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Thu 04 Dec 2025 10:48
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had edged into the black by midday on Thursday as investors mulled results from the likes of SSP and AJ Bell, amid rising expectations of a US rate cut next week.
Thu 04 Dec 2025 10:12
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged lower in early trade on Thursday as investors mulled results from the likes of SSP and AJ Bell, amid rising expectations of a US rate cut next week.
Thu 04 Dec 2025 10:04
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Thursday following a positive close on Wall Street and solid gains for Japan's Nikkei, which was up 2.3%.
Wed 03 Dec 2025 11:01
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had edged lower by midday on Wednesday as investors mulled a reading on the UK services sector and eyed the latest US ADP employment numbers amid expectations of a rate cut from the Federal Reserve next week.
Wed 03 Dec 2025 08:09
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged lower in early trade on Wednesday as investors eyed the latest US ADP employment numbers amid expectations of a rate cut from the Federal Reserve next week.
Wed 03 Dec 2025 07:32
(Sharecast News) - London stocks looked set for a steady start on Wednesday following a positive close on Wall Street, amid expectations of a rate cut from the Federal Reserve this month.
Wed 03 Dec 2025 07:12
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended a touch lower on Wednesday despite strength in the heavily-weighted mining sector.
Tue 02 Dec 2025 18:49
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended flat on Tuesday, with strength in the banking sector offset by a weak showing from gold miners, as investors awaited fresh catalysts.
Tue 02 Dec 2025 10:45
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had pushed higher by midday on Tuesday, with banks leading the gains after they cleared the Bank of England's stress tests.
Tue 02 Dec 2025 08:11
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were steady in early trade on Tuesday as investors mulled a slowdown in UK house price growth amid a lack of direction.
Tue 02 Dec 2025 07:35
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Tuesday following a downbeat close on Wall Street as disappointing data releases added to expectations of a US rate cut later this month.
Mon 01 Dec 2025 10:59
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were steady by midday on Monday, with markets in risk-off mode as investors mulled an uninspiring reading on the UK manufacturing sector, with defence names under the cosh amid Ukraine peace hopes.
Mon 01 Dec 2025 08:33
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged lower in early trade on Monday as investors mulled disappointing Chinese manufacturing data, while The Renewables Infrastructure Group slumped after its merger with HICL Infrastructure was called off.
Mon 01 Dec 2025 07:31
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge lower at the open on Monday as Bitcoin slid, as investors eyed a raft of UK data releases.
Mon 01 Dec 2025 07:07
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed in the red on Monday, with markets in a risk-off mood and defence names under the cosh amid Ukraine peace hopes.
Fri 28 Nov 2025 10:59
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still just a smidgen higher by midday on Friday in what was set to be a quiet end to the week, with US markets due to close early for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Fri 28 Nov 2025 07:56
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged higher in early trade on Friday at the start of what was likely to be a quiet session, with US markets set to close early for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Fri 28 Nov 2025 07:30
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended a quiet session in the black on Friday but the top-flight index ended a four-month winning streak, as investors continued to mull the impact of this week's Budget.
Fri 28 Nov 2025 07:29
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge up at the open on Friday in a quiet end to the week, with US markets due to close early for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Thu 27 Nov 2025 11:58
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks finished flat on Thursday after a day of rangebound trading as investors continued to digest details in the Autumn Budget, with trading volumes low as US markets closed for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Thu 27 Nov 2025 11:02
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still little changed by midday on Thursday as investors paused for breath following the Budget, with trade likely to remain quiet as US markets will be closed for Thanksgiving.
Thu 27 Nov 2025 08:04
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were little changed in early trade on Thursday as investors paused for breath following the Budget, with trade likely to remain quiet as US markets will be closed for Thanksgiving.
Thu 27 Nov 2025 07:34
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge down at the open on Thursday as investors continued to mull the implications of the Budget.
Wed 26 Nov 2025 10:38
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were in the black by midday on Wednesday, with all eyes on the long-awaited Budget after a series of leaks and U-turns that has kept investors on edge.
Wed 26 Nov 2025 07:57
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged higher in early trade on Wednesday, with all eyes on the long-awaited Budget after a series of leaks and U-turns that have kept investors on edge.
Wed 26 Nov 2025 07:28
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Wednesday following a positive session on Wall Street, as investors eyed the long-awaited Budget.
Wed 26 Nov 2025 07:14
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose on Wednesday as investors digested the long-awaited autumn Budget - most of which had already been leaked - with one final monumental leak from the Office for Budget Responsibility itself just half an hour before the Chancellor was due to deliver her speech.
Tue 25 Nov 2025 12:15
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks finished with solid gains on Tuesday, having traded within a narrow range over recent sessions, with eyes firmly fixed on chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of her crucial Autumn Budget expected on Wednesday.
Tue 25 Nov 2025 12:01
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Tuesday, with Kingfisher pacing the gains after a guidance upgrade, as investors eyed the latest US data and looked ahead to Wednesday's Budget.
Tue 25 Nov 2025 08:09
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged up in early trade on Tuesday, with Kingfisher pacing the gains after a guidance upgrade, as investors eyed the latest US data and looked ahead to Wednesday's Budget.
Tue 25 Nov 2025 07:33
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest results from easyJet and a trading update from Kingfisher, with all eyes on US data releases later in the day and on Wednesday's Budget.
Mon 24 Nov 2025 17:30
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended a mostly higher session little changed on Monday amid renewed expectations of a rate cut by the Federal Reserve next month, as investors eyed this week's Budget.
Mon 24 Nov 2025 10:55
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still firmer by midday on Monday amid renewed expectations of a rate cut by the Federal Reserve next month, but weakness in the defence sector capped gains amid hopes of a Ukraine peace deal.
Mon 24 Nov 2025 07:51
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Monday amid renewed hopes of a rate cut by the Federal Reserve next month, as investors looked ahead to this week's Budget.
Mon 24 Nov 2025 07:30
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to jump at the open on Monday amid growing expectations of a rate cut by the Federal Reserve next month.
Fri 21 Nov 2025 10:51
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were well off earlier lows but still in the red by midday on Friday as worries about AI valuations and US growth rattled markets yet again.
Fri 21 Nov 2025 07:52
(Sharecast News) - London stocks slumped in early trade on Friday following heavy losses on Wall Street, as worries about AI valuations and US growth rattled markets yet again.
Fri 21 Nov 2025 07:32
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to slump at the open on Friday following heavy losses on Wall Street, as investors mulled the latest UK retail sales and borrowing data.
Fri 21 Nov 2025 07:22
(Sharecast News) - London stocks recovered from earlier losses to end up on Friday as comments from a Fed official sparked hopes of a US rate cut soon.
Thu 20 Nov 2025 15:58
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks finished higher on Thursday, snapping a five-day losing streak that sent the Footsie to a four-week low, though gains were modest despite American chip giant Nvidia easing investors' concerns with a solid earnings report.
Thu 20 Nov 2025 10:33
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still higher by midday on Thursday as investors cheered stellar third-quarter results from US chipmaker and AI bellwether Nvidia, and looked ahead to the release of the delayed non-farm payrolls report.
Thu 20 Nov 2025 08:38
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Thursday following well-received third-quarter results from US chipmaker and AI bellwether Nvidia, as investors eyed the release of the delayed non-farm payrolls report.
Thu 20 Nov 2025 07:33
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Thursday following well-received third-quarter results from US chipmaker and AI bellwether Nvidia, as investors eyed the release of the delayed non-farm payrolls report.
Wed 19 Nov 2025 10:47
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still steady by midday on Wednesday as investors eyed quarterly results from US chipmaker and AI bellwether Nvidia, with the latest UK inflation data adding weight to expectations the Bank of England may cut rates next month.
Wed 19 Nov 2025 08:02
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were steady in early trade on Wednesday as investors eyed quarterly results from US chipmaker and AI bellwether Nvidia, with the latest UK inflation data adding weight to expectations the Bank of England may cut rates next month.
Wed 19 Nov 2025 07:45
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended a mostly flat session in the red on Wednesday as defence names took a tumble, with all eyes on key quarterly results from US chipmaker and AI bellwether Nvidia, while the latest UK inflation data added weight to expectations the Bank of England may cut rates next month.
Wed 19 Nov 2025 07:36
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge up at the open on Wednesday following heavy losses a day earlier, as investors mulled the latest UK inflation data and looked ahead to key third-quarter earnings from US chipmaker Nvidia.
Tue 18 Nov 2025 11:05
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks dropped sharply on Tuesday to finish at a four-week low, as rising concerns about stretched valuations in the tech sector - an industry that has driven many global equity markets to record highs this year - weighed heavily on investor sentiment.
Tue 18 Nov 2025 10:39
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still firmly in the red by midday on Tuesday amid ongoing worries about a potential AI bubble ahead of this week's delayed non-farm payrolls report and third-quarter earnings from US chipmaker Nvidia.
Tue 18 Nov 2025 08:10
(Sharecast News) - London stocks slid in early trade on Tuesday as ongoing worries about a potential AI bubble and jitters ahead of this week's delayed non-farm payrolls report and third-quarter earnings from US chipmaker Nvidia rattled markets.
Tue 18 Nov 2025 07:38
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to slide at the open on Tuesday following downbeat sessions on Wall Street and in Asia, with investors nervous ahead of this week's non-farm payrolls release and third-quarter earnings from US chipmaker Nvidia.
Mon 17 Nov 2025 10:38
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had dipped into the red by midday on Monday, with caution setting in as investors eyed the release of the first batch of US data since the government shutdown and third-quarter results from US chipmaker Nvidia this week.
Mon 17 Nov 2025 08:05
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged higher in early trade on Monday, with investors cautious at the start of a week that will see the release of the first batch of US data since the government shutdown and third-quarter results from US chipmaker Nvidia.
Mon 17 Nov 2025 07:36
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall again on Monday following heavy losses on Friday on the back of Budget jitters, concerns about an AI bubble and growing doubts about a US rate cut in December.
Mon 17 Nov 2025 07:27
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell on Monday, with caution setting in as investors eyed the release of the first batch of US data since the government shutdown and third-quarter results from US chipmaker Nvidia this week.
Fri 14 Nov 2025 11:03
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had tumbled by midday on Friday, with sterling weaker amid reports that Chancellor Reeves will ditch plans to raise income tax at the upcoming Budget, while fading hopes of a US December rate cut and worries about an AI bubble also dented the mood.
Fri 14 Nov 2025 07:55
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell sharply in early trade on Friday as hopes of a rate cut from the Federal Reserve faded, with gilts rising amid reports that Chancellor Reeves will ditch plans to raise income tax at the upcoming Budget.
Fri 14 Nov 2025 07:33
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell sharply on Friday, sterling lost ground and borrowing costs rose amid reports that Chancellor Rachel Reeves has ditched plans to raise income tax at the upcoming Budget, while fading hopes of a US December rate cut and worries about an AI bubble also dented the mood.
Fri 14 Nov 2025 07:32
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Friday following heavy losses on Wall Street.
Thu 13 Nov 2025 15:16
(Sharecast News) - Heavy falls from 3i Group, Aviva and Flutter and a host of stocks going ex-dividend weighed heavily on the FTSE 100 on Thursday, which pulled back 1.1% from a record high.
Thu 13 Nov 2025 11:13
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had fallen further by midday on Thursday, dragged lower by 3i Group, Aviva and a host of ex-dividend names, as investors mulled disappointing UK GDP data.
Thu 13 Nov 2025 08:14
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Thursday, dragged lower by 3i Group and Aviva and a host of ex-dividend names, as investors mulled disappointing UK GDP data.
Thu 13 Nov 2025 07:39
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to gain at the open on Thursday, with the top-flight index in touching distance of the 10,000 mark as investors mulled the latest UK GDP figures.
Wed 12 Nov 2025 08:04
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged up in early trade on Wednesday as investors remained optimistic of an end to the longest US government shutdown in history, but gains were minimal after recent highs.
Wed 12 Nov 2025 07:36
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed at another record high on Wednesday, with SSE leading the charge on the back of new investment plans, and amid optimism that the longest US government shutdown in history could soon end.
Wed 12 Nov 2025 07:34
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to open flat near record highs on Wednesday after two days of strong gains, as investors eyed a potential end to what has been the longest US government shutdown in history.
Tue 11 Nov 2025 11:11
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still higher by midday on Tuesday as data showed the UK jobless rate hit its highest level in September since the pandemic while wage growth eased, raising hopes of a rate cut next month.
Tue 11 Nov 2025 10:53
(Sharecast News) - A declining pound and hopes of an interest-rate cut by the Bank of England sparked big gains in London on Tuesday, with the FTSE 100 hitting a fresh record high.
Tue 11 Nov 2025 08:04
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Tuesday while sterling slumped as data showed the UK jobless rate hit its highest level in September since the pandemic and wage growth eased, raising hopes of a rate cut next month.
Tue 11 Nov 2025 07:37
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to gain at the open on Tuesday as the latest UK labour market data lifted the chances of a rate cut next month.
Mon 10 Nov 2025 11:20
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Monday amid hopes that the longest US government shutdown in history could be coming to an end.
Mon 10 Nov 2025 07:57
(Sharecast News) - London stocks shot higher in early trade on Monday amid hopes the longest US government shutdown in history could be coming to an end.
Mon 10 Nov 2025 07:37
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended sharply higher on Monday amid hopes that the longest US government shutdown in history could be coming to an end.
Mon 10 Nov 2025 07:35
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to gain at the open on Monday amid hopes the longest US government shutdown in history could be coming to an end.
Fri 07 Nov 2025 12:05
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell for the second day on Friday, retreating further from Wednesday's record highs, as concerns about the US economy and potential tax hikes in the UK eroded market sentiment.
Fri 07 Nov 2025 11:41
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended losses by midday on Friday, dragged lower by Rightmove and IAG and as concerns about a potential AI bubble continued to weigh on investors' minds.
Fri 07 Nov 2025 07:58
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower in early trade on Friday following a downbeat session on Wall Street, with Rightmove and BA owner IAG pacing the decline.
Fri 07 Nov 2025 07:32
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a muted open on Friday following a downbeat session on Wall Street.
Thu 06 Nov 2025 15:53
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks finished in the red on Thursday as investors took profits following the recent rally amid a Bank of England interest-rate decision and ongoing concerns about economic growth.
Thu 06 Nov 2025 10:52
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were little changed by midday on Thursday after the Bank of England stood pat on interest rates, as widely expected, and as investors waded through a deluge of corporate updates.
Thu 06 Nov 2025 08:03
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were flat in early trade on Thursday as investors eyed the latest policy announcement from the Bank of England and waded through a deluge of corporate updates.
Thu 06 Nov 2025 07:28
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a muted start on Thursday as investors eyed the latest policy announcement from the Bank of England and prepared to sift through a raft of corporate releases
Wed 05 Nov 2025 11:19
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks rallied in afternoon trade following a subdued start to the day, with the Footsie setting yet another record high amid rising speculation that the Bank of England could buck expectations to cut interest rates this week.
Wed 05 Nov 2025 10:41
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were steady by midday on Wednesday, avoiding a broader selloff triggered by concerns about an AI bubble thanks to its more limited exposure to the tech sector.
Wed 05 Nov 2025 08:07
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Wednesday amid AI bubble fears, but losses were contained as the top-flight index does not have significant exposure to the tech sector.
Wed 05 Nov 2025 07:27
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Wednesday following downbeat sessions in the US and Asia.
Tue 04 Nov 2025 17:50
(Sharecast News) - London stocks shook off a mostly weaker session to end just higher on Tuesday, as sterling slumped on the back of Chancellor Rachel Reeves' pre-Budget speech, but gains were muted amid concerns about a potential stock market correction.
Tue 04 Nov 2025 10:41
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still weaker by midday on Tuesday, joining a broader market selloff, as Chancellor Rachel Reeves' pre-Budget speech sent sterling to a seven-month low against the dollar.
Tue 04 Nov 2025 08:16
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Tuesday, dragged lower by miners, as Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered a pre-Budget speech.
Tue 04 Nov 2025 07:36
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Tuesday following a downbeat session in Asia, as investors eyed a Budget preview from Chancellor Rachel Reeves.
Mon 03 Nov 2025 17:09
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended lower on Monday, reversing earlier gains as jitters about the upcoming Budget set in, and as investors eyed the latest policy announcement from the Bank of England later in the week.
Mon 03 Nov 2025 12:02
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still firmer by midday on Monday as investors mulled the latest reading on the UK manufacturing sector, although energy names were off their earlier highs.
Mon 03 Nov 2025 07:57
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged higher in early trade on Monday, with energy issues in the black amid firmer oil prices, as investors eyed the latest policy announcement from the Bank of England later in the week.
Mon 03 Nov 2025 07:28
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to gain at the open on Monday, with higher oil prices likely to lend support.
Fri 31 Oct 2025 10:43
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still weaker by midday on Friday following a fresh record close in the previous session, as investors digested results from tech giants Apple and Amazon, and the latest UK house price figures from Nationwide.
Fri 31 Oct 2025 08:11
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower in early trade on Friday following a fresh record close in the previous session, as investors digested results from tech giants Apple and Amazon, and the latest UK house price figures.
Fri 31 Oct 2025 07:36
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Friday following a fresh record close in the previous session.
Fri 31 Oct 2025 07:15
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed lower on Friday, ending a nine-day winning streak as investors digested results from tech giants Apple and Amazon and the latest UK house price data from Nationwide.
Thu 30 Oct 2025 11:39
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the red by midday on Thursday, dragged lower by WPP, as a more hawkish tone from US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell outweighed any potential cheer over a breakthrough in Sino-US trade relations.
Thu 30 Oct 2025 08:45
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Thursday despite a breakthrough in US-China trade talks, as investors mulled a more hawkish tone from US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell.
Thu 30 Oct 2025 07:39
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended flat on Thursday, paring earlier losses in the afternoon thanks to a weaker pound, but WPP tumbled after another profit warning.
Thu 30 Oct 2025 07:34
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Thursday as investors mulled a more hawkish tone from US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell overnight.
Wed 29 Oct 2025 11:55
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Wednesday, with Next and GSK rallying on the back of results as investors awaited the latest policy announcement from the US Federal Reserve.
Wed 29 Oct 2025 07:52
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Wednesday, with Next pacing the gains after a guidance upgrade, as investors eyed the latest policy announcement from the US Federal Reserve.
Wed 29 Oct 2025 07:33
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a steady open on Wednesday following a record close in the previous session, as investors eyed the latest policy announcement from the US Federal Reserve.
Wed 29 Oct 2025 07:19
(Sharecast News) - London stocks hit a fresh closing high on Wednesday for the second day in a row, with Next and GSK rallying on the back of results, as investors awaited the latest policy announcement from the US Federal Reserve.
Tue 28 Oct 2025 10:37
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were flat by midday on Tuesday as investors eyed the latest policy announcement from the US Federal Reserve and a raft of key US tech earnings, but HSBC gained on well-received results.
Tue 28 Oct 2025 08:19
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged higher in early trade on Tuesday, with gains muted amid weakness in the mining sector, as investors digested quarterly results from HSBC and the latest shop price data from the BRC.
Tue 28 Oct 2025 07:35
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a muted start on Tuesday as investors digested quarterly results from HSBC and the latest shop price data from the BRC.
Tue 28 Oct 2025 07:16
(Sharecast News) - London stocks hit a fresh closing high on Tuesday, with banks in the black after well-received results from HSBC, as investors eyed the latest policy announcement from the US Federal Reserve and a raft of key US tech earnings later in the week.
Mon 27 Oct 2025 11:19
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had nudged higher by midday on Monday at the start of what promises to be a busy week, amid hopes of a trade deal between the US and China.
Mon 27 Oct 2025 07:47
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were steady in early trade on Monday at the start of what promises to be a busy week, amid hopes of a trade deal between the US and China.
Mon 27 Oct 2025 07:43
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended in the black on Monday amid hopes of a trade deal between the US and China, but gains were muted after the recent rally.
Mon 27 Oct 2025 07:32
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to gain at the open on Monday amid hopes of a trade deal between the US and China.
Fri 24 Oct 2025 17:43
(Sharecast News) - London stocks advanced on Friday as investors digested fresh US inflation data and mixed domestic economic indicators.
Fri 24 Oct 2025 10:24
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were flat by midday on Friday following a record close in the previous session, as investors eyed a key US inflation reading and mulled retail sales and the latest PMI reading in the UK.
Fri 24 Oct 2025 07:54
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged higher in early trade on Friday following a record close in the previous session, while NatWest rallied after a guidance upgrade.
Fri 24 Oct 2025 07:36
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a fairly steady open on Friday after closing at a record high in the previous session, with all eyes on the latest US inflation reading.
Thu 23 Oct 2025 16:26
(Sharecast News) - London stocks advanced on Thursday, lifted by gains in energy and commodity shares after the United States imposed fresh sanctions on Russian oil majors, while investors weighed global trade tensions ahead of high-level talks between Washington and Beijing.
Thu 23 Oct 2025 10:49
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Thursday amid a raft of corporate releases, with oil majors BP and Shell among the top performers after the US imposed fresh sanctions on Russian oil firms Rosneft and Lukoil as it looks to ramp up pressure on Moscow to end its war in Ukraine.
Thu 23 Oct 2025 08:09
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Thursday amid a raft of corporate releases, with oil majors BP and Shell among the top performers after the US imposed fresh sanctions on Russian oil firms Rosneft and Lukoil as it looks to ramp up pressure on Moscow to end its war in Ukraine.
Thu 23 Oct 2025 07:33
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were on track for a steady start on Thursday following solid gains in the previous session, as investors mulled a disappointing update from Tesla, amid renewed worries about the trade spat between the US and China.
Wed 22 Oct 2025 10:39
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still firmly in the black by midday on Wednesday as the latest UK inflation reading raised rate cut expectations, and underpinned by a solid performance from Barclays.
Wed 22 Oct 2025 08:00
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rallied in early trade on Wednesday as the latest UK inflation data raised rate cut expectations.
Wed 22 Oct 2025 07:33
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended firmly in the black on Wednesday as the latest UK inflation reading raised rate cut expectations, underpinned by solid performances from housebuilders and Barclays.
Wed 22 Oct 2025 07:29
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge down at the open on Wednesday as investors mulled the latest UK inflation reading and earnings from Barclays.
Tue 21 Oct 2025 10:51
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still firmer by midday on Tuesday, while sterling dipped after the latest UK borrowing figures.
Tue 21 Oct 2025 07:55
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged higher in early trade on Tuesday, taking their cue from a positive close on Wall Street, while sterling dipped after the latest UK borrowing figures.
Tue 21 Oct 2025 07:30
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended up on Tuesday despite heavy losses for gold miners, as the latest data from the Office for National Statistics showed that public sector borrowing in September hit its highest level for the month in five years.
Tue 21 Oct 2025 07:29
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Tuesday following a solid session on Wall Street, as investors mulled the latest UK borrowing figures.
Mon 20 Oct 2025 11:20
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had maintained gains by midday Monday as worries about the trade spat between the US and China eased, but B&M shares were in freefall after another profit warning from the discount retailer.
Mon 20 Oct 2025 08:24
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Monday as worries about the trade spat between the US and China eased, but B&M tanked after another profit warning.
