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London midday: FTSE edges lower ahead of payrolls report
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had edged lower by midday on Friday as investors eyed the release of the latest US non-farm payrolls report.
London open: FTSE flat ahead of non-farm payrolls
(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 to nudge down ahead of payrolls
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to nudge lower at the open on Friday following a downbeat session in Asia and as investors eyed the release of the latest US non-farm payrolls report.
London close: Stocks led higher by rising metal prices
(Sharecast News) - London stocks maintained positive momentum through to the close on Thursday, driven by gains in the mining sector and the continued depreciation of the pound.
London midday: Stocks maintain gains as miners rally, pound slumps
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Thursday, underpinned by strength in the mining sector and a weaker pound, as the selloff in the bond market continued.
London open: Stocks gain as sterling drops amid bond market selloff
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Thursday as the selloff in the bond market continued and sterling slumped.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up; Marks & Spencer, B&M in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to gain at the open on Thursday but the session was likely to be quieter than usual, with US markets closed for a national day of mourning for former president Jimmy Carter, who died in December.
London close: Stocks mixed as US jobless claims fall again
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets ended Wednesday on a mixed note, as investors digested another fall in jobless claims across the Atlantic, after some disappointing corporate news earlier in the session.
London open: Stocks edge up but Shell, Flutter in the red
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Wednesday but gains were muted after disappointing updates from Shell and Flutter Entertainment, and amid worries about inflation.
London pre-open: Stocks seen muted ahead of ADP, Fed minutes
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a muted open on Wednesday following a downbeat session in the US.
London close: Stocks finish lower after slew of weaker data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended lower on Tuesday, weighed down by weaker economic data and broader market uncertainty.
London midday: Stocks stay down after construction data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were off lows but still in the red by midday on Tuesday as investors mulled the first dip in UK house prices since March and a slowdown in construction sector growth.
London open: Stocks fall as investors mull house price data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Tuesday as data showed that house prices fell in December for the first time since March, although they ended the year in the black.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down; Halifax house prices in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest house price figures from Halifax.
London close: Stocks finish Monday with small gains
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed in positive territory on Monday, though gains were modest as investors navigated a backdrop of lackluster UK economic data.
London midday: Stocks nudge up but FTSE underperforms European peers
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had nudged up by midday on Monday but gains were muted as investors mulled uninspiring UK data releases.
London open: Stocks nudge down as business confidence falls to two-year low
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged lower in early trade on Monday following a downbeat session in Asia and as investors mulled a drop in UK business confidence.
London pre-open: Stocks to edge lower after Asian losses
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge lower at the open on Monday following a downbeat session in Asia.
London close: Stocks finish first week of 2025 weaker
(Sharecast News) - London stock markets closed in the red on Friday as sharp declines in airline, mining, and housebuilding stocks weighed on indices, with a lack of significant news and profit-taking following a recent rally dampening sentiment.
London midday: Stocks fall in rangebound trading
(Sharecast News) - Sharp falls in the airline, mining and housebuilding sectors were providing a drag on London stock markets on Friday, with very little newsflow to give sentiment a boost as traders locked in gains following the recent rally.
London open: Airlines, miners push markets into the red
(Sharecast News) - UK equity markets retreated slightly on Friday morning as the recent festive rally ran out of steam, with airline stocks and miners providing a drag early on.
London pre-open: Stocks to retreat after previous day's surge
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks are expected to pull back slightly on Friday after hitting a two-and-a-half-week high the previous session.
London close: Commodities and retail stocks provide a big lift
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks rallied on Thursday afternoon to finish at their highest level in two and a half weeks, as strong gains in the oil, mining and retail sectors pushed the FTSE 100 up more than 1%.
London midday: Mining and oil stocks lift markets despite weak economic data
(Sharecast News) - Decent gains from mining and oil stocks lifted UK equity markets on Thursday, as investors largely shrugged off a barrage of weak economic data with very little corporate news to focus on.
London open: Stocks at two-week high, but gains limited
(Sharecast News) - UK equity markets were trading at their highest levels in more than two weeks on Thursday, though markets were largely flat with investors exercising caution on a slow day for financial markets.
London pre-open: Small gains expected ahead of economic data barrage
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks are expected to open with tepid gains on Thursday with traders showing caution as the first trading day of 2025 gets underway.
London close: Markets end year on positive note as stocks rise
(Sharecast News) - After a tentative start, UK stocks pushed firmly into positive territory in a shortened trading session on Tuesday, as the London Stock Exchange closes up shop early - along with the rest of European markets - at 1230 GMT.
London open: Markets rangebound as caution sets in
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks opened flat on Tuesday morning ahead of an early finish in London, with investors adopting a cautious approach on the final trading day of the year.
London pre-open: Weak start expected ahead of shortened session
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks are expected to fall again on Tuesday, taking their lead from a sell-off on Wall Street overnight and a weak performance on Asian indices, with very little corporate or economic news to provide a catalyst for markets on the final trading day of the year.
London close: Stocks finish 2024's last full session weaker
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks closed slightly lower in subdued trading on Monday, with market activity reflecting the final full session of 2024 amid a lack of significant corporate news or economic developments.
London midday: Stocks drifting lower ahead of year-end
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks are trading lower on the last full trading session of 2024.
London pre-open: Stocks set to dip at start of trading
(Sharecast News) - UK stock market futures were pointing to slight losses at the start of the last full trading session of 2024.
London close: Stocks mixed in quiet post-Christmas trade
(Sharecast News) - London markets closed on a mixed note Friday in subdued trading, as the ongoing holiday period kept activity light with little news to influence sentiment.
London midday: FTSE flat in quiet holiday trade
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were steady by midday on Friday in very quiet trade, with no news of any note to move markets as most traders were still away from their desks for the Christmas and new year break.
London open: FTSE nudges down in very quiet trade
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged lower in early trade on Friday in very quiet trade, with no news of any note to move markets as most traders were still away from their desks for the Christmas and new year break.
London pre-open: Stocks to nudge up in quiet trade
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to nudge up at the open on Friday in very quiet trade, with most traders still away from their desks for the Christmas and new year break.
London close: Stocks end up ahead of Christmas break; Vistry tumbles
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended in the black on Christmas eve, but housebuilders slumped after yet another profit warning from Vistry.
London open: FTSE gains but Vistry tanks after another profit warning
(Sharecast News) - London stocks gained in early trade on Tuesday after a positive session on Wall Street, but Vistry tumbled as the housebuilder issued its third profit warning of the year.
London pre-open: Stocks to gain in quiet trade; Vistry warns on profits again
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to gain at the open on Tuesday following a positive close on Wall Street.
London close: Stocks mixed in quiet pre-Christmas trading
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed in mixed territory on Monday, after fresh official data revealed that the UK economy flatlined in the third quarter, fueling apprehensions about growth prospects.
London midday: FTSE nudges up in quiet trade; GDP in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had nudged into the black by midday on Monday in quiet trade, as data showed the UK economy stalled in the third quarter.
London open: Stocks fall as UK economy stagnates
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Monday as data showed the UK economy stalled in the third quarter.
London pre-open: Stocks seen flat as investors mull UK GDP
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a steady open on Monday as investors mulled the latest UK GDP data in what was likely to be a fairly quiet session as we head towards the Christmas break.
London close: Stocks mixed as US PCE inflation holds steady
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended the day on a mixed note Friday, as investors weighed weaker-than-expected UK retail sales growth and cooler US price growth than anticipated.
London midday: Stocks fall further as investors eye US inflation reading
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had fallen further by midday on Friday as investors mulled a smaller-than-expected rise in retail sales but better-than-expected borrowing figures, ahead of a key US inflation reading.
London open: Stocks fall after UK retail sales, borrowing data; US inflation eyed
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Friday as investors mulled a smaller-than-expected rise in UK retail sales but better-than-expected borrowing figures, ahead of a key US inflation reading.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down as investors mull retail sales, borrowing data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks looked set for more losses at the open on Friday as investors mulled a smaller-than-expected rise in retail sales but better-than-expected borrowing figures.
London close: Stocks slip as BoE holds rates steady
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed sharply lower on Thursday, as investors digested a slew of central bank decisions across the globe.
London midday: Stocks remain sharply lower as BoE stands pat, as expected
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still firmly in the red just after midday on Thursday as the Bank of England stood pat on interest rates, having opened sharply lower as a hawkish outlook from the Federal Reserve hit sentiment.
London open: Stocks slide after US selloff; BoE eyed
(Sharecast News) - London stocks tumbled in early trade on Thursday following sharp losses on Wall Street after the Federal Reserve spooked markets with its rate outlook, and as investors eyed the latest policy announcement from the Bank of England.
London pre-open: Stocks to slide after Fed spooks markets, ahead of BoE
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to slide on Thursday following sharp losses on Wall Street, after the Federal Reserve spooked markets with its rate outlook, and as investors eyed the latest policy announcement from the Bank of England.
London close: Stocks firmer ahead of Fed decision
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged higher on Wednesday, buoyed an in-line UK inflation reading leading to hopes for steady monetary policy from the Bank of England.
London midday: FTSE maintains gains after UK inflation, ahead of Fed
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still firmer by midday on Wednesday as in-line UK inflation data added to expectations the Bank of England will hold rates this week, and as investors eyed a policy announcement from the Federal Reserve.
London open: FTSE edges up after UK inflation data, ahead of Fed
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged higher in early trade on Wednesday as the latest UK inflation figures met expectations, and as investors eyed a policy announcement from the US Federal Reserve.
London pre-open: Stocks to nudge up after UK inflation, ahead of Fed announcement
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to nudge higher at the open on Wednesday as investors mulled the latest UK inflation figures and looked ahead to a policy announcement from the Federal Reserve.
London close: Stocks weaker as UK unemployment holds steady
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed lower on Tuesday as fresh UK jobs data signalled a likely pause by the Bank of England in its interest rate policy this week.
London midday: FTSE stays down after UK jobs data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the red by midday on Tuesday as the latest UK jobs data made it even more likely the Bank of England will hold rates this week.
London open: Stocks fall as investors mull jobs data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Tuesday as the latest UK jobs data made it more likely the Bank of England will hold rates this week.
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 a downbeat session in Asia, as investors mulled the latest UK jobs data.
London close: Stocks weaker ahead of key central bank decisions
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended lower on Monday as investors adopted a cautious stance ahead of a week filled with major central bank policy decisions.
London midday: Stocks fall as investors eye central bank announcements
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had fallen into the red by midday on Monday as investors eyed a busy week, with policy announcements due from the Federal Reserve, the Bank of England and the Bank of Japan.
London open: FTSE steady ahead of busy week
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were steady in early trade on Monday as investors eyed a busy week, with policy announcements due from the Federal Reserve, the Bank of England and the Bank of Japan.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down on weak Asian cues
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Monday following a downbeat session in Asia, as investors eyed policy announcements this week from the Federal Reserve, the Bank of England and the Bank of Japan.
London close: Stocks weaker after surprise UK GDP contraction
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed lower on Friday as investors reacted to an unexpected contraction in the UK economy during October, while the pound lost ground against major currencies.
London midday: Stocks up as sterling hit by GDP data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were firmer by midday on Friday as sterling lost ground after data showed the UK economy unexpectedly contracted in October.
London open: Gains muted as UK economy contracts again
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were in the black in early trade on Friday but gains were muted as data showed the UK economy unexpectedly contracted again in October.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down as UK economy unexpectedly contracts
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Friday following weak sessions in the US and Asia, as data showed the UK economy unexpectedly contracted in October.
London close: Stocks mixed after ECB rate cut
(Sharecast News) - London stocks finished on a mixed note Thursday, as investors digested an interest rate cut from the European Central Bank, as Diageo held onto gains through the close.
London midday: Stocks stay up ahead of ECB; Diageo boosted by upgrade
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still a little firmer by midday on Thursday as investors eyed the latest policy announcement from the European Central Bank, with Diageo pacing the gains after a rating upgrade.
London open: FTSE nudges up ahead of ECB announcement
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged up in early trade on Thursday as investors eyed the latest policy announcement from the European Central Bank.
London pre-open: Stocks to nudge up ahead of ECB announcement
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to nudge up at the open on Thursday as investors eyed the latest policy announcement from the European Central Bank.
London midday: Stocks erase gains, trade flat ahead of US data
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks had pared earlier losses to inch into positive territory by Wednesday lunchtime, though upside was limited ahead of a key reading of inflation in the US.
London open: Stocks fall ahead of US inflation reading
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Wednesday, taking their cue from a downbeat session on Wall Street as investors eyed the latest US inflation reading.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down ahead of US inflation data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Wednesday following a downbeat session on Wall Street and as investors eyed the latest US inflation reading.
London close: Stocks finish lower as Ashtead announces US move
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed in negative territory on Tuesday, weighed down by a dip in sentiment following news that Ashtead planned to shift its primary listing to the United States, adding to a growing trend of London-listed firms looking across the Atlantic.
London midday: Stocks stay down as Ashtead seeks US primary listing
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the red by midday on Tuesday as sentiment took a hit after another London-listed firm announced plans to move its primary listing to the US.
London open: Stocks fall; Ashtead planning to switch primary listing to US
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Tuesday following a downbeat session on Wall Street and as sentiment took a hit after another London-listed firm announced plans to move its primary listing to the US.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down on weak US cues
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Tuesday following a downbeat session on Wall Street.
London close: FTSE maintains gains on China stimulus hopes
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed with a mixed performance on Monday, as optimism over potential economic stimulus in China provided a boost to mining stocks.
London midday: FTSE maintains gains as China stimulus hopes lift miners
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Monday as hopes of further stimulus in China lifted the mining sector.
London open: FTSE gains as investors eye Syria developments, Chinese inflation
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Monday as investors mulled political developments in the Middle East and the latest inflation data out of China.
London pre-open: Stocks to edge up; central bank announcements eyed
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge up at the open on Monday as investors eyed a week packed with central bank policy announcements.
London close: Stocks mixed as US payrolls beat expectations
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed on a mixed note on Friday, with investors reacting to a stronger-than-expected US non-farm payrolls report and corporate deal activity driving selective gains.
London midday: FTSE flat ahead of payrolls; Direct Line surges on takeover
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still steady by midday on Friday as investors eyed the latest US non-farm payrolls report, with deal news in focus as Direct Line agreed to be taken over by Aviva.
London open: Stocks steady ahead of payrolls; Direct Line jumps
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were steady in early trade on Friday as investors mulled the latest UK house price data and looked ahead to the release of the US non-farm payrolls report, with deal news in focus as Direct Line agreed to be taken over by Aviva.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down ahead of payrolls
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Friday as investors mulled the latest UK house price data and looked ahead to the release of the all-important US non-farm payrolls report.
