointing Chinese trade figures.
London open: Stocks edge lower on weak Asian cues
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower in early trade on Monday, taking their cue from a downbeat Asian session after the release of disappointing Chinese trade data.
London pre-open: Stocks seen weaker on downbeat Asian session
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Monday following a downbeat Asian session.
London close: US payrolls provide little cheer as stocks finish weaker
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed in negative territory on Friday amid concerns about surging inflation and rate hikes, after non-farm payrolls rose faster than expected in April.
London midday: Stocks fall further ahead of US payrolls
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had fallen further into the red by midday on Friday amid concerns about surging inflation and rate hikes, as investors eyed the latest US non-farm payrolls release.
London open: Stocks edge lower ahead of payrolls
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower in early trade on Friday, taking their cue from a downbeat session on Wall Street, amid concerns about surging inflation and rate hikes.
London pre-open: Stocks seen muted as investors eye payrolls
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a muted open on Friday following a downbeat session on Wall Street, amid concerns about surging inflation and rate hikes.
London close: Stocks mixed as BoE hikes rate to 1pc
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed in a mixed state on Thursday, with the pound still in the red against its major trading pairs, after the Bank of England hiked interest rates to the highest level in 13 years.
London midday: FTSE maintains gains, sterling slumps as BoE lifts rates to 13-year high
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still firmly in the black by midday on Thursday, while sterling slumped, as the Bank of England hiked interest rates to the highest level in 13 years.
London open: Stocks rally ahead of BoE policy announcement
(Sharecast News) - London stocks racked up healthy gains in early trade on Thursday following a strong finish on Wall Street, as investors eyed the latest policy announcement from the Bank of England.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up ahead of BoE rate announcement
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Thursday following a strong finish on Wall Street, as investors eye the latest policy announcement from the Bank of England.
London close: Stocks down ahead of key Fed rate decision
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed in negative territory on Wednesday, as investors held their collective breath ahead of the latest policy announcement from the US Federal Reserve.

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