Mon 20 Oct 2025 07:36
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to gain at the open on Monday following heavy losses at the end of last week, amid easing concerns about trade tensions between the US and China.
Mon 20 Oct 2025 07:17
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended up on Monday as worries about the trade spat between the US and China eased, but B&M shares tumbled after another profit warning from the discount retailer.
Fri 17 Oct 2025 10:42
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still sharply lower by midday on Friday, with banks under the cosh amid concerns about US regional banks.
Fri 17 Oct 2025 07:47
(Sharecast News) - London stocks tumbled in early trade on Friday, with banks under the cosh amid concerns about US regional bank loans.
Fri 17 Oct 2025 07:31
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended firmly in the red on Friday, with financials under the cosh amid concerns about US regional banks, but the top-flight index was off earlier lows after US President Trump struck a more conciliatory tone towards China.
Fri 17 Oct 2025 07:29
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to slide at the open on Friday following heavy losses on Wall Street amid concerns about bad bank loans.
Thu 16 Oct 2025 15:58
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended Thursday's session mixed as investors weighed weak domestic growth data against a broadly steady performance from blue-chips.
Thu 16 Oct 2025 10:49
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still a touch weaker by midday on Thursday as investors digested lacklustre UK GDP figures, with Whitbread under the cosh after disappointing interim results.
Thu 16 Oct 2025 07:53
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower in early trade on Thursday as investors mulled the latest UK GDP figures.
Thu 16 Oct 2025 07:27
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Thursday as investors mulled the latest UK GDP figures.
Wed 15 Oct 2025 11:14
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended losses by midday on Wednesday as investors mulled the prospect of tax rises and spending cuts in the next Budget.
Wed 15 Oct 2025 08:52
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged lower in early trade on Wednesday as investors kept an eye on developments in the US-China trade spat.
Wed 15 Oct 2025 07:35
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Wednesday following an upbeat session in Asia, as investors continued to keep an eye on developments in the trade spat between the US and China.
Wed 15 Oct 2025 07:22
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended lower on Wednesday as investors mulled the prospect of tax rises and spending cuts in the upcoming Budget.
Tue 14 Oct 2025 15:54
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had managed to reverse losses by the close on Tuesday, as strong gains for easyJet and housebuilders helped to offset trade war worries.
Tue 14 Oct 2025 10:59
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still weaker by midday on Tuesday, while sterling tumbled as a slowdown in UK wage growth raised expectations of a rate cut.
Tue 14 Oct 2025 08:17
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Tuesday, with miners under the cosh, as investors mulled the latest UK jobs data and eyed key US bank earnings.
Tue 14 Oct 2025 07:37
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to slump at the open on Tuesday following heavy falls in Asia, as investors mulled the latest UK jobs data and eyed key US bank earnings.
Mon 13 Oct 2025 10:45
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still firmer by midday on Monday amid hopes of a de-escalation in the latest trade dispute between the US and China.
Mon 13 Oct 2025 07:53
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged higher in early trade on Monday amid hopes of a de-escalation in the latest trade dispute between the US and China.
Mon 13 Oct 2025 07:32
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended in the black on Monday amid hopes of a de-escalation in the latest trade dispute between the US and China, with miners pacing the advance.
Mon 13 Oct 2025 07:27
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge up at the open on Monday, as worries about US President Donald Trump's fresh tariff threats on China eased.
Fri 10 Oct 2025 10:41
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had edged lower by midday on Friday, with gold miners under the cosh as the yellow metal retreated from recent highs.
Fri 10 Oct 2025 07:48
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were flat in early trade on Friday, with gold miners under the cosh as the yellow metal retreated from recent highs.
Fri 10 Oct 2025 07:29
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended sharply lower on Friday, having extended losses into the close after US President Trump threatened a "massive" tariff hike on China in a dispute over rare earth metals.
Fri 10 Oct 2025 07:27
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Friday following a downbeat session on Wall Street, as investors mulled a drop in retail footfall.
Thu 09 Oct 2025 10:46
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still weaker by midday on Thursday, led lower by a host of ex-dividend names and heavy falls for the likes of HSBC and Lloyds.
Thu 09 Oct 2025 08:13
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Thursday, led lower by a host of ex-dividend names, while Lloyds slumped after warning it would need to increase its motor finance provisions.
Thu 09 Oct 2025 07:42
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed in the red on Thursday, led lower by a host of ex-dividend names and heavy falls for the likes of HSBC and Lloyds.
Thu 09 Oct 2025 07:30
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Thursday following fresh highs for the top-flight index a day earlier.
Wed 08 Oct 2025 11:19
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Wednesday, with gold miners shining as spot gold rose above $4,000 for the first time, while Lloyds rallied as the Financial Conduct Authority's motor finance redress scheme came in lower than expected.
Wed 08 Oct 2025 08:13
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Wednesday, with gold miners shining as spot gold rose above $4,000 for the first time, while Lloyds and Close Brothers rallied as the Financial Conduct Authority's motor finance redress scheme came in lower than expected.
Wed 08 Oct 2025 07:44
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Wednesday, with the motor finance scandal in focus after the Financial Conduct Authority said lenders would have to pay up to £11bn in compensation.
Wed 08 Oct 2025 07:26
(Sharecast News) - London stocks hit fresh highs on Wednesday, with gold miners shining as spot gold rose above $4,000 for the first time, while Lloyds and Close Brothers rallied as the Financial Conduct Authority's motor finance redress scheme was less severe than expected.
Tue 07 Oct 2025 15:24
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended flat on Tuesday, with Imperial Brands and Shell both higher on the back of well-received trading updates but bookies under the cosh, as investors kept an eye on political developments in France.
Tue 07 Oct 2025 11:18
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had edged higher by midday on Tuesday, with Shell and Imperial Brands rising on the back of well-received trading updates, as investors continued to keep an eye on political developments in France.
Tue 07 Oct 2025 08:17
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged higher in early trade on Tuesday, with Imperial Brands powering ahead after a well-received update.
Tue 07 Oct 2025 07:35
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a flat start on Tuesday as investors continued to mull the latest political developments in France and Japan.
Mon 06 Oct 2025 17:46
(Sharecast News) - Stocks in London dipped on Monday, but only slightly, despite news of the French Prime Minister's resignation after just a month on the job.
Mon 06 Oct 2025 11:13
(Sharecast News) - Stocks in London were trading on a mixed note around the midday mark, but had stabilised despite news of the French Prime Minister's resignation after just a month on the job.
Mon 06 Oct 2025 07:49
(Sharecast News) - Stocks in London are moving lower on speculation that fresh political troubles in France are likely, even as the budget impasse in Washington D.C. continues.
Mon 06 Oct 2025 07:16
(Sharecast News) - Stocks in London were being called to start the session with a slight downward bias.
Fri 03 Oct 2025 16:55
(Sharecast News) - Stocks continued to push higher with investor sentiment buoyed by fresh bullish news around the artificial intelligence space, even as investors keep a wary eye on the ongoing budget standoff in Washington D.C..
Fri 03 Oct 2025 11:15
(Sharecast News) - Stocks are moving higher still shortly before midday with investor sentiment buoyed by fresh bullish news around the artificial intelligence space, even as investors keep a wary eye on the ongoing budget standoff in Washington D.C..
Fri 03 Oct 2025 08:19
(Sharecast News) - Stocks are moving higher with investors sentiment buoyed by fresh bullish news around the artificial intelligence space, even as investors keep a wary eye on the ongoing budget standoff in Washington D.C..
Fri 03 Oct 2025 07:10
(Sharecast News) - Stock market futures are pointing higher on the back of fresh bullish news around the US artificial intelligence space, even as investors keep a close eye on Capitol Hill and the ongoing budget standoff in Washington D.C..
Thu 02 Oct 2025 11:10
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still flat by midday on Thursday as investors paused for breath after recent record highs.
Thu 02 Oct 2025 07:49
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were flat in early trade on Thursday following another record high in the previous session, after a weaker-than-expected US ADP report cemented rate cut expectations.
Thu 02 Oct 2025 07:23
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Thursday, building on the gains from the previous session, which saw the top-flight index hit another record high after a weaker-than-expected US ADP report cemented rate cut expectations.
Thu 02 Oct 2025 07:07
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended a little lower on Thursday as investors paused for breath after recent record highs, but Tesco jumped after lifting its profit guidance.
Wed 01 Oct 2025 10:47
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Wednesday, hitting a new record high amid strength in the pharmaceutical sector, as investors mulled a shutdown of the US federal government.
Wed 01 Oct 2025 08:37
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged higher in early trade on Wednesday, underpinned by strength in the pharmaceuticals sector, as investors mulled a shutdown of the US federal government after Republicans and Democratics failed to reach a funding deal.
Wed 01 Oct 2025 07:40
(Sharecast News) - London stocks hit another record high on Wednesday, boosted by strong gains in the pharmaceuticals sector as bad news spelled good news on the US jobs front after the latest ADP report missed expectations.
Wed 01 Oct 2025 07:29
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to dip at the open on Wednesday as investors mulled a shutdown of the US federal government, after Republicans and Democrats failed to reach a funding deal.
Tue 30 Sep 2025 11:13
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had flattened out by midday on Tuesday as investors considered the implications of a potential US government shutdown and digested the latest UK GDP data.
Tue 30 Sep 2025 08:09
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged lower in early trade on Tuesday as investors considered the implications of a potential US government shutdown and digested the latest UK GDP data.
Tue 30 Sep 2025 07:37
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest UK GDP data and eyed a potential government shutdown across the pond.
Tue 30 Sep 2025 07:17
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended higher on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest UK GDP data and shrugged off concerns about a potential government shutdown across the pond.
Mon 29 Sep 2025 11:13
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Monday, with GSK and AstraZeneca powering ahead as investors shifted their focus to the US - where a potential government shutdown looms - and to Friday's all-important non-farm payrolls report.
Mon 29 Sep 2025 08:16
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended up but off earlier highs on Monday, held back by weakness in the energy sector.
Mon 29 Sep 2025 08:01
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Monday as the focus turned to the US to see if a government shutdown can be avoided and to Friday's all-important non-farm payrolls report.
Mon 29 Sep 2025 07:32
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to gain at the open on Monday as attention turned to the US to see if a government shutdown can be avoided and to Friday's all-important non-farm payrolls report.
Fri 26 Sep 2025 15:17
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended firmly in the black on Friday, having extended gains in the afternoon after the US Federal Reserve's preferred measure of inflation came in as expected.
Fri 26 Sep 2025 10:37
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Friday as investors shrugged off a fresh tariff announcement from US President Donald Trump and looked ahead to the latest US PCE reading.
Fri 26 Sep 2025 07:48
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged higher in early trade on Friday as investors eyed the latest US PCE reading and mulled new US tariffs on drugs, trucks and kitchen cabinets.
Fri 26 Sep 2025 07:35
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to gain at the open on Friday following losses in the previous session, as investors eyed the latest US PCE reading.
Thu 25 Sep 2025 17:18
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended in the red on Thursday as better-than-expected US data cast doubt over the prospect of further rate cuts from the Federal Reserve.
Thu 25 Sep 2025 17:18
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended in the red on Thursday as better-than-expected US data cast doubt over the prospect of further rate cuts from the Federal Reserve.
Thu 25 Sep 2025 10:48
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the red by midday on Thursday as investors eyed speeches by Federal Reserve officials.
Thu 25 Sep 2025 08:23
(Sharecast News) - London stocks dipped in early trade on Thursday as investors eyed speeches by Federal Reserve officials later in the day.
Thu 25 Sep 2025 07:33
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Thursday, having enjoyed a late rally into the close a day earlier as miners were boosted by rising copper prices.
Wed 24 Sep 2025 10:56
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still a touch lower by midday on Wednesday, having taken their cue from a negative close on Wall Street after Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell said in a speech that equities were highly valued.
Wed 24 Sep 2025 08:05
(Sharecast News) - London stocks reversed earlier gains to end higher on Wednesday as a jump in copper prices lifted the heavily-weighted mining sector.
Wed 24 Sep 2025 08:03
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower in early trade on Wednesday, taking their cue from a negative close on Wall Street after Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell said in a speech that equities were highly valued.
Wed 24 Sep 2025 07:28
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Wednesday following a negative close on Wall Street.
Tue 23 Sep 2025 11:58
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had given up earlier small gains to trade flat by midday on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest PMI reading, but Kingfisher surged on upgraded guidance.
Tue 23 Sep 2025 08:14
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Tuesday, helped along by a solid performance from Kingfisher, as investors eyed the latest UK and US PMI readings.
Tue 23 Sep 2025 07:56
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended flat on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest PMI reading, but Kingfisher surged on upgraded guidance.
Tue 23 Sep 2025 07:38
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to gain at the open on Tuesday as investors eyed the latest UK and US PMI readings.
Mon 22 Sep 2025 11:31
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had nudged up by midday on Monday amid a dearth of corporate news, with miners in the black but airlines under the cosh after a cyber attack caused disruption at European airports over the weekend.
Mon 22 Sep 2025 07:45
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower in early trade on Monday amid a dearth of corporate news, with airlines under the cosh.
Mon 22 Sep 2025 07:29
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended just in the black on Monday amid a dearth of corporate news, with miners on the front foot but airlines under the cosh after a cyber attack caused disruption at European airports over the weekend.
Mon 22 Sep 2025 07:26
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge lower at the open on Monday amid a dearth of corporate news.
Fri 19 Sep 2025 17:54
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended lower on Friday as mixed economic data and weakness in heavyweight banking shares dragged on sentiment.
Fri 19 Sep 2025 12:01
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks were struggling higher on Friday as mixed economic data and weakness in the heavyweight banking sector kept a lid on gains.
Fri 19 Sep 2025 07:50
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks tiptoed higher on Friday as a mixed batch of domestic economic data kept a lid on risk appetite, as consumer confidence fell while retail sales rose more than expected.
Fri 19 Sep 2025 07:13
(Sharecast News) - A subdued start was expected on UK markets on Friday, following two straight days of gains, as investors digested some mixed economic data.
Thu 18 Sep 2025 17:41
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended higher on Thursday, as investors digested the Bank of England's decision to leave interest rates unchanged, following the US Federal Reserve's move to cut rates.
Thu 18 Sep 2025 11:05
(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 expected, after the first rate cut this year from the Federal Reserve.
Thu 18 Sep 2025 07:47
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged up in early trade on Thursday as investors mulled the first rate cut from Federal Reserve this year and looked ahead to the latest policy announcement from the Bank of England.
Thu 18 Sep 2025 07:39
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to nudge up at the open on Thursday as investors mulled the first rate cut from Federal Reserve this year and looked ahead to the latest policy announcement from the Bank of England.
Wed 17 Sep 2025 17:21
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended slightly higher on Wednesday as investors weighed the latest UK inflation data and awaited upcoming policy decisions from the US Federal Reserve and the Bank of England.
Wed 17 Sep 2025 10:41
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had edged higher by midday on Wednesday as investors mulled the latest UK inflation reading and looked ahead to policy announcements from the Federal Reserve and the Bank of England.
Wed 17 Sep 2025 07:51
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were flat in early trade on Wednesday as investors mulled the latest UK inflation reading and looked ahead to policy announcements from the Federal Reserve and the Bank of England.
Wed 17 Sep 2025 07:38
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge up at the open on Wednesday as investors mulled the latest UK inflation reading and looked ahead to policy announcements from the Federal Reserve and the Bank of England.
Tue 16 Sep 2025 17:29
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell on Tuesday as better-than-expected UK labour market data dampened hopes of further interest rate cuts from the Bank of England this year.
Tue 16 Sep 2025 10:43
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had fallen a little further by midday on Tuesday as the latest UK jobs data cemented expectations there will be no more rate cuts from the Bank of England this year.
Tue 16 Sep 2025 08:04
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged lower in early trade on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest UK jobs data and looked ahead to central bank policy announcements due later in the week.
Tue 16 Sep 2025 07:30
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to nudge up at the open on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest UK jobs data.
Mon 15 Sep 2025 17:51
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended mixed on Monday as investors adopted a cautious stance ahead of a series of major central bank policy decisions due later this week.
Mon 15 Sep 2025 10:46
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had pared earlier small gains to trade flat by midday on Monday as investors awaited a string of central bank policy announcements this week.
Mon 15 Sep 2025 08:11
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged higher in early trade on Monday ahead of a busy week of central bank policy announcements.
Mon 15 Sep 2025 07:30
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a steady open on Monday ahead of a busy week of central bank policy announcements.
Fri 12 Sep 2025 17:50
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were in the red by the close on Friday, as investors weighed weak domestic growth data and rising expectations that the US Federal Reserve will cut interest rates next week.
Fri 12 Sep 2025 11:34
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still firmer by midday on Friday amid growing expectations of a US rate cut next week, as investors mulled uninspiring UK GDP data.
Fri 12 Sep 2025 07:51
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Friday amid growing expectations of a US rate cut next week, as investors mulled uninspiring UK GDP data.
Fri 12 Sep 2025 07:34
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Friday amid a dearth of corporate news, as investors digested the latest UK GDP data.
Thu 11 Sep 2025 17:35
(Sharecast News) - London stocks advanced on Thursday as investors weighed a stronger-than-expected US inflation reading and its implications for global interest rate policy.
Thu 11 Sep 2025 10:40
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Thursday as investors eyed the latest US consumer price inflation reading.
Thu 11 Sep 2025 07:47
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Thursday, taking their cue from Wall Street, where the S&P 500 and Nasdaq notched more record highs, as investors eyed the latest US consumer price inflation reading.
Thu 11 Sep 2025 07:35
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to gain at the open on Thursday after the S&P 500 and Nasdaq notched more record highs, with all eyes on the latest US consumer price inflation reading.
Wed 10 Sep 2025 17:58
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended lower on Wednesday as investors weighed fresh US inflation data and a weak update from Primark owner Associated British Foods.
Wed 10 Sep 2025 10:26
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still higher by midday on Wednesday as investors eyed the latest US inflation reading, but Primark owner AB Foods slumped after a trading update.
Wed 10 Sep 2025 07:52
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Wednesday, taking their cue from a solid close on Wall Street where all three benchmarks hit records amid rate cut hopes, as investors eyed the latest US inflation reading.
Wed 10 Sep 2025 07:31
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to gain at the open on Wednesday following a solid close on Wall Street, where all three benchmarks hit records amid rate cut hopes.
Tue 09 Sep 2025 17:34
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended Tuesday in mixed territory, with strength in the mining sector offset by weakness among mid-caps.
Tue 09 Sep 2025 10:52
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still firmer by midday on Tuesday, with mining names pacing the gains after Anglo American announced a merger with Canada's Teck Resources.
Tue 09 Sep 2025 07:54
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ticked higher in early trade on Tuesday as a big merger in the mining sector helped to boost the mood, with French politics still in focus after Prime Minister Francois Bayrou lost a confidence vote.
Tue 09 Sep 2025 07:36
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Tuesday, with French politics still in focus after Prime Minister Francois Bayrou lost a confidence vote.
Mon 08 Sep 2025 17:48
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended modestly higher on Monday, supported by strength in heavyweight oil majors as investors monitored political developments overseas.
Mon 08 Sep 2025 10:42
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had edged up by midday on Monday, helped along by a strong showing from oil majors BP and Shell, with Japanese and French politics in focus.
Mon 08 Sep 2025 08:07
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged higher in early trade on Monday, helped along by a strong showing from oil majors BP and Shell.
Mon 08 Sep 2025 07:36
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to gain at the open on Monday at the start of what will be a busy week.
Mon 08 Sep 2025 07:36
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to gain at the open on Monday at the start of what will be a busy week.
Fri 05 Sep 2025 17:52
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended mixed on Friday as investors weighed weaker-than-expected US jobs data against signs of resilience in the UK economy.
Fri 05 Sep 2025 10:41
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had edged higher by midday on Friday as investors mulled encouraging UK data releases and eyed the latest US non-farm payrolls report.
Fri 05 Sep 2025 08:02
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged higher in early trade on Friday following a solid close on Wall Street, as investors eyed the latest US non-farm payrolls report.
Fri 05 Sep 2025 07:37
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to gain at the open on Friday following a solid close on Wall Street, as investors looked ahead to the latest US non-farm payrolls report.
Thu 04 Sep 2025 17:46
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended higher on Thursday as investors weighed weaker US labour market data against sector-specific losses in airlines.
Thu 04 Sep 2025 10:37
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still firmer by midday on Thursday as investors eyed the latest US ADP report, but airlines were under the cosh after a disappointing update from Jet2.
Thu 04 Sep 2025 07:52
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged higher in early trade on Thursday, but airlines were under the cosh after a disappointing update from Jet2.
Thu 04 Sep 2025 07:31
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Thursday following a mostly higher close on Wall Street, as investors eyed the latest US ADP report.
Wed 03 Sep 2025 17:46
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended higher on Wednesday after a muted start, even as UK government bond yields climbed to fresh multi-decade highs amid a global debt market selloff.
Wed 03 Sep 2025 10:41
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had pushed higher by midday on Wednesday after a flat start, while 30-year gilt yields hit a fresh 27-year high amid a global selloff.
Wed 03 Sep 2025 07:51
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were steady in early trade on Wednesday as investors kept an eye on bond markets.
Wed 03 Sep 2025 07:28
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a steady open on Wednesday following losses on Wall Street, with borrowing costs in focus after 30-year gilt yields hit a 27-year high a day earlier.
Tue 02 Sep 2025 17:31
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed lower on Tuesday as rising borrowing costs and a sharp fall in sterling weighed on sentiment.
Tue 02 Sep 2025 10:30
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still weaker by midday on Tuesday, while long-term borrowing costs hit a 27-year high and sterling tumbled.
Tue 02 Sep 2025 07:55
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Tuesday, as investors eyed the latest eurozone inflation reading.
Tue 02 Sep 2025 07:37
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a muted open on Tuesday following a quiet session a day earlier, when markets in the US were closed for Labor Day.
Mon 01 Sep 2025 17:30
(Sharecast News) - London stocks eked out modest gains on Monday, with strength in defence firms and precious metals miners helping the market to a positive close.
Mon 01 Sep 2025 10:56
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had pared earlier gains to trade just a touch higher by midday on Monday, with defence firms and precious metals miners lending a hand.
Mon 01 Sep 2025 08:04
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Monday, with defence firms and precious metals miners pacing the gains.
Mon 01 Sep 2025 07:34
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a muted open on Monday, with a relatively quiet session expected as US markets will be closed for Labor Day.
Fri 29 Aug 2025 17:42
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended lower on Friday as banking shares slumped after a think tank suggested a potential windfall tax on the sector, while investors assessed the latest US inflation data.
Fri 29 Aug 2025 10:42
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had fallen further by midday on Friday, with banks under the cosh after a think tank raised the possibility of a potential windfall tax on the sector, as investors eyed the latest US PCE inflation numbers.
Fri 29 Aug 2025 07:50
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged lower in early trade on Friday, with banks under the cosh after a think tank raised the possibility of a potential windfall tax on the sector, as investors eyed the latest US PCE inflation numbers.
Fri 29 Aug 2025 07:32
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a steady open on Friday after three consecutive days of losses, as investors eyed the latest US PCE inflation numbers.