London close: Stocks mixed as oil prices rise
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed mixed on Thursday as investors digested a new report on the UK construction sector and monitored political developments in France, while Frasers Group weighed heavily on sentiment after the retailer slashed its profit outlook.
London midday: Stocks tick up; UK construction data in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still just a smidgen higher by midday on Thursday as investors mulled the latest reading on the UK construction sector and political developments in France, with Frasers Group under the cosh after cutting its profit outlook.
London open: FTSE nudges up but Frasers tumbles as it cuts profit outlook
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged higher in early trade on Thursday as investors mulled political developments in France, with Frasers Group under the cosh after it cut its profit outlook.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down; French politics in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for more losses at the open on Thursday as investors mulled political developments in France.
London close: Stocks mixed amid global political concerns
(Sharecast News) - London's financial markets ended Wednesday in a mixed state, as investors weighed the upcoming no-confidence vote in France and political tensions in South Korea.
London midday: FTSE down after services PMI, ahead of French no-confidence vote
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the red by midday on Wednesday ahead of a no-confidence vote in France and as investors mulled the latest developments in South Korea and uninspiring UK services data.
London open: FTSE edges down as investors mull events in France, South Korea
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower in early trade on Wednesday following mixed performances in the US and Asia, as investors mulled events in France and South Korea.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down as investors eye events in France, South Korea
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Wednesday following mixed performances in the US and Asia, as investors mulled events in France and South Korea.
London close: Stocks higher amid Korean political turmoil
(Sharecast News) - London's equity markets closed higher on Tuesday as upbeat sentiment in the retail and travel sectors buoyed investors, with the world's attention on sudden political instability in South Korea.
London midday: Stocks maintain gains; retail sales in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest UK retail sales data and with easyJet flying high on the back of upbeat broker notes.
London open: Stocks gain as investors mull retail sales figures
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Tuesday, taking their cue from strong gains in Asia, as investors mulled the latest UK retail sales data.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up; retail sales in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest UK retail sales data.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up; retail sales in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest UK retail sales data.
London close: Stocks little changed on weak manufacturing, retail data
(Sharecast News) - London markets ended Monday with little direction, as investors weighed a batch of UK data releases, with housebuilders in focus.
London midday: FTSE nudges up; manufacturing output falls to nine-month low
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had nudged higher by midday on Monday as investors mulled a raft of UK data releases, but housebuilders were under the cosh after a series of broker downgrades.
London open: Stocks steady as investors mull UK house prices, French politics
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were flat in early trade on Monday as investors mulled a jump in UK house prices, encouraging Chinese manufacturing data and political instability in France.
London pre-open: Stocks seen flat as investors mull Nationwide data, China PMI
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to kick off the final month of the year steady, as investors mulled a jump in UK house prices and encouraging Chinese manufacturing data.
London close: Stocks finish November on flat note
(Sharecast News) - London's equity markets ended just above the waterline on Friday, as investors processed a raft of UK economic data and developments in the corporate sector.
London midday: FTSE nudges down amid data raft
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had nudged into the red by midday on Friday as investors mulled a slew of UK data releases, with deal news in focus again.
London open: Stocks steady ahead of data slew; Spire Healthcare jumps
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were steady in early trade on Friday as investors mulled disappointing retail sales figures and looked ahead to a slew of UK data releases.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower; retail sales tumble
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Friday after disappointing retail sales figures, and as investors eyed the release of a slew of UK data points.
London close: Stocks rise with deal news in focus
(Sharecast News) - London markets ended Thursday in positive territory, with deal activity providing a significant boost to specific sectors.
London midday: Stocks flat but Renewi, Direct Line surge on deal news
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had pared earlier gains to trade flat by midday on Thursday, but Renewi and Direct Line powered ahead on deal news.
London open: FTSE edges up; Direct Line surges after rejecting Aviva bid
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged up in early trade on Thursday, with Direct Line powering ahead after it rejected another takeover proposal, but trade was set to be quiet as US markets will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday.
London pre-open: FTSE to rise; quiet trade expected as US markets closed for Thanksgiving
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Thursday, but trade was expected to be quiet, with US markets closed for the Thanksgiving holiday.
London close: Stocks still positive after US inflation reading
(Sharecast News) - London markets posted modest gains on Wednesday, following a key US inflation reading that showed relative stability in price rises in October.
London midday: FTSE flat ahead of US PCE; Pets at Home tumbles
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still steady by midday on Wednesday as investors continued to mull the implications of US President-elect Donald Trump's new tariffs and ahead of a key US inflation reading.
London open: Stocks flat as investors continue to mull Trump tariffs
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were steady in early trade on Wednesday as investors continued to mull the implications of Trump's news tariffs and ahead of a key US inflation reading.
London pre-open: Stocks to edge up after positive US session
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge up at the open on Wednesday following a positive close on Wall Street, where the S&P hit a fresh record high, and as investors mulled the latest minutes from the Federal Reserve.
London close: Stocks stay lower on Trump tariff concerns
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed lower on Tuesday as risk sentiment soured following Donald Trump's announcement of plans to impose new tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China.
London midday: Stocks stay down on Trump tariffs
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the red by midday on Tuesday as sentiment took a hit after Donald Trump announced plans to impose tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China.
London open: Stocks fall on Trump's tariff plans
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Tuesday after Donald Trump announced plans to impose tariffs against Canada, Mexico and China.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower as investors mull Trump tariff plans
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Tuesday following a mostly downbeat session in Asia, after Donald Trump announced plans to impose tariffs against Canada, Mexico and China.
London close: Stocks finish upbeat session in the green
(Sharecast News) - London markets closed higher on Monday as investors reacted positively to geopolitical developments, including US president-elect Donald Trump's announcement of Scott Bessent as the next Treasury Secretary.
London midday: Stocks up as investors cheer Bessent as US Treasury Secretary
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still firmer by midday on Monday as investors welcomed US President-elect Donald Trump's decision to appoint billionaire fund manager Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary.
London open: Stocks rise as investors welcome Trump's Treasury Secretary appointment
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Monday as investors welcomed US President-elect Donald Trump's decision to appoint billionaire fund manager Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary.
London pre-open: Stocks seen higher; Kingfisher narrows profit guidance
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Monday, having racked up strong gains at the end of the previous week.
London close: Stocks finish week on positive note
(Sharecast News) - London's equity markets ended the week on a high note, as investors digested an improvement in UK consumer confidence, even as other indicators such as business output and retail sales painted a more challenging picture.
London midday: Stocks maintain gains; business output contracts
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Friday as investors mulled an improvement in consumer confidence, but a contraction in UK business output and a bigger-than-expected drop in retail sales.
London open: Stocks rise as investors mull retail sales
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Friday as investors mulled an improvement in consumer confidence but a bigger-than-expected drop in retail sales.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up as investors mull consumer confidence, retail sales
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Friday as investors mulled an improvement in consumer confidence but a bigger-than-expected drop in retail sales.
London close: Stocks rise after UK borrowing data, Nvidia results
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended Thursday on a positive note, as markets rebounded following quarterly results from US tech giant Nvidia and investor response to the latest UK government borrowing figures.
London midday: Stocks push higher as investors mull borrowing data, Nvidia results
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had popped into the black by midday on Thursday as investors mulled third-quarter results from US tech giant Nvidia and the latest UK borrowing figures.
London open: FTSE dips as Nvidia fails to impress; JD Sports slides
(Sharecast News) - London stocks dipped in early trade on Thursday after third-quarter numbers from US tech giant Nvidia failed to impress investors and as geopolitical tensions continued to simmer.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up as investors mull Nvidia results
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Thursday as investors mulled third-quarter results released overnight by US tech giant Nvidia.
London close: Stocks fall as UK inflation tops BoE targets
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended Wednesday in negative territory as unexpectedly high UK inflation data dampened hopes of an imminent interest rate cut by the Bank of England.
London midday: FTSE flat as investors mull higher-than-expected inflation
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had pared earlier small gains to trade flat by midday on Wednesday as higher-than-expected UK inflation fuelled expectations the Bank of England will refrain from cutting rates next month.
London open: Stocks edge up as inflation jumps past BoE target
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged higher in early trade on Wednesday as higher-than-expected UK inflation fuelled expectations the Bank of England will refrain from cutting rates next month.
London pre-open: Stocks to rise as UK CPI jumps past BoE target
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Wednesday as investors mulled the latest UK inflation reading and looked ahead to earnings from US tech giant Nvidia.
London close: Stocks mixed ahead of UK inflation, Nvidia results
(Sharecast News) - London's equity markets closed with a mixed performance on Tuesday, as investors remained cautious ahead of the latest UK inflation data and closely watched US corporate earnings from Nvidia.
London midday: Stocks turn lower; Nvidia, UK inflation eyed
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had fallen into the red by midday on Tuesday as investors eyed the latest UK inflation reading and results from US tech giant Nvidia, and as caution set in after Russia changed its nuclear doctrine.
London open: Imperial Brands leads gains after results
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Tuesday, with Imperial Brands leading the gains after well-received results.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up on positive US, Asian cues
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to gain at the open on Tuesday following a positive session in Asia and a mostly higher close on Wall Street.
London close: Stocks mixed ahead of UK inflation data
(Sharecast News) - London's financial markets delivered a mixed performance on Monday, as traders digested fresh housing market data and braced for upcoming catalysts, including Nvidia's earnings and the latest UK inflation figures.
London midday: Stocks touch higher as investors eye Nvidia, UK inflation
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were just a touch firmer by midday on Monday as investors mulled the latest house price research from Rightmove and looked ahead to earnings from Nvidia and the latest UK inflation reading this week.
London open: Stocks edge up as investors mull Rightmove data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged up in early trade on Monday as investors mulled the latest house price research from Rightmove and looked ahead to earnings from US tech giant Nvidia this week.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up; house price data in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to gain at the open on Monday as investors mulled the latest research from Rightmove.
London close: Stocks end turbulent week in the red
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended Friday in negative territory, weighed down by losses in pharmaceutical shares and a surprise slowdown in UK economic growth during the third quarter.
London midday: FTSE pops higher but pharma stocks slide
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had popped into the black by midday on Friday but gains were marginal as pharma shares took a hit and as data showed that economic growth in the UK unexpectedly slowed in the third quarter.
London open: Stocks fall as UK growth slows
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Friday as data showed that economic growth in the UK unexpectedly slowed in the third quarter.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower on weak US cues; GDP in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Friday following a downbeat session on Wall Street, as investors mulled the latest UK GDP data.
London close: Stocks rise as dip buyers enter the fray
(Sharecast News) - London markets ended Thursday in positive territory, with sentiment buoyed by robust corporate updates, as investors digested the latest producer price data out of the United States.
London midday: Stocks pop higher ahead of US PPI
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had popped higher by midday on Thursday, helped along by well-received updates from the likes of Aviva and Spirax, but gains were muted as investors eyed another US inflation reading.
London open: Stocks flat ahead of US PPI; Burberry surges
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were steady in early trade on Thursday as investors sifted through a raft of corporate news and looked ahead to another US inflation reading.
London pre-open: Stocks to edge down; US PPI in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge lower at the open on Thursday as investors eyed a slew of corporate releases and another US inflation reading.
London close: Stocks mixed as US inflation meets forecasts
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended with mixed results on Wednesday, as investors assessed the latest US inflation data for October, which aligned with forecasts.
London midday: FTSE dips into the red ahead of US CPI
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had dipped into the red by midday on Wednesday as investors eyed the latest US inflation reading.
London open: FTSE nudges up ahead of US inflation reading
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged higher in early trade on Wednesday, steadying after heavy losses in the previous session, but with gains muted ahead of the latest US inflation reading.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up as investors eye US inflation
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to gain at the open on Wednesday following heavy losses in the previous session, as investors eyed the latest US inflation reading.
London close: Stocks sink as UK jobless rate rises
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell sharply on Tuesday as investors digested recent UK employment data alongside broader market reactions to Donald Trump's US presidential victory last week.
London midday: FTSE falls as investors continue to mull Trump win; jobs data in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had fallen further by midday on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest UK jobs data and the impact of Donald Trump's US presidential win.
London open: Stocks fall as investors mull jobs data; Convatec surges
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Tuesday as data revealed an uptick in unemployment and a cooling in wage growth, and as investors sifted through a raft of corporate releases.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower as investors mull jobs data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Tuesday following a weak session in Asia, as investors mulled the latest UK jobs data.
London close: Stocks maintain gains ahead of UK jobs data
(Sharecast News) - London markets closed higher on Monday, with Croda International among the leaders after the specialty chemicals company reported a strong third-quarter sales update.
London midday: Stocks maintain gains; Croda, NatWest rally
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still firmly in the black by midday on Monday, with Croda pacing the gains after a well-received third-quarter sales update.
London open: Stocks rally as investors eye jobs data; Croda, Burberry gain
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Monday as investors eyed the release of key jobs data later in the week.
London pre-open: Stocks to rise; jobs data eyed
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to gain at the open on Monday following four sessions of losses, as investors eyed jobs data later in the week.
London close: Stocks end lower as China stimulus underwhelms
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were firmly in the red on Friday, with heavily-weighted miners under the cosh as China's latest $1.4trn stimulus package underwhelmed investors.
London midday: FTSE dragged lower by mining stocks; IAG bucks trend
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were firmly in the red by midday on Friday, with heavily-weighted miners under the cosh as China's latest $1.4 trillion stimulus package underwhelmed investors.
London open: Stocks dip; Vistry tumbles on profit warning
(Sharecast News) - London stocks dipped in early trade on Friday at the end of an eventful week, as investors mulled rate cuts by the Bank of England and the Federal Reserve.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up after BoE, Fed decisions
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Friday at the end of a busy week, as investors mulled rate cuts by the Bank of England and the Federal Reserve.
London close: Stocks fall as BoE cuts rates; Fed eyed
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended down on Thursday as investors mulled a rate cut by the Bank of England, waded through a deluge of corporate news and looked ahead to the latest policy announcement from the Federal Reserve.
London midday: Stocks little changed as BoE cuts rates; Fed eyed
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still just a touch firmer by midday on Thursday after the Bank of England cut rates as expected, and as investors waded through a deluge of corporate news and looked ahead to a policy announcement from the Federal Reserve.
London open: Stocks nudge up amid corporate deluge, ahead of rate decisions
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged higher in early trade on Thursday as investors waded through a deluge of corporate news and looked ahead to the latest policy announcements from the Bank of England and the US Federal Reserve.