Thu 28 Aug 2025 17:31
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended lower on Thursday as investors reacted to underwhelming second-quarter earnings from US chipmaker Nvidia, while a raft of UK-listed companies traded ex-dividend.
Thu 28 Aug 2025 10:24
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had fallen into the red by midday on Thursday, with US chip maker Nvidia in focus after its second-quarter earnings failed to impress, with ex-dividends taking some of the shine off markets.
Thu 28 Aug 2025 07:50
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were steady in early trade on Thursday, with US chip maker Nvidia in focus after its shares fell despite better-than-expected second-quarter earnings, as uncertainty about the outlook for China sales weighed.
Thu 28 Aug 2025 07:37
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge up at the open on Thursday, with US chip maker Nvidia in focus after shares fell despite better-than-expected second-quarter earnings, as data centre growth disappointed.
Wed 27 Aug 2025 17:26
(Sharecast News) - London stocks slipped on Wednesday as investors awaited quarterly results from US technology giant Nvidia, due after the closing bell on Wall Street.
Wed 27 Aug 2025 11:45
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had pared earlier small gains to trade flat by midday on Wednesday as attention turned to upcoming results from Nvidia.
Wed 27 Aug 2025 07:57
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged higher in early trade on Wednesday, taking their cue from a positive close on Wall Street, as investors eyed the latest results from Nvidia.
Wed 27 Aug 2025 07:32
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to gain at the open on Wednesday following losses in the previous session, as investors eyed the latest results from Nvidia.
Tue 26 Aug 2025 17:30
(Sharecast News) - London equities fell on Tuesday as political turmoil in the US unsettled global markets, with president Donald Trump's move to oust Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook sparking investor jitters.
Tue 26 Aug 2025 10:51
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the red by midday on Tuesday, with investors rattled after US President Donald Trump moved to oust Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook.
Tue 26 Aug 2025 08:36
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Tuesday after the long weekend, with investors rattled after US President Donald Trump moved to oust Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook.
Tue 26 Aug 2025 08:36
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Tuesday after the long weekend, with investors rattled after US President Donald Trump moved to oust Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook.
Tue 26 Aug 2025 08:36
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Tuesday after the long weekend, with investors rattled after US President Donald Trump moved to oust Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook.
Tue 26 Aug 2025 07:37
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Tuesday following the long weekend, as investors mulled the latest UK shop price data.
Fri 22 Aug 2025 18:01
(Sharecast News) - London equities ended higher on Friday as investors assessed Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell's speech at the Jackson Hole symposium for clues on the outlook for US interest rates.
Fri 22 Aug 2025 10:19
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had pared losses to trade flat by midday on Friday after closing at a fresh record a day earlier for the third session in a row, as investors eyed a speech by Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell at Jackson Hole.
Fri 22 Aug 2025 07:39
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower in early trade on Friday after closing at a fresh record a day earlier for the third session in a row, as investors eyed an upcoming speech by Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell at Jackson Hole.
Fri 22 Aug 2025 07:31
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a steady open on Friday after closing at a fresh record a day earlier for the third day in a row, above 9,300.
Thu 21 Aug 2025 17:48
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended mixed on Thursday as traders digested a surprise increase in US initial jobless claims, a series of domestic data releases, and looked ahead to the Federal Reserve's Jackson Hole symposium.
Thu 21 Aug 2025 10:35
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had slipped into the red by midday on Thursday following a record close the day earlier, as investors mulled a raft of UK data releases and looked ahead to the Jackson Hole symposium.
Thu 21 Aug 2025 08:04
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged higher in early trade on Thursday following a record close the day earlier, as investors mulled the latest borrowing figures.
Thu 21 Aug 2025 07:43
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a flat open on Thursday following a record close the day earlier, as investors mulled the latest borrowing figures.
Wed 20 Aug 2025 17:38
(Sharecast News) - London equities advanced on Wednesday as stronger-than-expected UK inflation data curbed expectations of further interest rate cuts this year.
Wed 20 Aug 2025 10:29
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had popped into the black by midday on Wednesday as a higher-than-expected UK inflation reading tempered market expectations of another rate cut this year.
Wed 20 Aug 2025 07:50
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged lower in early trade on Wednesday after figures showed that UK inflation rose more than expected in July.
Wed 20 Aug 2025 07:32
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Wednesday after figures showed that UK inflation rose more than expected in July.
Tue 19 Aug 2025 17:11
(Sharecast News) - London equities closed higher on Tuesday as investors weighed the possibility of progress towards ending the Ukraine war, after US president Donald Trump said he was arranging a meeting between his Ukrainian and Russian counterparts.
Tue 19 Aug 2025 10:47
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had edged higher by midday on Tuesday as investors mulled the prospect of an end to the Ukraine war, after US President Trump said he was arranging a meeting between his Ukrainian and Russian counterparts.
Tue 19 Aug 2025 08:13
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were steady in early trade on Tuesday amid the prospect of an end to the Ukraine conflict following talks between Donald Trump, Ukrainian president Zelensky and European leaders.
Tue 19 Aug 2025 07:27
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge up at the open on Tuesday as investors mulled talks between Donald Trump, Ukrainian president Zelensky and European leaders a day earlier.
Mon 18 Aug 2025 17:50
(Sharecast News) - London equities ended Monday in mixed territory amid subdued trading, as investors monitored geopolitical developments and looked ahead to a key gathering of central bankers later in the week.
Mon 18 Aug 2025 10:34
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had dipped into the red by midday on Monday in quiet trade, as investors eyed a meeting between EU leaders, Ukrainian president Zelensky and US president Trump on the Ukraine conflict.
Mon 18 Aug 2025 07:41
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged up in early trade on Monday as investors eyed a meeting between EU leaders, Ukrainian president Zelensky and US president Trump on the Ukraine conflict.
Mon 18 Aug 2025 07:29
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to gain at the open on Monday as investors eyed a meeting between EU leaders, Ukrainian president Zelensky and US president Trump on the Ukraine conflict.
Fri 15 Aug 2025 17:53
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended lower on Friday as investors turned cautious ahead of talks between US president Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Alaska, aimed at ending the war in Ukraine.
Fri 15 Aug 2025 10:41
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had pared gains to trade flat by midday on Friday as investors eyed talks between Donald Trump and Russia's Vladimir Putin in Alaska, as the US president looks to put an end to the Ukraine war.
Fri 15 Aug 2025 07:30
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to gain at the open on Friday as investors eyed talks between Donald Trump and Russia's Vladimir Putin in Alaska as the US president attempts to put an end to the Ukraine conflict.
Thu 14 Aug 2025 10:52
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still a touch weaker by midday on Thursday, with a number of companies trading ex-dividend, as investors mulled the latest UK GDP figures.
Thu 14 Aug 2025 08:14
(Sharecast News) - London equity markets drifted lower in early trade on Thursday, with a number of stocks trading ex-dividend, as investors mulled the latest UK GDP data.
Thu 14 Aug 2025 07:28
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge up at the open on Thursday as investors mulled the latest UK GDP figures.
Wed 13 Aug 2025 17:42
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged higher on Wednesday in subdued trading, supported by optimism over potential US monetary easing after inflation data on Tuesday.
Wed 13 Aug 2025 10:46
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had pared gains by midday on Wednesday in quiet trade, but the mood remained upbeat after the latest US inflation reading raised hopes of a September rate cut from the Federal Reserve.
Wed 13 Aug 2025 08:01
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Wednesday, taking their cue from a record close on Wall Street after the latest US inflation reading raised hopes of a September rate cut from the Federal Reserve.
Wed 13 Aug 2025 07:41
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to gain at the open on Wednesday following a record close on Wall Street, after the latest US inflation reading raised hopes of a September rate cut by the Federal Reserve.
Tue 12 Aug 2025 17:05
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended Tuesday mixed as investors weighed a slowdown in US monthly consumer inflation against an extension of the trade truce between the US and China.
Tue 12 Aug 2025 10:41
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had pared gains by midday on Tuesday, with sentiment lifted after the US and China extended their trade truce deadline by another 90 days, but amid caution ahead of a key US inflation print.
Tue 12 Aug 2025 08:12
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Tuesday after the US and China extended their trade truce deadline by another 90 days, as investors mulled the latest UK jobs data and eyed a key US inflation print.
Tue 12 Aug 2025 07:40
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to gain at the open on Tuesday after the US and China extended their trade truce deadline by another 90 days.
Mon 11 Aug 2025 17:26
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended Monday mixed as optimism over a potential resolution to the Ukraine conflict was tempered by caution ahead of key economic data later this week.
Mon 11 Aug 2025 10:33
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Monday amid hopes of an end to the Ukraine conflict, but gains were muted as investors eyed key UK jobs and GDP data and the latest US inflation print this week.
Mon 11 Aug 2025 07:55
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Monday in what looked set to be a fairly quiet start to the week, with little in the way of either corporate or macro news to get markets moving.
Mon 11 Aug 2025 07:32
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a muted open on Monday in what looked set to be a fairly quiet start to the week.
Fri 08 Aug 2025 10:37
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still just a touch firmer by midday on Friday in what was turning out to be a fairly quiet end to a busy week.
Fri 08 Aug 2025 08:02
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged higher in early trade on Friday following a downbeat session the day before, in what looked set to be a fairly quiet end to a busy week.
Fri 08 Aug 2025 07:29
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to gain at the open on Friday following heavy losses a day earlier.
Thu 07 Aug 2025 10:46
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended losses just after midday on Thursday after the Bank of England cut interest rates by 25 basis points to 4.0%, as expected.
Thu 07 Aug 2025 08:13
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower in early trade on Thursday as investors eyed the latest policy announcement from the Bank of England.
Thu 07 Aug 2025 07:38
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge lower at the open on Thursday as investors eyed the latest policy announcement from the Bank of England, which is widely expected to cut rates by 25 basis points.
Thu 07 Aug 2025 07:21
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended firmly in the red on Thursday as a hawkish rate cut from the Bank of England lifted the pound.
Wed 06 Aug 2025 17:33
(Sharecast News) - London markets ended slightly higher on Wednesday, buoyed by corporate earnings despite concerns over a deteriorating outlook for the UK construction sector.
Wed 06 Aug 2025 11:57
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Wednesday as investors sank their teeth into another barrage of earnings and mulled the latest reading on the UK construction sector.
Wed 06 Aug 2025 08:15
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged higher in early trade on Wednesday as investors sank their teeth into another barrage of earnings.
Wed 06 Aug 2025 07:37
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for more gains on Wednesday as investors braced for another slew of earnings.
Tue 05 Aug 2025 17:50
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed slightly higher on Tuesday, buoyed by strong corporate earnings from several blue-chip firms despite fresh signs of weakness in the UK's service sector and subdued investor sentiment ahead of the Bank of England's next rate decision.
Tue 05 Aug 2025 11:08
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had pushed higher by midday on Tuesday, helped along by well-received results from the likes of Smith & Nephew, Fresnillo and Diageo.
Tue 05 Aug 2025 08:26
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged higher in early trade on Tuesday following a positive session on Wall Street, helped along by well-received results from the likes of Smith & Nephew, Fresnillo and Diageo.
Tue 05 Aug 2025 07:36
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to gain at the open on Tuesday following a positive session on Wall Street, as investors braced for another deluge of earnings, with BP and Diageo in the mix.
Mon 04 Aug 2025 17:35
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed higher on Monday, led by sharp gains among lenders following a favourable Supreme Court ruling on motor finance commissions.
Mon 04 Aug 2025 10:37
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Monday, with lenders leading the charge after the Supreme Court ruled in their favour in the car finance case.
Mon 04 Aug 2025 08:01
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged up in early trade on Monday, but lenders surged after the Supreme Court ruled largely in favour of banks in the car finance case.
Fri 01 Aug 2025 17:37
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended the week lower on Friday as investors reacted to a fresh wave of US tariffs and disappointing economic data from the United States.
Fri 01 Aug 2025 10:33
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the red by midday on Friday as investors mulled US President Trump's sweeping new tariffs and eyed the release of the latest non-farm payrolls report.
Fri 01 Aug 2025 08:01
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Friday as investors mulled US President Trump's sweeping new tariffs.
Fri 01 Aug 2025 07:35
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Friday as investors mulled US President Trump's latest tariff announcements.
Thu 31 Jul 2025 20:20
(Sharecast News) - London stocks finished on a mixed note on Thursday, despite well-received results from the likes of Rolls-Royce, Rentokil and Shell.
Thu 31 Jul 2025 08:17
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Thursday as investors waded through another barrage of corporate news and mulled the latest policy decision from the Federal Reserve.
Thu 31 Jul 2025 07:38
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a steady open on Thursday as investors mulled the latest policy announcement from the US Federal Reserve and braced for another barrage of corporate news.
Wed 30 Jul 2025 17:15
(Sharecast News) - London equities ended Wednesday narrowly mixed as investors weighed stronger-than-expected US economic data against a wave of corporate earnings that failed to inspire.
Wed 30 Jul 2025 10:46
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the red by midday on Wednesday as results from Taylor Wimpey, HSBC and BAE Systems failed to impress amid another deluge of corporate news.
Wed 30 Jul 2025 08:05
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Wednesday as results from Taylor Wimpey, HSBC and BAE Systems failed to impress amid another deluge of corporate news.
Wed 30 Jul 2025 07:37
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to gain at the open on Wednesday as investors eyed another raft of corporate news, with HSBC, GSK and Taylor Wimpey among those reporting.
Tue 29 Jul 2025 16:28
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended Tuesday on a mixed note as a wave of corporate results kept investors busy and market participants continued to assess the implications of the recent US-EU trade deal.
Tue 29 Jul 2025 11:10
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Tuesday, led higher by Games Workshop and AstraZeneca as investors waded through a deluge of corporate news and continued to mull the impact of the US-EU trade deal.
Tue 29 Jul 2025 08:17
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged higher in early trade on Tuesday as investors waded through a deluge of corporate news and continued to mull the impact of the US-EU trade deal.
Mon 28 Jul 2025 17:16
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended lower on Monday, erasing earlier gains as investors reassessed the weekend's trade agreement between the United States and the European Union.
Mon 28 Jul 2025 10:44
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had pared earlier gains to trade just a touch higher by midday on Monday as investors continued to assess the impact of the US-EU trade deal struck over the weekend.
Mon 28 Jul 2025 07:59
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Monday after the US and the European Union struck a deal on trade.
Mon 28 Jul 2025 07:24
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Monday after the US and the EU struck a trade deal.
Mon 28 Jul 2025 07:24
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Monday after the US and the EU struck a trade deal.
Fri 25 Jul 2025 17:30
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended lower on Friday as investors digested disappointing UK economic data and awaited progress on trade negotiations between the EU and the United States.
Fri 25 Jul 2025 10:21
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the red by midday on Friday as investors mulled a dip in UK consumer confidence and a smaller-than-expected rebound in retail sales.
Fri 25 Jul 2025 08:09
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Friday as investors mulled a dip in UK consumer confidence and a smaller-than-expected rebound in retail sales.
Fri 25 Jul 2025 07:36
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a steady open on Friday as investors mulled the latest UK retail sales data and a dip in consumer confidence.
Thu 24 Jul 2025 11:33
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Thursday after the US struck a trade deal with Japan and amid optimism over a US-EU trade deal, as investors waded through a deluge of corporate news.
Thu 24 Jul 2025 08:16
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Thursday after the US struck a trade deal with Japan and amid optimism over a US-EU trade deal, as investors waded through a deluge of earnings news.
Thu 24 Jul 2025 07:36
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Thursday following a record close the day before, amid optimism over a US-EU trade deal.
Wed 23 Jul 2025 15:29
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks finished at another record high on Wednesday on the back of hopes that a trade deal between the US and Japan may pave the way for similar agreements, easing concerns about tariff uncertainty that have weighed heavily on sentiment over recent months.
Wed 23 Jul 2025 07:52
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks pushed higher into record territory on Wednesday with market sentiment boosted by a trade deal agreed between the US and Japan.
Wed 23 Jul 2025 07:12
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks are expected to set new highs when markets open on Wednesday as sentiment is lifted by a monumental trade deal agreed between the US and Japan.
Tue 22 Jul 2025 11:11
(Sharecast News) - UK markets were struggling for direction on Tuesday as the FTSE 100 paused at a record high, with elevated bond yields keeping a lid on gains by the midday mark.
Tue 22 Jul 2025 07:55
(Sharecast News) - Stocks in the UK have started the session slightly lower, despite the record highs notched up overnight by the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite in the US.
Tue 22 Jul 2025 07:12
(Sharecast News) - Stocks in the UK look set to start slightly lower on Tuesday, despite the record highs notched up overnight by the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite in the US.
Mon 21 Jul 2025 15:29
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks eked out another record close on Monday, with the FTSE 100 registering closing above the the 9,000-point mark for the first time in history.
Mon 21 Jul 2025 11:16
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks were struggling for direction on Monday, with the FTSE 100 continuing to test the elusive 9,000 level, though earlier modest gains were erased by the midday mark.
Mon 21 Jul 2025 08:21
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks inched higher on Monday morning on a quiet day for corporate earnings, economic data and tariff-related newsflow, with the FTSE 100 on track to eke out another record high.
Mon 21 Jul 2025 07:21
(Sharecast News) - The UK stock market is expected to open in subdued fashion on Monday with the FTSE 100 pausing close to a record high following a solid run in the past few weeks.
Fri 18 Jul 2025 17:51
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended higher on Friday, supported by a positive shift in investor sentiment following US consumer confidence data.
Fri 18 Jul 2025 11:05
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had pared gains by midday on Friday, with GSK under the cosh.
Fri 18 Jul 2025 07:48
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Friday, taking their cue from a positive close on Wall Street, where the S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit new highs.
Fri 18 Jul 2025 07:35
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to gain at the open on Friday following a positive close on Wall Street, where the S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit new highs.
Thu 17 Jul 2025 17:27
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended higher on Thursday, buoyed by growing investor expectations of a Bank of England rate cut next month following recent soft UK labour market data.
Thu 17 Jul 2025 10:40
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Thursday as the latest UK jobs data raised expectations of a rate cut by the Bank of England next month.
Thu 17 Jul 2025 08:12
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Thursday as the latest UK jobs data raised expectations of a rate cut by the Bank of England next month.
Wed 16 Jul 2025 17:49
(Sharecast News) - London equities slipped on Wednesday as stronger-than-expected UK inflation data offset a decline in US producer inflation, prompting investor caution over the interest rate outlook.
Wed 16 Jul 2025 10:54
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had nudged into the black by midday on Wednesday, as investors mulled a hotter-than-expected UK inflation print.
Wed 16 Jul 2025 07:53
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were flat in early trade on Wednesday, as investors mulled an unexpected uptick in UK inflation last month.
Wed 16 Jul 2025 07:24
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a steady open on Wednesday following a mixed session on Wall Street, as data showed that UK inflation unexpectedly ticked higher last month.
Tue 15 Jul 2025 10:58
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still steady by midday on Tuesday, with the top-flight index breaching the 9,000 mark for the first time as investors welcomed better-than-expected Chinese GDP data despite US tariffs.
Tue 15 Jul 2025 08:00
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were steady in early trade on Tuesday, with the top-flight index breaching the 9,000 mark for the first time as investors shrugged off trade war concerns and welcomed better-than-expected Chinese GDP data.
Tue 15 Jul 2025 07:30
(Sharecast News) - London's top-flight index was set to breach the 9,000 mark for the first time on Tuesday after closing at a record high a day earlier.
Mon 14 Jul 2025 17:45
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed higher on Monday, buoyed by geopolitical trade developments after US president Donald Trump announced plans to impose 30% tariffs on imports from the European Union and Mexico.
Mon 14 Jul 2025 10:39
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Monday, outperforming European peers after Donald Trump announced plans to impose 30% levies on imports from the European Union and Mexico.
Mon 14 Jul 2025 07:26
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a flat open on Monday as investors mulled the latest developments in Trump's trade war.
Fri 11 Jul 2025 17:32
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended lower on Friday after disappointing UK GDP figures and renewed trade tensions weighed on investor sentiment.
Fri 11 Jul 2025 07:51
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were steady in early trade on Friday as the latest UK GDP data missed expectations and as Donald Trump ramped up his trade war rhetoric, announcing new tariffs on Canadian goods.
Fri 11 Jul 2025 07:30
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to nudge down at the open on Friday following record highs a day earlier and as the latest GDP data missed expectations.
Thu 10 Jul 2025 11:06
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Thursday, with the top-flight index hitting an all-time high as investors shrugged off Trump's trade war rhetoric.
Thu 10 Jul 2025 08:13
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Thursday, taking their cue from a solid session on Wall Street, as investors shrugged off tariff uncertainty.
Wed 09 Jul 2025 17:46
(Sharecast News) - London equities ended Wednesday on a mixed note as renewed trade tensions from the US weighed on investor sentiment.
Wed 09 Jul 2025 10:22
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still firmer by midday on Wednesday even as Donald Trump ramped up his trade war rhetoric, threatening to impose 50% tariffs on copper and 200% tariffs on pharmaceuticals.
Wed 09 Jul 2025 08:06
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged higher in early trade on Wednesday even as Donald Trump ramped up his trade war rhetoric, threatening to impose 50% tariffs on copper and 200% tariffs on pharmaceuticals.
Wed 09 Jul 2025 07:30
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge up at the open on Wednesday as investors continued to keep a close eye on tariff developments.
Tue 08 Jul 2025 17:36
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended higher on Tuesday, supported by resilient investor sentiment despite ongoing uncertainty surrounding trade policy developments in the United States.
Tue 08 Jul 2025 10:51
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had ticked higher by midday on Tuesday as investors continued to navigate the latest developments in Trump's tariff saga after the US President issued letters to key trading partners.
Tue 08 Jul 2025 08:17
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged higher in early trade on Tuesday after US President Donald Trump issued tariff letters to key trading partners.
Tue 08 Jul 2025 07:36
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Tuesday following a downbeat session on Wall Street, as investors continued to keep a close eye on tariff developments.
Mon 07 Jul 2025 17:27
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower on Monday after a volatile session, as investors weighed the latest developments in the ongoing trade tensions involving US president Donald Trump.
Mon 07 Jul 2025 10:26
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had popped into the black by midday on Monday but gains were muted as investors mulled the latest twists and turns in the Trump tariff saga.
Mon 07 Jul 2025 07:55
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged down in early trade on Monday as investors mulled US tariff developments and a possible extension to the deadline.
Mon 07 Jul 2025 07:40
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Monday as the 9 July US tariff deadline looms.
Fri 04 Jul 2025 17:48
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended Thursday little changed at the top tier but weaker further down the board, as investors weighed fresh economic data and cautious sentiment ahead of Donald Trump's 9 July tariff deadline next week.
Fri 04 Jul 2025 10:55
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still weaker by midday on Friday as Donald Trump's 9 July tariff deadline loomed, with trade expected to remain quiet as US markets will be closed for Independence Day.
Fri 04 Jul 2025 07:58
(Sharecast News) - London stocks drifted lower in early trade on Friday as Donald Trump's 9 July tariff deadline loomed, with trading expected to remain quiet as US markets will be closed for Independence Day.
Fri 04 Jul 2025 07:30
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a weaker open on Friday following solid gains the previous day, with trade expected to be quiet as US markets will be closed for the Independence Day holiday.
Thu 03 Jul 2025 17:39
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended higher on Thursday, buoyed by a stabilisation in sterling after recent turbulence, as attention turned to a stronger-than-expected US payrolls report.
Thu 03 Jul 2025 10:42
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still higher by midday on Thursday as UK bond markets and the pound recovered some poise following a selloff a day earlier after prime minister Keir Starmer failed to back chancellor Rachel Reeves during PMQs.
Thu 03 Jul 2025 07:56
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Thursday as UK bond markets and the pound recovered some poise following a selloff a day earlier after prime minister Keir Starmer failed to back chancellor Rachel Reeves during PMQs.
Thu 03 Jul 2025 07:34
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Thursday as investors eyed the latest US non-farm payrolls report.
Wed 02 Jul 2025 17:35
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended lower on Wednesday, giving up earlier gains as investor sentiment turned cautious following fresh US jobs data and lingering uncertainty over international trade negotiations ahead of the 9 July deadline set by US president Donald Trump.
Wed 02 Jul 2025 10:35
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still firmer by midday on Wednesday, with miners pacing the gains as investors eyed the US ADP report and continued to monitor progress on trade deals ahead of Trump's 9 July deadline.
Wed 02 Jul 2025 07:59
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Wednesday, with miners pacing the gains as investors eyed the US ADP report ahead of Thursday's non-farm payrolls release.
Wed 02 Jul 2025 07:32
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Wednesday as investors eyed the latest US jobs data.
Tue 01 Jul 2025 17:47
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended higher on Tuesday, recovering from earlier losses as investors grew more optimistic about progress in US trade negotiations.
Tue 01 Jul 2025 10:52
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had reversed earlier gains to trade lower by midday on Tuesday as investors eyed US trade talks, with housebuilders in the red after disappointing data from Nationwide.
Tue 01 Jul 2025 08:00
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Tuesday as worries about Trump's tariff plans eased and as investors mulled the latest house and shop price data.
Tue 01 Jul 2025 07:28
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a flat open on Tuesday despite a record close on Wall Street, as investors digested the latest house price and shop price inflation data.
Mon 30 Jun 2025 17:40
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended lower on Monday as investors digested a series of UK economic data and monitored developments in North American trade negotiations.
Mon 30 Jun 2025 10:51
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had pared earlier small gains to trade flat by midday on Monday, as investors mulled a raft of UK data releases and amid hopes of a US-Canada trade deal.
Mon 30 Jun 2025 07:55
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ticked a touch higher in early trade on Monday as defence firms gained.
Mon 30 Jun 2025 07:34
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to nudge up at the open on Monday.
Fri 27 Jun 2025 17:34
(Sharecast News) - London stocks finished higher on Friday, lifted by renewed optimism over a potential US-China trade agreement as investors digested some fresh data from across the pond.
Fri 27 Jun 2025 11:06
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still firmer by midday on Friday as optimism over a US-China trade deal and US rate cut hopes boosted sentiment.
Fri 27 Jun 2025 08:07
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Friday as trade deal and rate cut hopes boosted sentiment
Fri 27 Jun 2025 07:25
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to gain at the open on Friday following a solid US session, amid a dearth of UK corporate news.
Thu 26 Jun 2025 10:17
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had ticked higher by midday on Thursday, helped along by a strong showing from the mining sector as investors awaited fresh catalysts.
Thu 26 Jun 2025 07:57
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were just a smidgen higher in early trade on Thursday amid a dearth of market-moving news.
Thu 26 Jun 2025 07:37
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Thursday following a flat finish on Wall Street.
Wed 25 Jun 2025 17:39
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed negative territory on Wednesday as investor caution resurfaced amid ongoing geopolitical tensions despite a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran.
Wed 25 Jun 2025 10:44
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had pared earlier gains to trade flat by midday on Wednesday as investors exercised some caution amid the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran.
Wed 25 Jun 2025 08:07
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged higher in early trade on Wednesday following a solid session on Wall Street, with markets relatively calm despite concerns about the ceasefire between Israel and Iran.
Wed 25 Jun 2025 07:31
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge up at the open on Wednesday following a solid session on Wall Street as investors kept an eye on developments in the Middle East.
Tue 24 Jun 2025 17:37
(Sharecast News) - London equities ended slightly higher on Tuesday, overcoming geopolitical jitters after Israel accused Iran of violating a ceasefire agreement.
Tue 24 Jun 2025 15:19
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 250 was up 1.2% at 21,364.47 in afternoon trade on Tuesday.
Tue 24 Jun 2025 10:58
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Tuesday despite claims by Israel that Iran has already breached their ceasefire.
Tue 24 Jun 2025 07:50
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Tuesday after US President Donald Trump announced that a ceasefire between Israel and Iran has taken effect.
Tue 24 Jun 2025 07:32
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to gain at the open on Tuesday after US president Donald Trump announced that a ceasefire between Israel and Iran has taken effect.
Mon 23 Jun 2025 17:44
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended slightly lower on Monday following a day of choppy trading, as investors took a cautious stance ahead of Iran's expected response to weekend US strikes on its nuclear facilities.
Mon 23 Jun 2025 10:45
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had popped into the black by midday on Monday as investors calmly awaited Iran's response to US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites over the weekend.
Mon 23 Jun 2025 07:52
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Monday as investors awaited Iran's next move, after the US struck Iranian nuclear sites over the weekend.
Mon 23 Jun 2025 07:27
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Monday amid worries about the Israel-Iran conflict, after the US struck Iranian nuclear sites over the weekend.
Fri 20 Jun 2025 16:12
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended Friday on a mixed note, with sentiment dampened by a series of lacklustre UK economic data releases, while broader geopolitical concerns eased slightly.
Fri 20 Jun 2025 10:54
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Friday despite uninspiring UK data releases, as worries about possible US involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict abated.
Fri 20 Jun 2025 07:58
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Friday as worries about possible US involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict abated, and as investors mulled the latest UK borrowing and retail sales figures.
Fri 20 Jun 2025 07:44
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Friday, recouping some of the previous day's losses as investors continued to mull developments in the Israel-Iran conflict, and following the release of UK borrowing and retail sales figures.
Thu 19 Jun 2025 16:23
(Sharecast News) - London equities ended lower on Thursday after the Bank of England left interest rates unchanged, in line with market expectations.
Thu 19 Jun 2025 10:21
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the red just after midday on Thursday as the Bank of England stood pat on rates, as widely expected.
Thu 19 Jun 2025 07:53
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Thursday as investors eyed the latest Bank of England policy announcement amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East.
Thu 19 Jun 2025 07:37
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Thursday ahead of the latest Bank of England policy announcement and amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East.
Wed 18 Jun 2025 17:52
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed slightly higher on Wednesday as investors digested fresh UK inflation figures and awaited the outcome of the US Federal Reserve's latest policy meeting, while geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continued to weigh on sentiment.
Wed 18 Jun 2025 11:02
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were steady by midday on Wednesday as investors mulled the latest UK inflation data and eyed a policy announcement from the Fed, amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East.
Wed 18 Jun 2025 08:27
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged higher in early trade on Wednesday as investors mulled the latest UK inflation data and continued to eye developments in the Middle East.
Wed 18 Jun 2025 07:33
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to nudge up at the open on Wednesday as investors mulled the latest UK inflation data, looked ahead to a policy announcement from the Federal Reserve and continued to eye developments in the Middle East.
Tue 17 Jun 2025 17:54
(Sharecast News) - London stocks finished lower on Tuesday as mounting tensions in the Middle East weighed on investor sentiment.
Tue 17 Jun 2025 11:00
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still weaker by midday on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest developments in the conflict between Israel and Iran, after US President Trump urged Iranians to evacuate Tehran and insisted had not reached out to the country for peace talks.
Tue 17 Jun 2025 08:43
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade Tuesday as investors mulled the latest developments in the conflict between Israel and Iran, after US President Donald Trump warned Iranians to evacuate Tehran.
Tue 17 Jun 2025 07:42
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to slump at the open on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest developments in the conflict between Israel and Iran, after US President Trump warned Iranians to evacuate Tehran.
Mon 16 Jun 2025 16:22
(Sharecast News) - London equities ended higher on Monday, with investors largely brushing off concerns over the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel, now in its fourth day.
Mon 16 Jun 2025 10:52
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Monday despite the conflict between Iran and Israel entering its fourth day.
Mon 16 Jun 2025 07:52
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged higher in early trade on Monday despite the conflict between Iran and Israel entering its fourth day.
Mon 16 Jun 2025 07:39
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a steady open on Monday despite escalating tensions in the Middle East.
Fri 13 Jun 2025 15:14
(Sharecast News) - London equities closed in the red on Friday, as investors reacted to heightened geopolitical tensions following Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.
Fri 13 Jun 2025 12:26
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were off lows but still weaker by midday on Friday amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, after Israel hit Iran's nuclear sites.
Fri 13 Jun 2025 07:37
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Friday amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, after Israel hit Iran's nuclear sites.
Fri 13 Jun 2025 07:33
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to drop at the open on Friday amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, after Israel hit Iran's nuclear sites.
Thu 12 Jun 2025 17:40
(Sharecast News) - London stocks finished Thursday on a mixed note as investors digested weaker-than-expected UK GDP figures and remained cautious over global trade tensions.
Thu 12 Jun 2025 11:17
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had dipped into the red by midday on Thursday amid ongoing trade concerns and after the release of disappointing UK GDP data.
Thu 12 Jun 2025 07:48
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were steady in early trade on Thursday after the release of disappointing UK GDP data.
Thu 12 Jun 2025 07:33
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Thursday following a mostly weaker US close and after the release of disappointing UK GDP data.
Wed 11 Jun 2025 17:11
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended slightly higher on Wednesday as investors assessed a tentative trade truce between the US and China as well as crucial US inflation data, while chancellor Rachel Reeves' initial spending review also drew attention.
Wed 11 Jun 2025 10:53
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were a smidgen firmer by midday on Wednesday as investors mulled news of a "framework" trade truce between the US and China, with housebuilders up ahead of Chancellor Rachel Reeves' spending review and all eyes on a key US inflation reading.
Wed 11 Jun 2025 07:53
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged higher in early trade on Wednesday as investors mulled news of a "framework" trade truce between the US and China, with all eyes on Chancellor Rachel Reeves' spending review and a key US inflation reading.
Wed 11 Jun 2025 07:38
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Wednesday ahead of Chancellor Rachel Reeves' spending review and a key US inflation reading, as investors mulled news of a "framework" trade truce between the US and China.
Tue 10 Jun 2025 18:12
(Sharecast News) - London stocks outperformed their peers from on Continent on Tuesday, underpinned by optimism over Sino-US trade talks and strength in the housebuilding sector, even as investors mulled the latest UK jobs and retail sales data.
Tue 10 Jun 2025 11:09
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Tuesday, underpinned by optimism over Sino-US trade talks and strength in the housebuilding sector, as investors mulled the latest UK jobs and retail sales data.
Tue 10 Jun 2025 07:50
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Tuesday, underpinned by optimism over Sino-US trade talks and strength in the housebuilding sector, as investors mulled the latest UK jobs and retail sales data.
Tue 10 Jun 2025 07:36
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest UK jobs data.
Mon 09 Jun 2025 16:08
(Sharecast News) - London's equity markets closed in mixed territory on Monday as investors weighed fresh economic data from China and looked ahead to the outcome of trade discussions between the US and China taking place in London.
Mon 09 Jun 2025 10:28
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had dipped into the red by midday on Monday as investors digested the latest Chinese trade and inflation data and awaited the outcome of US-China trade talks in London.
Mon 09 Jun 2025 07:41
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged higher in early trade on Monday, with all eyes on US-China trade talks due to take place in London.
Mon 09 Jun 2025 07:31
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a flat open on Monday, with all eyes on US-China trade talks due to take place in London.
Fri 06 Jun 2025 16:47
(Sharecast News) - London equities ended the week on a positive note, with investors reacting to stronger-than-expected US labour market data.
Fri 06 Jun 2025 10:48
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had pared earlier small gains to trade flat by midday on Friday as investors eyed the latest US non-farm payrolls report.
Fri 06 Jun 2025 07:56
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged up in early trade on Friday as investors eyed the latest US non-farm payrolls report.
Fri 06 Jun 2025 07:52
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge lower at the open on Friday as investors eyed the latest US non-farm payrolls report.
Thu 05 Jun 2025 11:29
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had edged higher by midday on Thursday as investors eyed an expected rate cut by the European Central Bank.
Thu 05 Jun 2025 08:38
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged just a touch higher in early trade on Thursday as investors eyed an expected rate cut by the European Central Bank.
Thu 05 Jun 2025 08:28
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge lower at the open on Thursday following a positive close a day earlier, as investors eyed an expected rate cut by the European Central Bank.
Wed 04 Jun 2025 18:04
(Sharecast News) - London equities closed modestly higher on Wednesday, supported by a rebound in the UK services sector and relief that the country avoided increased US tariffs on steel and aluminium.
Wed 04 Jun 2025 10:46
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had ticked higher by midday as the UK avoided the doubling of US tariffs on steel and aluminium imports that has come into effect on Wednesday and after a survey showed the services sector returned to growth in May.
Wed 04 Jun 2025 08:14
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were steady in early trade as the UK avoided the doubling of US tariffs on steel and aluminium imports that has come into effect on Wednesday.
Wed 04 Jun 2025 08:06
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to gain at the open on Wednesday after a positive close on Wall Street, as investors shrugged off the doubling of US tariffs on steel and aluminium imports that has come into effect.
Tue 03 Jun 2025 18:04
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended Tuesday's session on a mixed note, with strength in some sectors offset by weakness among mining stocks and broader concerns over global growth prospects.
Tue 03 Jun 2025 10:47
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were steady by midday on Tuesday as miners took a hit from disappointing Chinese data, while an OECD downgrade to global and UK growth forecasts dented sentiment.
Tue 03 Jun 2025 08:02
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged lower in early trade on Tuesday, unable to cling on to opening gains as miners took a hit from disappointing Chinese data.
Tue 03 Jun 2025 07:35
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to gain at the open on Tuesday following a positive close on Wall Street.
Mon 02 Jun 2025 16:32
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended marginally higher on Monday, with investors weighing a series of UK and global economic data releases and monitoring escalating trade tensions between the US and China.
Mon 02 Jun 2025 10:59
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had pared earlier small losses to trade flat by midday on Monday as investors digested a raft of UK data releases amid renewed trade tensions between the US and China.
Mon 02 Jun 2025 07:33
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a flat open on Monday amid growing trade tensions.
Fri 30 May 2025 11:01
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Friday despite tariff uncertainty.
Fri 30 May 2025 08:04
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Friday as investors mulled the latest twists and turns in the Trump tariff saga.
Fri 30 May 2025 07:37
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge up at the open on Friday as investors mulled the latest twists and turns in the Trump tariff saga.
Thu 29 May 2025 15:07
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended Thursday on a mixed note as investors weighed geopolitical developments and fresh economic data from the United States.
Thu 29 May 2025 10:54
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had pared earlier small gains to trade flat by midday on Thursday as investors mulled a US court's decision to block Donald Trump from imposing sweeping global tariffs, and with Auto Trader under the cosh after results.
Thu 29 May 2025 07:53
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ticked higher in early trade on Thursday but gains were muted, after a US court blocked Donald Trump from imposing sweeping global tariffs.
Thu 29 May 2025 07:32
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to jump at the open on Thursday after the US Court of International Trade blocked Donald Trump from imposing sweeping global tariffs.
Wed 28 May 2025 16:02
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended Wednesday in mixed territory as investors remained cautious ahead of quarterly results from US chipmaker Nvidia, a key barometer for global tech sentiment, due later in the global day.
Wed 28 May 2025 10:40
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had dipped into the red by midday on Wednesday, reversing earlier small gains, as investors eyed results from Nvidia after the US close.
Wed 28 May 2025 07:46
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged a touch higher in early trade on Wednesday following solid gains on Wall Street, as investors eyed results from Nvidia after the US close.
Wed 28 May 2025 07:27
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a steady start on Wednesday following solid gains in the previous session, as investors eyed results from Nvidia after the US close.
Tue 27 May 2025 10:44
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Tuesday as investors welcomed news that Trump has agreed to extend a deadline to negotiate tariffs with the European Union.
Tue 27 May 2025 08:53
(Sharecast News) - London stocks gained in early trade on Tuesday following the long weekend, catching up with gains in Europe a day earlier after Trump agreed to extend a deadline to negotiate tariffs with the European Union.
Tue 27 May 2025 08:33
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to nudge up at the open on Tuesday following the long weekend, catching up with gains in Europe a day earlier after Trump agreed to extend a deadline to negotiate tariffs with the European Union.
Fri 23 May 2025 15:49
(Sharecast News) - London equities ended lower on Friday, reversing earlier gains as renewed trade tensions overshadowed positive domestic data.
Fri 23 May 2025 12:26
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were off earlier highs but just in the black by midday on Friday as investors mulled better-than-expected retail sales data and an upbeat reading on consumer sentiment.
Fri 23 May 2025 07:54
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Friday as investors mulled better-than-expected retail sales data and an upbeat reading on consumer sentiment.
Fri 23 May 2025 07:41
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Friday following losses in the previous session, as investors mulled the latest UK consumer confidence and retail sales data.
Thu 22 May 2025 11:18
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had fallen further by midday on Thursday amid concerns about US debt and following the release of higher-than-expected UK borrowing figures and an uninspiring reading on the services sector.
Thu 22 May 2025 08:24
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Thursday, taking their cue from a downbeat session on Wall Street after a weak US Treasury auction, as investors mulled the latest UK borrowing figures and a raft results from the likes of BT and easyJet.
Thu 22 May 2025 07:34
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to slump at the open on Thursday following a downbeat session on Wall Street, as investors mulled the latest UK borrowing figures.
Wed 21 May 2025 15:06
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended Wednesday on a mixed note as investors digested hotter-than-expected UK inflation figures and monitored rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
Wed 21 May 2025 11:35
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had nudged into the red by midday on Wednesday following the release of higher-than-expected UK inflation data and amid tensions in the Middle East.
Wed 21 May 2025 08:07
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were just a smidgen higher in early trade on Wednesday following the release of hotter-than-expected UK inflation figures and amid tensions in the Middle East.
Wed 21 May 2025 07:35
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to nudge just a touch higher in early trade on Wednesday following strong gains in the previous session, as investors mulled the latest UK inflation data.
Tue 20 May 2025 16:37
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended higher on Tuesday, as investor sentiment recovered from jitters over Moody's US credit rating downgrade, alongside increasing hopes of a ceasefire in Ukraine and renewed policy support from China.
Tue 20 May 2025 08:05
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Tuesday as concerns about Moody's US credit rating downgrade faded, with hopes of a Ukraine ceasefire and a rate cut in China underpinning sentiment.
Tue 20 May 2025 07:31
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Tuesday after US equities managed to shrug off a shaky start to end higher.
Mon 19 May 2025 17:10
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended Monday on a mixed note, as investors weighed economic indicators from the UK and Europe, as well as news that Westminster and Brussels have agreed a 'Brexit reset' deal.
Mon 19 May 2025 10:46
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended losses by midday on Monday as sentiment took a hit after Moody's downgraded its credit rating on the US.
Mon 19 May 2025 07:50
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Monday as sentiment took a hit after Moody's downgraded its credit rating on the US.
Mon 19 May 2025 07:32
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Monday as sentiment took a hit after Moody's downgraded its credit rating on the US.
Fri 16 May 2025 16:32
(Sharecast News) - London equities ended the week higher on Friday, supported by gains in pharmaceutical and energy stocks.
Fri 16 May 2025 10:48
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had risen further by midday on Friday, with St James's Place the standout gainer on the back of an upbeat broker note.
Fri 16 May 2025 08:09
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Friday as investors continued to mull the main event of the week - the trade deal between the US and China.
Fri 16 May 2025 07:32
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge up at the open on Friday following a mostly positive US session.
Thu 15 May 2025 11:09
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had turned positive by midday on Thursday but gains were muted despite better-than-expected UK GDP figures, as declining oil prices weighed on energy firms.
Thu 15 May 2025 08:08
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Thursday despite better-than-expected UK GDP figures, as declining oil prices weighed on energy firms and as investors sifted through another raft of corporate news.
Thu 15 May 2025 07:45
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were for a steady open on Thursday as investors mulled the latest UK GDP data.
Wed 14 May 2025 15:02
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended Wednesday's session narrowly mixed, as investors weighed a stream of corporate updates.
Wed 14 May 2025 11:06
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still steady by midday on Wednesday as investors sifted through a raft of corporate news, but Burberry surged on cost-cutting plans.
Wed 14 May 2025 07:31
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Wednesday following a mixed session on Wall Street, as investors braced for a deluge of earnings from the likes of Burberry, Compass and Imperial Brands.
Tue 13 May 2025 15:22
(Sharecast News) - London equities ended Tuesday on a mixed note as investors weighed the implications of the US-China tariff truce and reacted to fresh UK labour market data.
Tue 13 May 2025 08:20
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged higher in early trade on Tuesday as investors continued to mull the US-China tariff pause and digested the latest UK jobs data.
Tue 13 May 2025 08:15
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Tuesday following solid gains in the previous session, as investors mulled the latest UK jobs data.
Mon 12 May 2025 16:30
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended higher on Monday as investors welcomed news of a temporary trade agreement between the United States and China that will see a rollback of some tariffs.
Mon 12 May 2025 12:34
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still firmer by midday on Monday after the US and China agreed a temporary deal to cut tariffs.
Mon 12 May 2025 09:32
(Sharecast News) - London stocks surged in early trade on Monday after the US and China agreed a temporary deal to cut tariffs, but the sharp gains were short-lived.
Mon 12 May 2025 07:33
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to gain on Monday amid reports of progress in US-China trade talks held over the weekend in Geneva.
Fri 09 May 2025 16:46
(Sharecast News) - London equities ended the week higher on Friday, supported by improved sentiment surrounding US trade developments.
Fri 09 May 2025 10:45
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Friday as optimism over US trade deals boosted sentiment.
Fri 09 May 2025 08:21
(Sharecast News) - London stocks gained in early trade on Friday as optimism over US trade deals boosted sentiment.
Fri 09 May 2025 08:09
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to gain at the open on Friday following a solid session on Wall Street, as investors mulled the trade deal struck between the US and the UK and looked to US-China talks over the weekend.
Thu 08 May 2025 14:59
(Sharecast News) - London equities ended Thursday in mixed territory, as investors digested US president Donald Trump declaring a US-UK trade deal, while the Bank of England delivered an expected interest rate cut.
Thu 08 May 2025 10:41
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had risen by midday on Thursday amid optimism of a US-UK trade deal and after the Bank of England cut interest rates, as expected.
Thu 08 May 2025 08:38
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ticked up in early trade on Thursday as investors awaited an expected US-UK trade deal announcement later in the day and a 25 basis points rate cut from the Bank of England.
Thu 08 May 2025 07:34
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to gain at the open on Thursday following a positive session in the US, as investors eyed an expected rate cut by the Bank of England.