London pre-open: Stocks to edge up ahead of BoE, Fed rate announcements
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge up at the open on Thursday as investors waded through a deluge of corporate news and looked ahead to the latest policy announcements from the Bank of England and the US Federal Reserve.
London close: Stocks finish mixed after Trump election landslide
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended Wednesday in mixed territory as markets processed Donald Trump's surprise landslide victory in the US presidential election.
London midday: Stocks rally as Trump becomes 47th US president
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still firmly in the black by midday on Wednesday as Donald Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States.
London open: Stocks surge as Trump declares victory
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rallied in early trade on Wednesday as Donald Trump closed in on the US presidency.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up as Trump on course to win US presidential race
(Sharecast News) - London stocks looked set to gain at the open on Wednesday as Donald Trump was on course to win the US presidential race.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up as Trump on course to win US presidential race
(Sharecast News) - London stocks looked set to gain at the open on Wednesday as Donald Trump was on course to win the US presidential race.
London close: Stocks turn negative as Americans head to the polls
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed lower on Tuesday, with caution dominating markets as US voters headed to the presidential polls.
London midday: FTSE higher but gains muted ahead of US election
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had pushed a little higher by midday on Tuesday, but gains were unspectacular as investors erred on the side of caution as Americans headed to the polls.
London open: FTSE nudges up as investors eye US election
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were just a smidgen higher in early trade on Tuesday, with investors erring on the side of caution as Americans headed to the polls.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower as Americans head to the polls
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Tuesday as Americans headed to the polls.
London close: Stocks mixed on eve of US presidential election
(Sharecast News) - London markets closed with mixed results on Monday, as investors prepared for a week laden with key political and economic events, including the upcoming US presidential election and anticipated policy statements in both the UK and US.
London open: Stocks gain as investors eye US election, rate announcements
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Monday as investors eyed a busy week that includes the US presidential election and policy announcements in the UK and across the pond.
London pre-open: Stocks seen flat ahead of US election
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a flat open on Monday as all eyes turned to the US election on Tuesday and policy announcements in the UK and the US this week.
London close: Stocks higher as US jobs report underwhelms
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed higher on Friday, as investors digested an unexpectedly low US payrolls figure, as well as a range of UK economic releases.
London midday: Stocks extend gains ahead of payrolls
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Friday as investors digested a raft of UK data releases and looked ahead to the US non-farm payrolls report.
London open: Stocks gain ahead of payrolls; Reckitt surges
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Friday as investors digested the latest house price and retail industry data and looked ahead to the US non-farm payrolls report.
London pre-open: Stocks to nudge down as investors mull house price, retail data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to nudge lower at the open on Friday as investors digest the latest house price and retail industry data.
London close: Stocks down on corporate earnings, Budget fallout
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended Thursday in negative territory, weighed down by corporate earnings releases and the market's response to the new Labour government's budget unveiled on Wednesday.
London midday: FTSE falls further as investors assess Budget
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had fallen further by midday on Thursday as investors sifted through a raft of corporate releases, including third-quarter results from Shell, and continued to mull the implications of the Budget.
London open: FTSE falls again after Budget; Shell results in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Thursday as investors sifted through a raft of corporate releases and continued to mull the implications of the Budget.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down again; Shell in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks looked set for further losses on Thursday, having ended firmly in the red a day earlier after Labour's first Budget in 14 years.
London close: Stocks mixed as Chancellor unveils tax hikes
(Sharecast News) - London stocks saw mixed results on Wednesday as investors weighed the impact of the £40bn worth of tax rises announced by Rachel Reeves in her first Budget as Chancellor.
London midday: Stocks stay down ahead of Budget
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the red by midday on Wednesday as jitters crept in ahead of the Autumn Budget, with tax rises and spending cuts on the cards.
London open: Stocks fall ahead of Budget; StanChart bucks trend
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Wednesday as jitters crept in ahead of the Autumn Budget, with tax rises and spending cuts on the cards.
London pre-open: Stocks to fall as attention turns to Budget
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to drop at the open on Wednesday ahead of the Autumn Budget.
London close: Stocks slip ahead of US tech earnings, UK Budget
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed in the red on Tuesday, amid mixed corporate earnings and investor caution ahead of big US tech results and the UK's Budget announcement.
London midday: FTSE touch higher as BP slumps, HSBC rallies
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were just in the black by midday on Tuesday as investors mulled results from BP and HSBC and looked ahead to key US tech earnings and the Budget.
London open: Stocks edge up as BP, HSBC report; Budget eyed
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged higher in early trade on Tuesday as investors digested results from the likes of HSBC and BP and looked ahead to the Budget.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up on positive US cues; BP, HSBC in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Tuesday following a solid session on Wall Street, as investors digested results from the likes of BP, HSBC and Hargreaves Lansdown.
London close: Stocks close higher as investors look to Budget
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had swung back into positive territory by the close on Monday, as investors prepared for a number of upcoming corporate earnings reports and the Autumn Budget.
London midday: Stocks fall as oil giants slump, ahead of busy week
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had fallen into the red by midday on Monday, with energy issues under the cosh, as investors eyed key earnings releases this week and the Autumn Budget.
London open: FTSE little changed as BP, Shell gush lower; Budget eyed
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were little changed in early trade on Monday, with energy issues under the cosh, as investors eyed key earnings releases this week and the Autumn Budget.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up ahead of earnings slew, Budget
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to gain at the open on Monday following losses at the end of last week, as investors eyed a slew of key earnings releases this week and the Autumn Budget.
London close: Stocks finish mixed ahead of Budget next week
(Sharecast News) - London markets closed with mixed results on Friday as caution weighed on investor sentiment, driven by concerns over weakening consumer confidence and the forthcoming Budget.
London midday: FTSE touch lower amid Budget jitters
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still just a touch weaker by midday on Friday as investors mulled a decline in consumer confidence and as wariness set in ahead of next week's Budget.
London open: FTSE dips as wariness sets in ahead of Budget
(Sharecast News) - London stocks dipped in early trade on Friday as investors mulled a decline in consumer confidence and as wariness set in ahead of next week's Budget.
London pre-open: Stocks to nudge lower; consumer confidence dips
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to nudge lower at the open on Friday as investors mulled a decline in consumer confidence and as wariness set in ahead of next week's Budget.
London midday: Stocks push higher amid corporate deluge
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Thursday, helped along by well-received results from the likes of Unilever, LSEG and Barclays, and a strong showing from Tesla after hours.
London close: Stocks mixed after barrage of corporate updates
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets ended Thursday with mixed results, with the top-flight index held aloft by strong earnings reports from major companies like Unilever and Barclays, as investors digested a slew of US data.
London open: Stocks gain as Unilever, Barclays results impress
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Thursday, helped along by well-received results from the likes of Unilever and Barclays, and a strong showing from Tesla after hours.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up amid flurry of corporate news
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Thursday following losses in the previous session, as investors waded through a deluge of earnings from the likes of Barclays and Unilever.
London close: Stocks finish lower ahead of Budget, US election
(Sharecast News) - London markets closed in negative territory on Wednesday as investor caution prevailed ahead of the upcoming Budget and amid ongoing uncertainty surrounding the US presidential election.
London midday: Stocks turn lower amid Budget jitters, US election uncertainty
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had turned lower by midday on Wednesday as caution crept in ahead of next week's Budget and amid uncertainty over the US election.
London open: FTSE nudges up as WPP, Reckitt gain
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged up in early trade on Wednesday, helped along by well-received results from the likes of WPP and Reckitt, but gains were muted as caution crept in ahead of next week's Budget and amid uncertainty over the US election.
London pre-open: Stocks to edge down; gold continues to shine
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall a little at the open on Wednesday, having closed a touch lower a day earlier, while gold prices continued to shine.
London close: Stocks mixed as government borrowing rises
(Sharecast News) - London stocks saw a mixed performance on Tuesday, with investors digesting the latest data on government borrowing ahead of next week's Budget.
London midday: Stocks fall further after borrowing figures
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had fallen further into the red by midday on Tuesday as data showed that government borrowing jumped in September ahead of next week's Budget.
London open: FTSE edges down as borrowing jumps ahead of Budget
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest UK borrowing figures.
London open: FTSE edges down as borrowing jumps ahead of Budget
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest UK borrowing figures.
London pre-open: Stocks to fall as investors mull borrowing figures
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall on Tuesday following a mostly weaker Asian session, as investors digested the latest UK borrowing figures.
London close: Stocks give up gains to finish in the red
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended lower on Monday, after the People's Bank of China made bigger-than-expected cuts to loan prime rates, while UK house price growth stagnated.
London midday: Stocks pare gains as investors mull PBOC policy move
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had pared gains by midday on Monday as investors mulled the latest policy move by the People's Bank of China and UK house price data.
London open: Stocks gain as miners rally on PBOC cuts
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Monday, with miners pacing the gains as investors mulled the latest move by the People's Bank of China and UK house price data.
London pre-open: Stocks to edge up; Rightmove data in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge up at the open on Monday as investors mulled the latest house price data.
London close: Stocks finish week on mixed note
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed with mixed results on Friday, reflecting a cautious mood as investors reacted to economic growth data out of China, as well as an improvement in UK retail sales.
London midday: Stocks stay down after China GDP data; UK retail sales beat
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still weaker by midday on Friday after data showed that economic growth in China slowed, although UK retail sales figures were better than expected.
London open: Stocks fall as China growth slows; UK retail sales in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Friday after data showed that economic growth in China slowed, although UK retail sales figures were better than expected.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down after China GDP; UK retail sales in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Friday after data showed that economic growth in China slowed, and as investors mulled better-than-expected UK retail sales figures.
London close: Stocks make gains as ECB cuts rates
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended higher on Thursday, buoyed by strong gains in Rentokil and Entain, as investors digested the European Central Bank's rate cut and a wave of economic data from the US.
London midday: Stocks push higher as Rentokil, Entain gain; ECB eyed
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had pushed higher by midday on Thursday, helped along by solid performances from the likes of Rentokil and Entain, as investors eyed an expected rate cut by the European Central Bank.
London open: Stocks flat ahead of expected ECB rate cut
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were flat in early trade on Thursday as investors eyed an expected rate cut by the European Central Bank.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up ahead of ECB policy announcement
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Thursday following a positive session on Wall Street, as investors eyed the latest policy announcement from the European Central Bank.
London close: Stocks rise on fresh rate cut hopes
(Sharecast News) - London's equity markets finished higher on Wednesday as investors reacted positively to a significant drop in UK inflation, which reached its lowest point in over three years.
London midday: Whitbread leads the risers as inflation slowdown lifts stocks
(Sharecast News) - A drop in UK inflation to its lowest in more than three years gave London's FTSE 100 a boost on Wednesday, as hopes increased that the Bank of England would resume interest-rate cuts at its next meeting.
London open: Stocks rise on rate-cut hopes after inflation slowdown
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks were putting in solid gains on Wednesday morning after a sharper-than-expected fall in consumer price inflation all but cemented a rate cut at the Bank of England's next meeting.
London pre-open: FTSE 100 called higher, UK CPI and Trump in focus
(Sharecast News) - Stock futures were pointing to a slightly higher start for London's top-flight index on Wednesday following the release of a weaker-than-expected reading on UK inflation.
London close: Stocks finish lower as oil prices sink
(Sharecast News) - London markets ended Tuesday in negative territory, driven primarily by a sharp decline in energy stocks following a drop in oil prices.
London midday: Stocks weaker on UK jobs data, oil prices
(Sharecast News) - London markets were in the red by lunchtime on Tuesday, as investors responded to ongoing concerns about the UK jobs market, while oil prices fell.
London open: Stocks mixed on weaker UK wage growth
(Sharecast News) - London markets opened in mixed territory on Tuesday, as investors digested data showing continued weakness in the UK jobs market, after an upbeat session on Wall Street overnight.
London pre-open: Stocks seen higher after US gains; jobs data in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Tuesday following a positive session on Wall Street, as investors mulled the latest UK jobs data.
London close: Stocks higher ahead of UK jobs, inflation data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks finished higher on Monday, reversing earlier losses driven by disappointment over China's weekend stimulus announcement.
London midday: FTSE stays down as gambling stocks tumble
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still a touch weaker by midday on Monday as China's stimulus update over the weekend left investors feeling disappointed, and with gambling shares under the cosh amid reports of a potential £3bn tax raid on the sector.
London open: FTSE nudges lower as gambling stocks tank
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged down in early trade on Monday as investors eyed the release of key UK data points this week, with gambling shares under the cosh amid reports of a potential £3bn tax raid on the sector.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower ahead of key data releases
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge down at the open on Monday as investors eyed the release of key UK data points this week, including jobs figures on Tuesday and inflation readings on Wednesday.
London close: Stocks finish higher on UK GDP growth
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed higher on Friday, as investors digested the latest UK GDP figures, while also looking ahead to potential stimulus measures from China, set to be announced over the weekend.
London midday: Stocks edge down ahead of China update; UK GDP in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had edged lower by midday on Friday as investors mulled the latest UK GDP data and awaited an update on China's stimulus plans.
London open: Stocks dip as investors mull GDP data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged lower in early trade on Friday as investors mulled the latest UK GDP data.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower; UK economy returns to growth
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Friday following a downbeat US session, as investors mulled the latest UK GDP data.
London close: Stocks red as US inflation, jobless claims top forecasts
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets ended Thursday in negative territory as investors weighed a higher-than-expected inflation and jobless claims readings out of the United States.
London midday: Stocks dip ahead of US inflation reading
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had fallen into the red by lunchtime on Thursday, as investors awaited crucial US inflation data, which could influence the Federal Reserve's next policy moves.
London open: Stocks gain ahead of US CPI; GSK surges on Zantac settlement
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Thursday, taking their cue from an upbeat session on Wall Street, as investors eyed the latest US inflation reading.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up as investors eye US inflation
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to gain at the open on Thursday following an upbeat session on Wall Street, as investors eyed the latest US inflation reading.
London close: Markets rebound from China-fuelled losses
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rebounded on Wednesday, with both main indices posting gains after sharp declines in the previous session.
London midday: FTSE in the black after Tuesday's selloff
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were off highs but still in the black by midday on Wednesday, recovering from heavy losses in the previous session.
London open: Stocks recover after Tuesday's losses; Mondi jumps
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Wednesday, recovering from heavy losses in the previous session.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up after Tuesday's losses
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Wednesday following heavy losses in the previous session.
London close: Stocks finish lower on China stimulus disappointment
(Sharecast News) - London markets ended Tuesday on a weaker note, weighed down by investor disappointment over the absence of new stimulus measures from China.