Wed 07 May 2025 15:05
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended lower on Wednesday, with the top-flight index snapping a 16-day winning streak as investor caution ahead of the US Federal Reserve's policy decision weighed on sentiment.
Wed 07 May 2025 11:38
(Sharecast News) - The FTSE 100 was on track to snap a 16-day winning streak on Wednesday as investors showed caution ahead of a central bank meeting in the US, with heavy losses in the telecoms and pharma sectors weighing on the index.
Wed 07 May 2025 09:38
(Sharecast News) - Stocks in the UK were weaker on Wednesday despite news that US and Chinese officials would meet at the weekend to de-escalate the trade war and Beijing announced new policy stimulus.
Wed 07 May 2025 07:34
(Sharecast News) - Stocks in the UK are set to start the morning a tad lower despite a break in the clouds as regards US-China trade talks.
Tue 06 May 2025 15:44
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets ended marginally higher on Tuesday, with the top-flight index overcoming earlier losses to extend its record winning streak to a 16th consecutive session.
Tue 06 May 2025 10:03
(Sharecast News) - UK stock markets started the new trading week in the red on Tuesday as investors took profits following the FTSE 100's record 15-day win streak.
Tue 06 May 2025 08:14
(Sharecast News) - Stocks were edging higher in early trading with market commentary focusing on recent softness in the Greenback against its Asian peers.
Tue 06 May 2025 07:58
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Fri 02 May 2025 16:15
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended the week on a positive note on Friday, buoyed by upbeat global developments and solid US employment data.
Fri 02 May 2025 13:22
(Sharecast News) - Stocks are moving higher after Beijing opened the door to trade talks with Washington and Brussels offered to increase its purchases of US goods.
Fri 02 May 2025 09:35
(Sharecast News) - Stocks are moving higher after Beijing opened the door to trade talks with Washington and Brussels offered to increase its purchases of US goods.
Fri 02 May 2025 06:59
(Sharecast News) - Stocks are set to start the morning higher after Beijing opened the door to trade talks with Washington.
Thu 01 May 2025 17:39
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged higher on Thursday, extending the top-flight index's winning streak to a 14th consecutive session even as investors assessed weaker-than-expected US economic data, with initial jobless claims rising to a three-month high.
Thu 01 May 2025 10:07
(Sharecast News) - The FTSE 100's recent rally was at risk of coming to an end on Thursday with markets struggling for direction following a 13-day win streak, which sent the benchmark index to its highest level in four weeks.
Thu 01 May 2025 08:20
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks edged higher on Thursday, with strong gains from Whitbread and Rolls-Royce providing a lift, as market sentiment was bolstered by impressive Big Tech earnings a deal between the US and Ukraine overnight.
Thu 01 May 2025 07:04
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks are expected to open at their highest levels in four weeks on Thursday with sentiment lifted by forecast-beating tech earnings and a deal between Ukraine and the US.
Wed 30 Apr 2025 14:52
(Sharecast News) - London stocks extended their gains on Wednesday, after fresh data from the US showed a slowing in consumer price growth, alongside the country's first economic contraction since 2022.
Wed 30 Apr 2025 10:36
(Sharecast News) - The FTSE 100 continued its march higher on Wednesday - marking its longest winning streak in more than eight years - though upside was limited on the back of gloomy data from China and cautiousness ahead of some crucial economic indicators and corporate earnings from the US.
Wed 30 Apr 2025 10:23
(Sharecast News) - Stocks were moving slightly higher at the end of the month, ahead of a big day for economic data and company results on both sides of the Atlantic.
Wed 30 Apr 2025 07:22
(Sharecast News) - Stocks are set to move slightly higher ahead of a big day for economic data and company results on both sides of the Atlantic.
Tue 29 Apr 2025 15:37
(Sharecast News) - London stocks finished higher on Tuesday, buoyed by investor optimism over potential easing of US tariffs on automobiles and a raft of corporate updates.
Tue 29 Apr 2025 10:52
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had turned positive by midday on Tuesday but gains were muted as investors waded through a deluge of corporate releases from the likes of BP, HSBC and AB Foods.
Tue 29 Apr 2025 08:12
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged lower in early trade on Tuesday as investors waded through a deluge of corporate releases from the likes of BP and HSBC.
Tue 29 Apr 2025 07:37
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Tuesday amid a flurry of corporate releases from the likes of HSBC, BP, AB Foods and AstraZeneca.
Mon 28 Apr 2025 10:47
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Monday as investors eyed a busy week, with UK banks and US tech giants due to report.
Mon 28 Apr 2025 08:02
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Monday as investors eyed a busy week, with UK banks and US tech giants due to report.
Mon 28 Apr 2025 07:30
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for more gains on Monday, following their tenth consecutive close in the black at the end of last week.
Fri 25 Apr 2025 16:06
(Sharecast News) - London stocks finished higher on Friday, even as investors locked in profits following nine straight days of gains, driven by easing trade tensions and hopes of a rate cut by the Federal Reserve.
Fri 25 Apr 2025 10:49
(Sharecast News) - London's top-tier equity index was struggling for direction on Friday as investors locked in profits following nine straight days of gains, driven by easing trade tensions and hopes of a rate cut by the Federal Reserve.
Fri 25 Apr 2025 07:43
(Sharecast News) - A nine-day winning streak for the FTSE 100 came to an end on Friday morning, with markets flatlining following a near-10% surge over the past two weeks on the back of optimism regarding US trade talks and Federal Reserve interest-rate cuts.
Fri 25 Apr 2025 07:06
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks are expected to rise for the 10th straight session on Friday as an easing of tensions between the US and its trading partners lift investor optimism, along with hopes that the Federal Reserve may move sooner than expected to cut interest rates.
Thu 24 Apr 2025 15:32
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended marginally higher on Thursday, recovering from earlier losses as investors assessed fresh signals on the health of the US labour market.
Thu 24 Apr 2025 13:23
(Sharecast News) - Stocks were trading a tad lower come midday, but had come off their lows, as investors waited on the latest weekly jobs data in the US.
Thu 24 Apr 2025 08:16
(Sharecast News) - Stocks were trading a tad lower in later morning trading while investors waited for the next trade headline to hit.
Thu 24 Apr 2025 07:25
(Sharecast News) - Stocks are set for a flattish start as investors monitor their screens for any sign of a thawing in trade relations between China and the US.
Wed 23 Apr 2025 15:19
(Sharecast News) - London's equity markets advanced on Wednesday, buoyed by renewed optimism over potential US-China trade negotiations and a rebound in commodity prices.
Wed 23 Apr 2025 10:48
(Sharecast News) - Rising hopes that the US and China may some day agree to a new trade deal saw the return of risk appetite on London's equity markets on Wednesday, pushing the FTSE 100 to its highest level in three weeks.
Wed 23 Apr 2025 07:50
(Sharecast News) - UK markets jumped on Wednesday morning, sending the FTSE 100 to its highest level in nearly three weeks as trade tensions eased, with commodity stocks and financial names providing a big lift.
Wed 23 Apr 2025 07:22
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks are expected to jump in early deals on Wednesday, tracking strong gains on Wall Street and Asia, as fears about the economic fallout from the trade war begin to ease.
Tue 22 Apr 2025 11:47
(Sharecast News) - London-listed stocks pushed higher by Tuesday lunchtime, though gains were limited with no major economic data or corporate news to steer sentiment following another heavy sell-off on Wall Street the previous session.
Tue 22 Apr 2025 08:05
(Sharecast News) - The financial newswire headlines are covered in various iterations of 'sell the US' but stocks in London and over on the Continent have moved off their lows.
Tue 22 Apr 2025 07:34
(Sharecast News) - Stocks in London were set for a softer start following another difficult session for US dollar assets the day before amid what some in markets had dubbed the 'sell the US' trade.
Thu 17 Apr 2025 15:09
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended flat to lower on Thursday as investors weighed mixed global signals ahead of the long Easter weekend.
Thu 17 Apr 2025 11:31
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had fallen further by midday on Thursday after Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell warned that Trump's tariffs could cause a spike in inflation.
Thu 17 Apr 2025 09:12
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Thursday after Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell warned that Trump's tariffs could cause a spike in inflation.
Thu 17 Apr 2025 09:12
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Thursday after Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell warned that Trump's tariffs could cause a spike in inflation.
Thu 17 Apr 2025 07:44
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Thursday following heavy losses on Wall Street after Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell warned that Trump's tariffs could cause a spike in inflation.
Wed 16 Apr 2025 15:05
(Sharecast News) - London stocks finished in a mixed state on Wednesday, recovering from earlier losses after a better-than-expected UK inflation report and robust US retail sales data.
Wed 16 Apr 2025 10:43
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still lower by midday on Wednesday despite better-than-expected UK inflation data, with sentiment dented after US chipmaker Nvidia warned it will take a $5.5bn hit from Donald Trump's trade war with China.
Wed 16 Apr 2025 08:00
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Wednesday despite better-than-expected UK inflation data, with sentiment dented after US chipmaker Nvidia warned it will take a $5.5bn hit from Donald Trump's trade war with China.
Wed 16 Apr 2025 07:36
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Wednesday following downbeat sessions in the US and Asia, as investors mulled the latest China GDP data and UK inflation figures.
Tue 15 Apr 2025 14:51
(Sharecast News) - London stocks finished higher on Tuesday, lifted by renewed optimism over trade prospects and a measured response to UK labour market data.
Tue 15 Apr 2025 10:57
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday Tuesday as investors mulled the latest UK jobs data and encouraging comments from US vice president JD Vance about the potential for a trade deal.
Tue 15 Apr 2025 08:27
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest UK jobs data and encouraging comments from US vice president JD Vance about the potential for a trade deal.
Tue 15 Apr 2025 07:49
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge up at the open on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest UK jobs data.
Tue 15 Apr 2025 07:48
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge up at the open on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest UK jobs data.
Mon 14 Apr 2025 15:50
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rallied on Monday, with both the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 posting strong gains as investors responded to shifting signals on US trade policy.
Mon 14 Apr 2025 11:08
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Monday as investors mulled the latest twists and turns in Trump's tariff saga.
Mon 14 Apr 2025 07:47
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose sharply in early trade on Monday, taking their cue from gains in Asia as investors mulled the latest twists and turns in Trump's tariff saga.
Mon 14 Apr 2025 07:34
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to jump at the open on Monday, taking their cue from gains in Asia after Trump said that smartphones and computers were exempt from new tariffs.
Fri 11 Apr 2025 15:03
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended Friday in mixed territory as geopolitical tensions weighed on investor sentiment, following China's decision to sharply increase tariffs on US goods.
Fri 11 Apr 2025 10:49
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were back in the black by midday on Friday, having briefly moved lower after China announced it was raising tariffs on US goods to 125% from 84%.
Fri 11 Apr 2025 08:31
(Sharecast News) - London stocks gained in early trade on Friday as investors mulled better-than-expected UK GDP data.
Fri 11 Apr 2025 07:45
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to gain at the open on Friday despite losses on Wall Street, as investors mulled better-than-expected UK GDP data.
Thu 10 Apr 2025 15:38
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed sharply higher on Thursday, buoyed by investor relief after US president Donald Trump announced a 90-day pause on most of his proposed retaliatory tariffs.
Thu 10 Apr 2025 11:22
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still enjoying spectacular gains by midday on Thursday as investors welcomed Donald Trump's U-turn on tariffs.
Thu 10 Apr 2025 08:50
(Sharecast News) - London stocks surged in early trade on Thursday, taking their cue from whopping gains in the US and Asia after Donald Trump announced a 90-day pause on tariffs for most countries except China.
Thu 10 Apr 2025 07:39
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to surge at the open on Thursday, taking their cue from whopping gains in the US and Asia after Donald Trump announced a 90-day pause on tariffs for most countries except China.
Wed 09 Apr 2025 15:07
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell sharply on Wednesday, with investors reacting to heightened geopolitical tensions after China unveiled retaliatory tariffs in response to a sweeping 104% import charge on Chinese goods announced by US president Donald Trump overnight.
Wed 09 Apr 2025 11:59
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended losses by midday on Wednesday as Trump's sweeping tariffs came into force, including a swingeing 104% on China.
Wed 09 Apr 2025 09:03
(Sharecast News) - London stocks tumbled in early trade on Wednesday as Trump's sweeping tariffs came into force, including a swingeing 104% on China.
Wed 09 Apr 2025 09:02
(Sharecast News) - London stocks tumbled in early trade on Wednesday as Trump's sweeping tariffs came into force, including a swingeing 104% on China.
Wed 09 Apr 2025 07:46
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to tumble at the open on Wednesday as Trump's sweeping tariffs came into force, including a swingeing 104% on China.
Wed 09 Apr 2025 07:46
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to tumble at the open on Wednesday as Trump's sweeping tariffs came into force, including a swingeing 104% on China.
Wed 09 Apr 2025 07:45
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to tumble at the open on Wednesday as Trump's sweeping tariffs came into force, including a swingeing 104% on China.
Wed 09 Apr 2025 07:44
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to tumble at the open on Wednesday as Trump's sweeping tariffs came into force, including a swingeing 104% on China.
Wed 09 Apr 2025 07:43
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to tumble at the open on Wednesday as Trump's sweeping tariffs came into force, including a swingeing 104% on China.
Wed 09 Apr 2025 07:41
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to tumble at the open on Wednesday as Trump's sweeping tariffs came into force, including a swingeing 104% on China.
Wed 09 Apr 2025 07:40
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to tumble at the open on Wednesday as Trump's sweeping tariffs came into force, including a swingeing 104% on China.
Tue 08 Apr 2025 10:43
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Tuesday, recovering from whopping losses in the previous session despite escalating Sino-US tensions, as investors grew hopeful of a trade deal between the US and Japan.
Tue 08 Apr 2025 07:44
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Tuesday, recovering from whopping losses in the previous session, as investors mulled the latest developments in the Trump trade war.
Tue 08 Apr 2025 07:35
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to recover at the open on Tuesday following a dismal session a day earlier, which saw the top-flight index close down 4.4% as the Trump tariff selloff continued.
Mon 07 Apr 2025 16:48
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell sharply again on Monday, extending losses as investor sentiment continued to deteriorate in the face of renewed global trade tensions.
Mon 07 Apr 2025 11:05
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were off earlier lows but still sharply in the red by midday on Monday as the Trump tariff selloff continued.
Mon 07 Apr 2025 07:48
(Sharecast News) - London stocks tumbled in early trade on Monday following whopping losses in Asia, as the Trump tariff selloff intensified.
Mon 07 Apr 2025 07:40
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for more heavy losses at the open on Monday after Asian shares tanked as concerns about Trump's trade war intensified.
Fri 04 Apr 2025 16:09
(Sharecast News) - London markets suffered steep losses on Friday after China announced it would impose retaliatory tariffs of 34% on US imports, intensifying the ongoing trade conflict with Washington and rattling global investor sentiment.
Fri 04 Apr 2025 10:40
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were in freefall by midday on Friday as Trump's trade war escalated after China said it would impose additional tariffs of 34% on US imports.
Fri 04 Apr 2025 08:09
(Sharecast News) - London stocks suffered more losses in early trade on Friday as Trump's sweeping tariffs fuelled recession fears, and as investors eyed the release of the latest US non-farm payrolls report.
Fri 04 Apr 2025 07:34
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge lower at the open on Friday following heavy losses a day earlier, as investors continued to assess the impact of Trump's bombshell tariff announcement and eyed the latest US non-farm payrolls report.
Thu 03 Apr 2025 15:29
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed sharply lower on Thursday as global markets reacted negatively to US president Donald Trump's unexpectedly aggressive global tariff policy announced overnight.
Thu 03 Apr 2025 10:42
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still sharply lower by midday on Thursday as Donald Trump's more aggressive than expected tariff announcement rattled markets.
Thu 03 Apr 2025 08:11
(Sharecast News) - London stocks slid in early trade on Thursday as Donald Trump's aggressive tariff announcement rattled markets.
Thu 03 Apr 2025 07:43
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to slide at the open on Thursday after Donald Trump announced a range of tariffs on countries around the world, including the UK.
Wed 02 Apr 2025 14:47
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended Wednesday on a mixed note, with investors reacting cautiously to geopolitical developments, particularly US president Donald Trump's looming announcement of reciprocal tariffs.
Wed 02 Apr 2025 10:59
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had fallen further by midday on Wednesday as investors eyed US President Donald Trump's announcement on reciprocal tariffs.
Wed 02 Apr 2025 08:00
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower in early trade on Wednesday as investors eyed US President Donald Trump's announcement on reciprocal tariffs.
Wed 02 Apr 2025 07:36
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Wednesday as investors eyed US President Donald Trump's announcement on reciprocal tariffs.
Tue 01 Apr 2025 10:55
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Tuesday, recovering from heavy losses in the previous session driven by worries about Trump's tariff threats.
Tue 01 Apr 2025 07:56
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Tuesday, recovering from heavy losses in the previous session driven by worries about Trump's tariff threats.
Tue 01 Apr 2025 07:42
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Tuesday following heavy losses in the previous session.
Mon 31 Mar 2025 11:38
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended losses by midday on Monday as Donald Trump rattled markets yet again, threatening to impose reciprocal tariffs on "all countries".
Mon 31 Mar 2025 08:18
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell sharply in early trade on Monday as Donald Trump threatened to impose reciprocal tariffs on "all countries".
Mon 31 Mar 2025 07:26
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Monday following heavy losses in Asia, with Donald Trump's tariffs due to kick in this week.
Fri 28 Mar 2025 14:40
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed lower on Friday, as investors digested a mix of economic signals, including a surprise rise in US consumer inflation and fresh domestic data.
Fri 28 Mar 2025 10:56
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had edged higher by midday on Friday, helped along by a strong showing from the defensive utilities sector, as investors mulled the latest UK GDP and retail sales figures, and looked ahead to a key US inflation reading.
Fri 28 Mar 2025 08:40
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were little changed in early trade on Friday as investors mulled the latest UK GDP and retail sales figures, and continued to assess the impact of Trump's auto tariffs.
Fri 28 Mar 2025 07:27
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Friday following negative sessions in the US and Asia, as investors continued to mull the impact of Trump's auto tariffs.
Thu 27 Mar 2025 15:20
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended lower on Thursday as investor sentiment weakened following a surprise announcement by Donald Trump of a new 25% tariff on all imported cars and car parts.
Thu 27 Mar 2025 10:51
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the red by midday on Thursday, with sentiment hit after Donald Trump announced a new 25% tariff on all imported cars and car parts.
Thu 27 Mar 2025 07:57
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Thursday, taking their cue from a downbeat session on Wall Street after Donald Trump announced a new 25% tariff on all imported cars and car parts.
Thu 27 Mar 2025 07:33
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Thursday following a downbeat session in the US, after Donald Trump announced a new 25% tariff on all imported cars.
Wed 26 Mar 2025 15:01
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed modestly higher on Wednesday, supported by investor reaction to the chancellor's Spring Statement and a larger-than-expected drop in UK inflation.
Wed 26 Mar 2025 10:50
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still a little firmer by midday on Wednesday, while sterling fell as investors mulled a slightly bigger-than-expected drop in UK inflation ahead of the Spring Statement.
Wed 26 Mar 2025 08:00
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Wednesday as investors mulled a slightly bigger-than-expected drop in UK inflation and looked ahead to the Spring Statement.
Wed 26 Mar 2025 07:45
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to dip at the open on Wednesday as investors mulled a bigger-than-expected drop in UK inflation and looked ahead to the Spring Statement.
Tue 25 Mar 2025 17:34
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended Tuesday in positive territory, ahead of the Chancellor's Spring Statement on Wednesday, supported by gains in housebuilding shares and strength from Segro and Shell.
Tue 25 Mar 2025 11:30
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Tuesday, helped along by a strong showing from housebuilders, with Segro and Shell also providing a boost.
Tue 25 Mar 2025 08:03
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Tuesday, with housebuilders charging ahead after well-received results from Bellway.
Tue 25 Mar 2025 07:36
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Tuesday despite a positive session on Wall Street, as investors braced for a deluge of corporate news.
Mon 24 Mar 2025 15:13
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended Monday largely flat in muted trading, with early optimism around Donald Trump's comments on reciprocal tariffs fading as the session progressed.
Mon 24 Mar 2025 10:55
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had pared gains to trade flat by midday on Monday as initial enthusiasm about Donald Trump's "flexibility" over reciprocal tariffs wore off and as investors mulled a mixed UK PMI report.
Mon 24 Mar 2025 07:52
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Monday as traders welcomed hints from Donald Trump that he would show "flexibility" when it comes to reciprocal tariffs.
Fri 21 Mar 2025 15:05
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended lower on Friday, pressured by weak airline performance amid an all-day closure at Heathrow Airport, as well as disappointing public finance figures.
Fri 21 Mar 2025 10:43
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended losses by midday on Friday as data showed that UK borrowing significantly overshot expectations in February, with airlines weaker as Heathrow was forced to shut after a fire at a substation caused a power outage.
Fri 21 Mar 2025 08:04
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Friday as data showed that UK borrowing significantly overshot expectations in February, with airlines in the red as Heathrow was shut after a fire caused a power outage.
Fri 21 Mar 2025 07:39
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a flat open on Friday following a downbeat session on Wall Street, as investors mulled the latest UK borrowing figures.
Thu 20 Mar 2025 10:49
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still a touch lower by midday on Thursday as the Bank of England stood pat on interest rates, as expected.
Thu 20 Mar 2025 07:56
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged up in early trade on Thursday ahead of the latest Bank of England policy announcement, as data showed the unemployment rate remained steady in January while wage growth slowed slightly but remained "relatively strong".
Thu 20 Mar 2025 07:35
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Thursday as investors digested the latest policy announcement from the Federal Reserve and looked ahead to the Bank of England's turn.
Wed 19 Mar 2025 15:34
(Sharecast News) - London's financial markets showed modest gains by the close on Wednesday, with investors digesting the Bank of Japan's recent policy decision and anticipating the upcoming announcement from the US Federal Reserve.
Wed 19 Mar 2025 11:25
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the red by midday on Wednesday as investors mulled the latest policy decision from the Bank of Japan and looked ahead to an announcement from the Federal Reserve.
Wed 19 Mar 2025 08:08
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Wednesday as investors mulled the latest policy decision from the Bank of Japan and looked ahead to an announcement from the Federal Reserve.
Wed 19 Mar 2025 07:34
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to nudge higher at the open on Wednesday as investors eyed the latest policy announcement from the Federal Reserve.
Tue 18 Mar 2025 14:56
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed higher on Tuesday as investors remained cautious ahead of key central bank decisions this week, including from the Bank of England and the Federal Reserve.
Tue 18 Mar 2025 11:00
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still firmer by midday on Tuesday as investors eyed the start of the Federal Reserve's two-day policy meeting and this week's Bank of England announcement.
Tue 18 Mar 2025 07:35
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Tuesday following positive sessions in the US and Asia, as investors eyed the start of the Federal Reserve's two-day policy meeting.
Mon 17 Mar 2025 18:04
(Sharecast News) - London stocks moved higher on Monday ahead of a week packed with central bank policy announcements, as investors mulled fresh stimulus plans from China and the latest developments in Donald Trump's trade war.