London midday: FTSE slides on China disappointment; Vistry tanks on profit warning
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still sharply lower by midday on Tuesday as investors were left disappointed by a lack of new stimulus measures from China, and with housebuilder Vistry in freefall after a profit warning.
London open: Stocks drop after China disappointment; Vistry tanks on profit warning
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell sharply in early trade on Tuesday as investors were left disappointed by a lack of new stimulus measures from China, and with housebuilder Vistry in freefall after a profit warning.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down after China disappointment
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Tuesday as investors were left disappointed by a lack of new stimulus measures from China.
London close: Stocks mixed as oil prices continue rising
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets ended Monday on a mixed note, as the ongoing conflict in the Middle East pushed oil prices higher, benefiting energy stocks.
London midday: Stocks turn up as energy issues gain
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had turned higher by midday on Monday, with energy issues providing a boost as the conflict in the Middle East lifted oil prices, and as investors mulled another uptick in UK house prices.
London open: Stocks nudge lower amid Middle East woes; house prices tick up
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged lower in early trade on Monday, with investors remaining cautious as the conflict in the Middle East escalated, although there was some good news on house prices.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up as investors mull Halifax house prices
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Monday following an upbeat session in Asia, as investors mulled the latest house price data from Halifax.
London close: FTSE ends flat after blowout payrolls report
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended flat on Friday following a stronger-than-expected non-farm payrolls report and an upbeat reading on the UK construction sector, as investors continued to mull the implications of escalating tensions in the Middle East.
London midday: Stocks fall despite upbeat construction reading, ahead of payrolls
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had fallen into the red by midday on Friday despite an upbeat reading on the UK construction sector, as investors mulled mixed messages from Bank of England officials, with Israel's intensifying strikes against Lebanon and the upcoming US non-farm payrolls report prompting caution.
London open: FTSE flat amid Middle East woes, ahead of payrolls
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were flat in early trade on Friday as Israel's strikes against Lebanon intensified and as investors eyed the latest US non-farm payrolls report.
London pre-open: Stocks to nudge down ahead of payrolls
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to nudge lower at the open on Friday amid escalating tensions in the Middle East and as investors eyed the latest US non-farm payrolls report.
London midday: FTSE stays up as housebuilders rally, pound slides
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still up by midday on Thursday, helped by a weaker pound and strength in the housebuilding sector, but investors remained cautious overall as the conflict in the Middle East continued to escalate, with all eyes on Israel's next move.
London close: FTSE falls but losses capped by weaker pound, housebuilders
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had fallen into the red by the close on Thursday amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, but a weaker pound and strength in the housebuilding sector kept a lid on losses.
London open: Stocks gain as sterling hit by Bailey comments
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Thursday, benefiting from a weaker pound and rate cut hopes, but investors remained cautious overall amid the escalating conflict in the Middle East.
London pre-open: Stocks to nudge up as sterling hit by Bailey comments
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to nudge up at the open on Thursday, benefiting from a weaker pound, as investors remained cautious amid the escalating conflict in the Middle East.
London midday: FTSE boosted by oil shares amid Middle East woes
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Wednesday, underpinned by energy issues as oil prices rose due to tensions in the Middle East, but investors were jittery as they awaited Israel's response to Iran's latest missile attack.
London open: FTSE gains as oil prices rise on Middle East tensions
(Sharecast News) - London stocks gained in early trade on Wednesday, with oil prices on the rise as tensions in the Middle East escalated further.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up as oil prices rise on Middle East tensions
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to open up on Wednesday, with oil prices on the rise as tensions in the Middle East escalated further.
London close: Stocks mixed on manufacturing data, Middle East tensions
(Sharecast News) - London markets ended Tuesday with mixed results, as investors reacted to manufacturing data from both sides of the Atlantic, as well as Middle East developments.
London midday: Stocks push up as investors mull UK manufacturing, EZ inflation
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest UK manufacturing data and eurozone inflation figures, and considered the consequences of Israel's invasion of Southern Lebanon.
London open: Stocks nudge up ahead of manufacturing reading
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were just a touch higher in early trade on Tuesday as investors mulled news of Israel's invasion of Southern Lebanon, and eyed the latest reading on the UK manufacturing sector.
London pre-open: Stocks seen higher after Monday's losses
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to gain on Tuesday following heavy losses in the previous session, as investors digested a speech by Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell and looked ahead to the latest UK manufacturing reading.
London close: Stocks slip on GDP revision, Middle East tensions
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed in the red on Monday, with heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East weighing on investor sentiment.
London midday: Stocks fall after GDP revision, amid Middle East tensions
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had fallen into the red by midday on Monday amid growing tensions in the Middle East and as data showed the UK economy grew less than initially thought in the second quarter of the year.
London open: Stocks flat as investors mull GDP data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were steady in early trade on Monday as data showed the UK economy grew less than initially thought in the second quarter of the year.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down as investors mull GDP, house price data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Monday as investors mulled the latest UK GDP and house price data.
London close: Stocks rise as US PCE inflation slows
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed higher on Friday as investors digested a slowdown in the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation measure.
London midday: FTSE gains as China stocks enjoy best week since 2008
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Friday as Chinese markets enjoyed their best week since 2008 on the back of stimulus measures, and as investors eyed the release of the Federal Reserve's favourite gauge of inflation.
London open: FTSE nudges up as investors eye US PCE
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged up in early trade on Friday following solid gains on Wall Street and with Chinese markets on track for their best week since 2008, as investors eyed the release of the Federal Reserve's favourite gauge of inflation.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up ahead of US PCE
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Friday following gains on Wall Street, as investors eyed the release of the Federal Reserve's favourite gauge of inflation.
London close: Stocks rise as US jobless claims reach four-month low
(Sharecast News) - London markets ended Thursday on a positive note, as investors reacted to a four-month low for US jobless claims, and renewed support measures from China.
London midday: Stocks stay up as Prudential, miners rally on China boost
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still up but off earlier highs by midday on Thursday, having taken their opening cue from strong gains in Asia after China pledged more measures to underpin the economy.
London open: Stocks rise on China stimulus news
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Thursday, taking their cue from strong gains in Asia after China pledged more measures to boost the economy.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up after strong Asian gains
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Thursday following strong gains in Asia.
London close: Markets give up gains to finish lower
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended Wednesday's session in negative territory as the impact of recent Chinese stimulus measures waned.
London midday: FTSE turns higher but gains unspectacular as China boost fades
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had popped into the black by midday on Wednesday, with Rentokil leading the charge, but gains were unspectacular as the boost from China's latest stimulus measures faded.
London open: Stocks fall; Rightmove rejects another takeover bid from REA
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Wednesday following two days of gains, with China in focus again after a rate cut.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down after two days of gains
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Wednesday following two days of gains, with China in focus again after another rate cut.
London midday: Stocks stay up as miners rally on China stimulus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Tuesday, with miners pacing the gains after China unveiled new stimulus measures.
London open: FTSE gains on China stimulus measures
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Tuesday, with sentiment boosted after China unveiled new stimulus measures.
London pre-open: Stocks seen higher after China stimulus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Tuesday, taking their cue from solid sessions in the US and Asia, after China unveiled new stimulus measures.
London close: Stocks finish higher after slew of PMI data
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets ended Monday on a positive note, as investors pored over a number of economic activity reports from both the UK and international markets.
London midday: Stocks slip into the red as investors react to weak PMIs
(Sharecast News) - After a brief stint in positive territory, UK stocks had slipped into the red by Monday lunchtime as a raft of economic data from across Europe dampened market sentiment.
London open: Stocks flat but Rightmove jumps as REA ups bid
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were little changed in early trade on Monday as investors eyed a speech by Chancellor Rachel Reeves, but Rightmove popped higher after REA Group sweetened its takeover offer.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up after Friday's losses
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Monday following heavy losses at the end of last week.
London close: Stocks slip after week of global rate decisions
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed lower on Friday, weighed down by a mix of declining consumer confidence and recent central bank rate decisions.
London midday: Stocks stay down; Burberry out of fashion
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the red by midday on Friday as investors mulled a slide in consumer confidence, better-than-expected retail sales data and a slew of rate announcements.
London open: Stocks in the red as consumer confidence slides, retail sales beat
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Friday as investors mulled a slide in consumer confidence but better-than-expected retail sales data.
London pre-open: Stocks to fall as investors mull retail sales, consumer confidence
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to drop at the open on Friday following solid gains a day earlier, as investors mulled a slide in consumer confidence but better-than-expected retail sales data.
London close: Stocks finish higher as BoE holds rates
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed higher on Thursday, buoyed by the Bank of England's widely-expected decision to leave interest rates unchanged.
London midday: Stocks stay up as BoE stands pat; Fed cut provides a boost
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still firmly in the black just after midday on Thursday after the Bank of England left rates unchanged, as widely expected.
London open: FTSE rallies after bumper US rate cut; BoE in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rallied in early trade on Thursday as investors mulled a bumper rate cut from the US Federal Reserve and eyed the latest policy announcement from the Bank of England.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up as Fed cuts rate by 50 basis points; BoE eyed
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to gain at the open on Thursday after the US Federal Reserve cut rates by 50 basis points and as investors eyed the latest policy announcement from the Bank of England.
London close: Stocks slip ahead of much-awaited Fed decision
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed lower on Wednesday, as investors digested the latest UK inflation figures and looked ahead to the US Federal Reserve's policy announcement later in the day.
London midday: Stocks fall further as investors eye Fed; IHG jumps on upgrade
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had fallen further into the red by midday on Wednesday as investors mulled the latest UK inflation reading and looked ahead to a policy announcement from the US Federal Reserve.
London open: Stocks edge lower after inflation data, ahead of Fed
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower in early trade on Wednesday as investors mulled the latest UK inflation reading and looked ahead to a policy announcement from the US Federal Reserve.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down after inflation data, ahead of Fed
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Wednesday as investors mulled the latest UK inflation reading and looked ahead to a policy announcement from the US Federal Reserve.
London close: Stocks finish higher ahead of US Fed
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed higher on Tuesday as investors focused on the start of the US Federal Reserve's two-day policy meeting, where a rate cut was widely anticipated.
London midday: Stocks maintain gains ahead of Fed; Kingfisher rallies
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still firmly in the black by midday on Tuesday as investors eyed the start of the Federal Reserve's two-day policy meeting and an expected rate cut.
London open: Stocks rally ahead of Fed meeting; Kingfisher surges
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rallied in early trade on Tuesday following a flat close in the previous session, as investors eyed the start of the Federal Reserve's two-day policy meeting and an expected rate cut.
London pre-open: Stocks to rally ahead of Fed meeting
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to jump at the open on Tuesday following a flat close in the previous session, as investors eyed the start of the Federal Reserve's two-day policy meeting.
London close: Stocks manage gains ahead of key rate decisions
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed slightly above the waterline on Monday, as investors exercised caution ahead of key interest rate announcements scheduled across the globe later in the week.
London midday: Stocks flat as investors eye policy announcements
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had pared earlier small losses to trade flat by midday on Monday ahead of a busy week that includes rate announcements from the Bank of England, the US Federal Reserve and the Bank of Japan.
London open: Stocks nudge lower as investors eye rate announcements
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged lower in early trade on Monday ahead of a busy week that includes rate announcements from the Bank of England, the US Federal Reserve and the Bank of Japan.
London pre-open: Stocks to nudge up ahead of busy week for central banks
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to nudge up at the open on Monday as investors eyed rate announcements this week by the Bank of England and the US Federal Reserve.
London close: Stocks finish firmer in subdued trading
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed in positive territory on Friday, bolstered by hopes of an interest rate cut in the United States, although the gains were modest as trading remained subdued.
London midday: Stocks stay up amid US rate cut hopes
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Friday, with sentiment underpinned by US rate cut hopes, although gains were unspectacular in quiet trade.
London open: Stocks edge up in quiet trade
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged up quiet trade early on Friday, with little in the way of market-moving news to provide any direction.
London pre-open: Stocks set for flat start
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a steady open on Friday following solid gains in the previous session.
London pre-open: Stocks set for flat start
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a steady open on Friday following solid gains in the previous session.
London close: Stocks rise on US jobless claims, ECB rate cut
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed with gains on Thursday, as investors digested an increase in US jobless claims and an interest rate cut from the European Central Bank.
London midday: Stocks maintain gains as investors eye ECB
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still firmly in the black by midday on Thursday, having taken their cue from strong gains on Wall Street, with encouraging UK house price data also helping to lift sentiment.
London open: Stocks rally on strong US cues; house prices pick up
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rallied in early trade on Thursday following strong gains on Wall Street, particularly for the tech sector, and encouraging UK house price data.
London pre-open: Stocks to surge after Wall Street gains
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to jump at the open on Thursday following strong gains on Wall Street and the release of encouraging UK house price data.
London close: Stocks slip as US CPI slows, UK GDP stagnates
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed weaker on Wednesday, reflecting caution among investors following weaker-than-expected inflation data from the US and economic stagnation in the UK.
London midday: FTSE touch higher as UK economy stagnates
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still just a touch firmer by midday on Wednesday as data showed the UK economy continued to stagnate in July.
London open: Stocks nudge up as investors mull UK GDP figures
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged higher in early trade on Wednesday as data showed the UK economy continued to stagnate in July.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down as UK economy continues to stagnate
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Wednesday as data showed the UK economy continued to stagnate in July.
London close: Stocks mixed on latest UK jobs data
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed with mixed results on Tuesday, as investors weighed the latest UK jobs data showing both a slowdown in pay growth and a decline in the unemployment rate.
London midday: Stocks stay down as investors digest jobs data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still weaker by midday on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest UK jobs data.
London open: Stocks fall as investors mull jobs data; Centamin surges
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest UK jobs data.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower as investors mull jobs data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Tuesday following strong gains at the start of the week, as investors mulled the latest UK jobs data.
London close: Stocks rebound from last week's losses
(Sharecast News) - London's markets finished in a positive state on Monday, recovering from heavy losses at the end of last week after a disappointing US non-farm payrolls report.
London midday: Stocks maintain gains; Entain surges on update
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still firmly in the black by midday on Monday, recovering from heavy losses at the end of last week on the back of a disappointing US non-farm payrolls report and helped along by a strong performance from Entain.
London open: Stocks gain after Friday's losses; Entain jumps
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Monday, recovering from heavy losses at the end of last week on the back of a disappointing US non-farm payrolls report.
London pre-open: Stocks seen higher after last week'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 slip as US non-farm payrolls undershoot
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended lower on Friday, as disappointing US jobs data weighed on investor sentiment.
London midday: FTSE stays down ahead of payrolls
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still weaker by midday on Friday as investors eyed the release of the all-important non-farm payrolls report and mulled the latest UK house price data.
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 all-important non-farm payrolls report and mulled the latest UK house price data.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down ahead of payrolls; Halifax data in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to open lower on Friday as investors mulled the latest UK house price data and looked ahead to the release of the non-farm payrolls report.
London close: Stocks slip as investors digest US jobless claims
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed in negative territory on Thursday, as investors digested a slightly lower-than-expected jobless claims number out of the United States.
London midday: Stocks dip ahead of US jobs data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had dipped into the red by midday on Thursday as investors eyed the release of US jobs data.
London open: Stocks flat as investors eye ADP
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were steady in early trade on Thursday following mostly weaker US and Asian sessions, as investors eyed the release of US jobs data.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower ahead of ADP report
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Thursday following mostly weaker US and Asian sessions.
London close: FTSE slips as US job openings miss forecasts
(Sharecast News) - London stock markets ended Wednesday flat to lower as investors processed fresh economic signals from the US, particularly a lower-than-expected job openings report.
London midday: Stocks stay down on US recession fears; UK data upbeat
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still weaker by midday on Wednesday as poor US manufacturing data reignited fears about the country's economy, while heavy falls for Nvidia also weighed on sentiment.
London open: Stocks slide after heavy Wall St losses
(Sharecast News) - London stocks slid in early trade on Wednesday, taking their cue from a heavy selloff on Wall Street on the back of poor manufacturing data, with sharp falls for Nvidia also weighing on sentiment.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower after US selloff
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Wednesday following a heavy selloff on Wall Street on the back of poor manufacturing data.
London close: Stocks slip as investors digest UK, US data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended Tuesday in negative territory as investors reacted to the latest UK retail sales date, and a fresh manufacturing sector reading out of the US.
London midday: Stocks turn negative ahead of US data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had moved into the red by midday on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest UK retail sales figures and looked ahead to key US data releases.
London open: Stocks gain after retail sales, ahead of US data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged up in early trade on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest UK retail sales figures and looked ahead to key US data releases.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up as investors mull retail sales
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge up at the open on Tuesday following a negative close in the previous session, as investors mulled the latest retail sales figures.
London close: Stocks slip on relatively quiet Monday
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed in the red today, with trading activity subdued as US markets remained closed for the Labor Day holiday.
London midday: Stocks stay down but Rightmove surges on potential offer
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the red by midday on Monday in what was likely to remain a fairly quiet session, with US markets closed for the Labor Day holiday.
London open: Stocks fall but Rightmove surges on potential takeover
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Monday at the start of what is expected to be a fairly quiet session, with US markets closed for the Labor Day holiday.
London pre-open: Stocks seen higher; quiet session expected
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Monday in what is expected to be a fairly quiet session, with US markets closed for the Labor Day holiday.
London close: Stocks mixed as investors digest US inflation reading
(Sharecast News) - London markets ended Friday with mixed results as investors assessed a series of economic data from the UK and the US.
London midday: FTSE stays up ahead of US inflation reading
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Friday as investors digested a slew of UK data releases and looked ahead to a key US inflation reading.
London open: Stocks gain in quiet trade; Burberry out of fashion
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Friday, taking their cue from a positive session in Asia.
London pre-open: Stocks to nudge up as investors mull Nationwide data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to nudge higher at the open on Friday following a positive session in Asia.
London pre-open: Stocks to nudge up as investors mull Nationwide data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to nudge higher at the open on Friday following a positive session in Asia.
London close: Stocks mixed as investors digest fresh US data
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed in a mixed state on Thursday, as investors reacted to fresh economic data from the United States, including the latest GDP and jobless claims numbers.
London midday: FTSE stays up as investors mull Nvidia results, eye US GDP
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had maintained gains by midday on Thursday as investors mulled results from chip maker Nvidia and looked ahead to the latest US GDP numbers.
London open: Stocks edge up as investors mull Nvidia results
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged up in early trade on Thursday as investors mulled results from US chip maker Nvidia.
London pre-open: Stocks seen higher as investors mull Nvidia results
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Thursday as investors mulled results from US chip maker Nvidia overnight.
London close: Stocks slip as investors await Nvidia results
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended slightly down on Wednesday, with investors showing restraint ahead of crucial earnings from US chipmaker Nvidia.
London midday: Stocks dip as banks take a hit; Nvidia earnings eyed
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had nudged into the red by midday on Wednesday as investors eyed results from US chip maker Nvidia.
London open: Stocks nudge up ahead of Nvidia earnings
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged higher in early trade on Wednesday following a positive close on Wall Street, as investors eyed results from US chip maker Nvidia.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up ahead of Nvidia earnings
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Wednesday following a positive close on Wall Street, as investors eyed results from Nvidia.
London close: Stocks mixed on return from long weekend
(Sharecast News) - London's financial markets closed with a mixed performance on Tuesday, with Bunzl underpinning gains on the top-flight index after upgrading its full-year outlook.
London midday: Stocks stay up as Bunzl surges
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still firmer by midday on Tuesday, with Bunzl surging ahead after a profit upgrade.
London open: Stocks in the black; Bunzl surges on profit upgrade
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Tuesday as traders returned to their desks after the long weekend.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up after long weekend
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Tuesday as traders returned to their desks after the Bank Holiday weekend.
London close: Stocks higher as investors digest Powell speech
(Sharecast News) - London markets closed in positive territory on Friday, as investors digested remarks from US Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell at the annual Jackson Hole economic symposium.
London midday: Stocks maintain gains ahead of Powell speech
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had maintained gains by midday on Friday as investors eyed a speech by Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell at Jackson Hole.
London open: Stocks rise as investors eye Powell speech
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Friday as investors eyed a speech by Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell at Jackson Hole.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up ahead of Powell speech
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to gain at the open on Friday as investors eyed a speech by Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell at Jackson Hole.
London close: Stocks mixed as investors look to Jackson Hole
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed on a mixed note Thursday, as traders remained cautious ahead of a speech from Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell.
London midday: FTSE maintains gains as JD Sports surges
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Thursday, with JD Sports surging ahead after a well-received update, as investors eyed a speech by Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell.
London open: Stocks gain as investors eye Powell speech
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Thursday, taking their cue from a positive session on Wall Street, as investors eyed a speech by Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell.
London pre-open: Stocks to edge down as investors eye Jackson Hole
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge lower on Thursday ahead of an eagerly-awaited speech by Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell.
London close: Stocks manage gains ahead of Fed minutes
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets ended Wednesday on a positive note amid a robust performance from the mining sector, as investors digested a US nonfarm payrolls revision and UK borrowing figures.
London midday: Stocks edge up as miners rally
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had ticked a little further into the black by midday on Wednesday, helped along by a solid performance from the mining sector, as investors mulled borrowing figures and looked ahead to the release of the latest Federal Reserve minutes.
London open: Stocks nudge up after borrowing figures; Fed minutes eyed
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged higher in early trade on Wednesday as investors mulled UK borrowing figures and looked ahead to the release of the latest Federal Reserve minutes.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up as investors mull borrowing data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to gain at the open on Wednesday as investors mulled the latest borrowing figures.
London close: Stocks finish lower as oil prices retreat
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets ended the day in negative territory on Tuesday, pressured by declines in energy stocks as oil prices fell.
London midday: FTSE falls further as energy shares drop, BT tumbles
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had fallen further by midday on Tuesday, with energy issues in the red as oil prices declined and BT under the cosh.
London open: Stocks fall as Shell, BP gush lower
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Tuesday, with energy issues in the red as oil prices declined.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down despite Wall St gains
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Tuesday despite a solid session on Wall Street.
London close: Stocks finish higher on quiet Monday
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets managed to close higher on Monday, reversing earlier losses despite a lack of significant corporate or macroeconomic news.
London midday: Stocks a touch lower amid lack of catalysts
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were just a touch lower by midday on Monday, with little in the way of corporate or macro news to move markets.
London open: Stocks edge lower in quiet trade; Plus500 rallies
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower in early trade on Monday, with little in the way of corporate or macro news to move markets.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down in quiet trade
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Monday on what is expected to be a fairly quiet day, with little in the way of corporate or macro news to move markets.
London close: Stocks slip on relatively quiet Friday
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed lower on Friday, weighed down by a stronger pound and mixed investor sentiment following the release of the latest UK retail sales figures.
London midday: Stocks fall further as sterling gains; retail sales in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended losses by midday on Friday amid a firmer pound, as investors mulled the latest UK retail sales data.
London open: Stocks edge down in quiet trade; retail sales in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower in quiet trade early trade on Friday as investors mulled the latest UK retail sales data.
London pre-open: Stocks seen steady as investors mull retail sales
(Sharecast News) - London stocks looked set for a steady open on Friday following solid gains in the previous session, as investors mulled the latest UK retail sales data.
London close: Stocks buoyed by solid economic data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended Thursday on a positive note, buoyed by data confirming expected growth in the UK economy for the second quarter.
London midday: FTSE little changed after GDP; Admiral surges
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were little changed by midday on Thursday as data showed the UK economy grew as expected in the second quarter, but Admiral surged after well-received results.
London open: FTSE nudges up as investors mull UK GDP
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged higher in early trade on Thursday as data showed the UK economy grew as expected in the second quarter.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up as investors mull GDP data
(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 UK GDP figures.
London close: Stocks rise as investors digest inflation data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended Wednesday's session in positive territory, as investors reviewed the latest inflation figures from the UK and the US.
London midday: Stocks maintain gains after UK inflation; Playtech surges
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still firmer by midday on Wednesday as the latest UK inflation data boosted rate cut expectations.
London open: Stocks gain after UK inflation data; Flutter surges
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Wednesday as the latest UK inflation data boosted rate cut expectations.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up as investors mull UK CPI
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Wednesday following a positive session on Wall Street, as investors mulled the latest UK inflation reading.
London close: Stocks finish positive ahead of key inflation data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed higher on Tuesday, as investors digested the latest UK jobs data and anticipated upcoming inflation reports from both the UK and the US.
London midday: Stocks turn lower as investors mull jobs data, eye inflation readings
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had turned negative by midday on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest jobs data and looked ahead to key UK and US inflation figures this week.
London open: Stocks rise as investors digest jobs data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Tuesday 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 as investors mulled the latest UK jobs data.
London close: Stocks maintain gains on quieter Monday
(Sharecast News) - London's financial markets closed on a positive note on Monday, with both major indices registering gains as investor sentiment improved following last week's volatility.
London midday: Stocks maintain gains in calmer markets
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still firmer by midday on Monday as a sense of calm returned to markets after last week's turmoil.
London open: Stocks gain as calm returns to markets
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Monday as a sense of calm returned to markets after last week's turmoil.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up as investors eye UK, US inflation data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Monday following a mostly positive Asian session.
London close: Stocks end turbulent week on positive note
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets ended the week on a high note, after stronger-than-expected US jobless claims data on Thursday alleviated concerns about the health of the American economy.
London midday: FTSE rises as jobless claims calm nerves
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Friday as stronger-than-expected jobless claims numbers eased concerns about the US economy.
London open: Stocks gain as US jobless claims allay fears
(Sharecast News) - London stocks gained in early trade on Friday following a positive session on Wall Street, as stronger-than-expected jobless claims numbers eased concerns about the US economy.
London pre-open: Stocks to gain on positive US cues
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to gain at the open on Friday following a positive session on Wall Street, as better-than-expected jobless claims eased concerns about the US economy.
London close: Stocks claw back losses but still finish lower
(Sharecast News) - London markets ended Thursday on a weaker note despite recovering some earlier losses, as concerns over a potential US recession weighed on investor sentiment.
London midday: FTSE stays down amid US recession fears; Beazley surges
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still sharply lower by midday on Thursday as worries about a US recession dented sentiment and as investors waded through a barrage of corporate releases.
London open: FTSE tumbles amid US recession fears
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell sharply in early trade on Thursday as worries about a US recession dented sentiment and as investors waded through a barrage of corporate releases.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down amid earnings barrage
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Thursday following strong gains in the previous session, as investors braced for another barrage of corporate news.
London close: Stocks finish higher amid global recovery
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed higher on Wednesday, buoyed by positive global sentiment following remarks from the Bank of Japan.
London midday: Stocks extend gains as BoJ calms investors
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Wednesday as comments from Bank of Japan governor Shinichi Uchida calmed investors.
London open: Stocks in the black; house prices in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Wednesday as comments from Bank of Japan governor Shinichi Uchida calmed investors, and following the release of better-than-expected UK house price data.
London pre-open: Stocks to gain on positive US, Asian cues
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise again on Wednesday following positive US and Asian sessions.
London close: Stocks make small rebound from Monday's losses
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended Tuesday on a positive note, with key indices recouping some losses from the previous session's sharp selloff.
London midday: FTSE pares opening gains; UK construction data in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had pared gains by midday on Tuesday as the relief rally lost steam following a heavy selloff a day earlier which saw global markets plunge.
London open: Stocks bounce back; IHG rallies on results
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Tuesday, bouncing back from a heavy selloff the day earlier which saw global markets plunge.
London pre-open: Stocks to bounce back after heavy losses
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rebound at the open on Tuesday following a heavy selloff in the previous session amid a global market meltdown.
London close: Stocks slide amid big global selloff
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets ended sharply lower on Monday, as part of a broader global market downturn.
London midday: Stocks sharply lower amid global selloff; Wood Group tanks
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still sharply in the red by midday on Monday amid a global market selloff, and after Japan's Nikkei tanked more than 12%, suffering its worst session since Black Monday in 1987.
London open: FTSE tumbles amid global selloff
(Sharecast News) - London stocks tumbled in early trade on Monday amid a global market selloff, after Japan's Nikkei fell more than 12%, suffering its worst session since Black Monday in 1987.
London pre-open: Stocks to slide amid global market selloff
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to tumble at the open on Monday after Japan's Nikkei tanked more than 12%, continuing the selloff that began on Friday.
London close: Stocks join global slide on fears of US recession
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed in negative territory on Friday as investors reacted to a weaker-than-expected non-farm payrolls report from the United States, indicating a sharp slowdown in hiring last month.
London midday: Stocks maintain losses amid US growth concerns, ahead of payrolls
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the red by midday on Friday as weak US data raised fears about the economy, and ahead of the release of the all-important non-farm payrolls report.
London open: FTSE falls as investors eye payrolls report
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Friday as weak data raised fears about the US economy, and ahead of the release of the all-important non-farm payrolls report.