Mon 17 Mar 2025 10:54
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still just a touch higher by midday on Monday ahead of a week packed with central bank policy announcements, as investors mulled fresh stimulus plans from China and the latest developments in Donald Trump's trade war.
Mon 17 Mar 2025 07:57
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged higher in early trade on Monday ahead of a week packed with central bank policy announcements, as investors mulled the latest developments in Donald Trump's trade war.
Mon 17 Mar 2025 07:33
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to nudge up at the open on Monday at the start of a busy week that includes a slew of central bank policy announcements, including the Bank of England, Bank of Japan and the US Federal Reserve.
Fri 14 Mar 2025 12:35
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended firmly in the black on Friday after a volatile week of trading rocked by the latest twists and turns in Trump's trade war, as investors mulled an unexpected contraction in the UK economy.
Fri 14 Mar 2025 10:43
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Friday as investors mulled an unexpected contraction in the UK economy in January.
Fri 14 Mar 2025 07:46
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged higher in early trade on Friday after data showed the UK economy unexpectedly shrank in January.
Fri 14 Mar 2025 07:34
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to gain at the open on Friday as investors mulled the latest UK GDP data.
Thu 13 Mar 2025 10:46
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still higher by midday on Thursday but gains were muted as investors continued to mull the impact of Trump's trade war.
Thu 13 Mar 2025 08:01
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged up in early trade on Thursday as investors continued to mull the impact of Trump's trade war.
Thu 13 Mar 2025 07:40
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were for a steady open on Thursday as Trump's tariff saga rumbles on.
Thu 13 Mar 2025 07:26
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed flat on Thursday as investors mulled more twists and turns in Trump's tariff saga after the US President threatened to impose a 200% tariff on the European Union's alcohol imports if the bloc does not remove its tariff on US whiskey.
Wed 12 Mar 2025 11:04
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Wednesday, recovering from heavy losses in the previous session as Trump's tariff chaos rumbled on, and as investors eyed the latest US inflation reading.
Wed 12 Mar 2025 08:00
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Wednesday following heavy losses in the previous session, but gains were muted as Trump's tariff chaos rumbled on.
Wed 12 Mar 2025 07:41
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended in the black on Wednesday despite an escalation of Trump's trade war, as Ukraine ceasefire hopes lifted sentiment.
Tue 11 Mar 2025 11:17
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had fallen a little further by midday on Tuesday as worries about a US recession continued to dent sentiment, and as data showed that UK retail sales growth slowest last month.
Tue 11 Mar 2025 08:00
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended firmly in the red on Tuesday after Trump announced the US will double tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminium imports, further rattling markets.
Tue 11 Mar 2025 07:58
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were just a touch lower in early trade on Tuesday as worries about a US recession continued to dent sentiment, and as data showed that UK retail sales growth slowest last month.
Tue 11 Mar 2025 07:39
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Tuesday following heavy losses in the previous session.
Mon 10 Mar 2025 11:52
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were lower on Monday as worries about US President Donald Trump's trade war continued to dent sentiment.
Mon 10 Mar 2025 08:44
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended Monday's session firmly in the red as worries about economic growth and the impact of US President Donald's Trump's trade war dented sentiment.
Mon 10 Mar 2025 07:56
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged lower in early trade on Monday as worries about Trump's trade war continued to dent sentiment.
Mon 10 Mar 2025 07:38
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to gain at the open on Monday following heavy losses last week.
Fri 07 Mar 2025 10:52
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the red by midday on Friday as confusion about Trump's tariff plans dented sentiment, and as investors eyed the latest US non-farm payrolls report.
Fri 07 Mar 2025 09:59
(Sharecast News) - London stocks pared earlier losses to close flat on Friday as investors digested a slightly weaker-than-expected non-farm payrolls report amid confusion about Donald Trump's tariff plans.
Fri 07 Mar 2025 08:04
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Friday as Trump's decision to delay tariffs on some products from Mexico and Canada failed to boost sentiment, and as investors eyed the latest US non-farm payrolls report.
Thu 06 Mar 2025 11:35
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had fallen further by midday on Thursday, weighed down by some disappointing corporate results and a number of large names going ex-dividend.
Thu 06 Mar 2025 07:46
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to gain at the open on Thursday following positive sessions in the US and Asia, as investors braced for another raft of corporate news.
Wed 05 Mar 2025 10:55
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Wednesday amid hopes that US President Donald Trump might reach a tariff compromise with Canada and Mexico.
Wed 05 Mar 2025 08:06
(Sharecast News) - London stocks gained in early trade on Wednesday, recovering from heavy losses in the previous session, when markets were rattled by trade war concerns.
Wed 05 Mar 2025 07:39
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to gain at the open on Wednesday following heavy losses in the previous session, as markets were rattled by trade war concerns.
Wed 05 Mar 2025 07:28
(Sharecast News) - London stocks pared earlier gains to end flat on Wednesday, held back by strength in the pound, as investors hoped the US might offer Canada and Mexico a compromise on tariffs.
Tue 04 Mar 2025 14:45
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell sharply on Tuesday as Donald Trump's tariffs on Canada, China and Mexico kicked in, prompting retaliatory measures and rattling markets.
Tue 04 Mar 2025 10:53
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the red by midday on Tuesday as concerns about tariffs rattled markets.
Tue 04 Mar 2025 08:25
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Tuesday, taking their cue from heavy losses in the US as concerns about tariffs rattled markets.
Tue 04 Mar 2025 07:37
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Tuesday following heavy losses on Wall Street, as US President Donald Trump's tariffs on China, Canada and Mexico kicked in.
Mon 03 Mar 2025 15:58
(Sharecast News) - London's financial markets closed on a positive note on Monday, bolstered by a significant surge in defense stocks amid expectations of increased military expenditure.
Mon 03 Mar 2025 10:41
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Monday, with defence names surging on the prospect of increased spending, as investors digested a raft of UK data releases.
Mon 03 Mar 2025 07:57
(Sharecast News) - London stocks jumped to fresh record highs in early trade on Monday, with defence names surging on the prospect of increased spending
Mon 03 Mar 2025 07:57
(Sharecast News) - London stocks jumped to fresh record highs in early trade on Monday, with defence names surging on the prospect of increased spending
Mon 03 Mar 2025 07:30
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for more gains on Monday following a record close at the end of last week, with crypto in focus after US President Donald Trump announced the creation of a "strategic crypto reserve" that will include bitcoin and ether, among others.
Fri 28 Feb 2025 16:08
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended mixed on Friday as optimism over a potential UK-US trade deal helped to boost the top-flight index.
Fri 28 Feb 2025 10:45
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had turned positive by midday on Friday, outperforming European peers amid hopes the UK will be able to reach a favourable trade deal with the US.
Fri 28 Feb 2025 08:13
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Friday, taking their cue from heavy losses in the US and Asia amid concerns about Donald Trump's tariff threats.
Fri 28 Feb 2025 07:39
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to slide at the open on Friday following heavy losses on Wall Street and in Asia amid concerns about Donald Trump's tariff threats.
Thu 27 Feb 2025 15:43
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed in a mixed state on Thursday, with the top-flight index recovering from a weaker open as investors absorbed fresh US jobless claims data and a wave of corporate earnings reports.
Thu 27 Feb 2025 11:06
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had reversed earlier losses to trade up by midday on Thursday, with Rolls-Royce pacing the gains after results, as investors waded through a barrage of earnings reports.
Thu 27 Feb 2025 08:30
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Thursday as investors waded through a barrage of earnings reports.
Thu 27 Feb 2025 07:32
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Thursday following solid gains in the previous session, as investors braced for a raft of earnings news and mulled results overnight from US chip maker Nvidia.
Wed 26 Feb 2025 15:04
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended higher on Wednesday, with investors maintaining a cautious yet positive stance ahead of Nvidia's earnings release in the United States later in the global day.
Wed 26 Feb 2025 11:33
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Wednesday, with Convatec pacing the gains after results, as investors eyed the latest earnings from US chip maker Nvidia.
Wed 26 Feb 2025 08:03
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Wednesday, with miners pacing the gains as copper prices rallied, as investors eyed results from US chip maker Nvidia.
Wed 26 Feb 2025 07:41
(Sharecast News) - London stocks looked set to gain at the open on Wednesday following a subdued session the day earlier, as investors eyed results from US chip firm Nvidia.
Tue 25 Feb 2025 10:41
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had pushed higher by midday on Tuesday, reversing earlier small losses, with Smith & Nephew surging on well-received results.
Tue 25 Feb 2025 07:57
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were steady in early trade on Tuesday following a downbeat session in Asia and a mostly weaker session on Wall Street, but Smith & Nephew surged on well-received results.
Mon 24 Feb 2025 15:22
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended slightly lower on Monday as investors assessed the outcome of Germany's national election and market movements driven by corporate activity.
Mon 24 Feb 2025 11:02
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still a touch firmer by midday on Monday as investors mulled news that Germany's conservatives have won the national election, as expected, but Chemring surged on deal speculation.
Mon 24 Feb 2025 08:05
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged higher in early trade on Monday as investors mulled news that Germany's conservatives have won the national election, as expected.
Mon 24 Feb 2025 07:33
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to gain at the open on Monday as investors welcomed news that Germany's conservatives have won the national election.
Fri 21 Feb 2025 15:46
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed with little direction on Friday as investors weighed fresh economic data, including signs of slowing private sector growth.
Fri 21 Feb 2025 10:56
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had nudged higher by midday on Friday as investors digested a raft of UK data releases, while Standard Chartered surged after well-received results.
Fri 21 Feb 2025 08:09
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were steady in early trade on Friday as investors mulled the latest retail sales and borrowing figures, but Standard Chartered surged after well-received results.
Fri 21 Feb 2025 07:39
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Friday following a weak session on Wall Street, as investors mulled the latest retail sales and borrowing figures.
Thu 20 Feb 2025 16:06
(Sharecast News) - London equities ended lower on Thursday as investors reacted to a higher-than-expected rise in US jobless claims and a decline in UK consumer confidence.
Thu 20 Feb 2025 10:57
(Sharecast News) - London equity markets were still in the red by midday on Thursday, dragged lower by a host of ex-dividend stocks, as investors mulled a slump in consumer confidence and results from the likes of Lloyds and Centrica.
Thu 20 Feb 2025 08:04
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Thursday as investors mulled a slump in consumer confidence and results from the likes of Lloyds and Centrica.
Thu 20 Feb 2025 07:38
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to gain at the open on Thursday following losses in the previous session and after a positive close on Wall Street.
Wed 19 Feb 2025 16:05
(Sharecast News) - London's financial markets experienced declines on Wednesday, influenced by an unexpected rise in UK inflation and underwhelming corporate earnings.
Wed 19 Feb 2025 11:00
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had fallen further by midday on Wednesday as investors mulled a higher-than-expected UK inflation print.
Wed 19 Feb 2025 08:46
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower in early trade on Wednesday as investors mulled a higher-than-expected UK inflation reading.
Wed 19 Feb 2025 07:40
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a flat open on Wednesday as investors mulled the latest UK inflation figures.
Tue 18 Feb 2025 15:46
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed lower on Tuesday, reversing earlier gains as investors digested the latest UK employment figures and monitored US-Russia peace talks.
Tue 18 Feb 2025 10:46
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still a touch firmer by midday on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest UK jobs data and awaited the outcome of US-Russia peace talks.
Tue 18 Feb 2025 08:14
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were a smidgen higher in early trade on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest UK jobs data.
Tue 18 Feb 2025 07:37
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a flat open on Tuesday following gains in the previous session, as investors mulled the latest UK jobs data.
Mon 17 Feb 2025 10:51
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still just a touch firmer by midday on Monday, but defence firms powered ahead amid expectations of an increase in spending.
Mon 17 Feb 2025 08:04
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were a touch firmer in early trade on Monday, but defence firms powered ahead amid expectations of an increase in spending.
Mon 17 Feb 2025 07:38
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to nudge up at the open on Monday ahead of what was likely to be a quiet session, with US markets closed for the Presidents Day holiday.
Fri 14 Feb 2025 16:56
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended the week lower on Friday as investors reacted to US president Dinald Trump's announcement of reciprocal tariffs, while weakness in NatWest added to the pressure after the lender's latest results failed to impress.
Fri 14 Feb 2025 07:42
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower in early trade on Friday as investors mulled US President Trump's reciprocal tariffs announcement.
Fri 14 Feb 2025 07:29
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a steady open on Friday following losses in the previous session.
Thu 13 Feb 2025 15:51
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended Thursday in mixed territory as investors assessed a fall in jobless claims across the pond, as well as an unexpected expansion in the UK economy.
Thu 13 Feb 2025 10:46
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still down by midday on Thursday, dragged lower by disappointing results from the likes of BAT and Unilever, as data showed the UK economy unexpectedly eked out growth in the fourth quarter of last year.
Thu 13 Feb 2025 07:58
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Thursday as investors mulled the latest UK GDP data, which showed the economy unexpectedly grew in the fourth quarter of last year, but only just.
Thu 13 Feb 2025 07:34
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a steady open on Thursday as investors mulled the latest UK GDP data.
Wed 12 Feb 2025 16:59
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed in a mixed state on Wednesday, as markets reacted to a stronger-than-expected inflation reading from the United States.
Wed 12 Feb 2025 11:38
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still flat by midday on Wednesday ahead of the latest US inflation reading.
Wed 12 Feb 2025 07:49
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were flat in early trade on Wednesday as investors eyed the latest US inflation reading.
Wed 12 Feb 2025 07:34
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a steady open on Wednesday following a mixed session on Wall Street, as investors eyed the latest US inflation reading.
Tue 11 Feb 2025 15:45
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed mixed on Tuesday after the FTSE 100 touched fresh record highs, as investors weighed the implications of US president Donald Trump's latest tariff comments and remarks from Bank of England policymaker Catherine Mann.
Tue 11 Feb 2025 10:32
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had pared gains by midday on Tuesday after hitting fresh record highs, as investors continued to mull Trump's latest tariff announcement, with comments from Bank of England rate-setter Catherine Mann in focus.
Tue 11 Feb 2025 07:54
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged up in early trade on Tuesday, hitting fresh record highs as investors continued to mull Trump's latest tariff announcement, but Ladbrokes owner Entain slid as it announced the sudden departure of its chief executive.
Tue 11 Feb 2025 07:36
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Tuesday after jumping to another record high a day earlier, as investors continue to mull Trump's latest tariff announcement.
Mon 10 Feb 2025 16:11
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended higher on Monday as investors shrugged off US president Donald Trump's latest tariff announcement, of a 25% duty on steel imports across the board.
Mon 10 Feb 2025 10:44
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Monday as investors took US President Donald Trump's latest tariff announcement in their stride.
Mon 10 Feb 2025 07:58
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged higher in early trade on Monday as investors reacted calmly to US President Donald Trump's latest tariff announcement over the weekend.
Mon 10 Feb 2025 07:30
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Monday but gains were likely to be muted as investors react to US President Donald Trump's latest tariff announcement.
Fri 07 Feb 2025 15:55
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed lower on Friday, pulling back from record territory as investors assessed a slowdown in US job growth.
Fri 07 Feb 2025 10:39
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had fallen into the red by midday on Friday following a record close a day earlier, as investors eyed the latest US non-farm payrolls report.
Fri 07 Feb 2025 07:56
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were flat in early trade on Friday following a record close a day earlier, as investors eyed the latest US non-farm payrolls report.
Fri 07 Feb 2025 07:31
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Friday following a record close a day earlier, as investors eyed the latest US non-farm payrolls report.
Thu 06 Feb 2025 10:38
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still firmly in the black by midday on Thursday after the Bank of England cut interest rates by 25 basis points, as expected.
Thu 06 Feb 2025 08:04
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rallied in early trade on Thursday following a positive session on Wall Street, as investors eyed an expected rate cut by the Bank of England.
Thu 06 Feb 2025 07:37
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to gain at the open on Thursday following a positive session on Wall Street, as investors eyed an expected rate cut by the Bank of England.
Wed 05 Feb 2025 11:01
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still a touch higher by midday on Wednesday as investors continued to mull the impact of Trump's trade war, with GSK surging after it lifted its long-term sales guidance and launched a £2bn buyback.
Wed 05 Feb 2025 07:56
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged higher in early trade on Wednesday as investors mulled disappointing US tech results and continued to assess the impact of Trump's trade war.
Wed 05 Feb 2025 07:39
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Wednesday as investors mulled disappointing US tech results.
Tue 04 Feb 2025 11:02
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the red by midday on Tuesday as investors mulled the impact of the latest developments in the Trump tariff drama, after China announced retaliatory tariffs on a range of US imports.
Tue 04 Feb 2025 07:59
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were lower again in early trade on Tuesday following heavy losses a day earlier, after China announced retaliatory tariffs on a range of US imports.
Tue 04 Feb 2025 07:42
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall again on Tuesday following heavy losses a day earlier, after China announced retaliatory tariffs on a range of US imports.
Mon 03 Feb 2025 15:23
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell sharply on Monday as concerns over a potential trade war weighed on investor sentiment.
Mon 03 Feb 2025 10:31
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still sharply lower by midday on Monday, with investors unnerved by the prospect of a trade war after US President Donald Trump said he will impose 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico, and an additional 10% tariff on China.
Mon 03 Feb 2025 08:01
(Sharecast News) - London stocks slid in early trade on Monday after US President Donald Trump announced over the weekend that he will be imposing 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico, and an additional 10% tariff on China.
Mon 03 Feb 2025 07:40
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to slide at the open on Monday after US President Donald Trump announced over the weekend that he will be imposing 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico, and a 10% additional tariff on China.
Fri 31 Jan 2025 16:19
(Sharecast News) - London's financial markets concluded the week on a positive note, with Smiths Group in the green on breakup plans, as investors looked to the latest PCE inflation reading across the pond.
Fri 31 Jan 2025 10:53
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Friday, with Smiths Group pacing the gains on break-up plans, as investors mulled house price data from Nationwide and eyed the latest US inflation reading.
Fri 31 Jan 2025 07:54
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged up in early trade on Friday, taking their cue from a positive session on Wall Street, as investors mulled house price data from Nationwide and eyed the latest US inflation reading.
Fri 31 Jan 2025 07:37
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Friday following a positive close on Wall Street, as investors mulled the latest house price data from Nationwide.
Thu 30 Jan 2025 16:48
(Sharecast News) - London equities finished higher on Thursday, with investor sentiment buoyed by a rate cut from the European Central Bank and a decline in US jobless claims.
Thu 30 Jan 2025 10:44
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Thursday, helped along by well-received updates from Airtel Africa and St James's Place and better-than-expected data from the Bank of England, as investors eyed a policy announcement from the European Central Bank.
Thu 30 Jan 2025 08:10
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged up in early trade on Thursday as investors waded through a deluge of corporate news and looked ahead to the latest policy announcement from the European Central Bank.
Thu 30 Jan 2025 07:37
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Thursday following a downbeat close on Wall Street, after the Federal Reserve stood pat on interest rates, and ahead of the latest policy announcement from the European Central Bank.
Wed 29 Jan 2025 15:22
(Sharecast News) - London's financial markets finished in a mixed state on Wednesday, as investors looked to the latest policy announcement from the US Federal Reserve and awaited key earnings reports from major American technology firms.
Wed 29 Jan 2025 10:38
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had turned positive by midday on Wednesday as investors eyed the latest policy announcement from the Federal Reserve and a slew of US tech earnings.
Wed 29 Jan 2025 08:10
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged lower in early trade on Wednesday as investors eyed the latest policy announcement from the US Federal Reserve.
Wed 29 Jan 2025 07:38
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge higher in early trade on Wednesday following a positive close on Wall Street, as investors eyed the latest policy announcement from the Federal Reserve.
Tue 28 Jan 2025 16:30
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended Tuesday on a positive note, as investors largely ignored Monday's tech selloff that weighed on Wall Street.
Tue 28 Jan 2025 10:39
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Tuesday as investors shrugged off the tech selloff on Wall Street.
Tue 28 Jan 2025 08:03
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Tuesday, having avoided the broader selloff seen in markets a day earlier.
Tue 28 Jan 2025 07:41
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to nudge lower at the open on Tuesday following heavy losses on the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq.
Mon 27 Jan 2025 15:48
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended Monday with a mixed performance as investors braced for a week dominated by key interest rate decisions and major corporate earnings.
Mon 27 Jan 2025 10:18
(Sharecast News) - London stocks remained in negative territory by midday on Monday as investors turned their attention to a pivotal week featuring interest rate decisions from the US Federal Reserve and the European Central Bank, alongside earnings reports from several major US technology companies.
Mon 27 Jan 2025 08:03
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Monday as investors eyed a busy week that includes rate announcements from the US Federal Reserve and the European Central Bank, and earnings from more than half the 'Magnificent 7'.
Mon 27 Jan 2025 07:32
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Monday following a mostly weaker Asian session.
Fri 24 Jan 2025 16:21
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended lower on Friday as investor sentiment weakened following a decline in consumer confidence and another drop in private sector employment.
Fri 24 Jan 2025 11:00
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had fallen into the red by midday on Friday as investors mulled a slide in consumer confidence and another fall in private sector employment.
Fri 24 Jan 2025 07:57
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged higher in early trade on Friday following a positive session on Wall Street, after US President Donald Trump said he would "rather not" impose tariffs on China.
Fri 24 Jan 2025 07:38
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Friday, taking their cue from a positive session on Wall Street, where the S&P 500 hit a new high.
Thu 23 Jan 2025 15:00
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended Thursday's session with a mixed performance, as investors digested a drop in consumer confidence in the UK, alongside a spike in jobless claims across the pond.
Thu 23 Jan 2025 10:47
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had nudged lower by midday on Thursday as investors mulled a slide UK in consumer confidence.
Thu 23 Jan 2025 07:59
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were steady in early trade on Thursday as investors mulled a slide UK in consumer confidence.
Thu 23 Jan 2025 07:40
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Thursday as investors mulled a deterioration in consumer confidence.
Wed 22 Jan 2025 15:02
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed lower on Wednesday as investors reacted to higher-than-expected government borrowing figures for December.
Wed 22 Jan 2025 11:15
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still firmer by midday on Wednesday as figures revealed the government borrowed more than expected in December.
Wed 22 Jan 2025 07:54
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged up in early trade on Wednesday as figures revealed the government borrowed more than expected in December.
Wed 22 Jan 2025 07:35
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to nudge up at the open on Wednesday as figures revealed the government borrowed more than expected in December.
Tue 21 Jan 2025 16:41
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed higher on Tuesday, as investors assessed the latest UK employment data, and watched for developments across the pond on the first full day of Donald Trump's second presidential term.
Tue 21 Jan 2025 10:48
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were steady by midday on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest UK jobs data.
Tue 21 Jan 2025 08:15
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged higher in early trade on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest UK jobs data.
Tue 21 Jan 2025 07:44
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to nudge lower at the open on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest UK jobs data.
Mon 20 Jan 2025 15:40
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended Monday with a mixed performance as investors assessed the latest UK house price data and monitored Donald Trump's inauguration as the 47th president of the United States.
Mon 20 Jan 2025 10:52
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still a touch firmer by midday on Monday, having a hit record high at the end of last week, as investors mulled the latest UK house price data and awaited Donald Trump's inauguration as the 47th US president.