London pre-open: Stocks to fall on Asian losses, ahead of payrolls
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Friday following heavy losses in Asia, as investors eyed the latest US non-farm payrolls report.
London close: Stocks slide as Bank of England trims rates
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets ended the day in negative territory on Thursday, as investors digested the Bank of England's decision to cut interest rates for the first time in four years.
London midday: Stocks touch higher as BoE cuts rates
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still just a touch firmer by midday on Thursday as investors mulled the first rate cut from the Bank of England in four years and waded through a deluge of corporate news.
London open: FTSE nudges up ahead of BoE, amid earnings barrage
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged higher in early trade on Thursday as investors waded through a deluge of corporate news and eyed the latest policy announcement from the Bank of England.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up ahead of BoE announcement
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Thursday following strong gains on Wall Street after Fed chair Jerome Powell put a September rate cut on the table, and as investors eyed an expected rate cut from the Bank of England later in the day.
London close: Stocks finish higher as miners pace gains
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets ended the day with strong gains on Wednesday, driven by robust performances in the mining and energy sectors.
London midday: Stocks maintain gains ahead of Fed
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still firmly in the black by midday on Wednesday, underpinned by strength in the mining and energy sectors, as investors eyed the latest policy announcement from the US Federal Reserve.
London open: Stocks gain ahead of Fed announcement
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose sharply in early trade on Wednesday, underpinned by strength in the mining and energy sectors, as investors eyed the latest policy announcement from the US Federal Reserve.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up ahead of Fed, BoE policy announcements
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a positive open on Wednesday as investors looked ahead to policy announcements from the US Federal Reserve and the Bank of England.
London close: Stocks mixed after barrage of corporate updates
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended the day mixed on Tuesday as investors navigated a wave of earnings reports and anticipated upcoming key announcements from the Federal Reserve and the Bank of England.
London midday: Stocks in the red but StanChart, BP gain after results
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were down but off earlier lows by midday on Tuesday as investors waded through a barrage of earnings and looked ahead to key US tech results, and rate announcements from the Federal Reserve and the Bank of England this week.
London pre-open: Stocks seen flat amid earnings barrage
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a flat open on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest retail inflation data and braced for a barrage of earnings from the likes of BP, Standard Chartered and Diageo.
London close: Stocks finish mixed at start of busy week
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed with mixed results on Monday, reflecting a cautious market sentiment ahead of a busy week of earnings reports and crucial policy announcements from major central banks on both sides of the Atlantic.
London midday: Stocks stay up but Reckitt tanks on litigation concerns
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Monday as investors eyed a week jam-packed with earnings releases and the latest policy announcements from the Federal Reserve and the Bank of England.
London open: Stocks gain ahead of busy week; Reckitt tumbles on litigation fears
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Monday as investors eyed a week jam-packed with earnings releases and the latest policy announcements from the Federal Reserve and the Bank of England.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up as investors eye rate announcements
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to gain at the open on Monday following a positive session in Asia, as investors eyed a slew of UK data releases later in the day and policy announcements from the Federal Reserve and the Bank of England on Wednesday and Thursday.
London close: Stocks finish higher as US inflation slows
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended the week on a positive note on Friday, with NatWest a standout performer, as investors digested a dip in inflation from across the pond.
London midday: Stocks stay up as investors eye US inflation reading
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Friday, with NatWest pacing the gains after well-received results, as investors eyed a key US inflation reading.
London open: FTSE gains as NatWest rallies after results
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Friday following mixed sessions in the US and Asia, with NatWest pacing the gains after well-received results.
London pre-open: Stocks seen higher; NatWest in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Friday despite mixed performances in the US and Asia, as investors mulled results from the likes of NatWest and IMI.
London close: Stocks mixed on tsunami of updates, US GDP data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed with mixed results on Thursday as investors processed faster-than-anticipated economic growth in the United States, following a heavy flow of corporate announcements earlier in the day.
London midday: Stocks slump after US selloff, amid corporate avalanche
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still weaker by midday on Thursday as investors waded through a barrage of corporate news, having taken their opening cue from a downbeat session on Wall Street, where tech names came under pressure.
London open: Stocks fall after US selloff, amid earnings deluge
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Thursday, taking their cue from a downbeat session on Wall Street, where tech names came under pressure.
London pre-open: Stocks to fall after Wall St losses
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Thursday following losses on Wall Street, where tech names came under pressure.
London close: Stocks pare some losses as UK private sector expands
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets ended Wednesday in negative territory, with a late recovery fueled by better-than-expected data from the UK's private sector failing to lift equities above the waterline.
London midday: Stocks pare losses as UK data impresses
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks were trading in the red on Wednesday but had trimmed some of their losses by lunchtime as economic data came in ahead of expectations.
London open: FTSE 100 at three-week low ahead of data
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks were trading at their lowest levels in three weeks on Wednesday morning as investors digested a wave of disappointing corporate earnings from Wall Street overnight and awaited a flurry of economic data.
London pre-open: UK markets to fall after US blue chip earnings disappoint
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks were expected to fall in early deals on Wednesday after a wave of corporate earnings from Wall Street heavyweights disappointed overnight.
London close: Stocks finish weaker on quiet day for data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended in the red on Tuesday, as losses in the mining sector overshadowed gains in other areas.
London midday: Stocks push into positive territory, led by Compass
(Sharecast News) - After an earlier stint in the red, UK stocks swung into positive territory by the midday mark, as weakness in the mining sector was offset by gains from Compass, Beazley and Sage.
London open: Mining stocks weigh on UK markets
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks retreated on Tuesday morning, with the heavyweight mining sector providing a drag, as investors treaded ahead of the start of earnings season for blue chip tech names in the United States.
London pre-open: Losses expected early on, but Compass lifts guidance
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks are expected to pull back slightly on Tuesday morning with the FTSE 100 seen opening around 0.4% lower than Monday's closing price of 8,198.78.
London close: Stocks rise on China rate cut, Biden withdrawal
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets ended Monday on a positive note, buoyed by a surprise interest-rate cut from China and significant political news from the United States.
London midday: China rate cut helps stocks find their footing
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks were recovering some of their poise on Monday as markets reacted to a surprise interest-rate cut in China, while investors digested the latest political drama across the Pond.
London open: Markets rise after PBoC rate cut, but airline stocks fall
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks edged higher on Monday morning as markets reacted to a surprise interest-rate cut in China, while investors digested the latest political drama across the Pond.
London pre-open: Gains expected as markets react to tumultuous weekend
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks are expected to rise on Monday morning as investors reacted to a flurry of market-moving news over the weekend, such as the exit of Joe Biden from the US presidential race, a reduction in interest rates in China and ongoing global IT outages.
London close: Stocks fall on day of global IT chaos
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed in the red on Friday, affected by a significant global IT outage and a drop in UK retail sales.
London midday: Stocks hold lower after global IT snafu
(Sharecast News) - Stocks in London were holding lower in early afternoon trading as investors digested the latest political headlines out of the US and their potential implications for the stock market.
London open: US politics, global IT glitch trip up investors
(Sharecast News) - Stocks in London were trading lower in early trading as investors digested the latest political headlines out of the US and their potential implications for the stock market.
London pre-open: Stocks set to dip, US political soap opera in focus
(Sharecast News) - Stocks in London looked set for a muted start as investors digested the latest political headlines out of the US and their potential implications for the stock market.
London close: Stocks finish higher after UK, US jobs data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks remained positive by the close on Thursday, buoyed by investor reactions to new employment data from the United States and the UK.
London midday: Stocks stay up as Frasers surges; jobs data in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Thursday as investors mulled the latest UK jobs data, with Frasers Group pacing the advance after well-received results.
London open: Frasers Group paces gains as investors mull jobs data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Thursday as investors mulled the latest UK jobs data, with Frasers Group pacing the advance after well-received results.
London pre-open: Stocks to rise as investors mull UK jobs data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Thursday as investors mulled the latest UK jobs data.
London close: Stocks mixed as UK inflation holds steady
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended mixed on Wednesday as the latest inflation data came in slightly higher than anticipated, casting doubt on a potential interest rate cut in August.
London midday: Stocks steady as investors mull inflation reading
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were flat by midday on Wednesday as UK inflation fell a touch less than expected and services inflation remained sticky, dampening hopes of a rate cut in August.
London open: Stocks nudge lower after inflation data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged down in early trade on Wednesday as investors mulled the latest UK inflation figures, with sticky services inflation dampening hopes of a rate cut in August.
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 figures.
London close: Stocks finish mixed on China demand concerns
(Sharecast News) - London stocks finished with a mixed performance on Tuesday as investors weighed global political and economic risks, with the likes of Rio Tinto and Burberry remaining below the waterline.
London midday: FTSE stays down as Burberry, Rio Tinto slump
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still a little weaker by midday on Tuesday as investors continued to mull political developments in the US, with Burberry and Rio Tinto in the red.
London open: Stocks fall as Burberry, Rio Tinto lead the decline
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Tuesday as investors continued to mull political developments in the US, with Burberry and Rio Tinto on the back foot.
London pre-open: Stocks set for more losses
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for more losses on Tuesday despite a positive close on Wall Street.
London close: Stocks slide on China data, Burberry warning
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended Monday in negative territory, influenced by weaker-than-expected Chinese GDP figures and a profit warning from luxury fashion house Burberry.
London midday: Stocks down but off lows after Burberry warning, China data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were down but off earlier lows by midday on Monday following disappointing Chinese GDP figures and a profit warning from Burberry.
London open: Stocks fall after disappointing China data, Burberry profit warning
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Monday following disappointing Chinese GDP figures and a profit warning from Burberry.
London pre-open: Stocks seen weaker after disappointing Chinese GDP
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Monday as investors digested disappointing Chinese GDP figures.
London close: UK stocks, sterling extend gains
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were in the black again with sentiment boosted by US rate cut hopes.
London midday: Stocks up on US rate cut hopes
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Friday, with sentiment boosted by US rate cut hopes, as investors turned their attention to bank earnings across the pond.
London open: FTSE gains as attention turns to US bank earnings
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Friday as investors turned their attention to the US, where banks are due to kick off the earnings season.
London pre-open: Stocks to rise as investors eye US bank earnings
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Friday as investors turned their focus to the US, where banks are due to kick off the earnings season.
London close: Stocks rise as US inflation slows more than expected
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended Thursday on a high note, buoyed by favourable economic data from both sides of the Atlantic.
London midday: Stocks tick higher after UK GDP data; water firms in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had edged further into the black by midday on Thursday following better-than-expected UK GDP data, as investors looked ahead to the latest US inflation reading.
London open: FTSE nudges up after stronger-than-expected UK GDP
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged higher in early trade on Thursday following better-than-expected UK GDP data, as investors looked ahead to the latest US inflation reading.
London pre-open: Stocks to rise after better-than-expected UK GDP
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Thursday following a positive close on Wall Street and better-than-expected UK GDP data, as investors looked ahead to the latest US inflation reading.
London close: Stocks rise as investors look to US data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed on a positive note Wednesday, buoyed by robust performances in the airline sector and growing investor attention towards key economic events in the United States, although the top-flight index remained near recent lows.
London midday: Stocks push higher as airlines gain
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Wednesday, helped along by a strong showing from airlines, as investors turned their attention to Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell's second day of testimony to Congress and this week's US inflation reading.
London open: Stocks rise as investors eye Powell, US inflation
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Wednesday as investors turned their attention to Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell's second day of testimony to Congress and to this week's US inflation reading.
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, as investors eyed the second and final day of Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell's testimony to Congress.
London close: Stocks slip as investors digest Powell's comments
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended in negative territory on Tuesday, driven by concerns over a decline in retail sales and the impact of comments from US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell.
London midday: Stocks flat as investors eye Powell speech
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were steady by midday on Tuesday as investors mulled a dip in retail sales and erred on the side of caution ahead of a speech by Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell.
London open: Stocks flat as investors mull retail sales; PageGroup, Indivior warn on profits
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were steady in early trade on Tuesday as investors mulled a dip in retail sales and profit warnings from PageGroup and Indivior.
London pre-open: Stocks to edge higher; UK retail sales dip
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge up at the open on Tuesday as data showed a dip in retail sales.
London close: Stocks mixed as investors assess hung French parliament
(Sharecast News) - London markets showed mixed performance on Monday as investors weighed the implications of a hung parliament in France.
London midday: Stocks turn positive as investors mull hung parliament in France
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had turned positive by midday on Monday, in line with their European counterparts, as investors mulled the prospect of a hung parliament in France
London open: Stocks fall as France faces hung parliament
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Monday as investors mulled the prospect of political instability in France after the second round of the election over the weekend resulted in a hung parliament.
London pre-open: Stocks seen flat as investors mull French election news
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were seen little changed at the open on Monday as investors turned their attention to France, where the election resulted in a hung parliament.
London close: Stocks mixed as PM Starmer names his Cabinet
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets ended the week on a mixed note on Friday, after a subdued response to Labour's general election victory, although housebuilders and the more domestically-focussed FTSE 250 made gains.
London midday: Top-flight index pares gains, FTSE 250 shines
(Sharecast News) - London's top-flight index had pared earlier gains by midday on Friday in a rather muted reaction to Labour's expected election victory, but housebuilders and the more domestically-focused FTSE 250 outperformed.
London open: FTSE gains after landslide Labour victory; housebuilders rally
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Friday, with housebuilders pacing the gains as Brits woke up to the first Labour government in 14 years.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up as Brits wake up to Labour victory
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Friday as Brits woke up to the first Labour government in 14 years.
London close: Stocks rise as UK election enters final hours
(Sharecast News) - London stocks remained in the green by the close on Thursday, buoyed by optimistic market sentiment as UK voters headed to the polls amid widespread expectation of a Labour party victory.
London midday: FTSE maintains gains as Brits head to the polls
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still firmly in the black by midday on Thursday as Brits headed to the polls amid expectations the Labour party will be voted into power for the first time in 14 years.
London open: FTSE gains as Brits head to the polls
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Thursday as Brits headed to the polls amid expectations the Labour party will be voted into power for the first time in 14 years.
London pre-open: Stocks to edge up as Brits head to the polls
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge up at the open on Thursday as Brits headed to the polls amid expectations the Labour party will be voted into power for the first time in 14 years.
London close: Stocks higher as investors digest US jobs data
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed on a positive note on Wednesday, buoyed by a wave of economic data from the United States and renewed hopes for interest rate cuts.
London midday: FTSE maintains gains on US rate cut optimism
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still higher by midday on Wednesday as US rate cut hopes boosted sentiment.
London open: FTSE gains on US rate cut hopes
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Wednesday, taking their cue from a positive close on Wall Street amid US rate cut hopes.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up on positive US cues
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Wednesday following gains on Wall Street, as investors welcomed upbeat comments on the economic outlook from Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell.
London close: Stocks fall on EU inflation, US jobs data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed lower on Tuesday as investors digested eurozone inflation data and a modest increase in US job openings.
London midday: Stocks stay down; Sainsbury's under the cosh
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the red by midday on Tuesday as investors mulled eurozone inflation data and looked ahead to US jobs numbers.
London open: Stocks fall as investors eye eurozone inflation data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest shop price inflation data and looked ahead to eurozone inflation figures later in the day.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower as investors mull shop price data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Tuesday following a mixed session in Asia, as investors mulled the latest shop price inflation data and looked ahead to the UK election this week.
London close: Stocks mixed on raft of global PMI data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended Monday with mixed results as investors navigated a mix of UK economic data and the outcome of the French elections.
London midday: Stocks maintain gains after raft of UK data; French elections in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were off earlier highs but still in the black by midday on Monday as investors mulled a raft of UK data and French election results suggesting the Far Right will fall short of an absolute majority in the second round of voting.
London open: Stocks gain as investors mull French election news, Nationwide data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Monday as investors mulled the latest French election news and UK house price data.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up as investors mull Nationwide data, French election news
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Monday as investors mulled the latest French election results and looked ahead to the UK election this week.
London close: Stocks fall as US inflation pressures ease
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed lower on Friday, influenced by new economic data from the United States indicating a slowdown in consumer spending, despite a reduction in inflationary pressures.
London midday: FTSE maintains gains after GDP data, ahead of US inflation
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Friday as investors mulled better-than-expected UK GDP data and looked ahead to a key US inflation reading.
London open: Stocks rise after better-than-expected UK GDP
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Friday as data showed the UK economy grew more than first thought in the first quarter.
London pre-open: Stocks to rise as economy grows faster than expected
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Friday as investors mulled better-than-expected UK GDP data.
London close: Stocks mixed ahead of key UK, US data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended Thursday's trading session with a mixed performance as market participants awaited crucial US inflation data and UK GDP figures set to be released later in the week.
London midday: Stocks dip as investors eye key US, UK data releases
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were a little weaker by midday on Thursday as investors eyed the release of US growth figures later in the day, and a key US inflation reading and UK GDP at the end of the week.
London open: Stocks nudge lower ahead of key US, UK data; GSK tumbles
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged lower in early trade on Thursday as investors eyed the release of a key US inflation reading and the latest UK GDP data at the end of the week.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down; US PCE, UK GDP eyed
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Thursday following a mostly weaker Asian session, as investors looked to the release of a key US inflation reading and the latest UK GDP on Friday.
London close: Stocks finish choppy day in the red
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended in negative territory on Wednesday, influenced by a downturn in retail sales data for June.
London midday: FTSE pares gains as retail sales slump
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had pared some gains by midday on Wednesday, as data showed that retail sales slumped in June.
London open: Stocks gain after US tech rally
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Wednesday, taking their cue from a tech rally on Wall Street, which saw the Nasdaq end 1.3% higher.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up after Nasdaq rally
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to gain at the open on Wednesday following a rally in US tech stocks overnight.
London close: Stocks finish lower after Airbus profit warning
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended Tuesday in negative territory, influenced by significant losses in key sectors following a profit warning from Airbus.
US open: Markets mixed as Nvidia rebounds, Boeing drops
(Sharecast News) - US stock markets opened mixed on Tuesday with the Dow in the red but the S&P 500 and Nasdaq snapping a three-day losing streak as Nvidia rebounded after recent falls.
London midday: Stocks fall as Rolls-Royce, Melrose hit by Airbus warning
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had fallen into the red by midday on Tuesday, with Rolls-Royce and Melrose pacing the declines after a profit warning from Airbus.
London open: Stocks nudge up; Ocado and Melrose under the cosh
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged higher in early trade on Tuesday following a mixed close on Wall Street, as investors eyed the release of a key US inflation reading and UK GDP data later in the week.
London pre-open: Stocks to edge up after mixed US session
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to nudge up at the open on Tuesday following a mixed close on Wall Street.
London close: Prudential, Frasers Group lead stocks higher
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed on a positive note on Monday, driven by robust performances from Prudential and Frasers Group.
London midday: Stocks tick higher as Prudential, Frasers rally
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Monday, helped along by solid performances from Prudential and Frasers Group, as investors eyed the release of key US inflation and UK growth figures later in the week.
London open: Stocks nudge up as investors eye US inflation, UK GDP
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were just a smidgen firmer in early trade on Monday, paring opening losses as investors eyed the release of key US inflation and UK growth figures later in the week.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower after Nvidia selloff
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Monday following a selloff in Nvidia shares in the US on Friday.
London close: Stocks fall as UK service sector slows
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended the week on a negative note after data revealed an unexpected slowdown in the UK service sector's growth for June.
London midday: Stocks fall as investors mull services data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had fallen into the red by midday on Friday as data showed that growth in the UK service sector unexpectedly slowed in June as uncertainty around the election weighed on business.
London open: Stocks flat as investors mull retail sales; Britvic surges
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were steady in early trade on Friday as investors mulled the latest retail sales data and consumer confidence reading.
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 retail sales data and consumer confidence reading.
London close: Stocks rise as BoE holds interest rates
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended Thursday on a positive note following the Bank of England's decision to maintain interest rates, aligning with market expectations despite the backdrop of decreasing inflation.
London midday: FTSE stays just higher as BoE stands pat
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still just a touch higher by midday on Thursday as the Bank of England left interest rates on hold as widely expected, despite falling inflation.
London open: Stocks nudge up ahead of BoE announcement
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were just a touch firmer in early trade on Thursday as investors eyed the latest policy announcement from the Bank of England, which is widely expected to stand pat on interest rates at 5.25%.
London pre-open: Stocks to edge up ahead of BoE announcement
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Thursday as investors eyed the latest policy announcement from the Bank of England, which is widely expected to stand pat on rates at 5.25%.
London close: Stocks mixed as UK inflation slows to BoE target
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended the day with mixed results on Wednesday, as new data indicated a decrease in annual consumer price inflation, aligning with the Bank of England's target of 2% for May.
London midday: Stocks pop higher as investors digest inflation reading
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had popped into the black by midday on Wednesday as data showed that annual consumer price inflation eased to the Bank of England's 2% target in May, but services inflation remained high.
London open: Stocks edge down as investors mull inflation data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower in early trade on Wednesday as data showed that annual consumer price inflation eased to the Bank of England's 2% target in May.
London pre-open: Stocks seen flat as inflation eases to BoE's 2% target
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a steady open on Wednesday as investors mulled the latest UK inflation reading.
London close: Stocks manage a positive finish
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed on a high note on Tuesday, buoyed by strong performances from key sectors and a notable rise in Whitbread shares following positive first-quarter results.
London midday: Stocks maintain gains as Whitbread rallies
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Tuesday, with Whitbread surging ahead after well-received first-quarter results.
London open: Stocks gain after US highs; Whitbread jumps
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Tuesday following a solid close on Wall Street, which saw the S&P 500 and Nasdaq set new record highs.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up after US gains
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Tuesday following a solid close on Wall Street, which saw the S&P 500 and Nasdaq set new record highs.
London close: Stocks mixed ahead of key UK inflation data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended Monday with a mixed performance as renewed concerns over French political uncertainty weighed on investors' minds.
London midday: Stocks dip as investors eye UK inflation, BoE
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had dipped into the red by midday on Monday as worries about French political uncertainty crept in again, and as investors eyed a key UK inflation reading and the latest policy announcement from the Bank of England later in the week.
London open: Stocks gain as investors eye CPI, BoE decision
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Monday as investors eyed a key UK inflation reading and the latest policy announcement from the Bank of England later in the week.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up as investors mull house price data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Monday following losses at the end of last week, as political uncertainty in France sent European markets tumbling.
London close: Stocks fall amid French political concerns
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the red by the close on Friday, mirroring a broader European selloff driven by political uncertainty in France.
London midday: FTSE falls as French political uncertainty dents sentiment
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had fallen into the red by midday on Friday amid a much steeper selloff in Europe, as French political uncertainty weighed on sentiment.
London open: Stocks flat; Tesco and Crest Nicholson in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were flat in early trade on Friday, with all eyes on the latest results from Tesco and M&A news in the housebuilding sector.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up; Tesco and housebuilders in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Friday following losses in the previous session, with all eyes on the latest results from Tesco.
London close: Stocks fall amid renewed global jitters
(Sharecast News) - London markets exhibited a mixed performance on Thursday, as investors digested the latest policy announcement from the US Federal Reserve and reacted to corporate developments in various sectors.
London midday: FTSE falls further; Crest Nicholson tumbles on profit warning
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had fallen further by midday on Thursday as investors mulled the latest policy announcement from the US Federal Reserve, with Crest Nicholson under the cosh after a profit warning.
London open: Stocks edge lower as Fed signals just one rate cut this year
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower in early trade on Thursday as investors mulled the latest policy announcement from the US Federal Reserve, which signalled there would be just one rate cut this year.
London pre-open: FTSE seen lower as Fed signals one rate cut this year
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Thursday as investors mulled the latest policy announcement from the US Federal Reserve.
London close: Stocks rise as US inflation undershoots forecasts
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed higher on Wednesday as investors reacted to economic data from the US and the UK, with lower-than-expected inflation figures from the United States and uninspiring GDP data from the UK.
London midday: Stocks maintain gains after UK GDP, ahead of US inflation
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Wednesday as uninspiring UK GDP data raised hopes of a rate cut this summer.
London open: Stocks jump as uninspiring GDP raises rate cut hopes
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Wednesday as uninspiring UK GDP data raised hopes of a rate cut this summer.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up; UK economy stagnates in April
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Wednesday following heavy losses in the previous session, as investors mulled the latest UK GDP data.
London close: Stocks fall as UK wages rise faster than expected
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed in the red on Tuesday as unexpected wage growth data added to market concerns and the Conservative party unveiled its election manifesto.
London midday: Stocks turn lower as investors mull jobs data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had fallen into the red by midday on Tuesday as data showed that UK wages grew faster than expected in the three months to April.
London open: Stocks edge up as investors mull jobs data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged higher in early trade on Tuesday as data showed that UK wages grew faster than expected in the three months to April.
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 weaker amid fresh political concerns
(Sharecast News) - Political instability in Europe negatively impacted market sentiment in London on Monday, with the UK's FTSE 100 dropping to its lowest level in nearly two weeks.
London midday: Stocks slip on political uncertainty, US data
(Sharecast News) - Political instability in Europe hit market sentiment on Monday, with the UK's FTSE 100 falling to its lowest in nearly two weeks, dampened further by speculation that Ashtead could become the latest blue chip to leave the London market.
London open: Political instability hits stocks early on
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks followed European markets lower on Monday with investor risk appetite dampened by election news from the continent as far-right parties advanced.
London pre-open: Stocks set for lower start after EU elections
(Sharecast News) - Stocks in London look primed for a lower start as investors digest the gains made by far right parties in Austria, Germany, but above all France, at the European Union elections that were held at the weekend.
London close: Stocks slip after stronger-than-expected US jobs data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell as investors reacted to the release of a stronger-than-expected US non-farm payrolls report.
London midday: Stocks fall as investors eye payrolls report
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had fallen into the red by midday on Friday as investors eyed the release of the latest US non-farm payrolls report.
London open: Stocks flat ahead of payrolls report
(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 to edge up ahead of payrolls
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge higher on Friday as investors eyed the latest US non-farm payrolls report.
London close: Stocks rise tracking record highs on Wall Street
(Sharecast News) - London stocks moved up on Thursday even as they waited on a potentially key monthly jobs report due out the next day in the States.
London midday: Stocks tick up ahead of expected ECB rate cut
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had ticked higher by midday on Thursday as investors eyed an expected 25 basis points rate cut from the European Central Bank.
London open: Stocks nudge up ahead of ECB announcement
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged up in early trade on Thursday following an upbeat close on Wall Street, as investors awaited an expected 25 basis points rate cut 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 following an upbeat close on Wall Street, as investors awaited an expected rate cut announcement from the European Central Bank.
London close: Stocks end on mixed note
(Sharecast News) - London stocks finished on a mixed note, underperforming peers on the other side of the Channel and across the Pond.
London midday: Stocks stay up ahead of ECB rate cut
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still firmer by midday on Wednesday as weaker-than-expected US jobs data fuelled expectations of a rate cut by the Federal Reserve later this year and ahead of expected cuts by the Bank of Canada and the European Central Bank.
London open: Stocks gain on US rate cut hopes
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Wednesday as weaker-than-expected US jobs data fuelled expectations of a rate cut by the Federal Reserve later this year.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up ahead of BoC, ADP report
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Wednesday following losses in the previous session and a firmer close on Wall Street.
London close: Big Oil, miners drag on the FTSE 350
(Sharecast News) - Falling commodity prices weighed on London stocks on Tuesday, with oil giants BP and Shell under pressure as oil prices retreated towards their 2024 lows.
London midday: FTSE extends losses as energy firms retreat
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had fallen further into the red by midday on Tuesday, with oil giants under pressure as oil prices retreated.
London open: Stocks in the red as oil giants hit by falling prices
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Tuesday, with oil giants under the cosh as oil prices retreated.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower after mixed US session
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a weaker open on Tuesday following a mixed session on Wall Street.
London midday: Stocks stay up but GSK tumbles on Zantac court ruling
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Monday ahead of an expected rate cut by the European Central Bank this week, but GSK tumbled on the back of the latest US court ruling on its heartburn drug Zantac.
London close: Stocks end down as GSK tumbles on litigation woes
(Sharecast News) - London stocks reversed earlier gains to end down on Monday, with GSK weighing heavily on the top-flight index on the back of the latest US court ruling on its heartburn drug Zantac.
London open: Stocks gain ahead of UK manufacturing data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Monday, taking their cue from a positive session in Asia, as investors eyed the latest UK manufacturing reading.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up ahead of manufacturing data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Monday as investors eyed the latest UK manufacturing reading.
London close: Stocks end up as investors mull US inflation reading
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended up on Friday as investors mulled the latest US inflation reading, with broker notes helping to lift the top-flight index.
London midday: Stocks rise as broker notes lend a hand; US PCE eyed
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had edged further into the black by midday on Friday, with broker notes helping to lift the top-flight index, as investors eyed the release of US CPE figures.