Mon 20 Jan 2025 07:50
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged higher in early trade on Monday, having a hit record high at the end of last week, as investors mulled the latest house price data from Rightmove and awaited Donald Trump's inauguration as the 47th US president.
Mon 20 Jan 2025 07:39
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Monday, having a hit record high on Friday, as investors mulled the latest house price data and looked ahead to key UK jobs figures.
Fri 17 Jan 2025 16:29
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended the week on a strong note, as weaker-than-expected retail sales date helped to fan the flames of rate cut hopes.
Fri 17 Jan 2025 10:38
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Friday as weaker-than-expected retail sales data underpinned rate cut expectations.
Fri 17 Jan 2025 08:16
(Sharecast News) - London stocks gained in early trade on Friday as weaker-than-expected retail sales data underpinned rate cut expectations.
Fri 17 Jan 2025 07:43
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to gain at the open on Friday as investors mulled a surprise drop in UK retail sales.
Thu 16 Jan 2025 15:58
(Sharecast News) - London equities ended Thursday in positive territory, with investors buoyed by weaker-than-expected UK growth data that bolstered expectations of a potential interest rate cut by the Bank of England next month.
Thu 16 Jan 2025 10:48
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still firmly in the black by midday on Thursday as weaker-than-expected UK growth figures added to expectations of a rate cut next month.
Thu 16 Jan 2025 08:12
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Thursday as weaker-than-expected UK growth figures added to expectations of a rate cut next month.
Thu 16 Jan 2025 07:35
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Thursday as figures showed the UK economy returned to growth in November last year.
Wed 15 Jan 2025 15:03
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed significantly higher on Wednesday, buoyed by positive inflation data from both sides of the Atlantic.
Wed 15 Jan 2025 11:18
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still higher by midday on Wednesday as data showed that UK inflation unexpectedly eased in December after two months of increases, underpinning expectations of a rate cut in February.
Wed 15 Jan 2025 07:57
(Sharecast News) - London stocks jumped in early trade on Wednesday as data showed that UK inflation unexpectedly eased in December after two months of increases, underpinning expectations of a rate cut in February.
Wed 15 Jan 2025 07:37
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Wednesday following a mostly positive US session, as investors mulled the latest UK inflation reading.
Tue 14 Jan 2025 15:00
(Sharecast News) - London's equity markets closed Tuesday in mixed territory as investors assessed new producer price data from across the pond, as well as the implications of a heavily oversubscribed UK government bond auction.
Tue 14 Jan 2025 10:48
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were a touch firmer by midday on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest UK government bond auction and looked ahead to key inflation readings on both sides of the pond.
Tue 14 Jan 2025 08:09
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged lower in early trade on Tuesday as investors kept an eye on UK bond yields and ahead of the release of the latest US inflation reading.
Tue 14 Jan 2025 07:39
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a flat open on Tuesday as investors eyed the release of the latest US inflation reading.
Mon 13 Jan 2025 15:19
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended Monday in negative territory, pressured by rising bond yields and diminished expectations for near-term interest rate cuts.
Mon 13 Jan 2025 10:44
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had fallen a little further by midday on Monday, with bond yields rising again as investors scaled back rate cut expectations.
Mon 13 Jan 2025 08:20
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Monday as bond yields rose again, but oil majors gained in tandem with oil prices.
Mon 13 Jan 2025 07:35
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Monday following a downbeat session in Asia.
Fri 10 Jan 2025 16:11
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended the week lower, with investors reacting to a better-than-expected US nonfarm payrolls report during the afternoon.
Fri 10 Jan 2025 11:07
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had edged lower by midday on Friday as investors eyed the release of the latest US non-farm payrolls report.
Fri 10 Jan 2025 07:59
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were steady in early trade on Friday as investors eyed the release of the latest US non-farm payrolls report.
Fri 10 Jan 2025 07:32
(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.
Thu 09 Jan 2025 16:53
(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.
Thu 09 Jan 2025 10:48
(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.
Thu 09 Jan 2025 07:51
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Thursday as the selloff in the bond market continued and sterling slumped.
Thu 09 Jan 2025 07:36
(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.
Wed 08 Jan 2025 15:01
(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.
Wed 08 Jan 2025 07:54
(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.
Wed 08 Jan 2025 07:36
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a muted open on Wednesday following a downbeat session in the US.
Tue 07 Jan 2025 15:42
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended lower on Tuesday, weighed down by weaker economic data and broader market uncertainty.
Tue 07 Jan 2025 10:59
(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.
Tue 07 Jan 2025 08:02
(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.
Tue 07 Jan 2025 07:36
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest house price figures from Halifax.
Mon 06 Jan 2025 15:06
(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.
Mon 06 Jan 2025 11:02
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had nudged up by midday on Monday but gains were muted as investors mulled uninspiring UK data releases.
Mon 06 Jan 2025 07:44
(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.
Mon 06 Jan 2025 07:34
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge lower at the open on Monday following a downbeat session in Asia.
Fri 03 Jan 2025 17:12
(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.
Fri 03 Jan 2025 11:01
(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.
Fri 03 Jan 2025 07:48
(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.
Fri 03 Jan 2025 07:17
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks are expected to pull back slightly on Friday after hitting a two-and-a-half-week high the previous session.
Thu 02 Jan 2025 16:02
(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%.
Thu 02 Jan 2025 10:49
(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.
Thu 02 Jan 2025 08:46
(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.
Thu 02 Jan 2025 07:13
(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.
Tue 31 Dec 2024 11:29
(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.
Tue 31 Dec 2024 07:47
(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.
Tue 31 Dec 2024 07:21
(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.
Mon 30 Dec 2024 17:36
(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.
Mon 30 Dec 2024 08:02
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks are trading lower on the last full trading session of 2024.
Mon 30 Dec 2024 07:35
(Sharecast News) - UK stock market futures were pointing to slight losses at the start of the last full trading session of 2024.
Fri 27 Dec 2024 14:38
(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.
Fri 27 Dec 2024 10:45
(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.
Fri 27 Dec 2024 08:46
(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.
Fri 27 Dec 2024 07:24
(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.
Tue 24 Dec 2024 10:46
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended in the black on Christmas eve, but housebuilders slumped after yet another profit warning from Vistry.
Tue 24 Dec 2024 08:16
(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.
Tue 24 Dec 2024 07:24
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to gain at the open on Tuesday following a positive close on Wall Street.
Mon 23 Dec 2024 16:57
(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.
Mon 23 Dec 2024 10:50
(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.
Mon 23 Dec 2024 08:39
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Monday as data showed the UK economy stalled in the third quarter.
Mon 23 Dec 2024 07:21
(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.
Fri 20 Dec 2024 16:05
(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.
Fri 20 Dec 2024 10:58
(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.
Fri 20 Dec 2024 08:04
(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.
Fri 20 Dec 2024 07:35
(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.
Thu 19 Dec 2024 17:07
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed sharply lower on Thursday, as investors digested a slew of central bank decisions across the globe.
Thu 19 Dec 2024 10:47
(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.
Thu 19 Dec 2024 07:57
(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.
Thu 19 Dec 2024 07:35
(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.
Wed 18 Dec 2024 16:33
(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.
Wed 18 Dec 2024 10:43
(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.
Wed 18 Dec 2024 07:55
(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.
Wed 18 Dec 2024 07:27
(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.
Tue 17 Dec 2024 14:52
(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.
Tue 17 Dec 2024 11:30
(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.
Tue 17 Dec 2024 08:00
(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.
Tue 17 Dec 2024 07:42
(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.
Mon 16 Dec 2024 15:35
(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.
Mon 16 Dec 2024 10:56
(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.
Mon 16 Dec 2024 08:04
(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.
Mon 16 Dec 2024 07:38
(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.
Fri 13 Dec 2024 16:29
(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.
Fri 13 Dec 2024 11:18
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were firmer by midday on Friday as sterling lost ground after data showed the UK economy unexpectedly contracted in October.
Fri 13 Dec 2024 08:13
(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.
Fri 13 Dec 2024 07:37
(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.
Thu 12 Dec 2024 15:17
(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.
Thu 12 Dec 2024 11:00
(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.
Thu 12 Dec 2024 08:00
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged up in early trade on Thursday as investors eyed the latest policy announcement from the European Central Bank.
Thu 12 Dec 2024 07:30
(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.
Wed 11 Dec 2024 11:15
(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.
Wed 11 Dec 2024 08:03
(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.
Wed 11 Dec 2024 07:33
(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.
Tue 10 Dec 2024 16:03
(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.
Tue 10 Dec 2024 10:59
(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.
Tue 10 Dec 2024 08:12
(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.
Tue 10 Dec 2024 07:43
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Tuesday following a downbeat session on Wall Street.
Mon 09 Dec 2024 14:59
(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.
Mon 09 Dec 2024 11:02
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Monday as hopes of further stimulus in China lifted the mining sector.
Mon 09 Dec 2024 08:00
(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.
Mon 09 Dec 2024 07:37
(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.
Fri 06 Dec 2024 15:43
(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.
Fri 06 Dec 2024 10:44
(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.
Fri 06 Dec 2024 07:48
(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.
Fri 06 Dec 2024 07:37
(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.
Thu 05 Dec 2024 14:40
(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.
Thu 05 Dec 2024 11:05
(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.
Thu 05 Dec 2024 08:06
(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.
Thu 05 Dec 2024 07:34
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for more losses at the open on Thursday as investors mulled political developments in France.
Wed 04 Dec 2024 15:01
(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.
Wed 04 Dec 2024 11:38
(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.
Wed 04 Dec 2024 07:54
(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.
Wed 04 Dec 2024 07:37
(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.
Tue 03 Dec 2024 16:30
(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.
Tue 03 Dec 2024 11:51
(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.
Tue 03 Dec 2024 08:05
(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.
Tue 03 Dec 2024 07:45
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest UK retail sales data.
Tue 03 Dec 2024 07:45
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest UK retail sales data.
Mon 02 Dec 2024 15:14
(Sharecast News) - London markets ended Monday with little direction, as investors weighed a batch of UK data releases, with housebuilders in focus.
Mon 02 Dec 2024 11:02
(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.
Mon 02 Dec 2024 08:02
(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.
Mon 02 Dec 2024 07:38
(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.
Fri 29 Nov 2024 15:45
(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.
Fri 29 Nov 2024 10:40
(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.
Fri 29 Nov 2024 07:49
(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.
Fri 29 Nov 2024 07:36
(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.
Thu 28 Nov 2024 16:07
(Sharecast News) - London markets ended Thursday in positive territory, with deal activity providing a significant boost to specific sectors.
Thu 28 Nov 2024 11:08
(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.
Thu 28 Nov 2024 08:04
(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.
Thu 28 Nov 2024 07:28
(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.
Wed 27 Nov 2024 15:06
(Sharecast News) - London markets posted modest gains on Wednesday, following a key US inflation reading that showed relative stability in price rises in October.
Wed 27 Nov 2024 11:07
(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.
Wed 27 Nov 2024 08:05
(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.
Wed 27 Nov 2024 07:31
(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.
Tue 26 Nov 2024 15:31
(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.
Tue 26 Nov 2024 11:01
(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.
Tue 26 Nov 2024 08:08
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Tuesday after Donald Trump announced plans to impose tariffs against Canada, Mexico and China.
Tue 26 Nov 2024 07:36
(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.
Mon 25 Nov 2024 15:57
(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.
Mon 25 Nov 2024 11:00
(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.
Mon 25 Nov 2024 07:49
(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.
Mon 25 Nov 2024 07:36
(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.
Fri 22 Nov 2024 16:06
(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.
Fri 22 Nov 2024 11:00
(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.
Fri 22 Nov 2024 07:49
(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.
Fri 22 Nov 2024 07:35
(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.
Thu 21 Nov 2024 16:00
(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.
Thu 21 Nov 2024 10:57
(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.
Thu 21 Nov 2024 08:05
(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.
Thu 21 Nov 2024 07:33
(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.
Wed 20 Nov 2024 15:04
(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.
Wed 20 Nov 2024 10:37
(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.
Wed 20 Nov 2024 08:42
(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.
Wed 20 Nov 2024 07:31
(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.
Tue 19 Nov 2024 16:47
(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.
Tue 19 Nov 2024 10:57
(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.
Tue 19 Nov 2024 07:59
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Tuesday, with Imperial Brands leading the gains after well-received results.
Tue 19 Nov 2024 07:32
(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.
Mon 18 Nov 2024 16:56
(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.
Mon 18 Nov 2024 10:47
(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.
Mon 18 Nov 2024 08:11
(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.
Mon 18 Nov 2024 07:38
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to gain at the open on Monday as investors mulled the latest research from Rightmove.
Fri 15 Nov 2024 15:21
(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.
Fri 15 Nov 2024 11:15
(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.
Fri 15 Nov 2024 07:58
(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.
Fri 15 Nov 2024 07:35
(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.
Thu 14 Nov 2024 15:50
(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.
Thu 14 Nov 2024 10:57
(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.
Thu 14 Nov 2024 07:57
(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.
Thu 14 Nov 2024 07:30
(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.
Wed 13 Nov 2024 15:00
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended with mixed results on Wednesday, as investors assessed the latest US inflation data for October, which aligned with forecasts.
Wed 13 Nov 2024 10:39
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had dipped into the red by midday on Wednesday as investors eyed the latest US inflation reading.
Wed 13 Nov 2024 07:49
(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.
Wed 13 Nov 2024 07:31
(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.
Tue 12 Nov 2024 16:39
(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.
Tue 12 Nov 2024 11:13
(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.
Tue 12 Nov 2024 08:16
(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.
Tue 12 Nov 2024 07:29
(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.
Mon 11 Nov 2024 16:57
(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.
Mon 11 Nov 2024 10:44
(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.
Mon 11 Nov 2024 07:54
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Monday as investors eyed the release of key jobs data later in the week.
Mon 11 Nov 2024 07:33
(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.
Fri 08 Nov 2024 16:49
(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.
Fri 08 Nov 2024 11:20
(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.
Fri 08 Nov 2024 08:00
(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.
Fri 08 Nov 2024 07:35
(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.
Thu 07 Nov 2024 19:40
(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.
Thu 07 Nov 2024 10:56
(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.
Thu 07 Nov 2024 08:35
(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.
Thu 07 Nov 2024 07:43
(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.
Wed 06 Nov 2024 15:02
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended Wednesday in mixed territory as markets processed Donald Trump's surprise landslide victory in the US presidential election.
Wed 06 Nov 2024 11:03
(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.
Wed 06 Nov 2024 08:01
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rallied in early trade on Wednesday as Donald Trump closed in on the US presidency.
Wed 06 Nov 2024 07:40
(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.
Wed 06 Nov 2024 07:40
(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.
Tue 05 Nov 2024 16:41
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed lower on Tuesday, with caution dominating markets as US voters headed to the presidential polls.
Tue 05 Nov 2024 10:59
(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.
Tue 05 Nov 2024 08:33
(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.
Tue 05 Nov 2024 07:37
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Tuesday as Americans headed to the polls.
Mon 04 Nov 2024 15:13
(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.
Mon 04 Nov 2024 08:07
(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.
Mon 04 Nov 2024 07:35
(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.
Fri 01 Nov 2024 15:08
(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.
Fri 01 Nov 2024 10:55
(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.
Fri 01 Nov 2024 08:04
(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.
Fri 01 Nov 2024 07:39
(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.
Thu 31 Oct 2024 15:59
(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.
Thu 31 Oct 2024 10:36
(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.
Thu 31 Oct 2024 07:59
(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.
Thu 31 Oct 2024 07:37
(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.
Wed 30 Oct 2024 14:57
(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.
Wed 30 Oct 2024 11:44
(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.
Wed 30 Oct 2024 08:25
(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.
Wed 30 Oct 2024 07:35
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to drop at the open on Wednesday ahead of the Autumn Budget.
Tue 29 Oct 2024 16:28
(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.
Tue 29 Oct 2024 10:35
(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.
Tue 29 Oct 2024 08:19
(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.
Tue 29 Oct 2024 07:39
(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.
Mon 28 Oct 2024 15:17
(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.
Mon 28 Oct 2024 11:13
(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.
Mon 28 Oct 2024 07:59
(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.
Mon 28 Oct 2024 07:25
(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.
Fri 25 Oct 2024 17:33
(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.
Fri 25 Oct 2024 11:11
(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.
Fri 25 Oct 2024 07:50
(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.
Fri 25 Oct 2024 07:29
(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.
Thu 24 Oct 2024 11:15
(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.
Thu 24 Oct 2024 09:37
(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.
Thu 24 Oct 2024 08:02
(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.
Thu 24 Oct 2024 07:38
(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.
Wed 23 Oct 2024 15:03
(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.
Wed 23 Oct 2024 11:10
(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.
Wed 23 Oct 2024 08:13
(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.
Wed 23 Oct 2024 07:34
(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.
Tue 22 Oct 2024 15:23
(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.
Tue 22 Oct 2024 10:47
(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.
Tue 22 Oct 2024 08:12
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest UK borrowing figures.
Tue 22 Oct 2024 08:12
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest UK borrowing figures.
Tue 22 Oct 2024 07:43
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall on Tuesday following a mostly weaker Asian session, as investors digested the latest UK borrowing figures.
Mon 21 Oct 2024 15:48
(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.
Mon 21 Oct 2024 12:28
(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.
Mon 21 Oct 2024 07:59
(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.
Mon 21 Oct 2024 07:39
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge up at the open on Monday as investors mulled the latest house price data.
Fri 18 Oct 2024 15:20
(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.
Fri 18 Oct 2024 11:02
(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.
Fri 18 Oct 2024 08:33
(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.
Fri 18 Oct 2024 07:37
(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.
Thu 17 Oct 2024 15:21
(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.
Thu 17 Oct 2024 10:42
(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.
Thu 17 Oct 2024 08:14
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were flat in early trade on Thursday as investors eyed an expected rate cut by the European Central Bank.
Thu 17 Oct 2024 07:36
(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.
Wed 16 Oct 2024 14:40
(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.
Wed 16 Oct 2024 11:42
(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.
Wed 16 Oct 2024 07:55
(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.
Wed 16 Oct 2024 06:21
(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.
Tue 15 Oct 2024 15:39
(Sharecast News) - London markets ended Tuesday in negative territory, driven primarily by a sharp decline in energy stocks following a drop in oil prices.
Tue 15 Oct 2024 10:51
(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.
Tue 15 Oct 2024 08:41
(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.
Tue 15 Oct 2024 07:26
(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.
Mon 14 Oct 2024 15:06
(Sharecast News) - London stocks finished higher on Monday, reversing earlier losses driven by disappointment over China's weekend stimulus announcement.
Mon 14 Oct 2024 11:00
(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.
Mon 14 Oct 2024 07:57
(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.
Mon 14 Oct 2024 07:36
(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.
Fri 11 Oct 2024 15:34
(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.
Fri 11 Oct 2024 10:37
(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.
Fri 11 Oct 2024 08:24
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged lower in early trade on Friday as investors mulled the latest UK GDP data.
Fri 11 Oct 2024 07:39
(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.
Thu 10 Oct 2024 14:58
(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.
Thu 10 Oct 2024 12:10
(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.
Thu 10 Oct 2024 08:06
(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.
Thu 10 Oct 2024 07:33
(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.
Wed 09 Oct 2024 15:42
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rebounded on Wednesday, with both main indices posting gains after sharp declines in the previous session.
Wed 09 Oct 2024 10:55
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were off highs but still in the black by midday on Wednesday, recovering from heavy losses in the previous session.
Wed 09 Oct 2024 08:00
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Wednesday, recovering from heavy losses in the previous session.
Wed 09 Oct 2024 07:39
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Wednesday following heavy losses in the previous session.
Tue 08 Oct 2024 16:06
(Sharecast News) - London markets ended Tuesday on a weaker note, weighed down by investor disappointment over the absence of new stimulus measures from China.
Tue 08 Oct 2024 11:42
(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.
Tue 08 Oct 2024 07:54
(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.
Tue 08 Oct 2024 07:40
(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.
Mon 07 Oct 2024 15:43
(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.
Mon 07 Oct 2024 10:59
(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.
Mon 07 Oct 2024 08:01
(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.
Mon 07 Oct 2024 07:32
(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.
Fri 04 Oct 2024 11:59
(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.
Fri 04 Oct 2024 11:01
(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.
Fri 04 Oct 2024 08:25
(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.
Fri 04 Oct 2024 07:35
(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.
Thu 03 Oct 2024 11:22
(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.
Thu 03 Oct 2024 09:08
(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.
Thu 03 Oct 2024 08:04
(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.
Thu 03 Oct 2024 07:41
(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.
Wed 02 Oct 2024 11:10
(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.
Wed 02 Oct 2024 07:50
(Sharecast News) - London stocks gained in early trade on Wednesday, with oil prices on the rise as tensions in the Middle East escalated further.
Wed 02 Oct 2024 07:32
(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.
Tue 01 Oct 2024 16:58
(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.
Tue 01 Oct 2024 11:01
(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.
Tue 01 Oct 2024 07:59
(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.
Tue 01 Oct 2024 07:36
(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.
Mon 30 Sep 2024 16:06
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed in the red on Monday, with heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East weighing on investor sentiment.
Mon 30 Sep 2024 10:58
(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.
Mon 30 Sep 2024 08:17
(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.
Mon 30 Sep 2024 07:39
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Monday as investors mulled the latest UK GDP and house price data.
Fri 27 Sep 2024 16:58
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed higher on Friday as investors digested a slowdown in the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation measure.
Fri 27 Sep 2024 11:32
(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.
Fri 27 Sep 2024 07:58
(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.
Fri 27 Sep 2024 07:27
(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.
Thu 26 Sep 2024 15:13
(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.
Thu 26 Sep 2024 10:03
(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.
Thu 26 Sep 2024 08:22
(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.
Thu 26 Sep 2024 07:19
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Thursday following strong gains in Asia.
Wed 25 Sep 2024 15:16
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended Wednesday's session in negative territory as the impact of recent Chinese stimulus measures waned.
Wed 25 Sep 2024 11:25
(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.
Wed 25 Sep 2024 07:53
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Wednesday following two days of gains, with China in focus again after a rate cut.
Wed 25 Sep 2024 07:32
(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.
Tue 24 Sep 2024 10:41
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Tuesday, with miners pacing the gains after China unveiled new stimulus measures.
Tue 24 Sep 2024 07:59
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Tuesday, with sentiment boosted after China unveiled new stimulus measures.
Tue 24 Sep 2024 07:33
(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.
Mon 23 Sep 2024 15:05
(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.
Mon 23 Sep 2024 11:35
(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.
Mon 23 Sep 2024 07:56
(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.
Mon 23 Sep 2024 07:28
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Monday following heavy losses at the end of last week.
Fri 20 Sep 2024 15:09
(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.
Fri 20 Sep 2024 10:52
(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.
Fri 20 Sep 2024 07:50
(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.
Fri 20 Sep 2024 07:24
(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.
Thu 19 Sep 2024 16:03
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed higher on Thursday, buoyed by the Bank of England's widely-expected decision to leave interest rates unchanged.
Thu 19 Sep 2024 10:36
(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.
Thu 19 Sep 2024 07:55
(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.
Thu 19 Sep 2024 07:32
(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.
Wed 18 Sep 2024 15:03
(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.