London open: Stocks nudge up ahead of US PCE
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged up in early trade on Friday as investors mulled the latest UK house price and retail footfall data and eyed the release of US CPE figures.
London pre-open: Stocks to edge up ahead of US PCE
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge up at the open on Friday as investors eyed the release of the latest US CPE figures.
London close: Stocks reverse early losses ahead of US inflation data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks reversed earlier losses in the next to last trading session of May, with Auto Trader pacing gains on the back of well-received results.
London midday: Stocks turn higher as Auto Trader rallies; US data eyed
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had reversed earlier losses to trade up by midday on Thursday, with Auto Trader pacing the gains on the back of well-received results, as investors eyed US GDP and PCE figures.
London open: Stocks edge down as investors eye US GDP, PCE
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower in early trade on Thursday as worries that rates will stay higher for longer continued to dent sentiment, with attention turning to upcoming US GDP and PCE figures.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down as investors eye US GDP, PCE
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for more losses on Thursday following a downbeat session on Wall Street, after concerns that US rates will stay higher for longer led to a surge in bond yields.
London close: Stocks end down on rate cut worries; IDS bucks trend
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended in the red on Wednesday as investors pushed back US rate cut expectations, but IDS bucked the trend after the Royal Mail owner accepted a takeover offer.
London midday: Stocks stay down but IDS gains on takeover
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still down by midday on Wednesday, but IDS bucked the trend after the Royal Mail owner accepted a takeover offer.
London open: Stocks fall but IDS jumps on takeover deal
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Wednesday, taking their cue from a downbeat session in Asia, but IDS bucked the trend after the Royal Mail owner accepted a takeover offer.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower on weak Asian cues
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Wednesday following a downbeat session in Asia and mixed performance on Wall Street.
London close: Stocks slip after hawkish Fedspeak
(Sharecast News) - London stocks underperformed their US counterparts heading into the end of the month.
London midday: Stocks stay down; Flutter Entertainment takes a hit
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still a little weaker by midday on Tuesday, as investors mulled the latest shop price inflation data.
London open: Stocks edge lower; Persimmon said to weigh bid for Cala
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower in early trade on Tuesday as traders returned to their desks after the long weekend.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down after long weekend
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to dip at the open on Tuesday as traders returned to their desks after the long weekend.
London close: Stocks mixed after disappointing retail sales data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed with mixed results on Friday, influenced by earlier declines in the US and Asian markets, as investors reacted to a larger-than-expected drop in UK retail sales.
London midday: Stocks stay down after retail sales; Intertek bucks trend
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the red by midday on Friday, having taken their opening cue from weakness in the US and Asia, as investors mulled a bigger-than-expected drop in UK retail sales.
London open: Stocks fall as retail sales disappoint
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Friday, taking their cue from weakness in the US and Asia, as investors mulled a bigger-than-expected drop in UK retail sales.
London pre-open: Stocks to fall after US and Asian losses; retail sales in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Friday following heavy losses in the US and Asia, as investors mulled a bigger-than-expected drop in UK retail sales.
London close: Stocks slip on UK election, US jobless claims
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended lower on Thursday, mirroring Wall Street's decline as jobless claims in the US fell more than anticipated.
London midday: Stocks flat but Hargreaves Lansdown surges on takeover approach
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were little changed by midday on Thursday as investors got their first chance to react to news of a general election on 4 July, with Hargreaves Lansdown powering ahead after rejecting a takeover offer.
London open: Stocks dip as investors mull general election, Nvidia results
(Sharecast News) - London stocks dipped in early trade on Thursday as investors got their first chance to react to news of a general election on 4 July and blowout earnings from US chip giant Nvidia.
London pre-open: Stocks seen flat; HL rejects 985p a share takeover offer
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a steady open on Thursday after Prime Minister Rishi Sunak called a general election for 4 July and following well-received results from US tech giant Nvidia.
London close: Stocks in the red as inflation falls less than expected
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended in negative territory on Wednesday, as market participants reacted to the possibility of a summer general election and disappointing inflation data for April.
London midday: Stocks down as inflation data dents rate cut hopes
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were off earlier lows but still in the red by midday on Wednesday as data showed that inflation fell less than expected in April, dashing hopes of a summer rate cut.
London open: Stocks fall as inflation data dashes rate cut hopes
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Wednesday as data showed that inflation fell less than expected in April, dashing hopes of a summer rate cut.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower; inflation in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Wednesday as the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics showed that inflation declined less than expected in April.
London close: Stocks fall ahead of key inflation reading
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended in negative territory on Tuesday, influenced by the latest UK economic outlook from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and comments from US Federal Reserve officials.
London midday: Stocks stay down as investors eye more Fed speeches
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the red by midday on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest comments from US Federal Reserve officials and looked ahead to more speeches later in the day.
London open: Stocks fall ahead of more Fed commentary
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest comments from US Federal Reserve officials and looked ahead to more speeches later in the day.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down ahead of Fed speeches, Bailey
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a weaker open on Tuesday following a mixed session on Wall Street and ahead of several speeches by Federal Reserve officials.
London midday: Stocks maintain gains after dovish BoE comments
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Monday, with miners pacing the gains as gold and copper prices jumped, as investors mulled dovish comments from the Bank of England's Deputy Governor and looked ahead to key inflation data later in the week.
London open: Stocks gain as investors mull Rightmove data; inflation eyed
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged higher early trade on Monday as investors mulled the latest UK house price figures and looked ahead to key inflation data later in the week.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up as investors mull Rightmove data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Monday as investors mulled the latest UK house price figures.
London close: Stocks recoup some earlier losses
(Sharecast News) - London stocks remained in negative territory by Friday's close, although they managed to recoup some of the losses seen earlier in the session as Wall Street opened with positive momentum.
London midday: FTSE stays down; Auto Trader hit by downgrade
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the red by midday on Friday, having taken their opening cue from a downbeat close on Wall Street.
London open: FTSE edges down after US losses; Landsec in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower in early trade on Friday following a downbeat close on Wall Street.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower after Wall Street losses
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Friday following a downbeat close on Wall Street.
London close: Stocks mixed as ex-divs drag on FTSE
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended mixed on Thursday, following a flurry of corporate news and a focus on US unemployment figures.
London midday: FTSE stays down as ex-divs weigh; Sage tumbles
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still a little weaker by midday on Thursday amid a deluge of corporate news, dragged lower by ex-dividend shares.
London open: FTSE falls as ex-dividend stocks weigh
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Thursday amid a deluge of corporate news, dragged lower by ex-dividend shares.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up after positive US close
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Thursday following a positive close on Wall Street, amid a deluge of corporate news.
London close: Stocks green as US inflation comes in cooler
(Sharecast News) - London markets ended on a positive note on Wednesday, with strong showings from the likes of Experian and Imperial Brands, as investors digested slower-than-expected consumer inflation figures out of the United States.
London midday: FTSE stays up ahead of US inflation
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were off earlier highs but still in the black by midday on Wednesday, helped along by the likes of Experian and Imperial Brands, as investors eyed the latest US inflation reading.
London open: Stocks gain ahead of US inflation; Experian surges
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Wednesday, helped along by the likes of Experian and Imperial Brands, as investors eyed the latest US inflation reading.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up ahead of US CPI
(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 US inflation reading.
London close: Stocks manage gains as unemployment rises
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed higher on Tuesday, as investors analysed the latest UK jobs data and remarks from Bank of England chief economist Huw Pill.
London midday: FTSE touch firmer after jobs data, Pill comments
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still just a touch firmer by midday on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest jobs data and comments from Bank of England chief economist Huw Pill.
London open: Stocks nudge up as investors mull jobs data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were just a touch higher in early trade on Tuesday as investors mulled conflicting UK jobs data.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down as investors mull jobs data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge lower at the open on Tuesday as investors mulled data showing the UK jobs market is cooling.
London close: Stocks take a breather after last week's surge
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets ended the day in negative territory on Monday, with investors taking a breather following a six-day winning streak that propelled the FTSE 100 to a new all-time high.
London midday: Markets stall as risk appetite fades ahead of US data
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks were more or less flat on Monday, with markets pausing following six consecutive days of gains that took the FTSE 100 to a new record high, as risk appetite started to fade ahead of some important US inflation figures later in the week.
London open: Stocks extend rally ahead of US inflation data
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks were inching higher on Monday morning, though risk appetite was capped by markets already trading at record highs ahead of some crucial inflation data from the US later in the week.
London pre-open: Stocks to dip after recent highs
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge down at the open on Monday as investors pause for breath after recent record highs.
London close: Stocks rise further as UK exits recession
(Sharecast News) - London stocks finished the trading week on a positive note on Friday, driven by gains in the mining sector, following the release of data indicating the UK's exit from recession.
London midday: Stocks extend gains as miners rally; GDP in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Friday, with miners pacing the advance, as data showed the UK is no longer in recession.
London open: FTSE gains as UK exits recession
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Friday as data revealed the UK is no longer in recession.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up as UK economy no longer in recession
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Friday as investors mulled the latest UK GDP figures.
London close: Stocks manage gains as BoE holds rates
(Sharecast News) - London markets closed on a positive note on Thursday, bolstered by the Bank of England's decision to maintain interest rates, in line with market expectations.
London midday: FTSE touch higher, sterling falls after BoE holds rates as expected
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still just a touch firmer by midday on Thursday, as the Bank of England stood pat on interest rates, as widely expected.
London open: Stocks nudge up ahead of BoE announcement
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged up in early trade on Thursday, with all eyes on the Bank of England policy announcement amid hopes of a summer rate cut.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up ahead of BoE announcement
(Sharecast News) - London stocks looked set for more gains on Thursday ahead of the Bank of England's latest policy decision, having scaled new highs a day earlier.
London close: Stocks rise further ahead of BoE decision
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed with gains on Wednesday, bolstered by a dip in the value of the pound against both the dollar and the euro.
London midday: Stocks maintain gains amid weaker pound; BoE eyed
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Wednesday, with a weaker pound providing a boost ahead of the Bank of England's latest policy announcement this week.
London open: Stocks gain as Informa, Wetherspoons rally
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Wednesday, helped along by solid performances from the likes of Informa and Wetherspoons, as investors eyed this week's Bank of England policy announcement.
London pre-open: FTSE seen up as attention turns to BoE
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for more gains on Wednesday as investors looked ahead to this week's policy announcement from the Bank of England.
London close: Stocks jump on return from long weekend
(Sharecast News) - London markets closed on a high note on Tuesday, as the top-flight index surged to record highs, buoyed by positive momentum from the US and European markets.
London midday: Stocks rally as they play catch-up with US, European gains
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still firmly in the black by midday on Tuesday, with the FTSE 100 hitting record highs as markets played catch up with gains seen in the US and Europe a day earlier.
London open: Stocks rally as investors mull retail sales, house prices
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rallied in early trade on Tuesday following solid gains on Wall Street and in Asia, as investors mulled the latest data on house prices and retail sales.
London pre-open: FTSE called higher after solid European, US sessions
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Tuesday as investors play catch up following positive sessions in Europe and the US on Monday.
London close: Stocks rise as US payrolls come in weaker
(Sharecast News) - London markets closed positively on Friday, as investors digested slower-than-expected payrolls growth in the US, while Anglo American jumped amid anticipation of a potential bidding war for the mining giant.
London midday: Stocks extend gains as Anglo rallies; payrolls eyed
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Friday, with Anglo American leading the advance amid the prospect of a potential bidding war, as investors eyed the latest US non-farm payrolls report.
London open: Stocks rise ahead of non-farm payrolls
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Friday following solid sessions in Asia and on Wall Street, as investors eyed the latest US non-farm payrolls report.
London pre-open; Stocks seen up as investors eye payrolls
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a firmer open on Friday following a positive session on Wall Street, as investors eyed the latest US non-farm payrolls report.
London close: Stocks rise on back of well-received earnings
(Sharecast News) - London's stocks finished with gains on Thursday, fuelled by strong performances from key players like Standard Chartered and Smurfit Kappa.
London midday: Stocks up but off highs as StanChart surges on results
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black but off earlier highs by midday on Thursday, helped along by solid performances from the likes of Standard Chartered and Smurfit Kappa, as investors continued to digest the latest policy announcement from the Federal Reserve.
London open: Stocks rise as StanChart, Smurfit rally
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Thursday, helped along by solid performances from the likes of Standard Chartered and Smurfit Kappa, as investors mulled the latest policy announcement from the Federal Reserve.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up amid corporate deluge
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Thursday as investors braced for a barrage of corporate news, including results from Shell and Standard Chartered.
London close: Stocks fall ahead of US Fed decision
(Sharecast News) - London markets closed lower on Wednesday, as investors digested the latest UK manufacturing data and anticipated an impending policy announcement from the US Federal Reserve.
London midday: Stocks a touch firmer as investors eye Fed announcement
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were just in the black by midday on Wednesday as investors mulled the latest UK manufacturing data and awaited a policy announcement from the US Federal Reserve.
London open: FTSE edges higher ahead of Fed; Nationwide data in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged up in early trade on Wednesday as investors eyed the latest UK manufacturing data and a policy announcement from the US Federal Reserve.
London pre-open: Stocks seen flat ahead of Fed announcement
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were called to open flat on Wednesday as investors eyed the latest UK manufacturing data and a policy announcement from the US Federal Reserve.
London close: Stocks follow Wall Street into the red
(Sharecast News) - London markets closed in the red on Tuesday, turning weaker during the afternoon to mirror the decline in Wall Street equities, as investors monitored the start of the Federal Reserve's two-day policy meeting.
London midday: FTSE pushes higher as HSBC, Whitbread gain
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Tuesday, helped along by solid performances from the likes of HSBC and Whitbread, as investors eyed the start of the Federal Reserve's two-day policy meeting.
London open: FTSE gains as investors eye Fed meeting; HSBC rallies
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Tuesday, helped along by solid performances from the likes of HSBC and Coca-Cola HBC, as investors eyed the start of the Federal Reserve's two-day policy meeting.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up as investors eye Fed
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Tuesday following a positive US close, as investors eyed the start of the latest Federal Reserve policy meeting.
London close: Stocks manage to finish above the waterline
(Sharecast News) - London markets showed resilience on Monday, finishing in the green as investors looked to the start of the US Federal Reserve's policy meeting.
London midday: Stocks maintain gains as Frasers, Anglo rally
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Monday, helped along by gains from the likes of Frasers Group and Anglo American, as investors eyed the start of the Federal Reserve's latest policy meeting.
London open: Stocks gain; Blackstone strikes deal for Hipgnosis
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Monday following another record high at the end of last week.
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.