Wed 18 Sep 2024 10:57
(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.
Wed 18 Sep 2024 08:38
(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.
Wed 18 Sep 2024 07:36
(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.
Tue 17 Sep 2024 14:48
(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.
Tue 17 Sep 2024 11:04
(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.
Tue 17 Sep 2024 08:02
(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.
Tue 17 Sep 2024 07:30
(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.
Mon 16 Sep 2024 15:30
(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.
Mon 16 Sep 2024 10:43
(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.
Mon 16 Sep 2024 08:02
(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.
Mon 16 Sep 2024 07:30
(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.
Fri 13 Sep 2024 16:44
(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.
Fri 13 Sep 2024 10:50
(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.
Fri 13 Sep 2024 08:12
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged up quiet trade early on Friday, with little in the way of market-moving news to provide any direction.
Fri 13 Sep 2024 07:36
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a steady open on Friday following solid gains in the previous session.
Fri 13 Sep 2024 07:36
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a steady open on Friday following solid gains in the previous session.
Thu 12 Sep 2024 16:25
(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.
Thu 12 Sep 2024 10:59
(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.
Thu 12 Sep 2024 07:34
(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.
Thu 12 Sep 2024 07:33
(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.
Wed 11 Sep 2024 16:51
(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.
Wed 11 Sep 2024 10:36
(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.
Wed 11 Sep 2024 07:58
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged higher in early trade on Wednesday as data showed the UK economy continued to stagnate in July.
Wed 11 Sep 2024 07:36
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Wednesday as data showed the UK economy continued to stagnate in July.
Tue 10 Sep 2024 14:47
(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.
Tue 10 Sep 2024 10:57
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still weaker by midday on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest UK jobs data.
Tue 10 Sep 2024 08:27
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest UK jobs data.
Tue 10 Sep 2024 07:45
(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.
Mon 09 Sep 2024 16:02
(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.
Mon 09 Sep 2024 11:04
(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.
Mon 09 Sep 2024 08:19
(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.
Mon 09 Sep 2024 07:32
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to gain at the open on Monday following heavy losses at the end of last week.
Fri 06 Sep 2024 15:45
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended lower on Friday, as disappointing US jobs data weighed on investor sentiment.
Fri 06 Sep 2024 11:05
(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.
Fri 06 Sep 2024 07:51
(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.
Fri 06 Sep 2024 07:34
(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.
Thu 05 Sep 2024 18:02
(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.
Thu 05 Sep 2024 10:45
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had dipped into the red by midday on Thursday as investors eyed the release of US jobs data.
Thu 05 Sep 2024 08:36
(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.
Thu 05 Sep 2024 07:36
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Thursday following mostly weaker US and Asian sessions.
Wed 04 Sep 2024 15:00
(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.
Wed 04 Sep 2024 11:13
(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.
Wed 04 Sep 2024 08:17
(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.
Wed 04 Sep 2024 07:33
(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.
Tue 03 Sep 2024 15:51
(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.
Tue 03 Sep 2024 10:42
(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.
Tue 03 Sep 2024 07:40
(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.
Tue 03 Sep 2024 07:35
(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.
Mon 02 Sep 2024 15:25
(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.
Mon 02 Sep 2024 11:35
(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.
Mon 02 Sep 2024 07:42
(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.
Mon 02 Sep 2024 07:28
(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.
Fri 30 Aug 2024 15:05
(Sharecast News) - London markets ended Friday with mixed results as investors assessed a series of economic data from the UK and the US.
Fri 30 Aug 2024 10:57
(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.
Fri 30 Aug 2024 07:47
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Friday, taking their cue from a positive session in Asia.
Fri 30 Aug 2024 07:39
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to nudge higher at the open on Friday following a positive session in Asia.
Fri 30 Aug 2024 07:39
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to nudge higher at the open on Friday following a positive session in Asia.
Thu 29 Aug 2024 15:12
(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.
Thu 29 Aug 2024 10:43
(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.
Thu 29 Aug 2024 07:53
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged up in early trade on Thursday as investors mulled results from US chip maker Nvidia.
Thu 29 Aug 2024 07:37
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Thursday as investors mulled results from US chip maker Nvidia overnight.
Wed 28 Aug 2024 15:00
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended slightly down on Wednesday, with investors showing restraint ahead of crucial earnings from US chipmaker Nvidia.
Wed 28 Aug 2024 10:47
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had nudged into the red by midday on Wednesday as investors eyed results from US chip maker Nvidia.
Wed 28 Aug 2024 07:59
(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.
Wed 28 Aug 2024 07:32
(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.
Tue 27 Aug 2024 15:58
(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.
Tue 27 Aug 2024 11:05
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still firmer by midday on Tuesday, with Bunzl surging ahead after a profit upgrade.
Tue 27 Aug 2024 08:05
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Tuesday as traders returned to their desks after the long weekend.
Tue 27 Aug 2024 07:39
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Tuesday as traders returned to their desks after the Bank Holiday weekend.
Fri 23 Aug 2024 14:33
(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.
Fri 23 Aug 2024 10:41
(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.
Fri 23 Aug 2024 07:42
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Friday as investors eyed a speech by Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell at Jackson Hole.
Fri 23 Aug 2024 07:30
(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.
Thu 22 Aug 2024 15:31
(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.
Thu 22 Aug 2024 11:12
(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.
Thu 22 Aug 2024 08:27
(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.
Thu 22 Aug 2024 07:29
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge lower on Thursday ahead of an eagerly-awaited speech by Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell.
Wed 21 Aug 2024 15:01
(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.
Wed 21 Aug 2024 10:43
(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.
Wed 21 Aug 2024 08:33
(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.
Wed 21 Aug 2024 07:37
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to gain at the open on Wednesday as investors mulled the latest borrowing figures.
Tue 20 Aug 2024 15:33
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets ended the day in negative territory on Tuesday, pressured by declines in energy stocks as oil prices fell.
Tue 20 Aug 2024 10:58
(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.
Tue 20 Aug 2024 08:44
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Tuesday, with energy issues in the red as oil prices declined.
Tue 20 Aug 2024 07:34
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Tuesday despite a solid session on Wall Street.
Mon 19 Aug 2024 14:29
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets managed to close higher on Monday, reversing earlier losses despite a lack of significant corporate or macroeconomic news.
Mon 19 Aug 2024 10:47
(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.
Mon 19 Aug 2024 08:06
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower in early trade on Monday, with little in the way of corporate or macro news to move markets.
Mon 19 Aug 2024 07:28
(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.
Fri 16 Aug 2024 17:46
(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.
Fri 16 Aug 2024 10:45
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended losses by midday on Friday amid a firmer pound, as investors mulled the latest UK retail sales data.
Fri 16 Aug 2024 07:46
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower in quiet trade early trade on Friday as investors mulled the latest UK retail sales data.
Fri 16 Aug 2024 07:28
(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.
Thu 15 Aug 2024 15:30
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended Thursday on a positive note, buoyed by data confirming expected growth in the UK economy for the second quarter.
Thu 15 Aug 2024 11:10
(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.
Thu 15 Aug 2024 08:25
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged higher in early trade on Thursday as data showed the UK economy grew as expected in the second quarter.
Thu 15 Aug 2024 07:29
(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.
Wed 14 Aug 2024 15:02
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended Wednesday's session in positive territory, as investors reviewed the latest inflation figures from the UK and the US.
Wed 14 Aug 2024 11:17
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still firmer by midday on Wednesday as the latest UK inflation data boosted rate cut expectations.
Wed 14 Aug 2024 07:53
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Wednesday as the latest UK inflation data boosted rate cut expectations.
Wed 14 Aug 2024 07:36
(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.
Tue 13 Aug 2024 14:51
(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.
Tue 13 Aug 2024 11:01
(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.
Tue 13 Aug 2024 08:08
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest UK jobs data.
Tue 13 Aug 2024 07:35
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest UK jobs data.
Mon 12 Aug 2024 15:26
(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.
Mon 12 Aug 2024 11:03
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still firmer by midday on Monday as a sense of calm returned to markets after last week's turmoil.
Mon 12 Aug 2024 07:38
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Monday as a sense of calm returned to markets after last week's turmoil.
Mon 12 Aug 2024 07:28
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Monday following a mostly positive Asian session.
Fri 09 Aug 2024 16:01
(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.
Fri 09 Aug 2024 10:44
(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.
Fri 09 Aug 2024 07:51
(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.
Fri 09 Aug 2024 07:27
(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.
Thu 08 Aug 2024 14:57
(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.
Thu 08 Aug 2024 11:05
(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.
Thu 08 Aug 2024 08:18
(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.
Thu 08 Aug 2024 07:34
(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.
Wed 07 Aug 2024 16:34
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed higher on Wednesday, buoyed by positive global sentiment following remarks from the Bank of Japan.
Wed 07 Aug 2024 10:58
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Wednesday as comments from Bank of Japan governor Shinichi Uchida calmed investors.
Wed 07 Aug 2024 08:05
(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.
Wed 07 Aug 2024 07:37
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise again on Wednesday following positive US and Asian sessions.
Tue 06 Aug 2024 15:20
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended Tuesday on a positive note, with key indices recouping some losses from the previous session's sharp selloff.
Tue 06 Aug 2024 11:04
(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.
Tue 06 Aug 2024 08:06
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Tuesday, bouncing back from a heavy selloff the day earlier which saw global markets plunge.
Tue 06 Aug 2024 07:34
(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.
Mon 05 Aug 2024 16:46
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets ended sharply lower on Monday, as part of a broader global market downturn.
Mon 05 Aug 2024 10:52
(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.
Mon 05 Aug 2024 07:58
(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.
Mon 05 Aug 2024 07:33
(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.
Fri 02 Aug 2024 14:57
(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.
Fri 02 Aug 2024 10:55
(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.
Fri 02 Aug 2024 08:15
(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.
Fri 02 Aug 2024 07:28
(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.
Thu 01 Aug 2024 16:09
(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.
Thu 01 Aug 2024 11:07
(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.
Thu 01 Aug 2024 08:16
(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.
Thu 01 Aug 2024 07:34
(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.
Wed 31 Jul 2024 15:04
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets ended the day with strong gains on Wednesday, driven by robust performances in the mining and energy sectors.
Wed 31 Jul 2024 10:52
(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.
Wed 31 Jul 2024 07:55
(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.
Wed 31 Jul 2024 07:31
(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.
Tue 30 Jul 2024 15:32
(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.
Tue 30 Jul 2024 10:59
(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.
Tue 30 Jul 2024 07:28
(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.
Mon 29 Jul 2024 15:35
(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.
Mon 29 Jul 2024 11:12
(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.
Mon 29 Jul 2024 07:49
(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.
Mon 29 Jul 2024 07:23
(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.
Fri 26 Jul 2024 14:35
(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.
Fri 26 Jul 2024 10:43
(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.
Fri 26 Jul 2024 08:47
(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.
Fri 26 Jul 2024 07:31
(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.
Thu 25 Jul 2024 15:27
(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.
Thu 25 Jul 2024 11:13
(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.
Thu 25 Jul 2024 08:42
(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.
Thu 25 Jul 2024 07:31
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Thursday following losses on Wall Street, where tech names came under pressure.
Wed 24 Jul 2024 15:01
(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.
Wed 24 Jul 2024 11:42
(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.
Wed 24 Jul 2024 08:11
(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.
Wed 24 Jul 2024 07:28
(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.
Tue 23 Jul 2024 15:00
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended in the red on Tuesday, as losses in the mining sector overshadowed gains in other areas.
Tue 23 Jul 2024 11:35
(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.
Tue 23 Jul 2024 08:12
(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.
Tue 23 Jul 2024 07:16
(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.
Mon 22 Jul 2024 15:21
(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.
Mon 22 Jul 2024 12:06
(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.
Mon 22 Jul 2024 08:32
(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.
Mon 22 Jul 2024 07:04
(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.
Fri 19 Jul 2024 17:08
(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.
Fri 19 Jul 2024 12:47
(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.
Fri 19 Jul 2024 08:11
(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.
Fri 19 Jul 2024 07:04
(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.
Thu 18 Jul 2024 16:03
(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.
Thu 18 Jul 2024 11:20
(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.
Thu 18 Jul 2024 07:57
(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.
Thu 18 Jul 2024 07:35
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Thursday as investors mulled the latest UK jobs data.
Wed 17 Jul 2024 12:28
(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.
Wed 17 Jul 2024 10:47
(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.
Wed 17 Jul 2024 07:43
(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.
Wed 17 Jul 2024 07:29
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Wednesday as investors mulled the latest UK inflation figures.
Tue 16 Jul 2024 15:35
(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.
Tue 16 Jul 2024 11:00
(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.
Tue 16 Jul 2024 08:03
(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.
Tue 16 Jul 2024 07:29
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for more losses on Tuesday despite a positive close on Wall Street.
Mon 15 Jul 2024 12:46
(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.
Mon 15 Jul 2024 10:48
(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.
Mon 15 Jul 2024 07:54
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Monday following disappointing Chinese GDP figures and a profit warning from Burberry.
Mon 15 Jul 2024 07:30
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Monday as investors digested disappointing Chinese GDP figures.
Fri 12 Jul 2024 16:05
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were in the black again with sentiment boosted by US rate cut hopes.
Fri 12 Jul 2024 10:42
(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.
Fri 12 Jul 2024 08:22
(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.
Fri 12 Jul 2024 07:24
(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.
Thu 11 Jul 2024 15:01
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended Thursday on a high note, buoyed by favourable economic data from both sides of the Atlantic.
Thu 11 Jul 2024 11:07
(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.
Thu 11 Jul 2024 07:57
(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.
Thu 11 Jul 2024 07:29
(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.
Wed 10 Jul 2024 15:01
(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.
Wed 10 Jul 2024 11:14
(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.
Wed 10 Jul 2024 07:59
(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.
Wed 10 Jul 2024 07:28
(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.
Tue 09 Jul 2024 15:24
(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.
Tue 09 Jul 2024 10:56
(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.
Tue 09 Jul 2024 07:56
(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.
Tue 09 Jul 2024 07:27
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge up at the open on Tuesday as data showed a dip in retail sales.
Mon 08 Jul 2024 15:07
(Sharecast News) - London markets showed mixed performance on Monday as investors weighed the implications of a hung parliament in France.
Mon 08 Jul 2024 10:56
(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
Mon 08 Jul 2024 08:25
(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.
Mon 08 Jul 2024 07:34
(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.
Fri 05 Jul 2024 16:35
(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.
Fri 05 Jul 2024 10:55
(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.
Fri 05 Jul 2024 07:55
(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.
Fri 05 Jul 2024 07:10
(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.
Thu 04 Jul 2024 15:41
(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.
Thu 04 Jul 2024 11:08
(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.
Thu 04 Jul 2024 07:54
(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.
Thu 04 Jul 2024 07:27
(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.
Wed 03 Jul 2024 15:04
(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.
Wed 03 Jul 2024 10:53
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still higher by midday on Wednesday as US rate cut hopes boosted sentiment.
Wed 03 Jul 2024 07:57
(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.
Wed 03 Jul 2024 07:39
(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.
Tue 02 Jul 2024 17:24
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed lower on Tuesday as investors digested eurozone inflation data and a modest increase in US job openings.
Tue 02 Jul 2024 11:04
(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.
Tue 02 Jul 2024 08:07
(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.
Tue 02 Jul 2024 07:39
(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.
Mon 01 Jul 2024 17:33
(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.
Mon 01 Jul 2024 10:52
(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.
Mon 01 Jul 2024 07:47
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Monday as investors mulled the latest French election news and UK house price data.
Mon 01 Jul 2024 07:35
(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.
Fri 28 Jun 2024 17:23
(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.
Fri 28 Jun 2024 10:58
(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.
Fri 28 Jun 2024 08:34
(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.
Fri 28 Jun 2024 07:38
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Friday as investors mulled better-than-expected UK GDP data.
Thu 27 Jun 2024 15:48
(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.
Thu 27 Jun 2024 11:03
(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.
Thu 27 Jun 2024 07:59
(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.
Thu 27 Jun 2024 07:35
(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.
Wed 26 Jun 2024 15:32
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended in negative territory on Wednesday, influenced by a downturn in retail sales data for June.
Wed 26 Jun 2024 11:06
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had pared some gains by midday on Wednesday, as data showed that retail sales slumped in June.
Wed 26 Jun 2024 08:02
(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.
Wed 26 Jun 2024 07:35
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to gain at the open on Wednesday following a rally in US tech stocks overnight.
Tue 25 Jun 2024 15:54
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended Tuesday in negative territory, influenced by significant losses in key sectors following a profit warning from Airbus.
Tue 25 Jun 2024 14:34
(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.
Tue 25 Jun 2024 11:05
(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.
Tue 25 Jun 2024 08:01
(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.
Tue 25 Jun 2024 07:34
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to nudge up at the open on Tuesday following a mixed close on Wall Street.
Mon 24 Jun 2024 15:00
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed on a positive note on Monday, driven by robust performances from Prudential and Frasers Group.
Mon 24 Jun 2024 11:00
(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.
Mon 24 Jun 2024 07:49
(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.
Mon 24 Jun 2024 07:29
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Monday following a selloff in Nvidia shares in the US on Friday.
Fri 21 Jun 2024 16:17
(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.
Fri 21 Jun 2024 11:18
(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.
Fri 21 Jun 2024 07:56
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were steady in early trade on Friday as investors mulled the latest retail sales data and consumer confidence reading.
Fri 21 Jun 2024 07:52
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a flat open on Friday as investors mulled the latest retail sales data and consumer confidence reading.
Thu 20 Jun 2024 16:16
(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.
Thu 20 Jun 2024 10:07
(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.
Thu 20 Jun 2024 08:05
(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%.
Thu 20 Jun 2024 07:29
(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%.
Wed 19 Jun 2024 15:25
(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.
Wed 19 Jun 2024 11:08
(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.
Wed 19 Jun 2024 08:20
(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.
Wed 19 Jun 2024 07:33
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a steady open on Wednesday as investors mulled the latest UK inflation reading.
Tue 18 Jun 2024 16:33
(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.
Tue 18 Jun 2024 11:30
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Tuesday, with Whitbread surging ahead after well-received first-quarter results.
Tue 18 Jun 2024 08:02
(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.
Tue 18 Jun 2024 07:32
(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.
Mon 17 Jun 2024 15:49
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended Monday with a mixed performance as renewed concerns over French political uncertainty weighed on investors' minds.
Mon 17 Jun 2024 10:45
(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.
Mon 17 Jun 2024 07:54
(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.
Mon 17 Jun 2024 07:27
(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.
Fri 14 Jun 2024 15:36
(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.
Fri 14 Jun 2024 11:10
(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.
Fri 14 Jun 2024 07:59
(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.
Fri 14 Jun 2024 07:37
(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.
Thu 13 Jun 2024 15:52
(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.
Thu 13 Jun 2024 10:53
(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.
Thu 13 Jun 2024 07:57
(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.
Thu 13 Jun 2024 07:32
(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.
Wed 12 Jun 2024 15:00
(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.
Wed 12 Jun 2024 11:02
(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.
Wed 12 Jun 2024 07:56
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Wednesday as uninspiring UK GDP data raised hopes of a rate cut this summer.
Wed 12 Jun 2024 07:33
(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.
Tue 11 Jun 2024 16:07
(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.
Tue 11 Jun 2024 10:39
(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.
Tue 11 Jun 2024 07:54
(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.
Tue 11 Jun 2024 07:35
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a flat open on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest UK jobs data.
Mon 10 Jun 2024 15:32
(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.
Mon 10 Jun 2024 11:52
(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.
Mon 10 Jun 2024 08:42
(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.
Mon 10 Jun 2024 06:25
(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.
Fri 07 Jun 2024 17:59
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell as investors reacted to the release of a stronger-than-expected US non-farm payrolls report.
Fri 07 Jun 2024 10:47
(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.
Fri 07 Jun 2024 07:37
(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.
Fri 07 Jun 2024 07:27
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge higher on Friday as investors eyed the latest US non-farm payrolls report.
Thu 06 Jun 2024 18:02
(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.
Thu 06 Jun 2024 10:49
(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.
Thu 06 Jun 2024 08:01
(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.
Thu 06 Jun 2024 07:32
(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.
Wed 05 Jun 2024 18:13
(Sharecast News) - London stocks finished on a mixed note, underperforming peers on the other side of the Channel and across the Pond.
Wed 05 Jun 2024 11:13
(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.
Wed 05 Jun 2024 08:05
(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.
Wed 05 Jun 2024 07:35
(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.
Tue 04 Jun 2024 16:15
(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.
Tue 04 Jun 2024 10:50
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had fallen further into the red by midday on Tuesday, with oil giants under pressure as oil prices retreated.
Tue 04 Jun 2024 08:01
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Tuesday, with oil giants under the cosh as oil prices retreated.
Tue 04 Jun 2024 07:36
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a weaker open on Tuesday following a mixed session on Wall Street.
Mon 03 Jun 2024 11:02
(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.
Mon 03 Jun 2024 10:40
(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.
Mon 03 Jun 2024 07:53
(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.
Mon 03 Jun 2024 07:41
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Monday as investors eyed the latest UK manufacturing reading.
Fri 31 May 2024 14:51
(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.
Fri 31 May 2024 11:03
(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.
Fri 31 May 2024 07:58
(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.
Fri 31 May 2024 07:38
(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.
Thu 30 May 2024 17:23
(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.
Thu 30 May 2024 10:57
(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.
Thu 30 May 2024 08:20
(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.
Thu 30 May 2024 07:37
(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.
Wed 29 May 2024 14:29
(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.
Wed 29 May 2024 10:29
(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.
Wed 29 May 2024 08:24
(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.
Wed 29 May 2024 07:31
(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.
Tue 28 May 2024 16:24
(Sharecast News) - London stocks underperformed their US counterparts heading into the end of the month.
Tue 28 May 2024 10:54
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still a little weaker by midday on Tuesday, as investors mulled the latest shop price inflation data.
Tue 28 May 2024 08:20
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower in early trade on Tuesday as traders returned to their desks after the long weekend.
Tue 28 May 2024 07:30
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to dip at the open on Tuesday as traders returned to their desks after the long weekend.
Fri 24 May 2024 15:19
(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.
Fri 24 May 2024 11:07
(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.
Fri 24 May 2024 07:44
(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.
Fri 24 May 2024 07:24
(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.
Thu 23 May 2024 16:46
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended lower on Thursday, mirroring Wall Street's decline as jobless claims in the US fell more than anticipated.
Thu 23 May 2024 10:47
(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.
Thu 23 May 2024 08:08
(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.
Thu 23 May 2024 07:35
(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.
Wed 22 May 2024 15:00
(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.
Wed 22 May 2024 11:03
(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.
Wed 22 May 2024 08:09
(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.
Wed 22 May 2024 07:34
(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.
Tue 21 May 2024 15:00
(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.
Tue 21 May 2024 11:39
(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.
Tue 21 May 2024 08:31
(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.
Tue 21 May 2024 07:36
(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.
Mon 20 May 2024 10:46
(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.
Mon 20 May 2024 08:00
(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.
Mon 20 May 2024 07:39
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Monday as investors mulled the latest UK house price figures.
Fri 17 May 2024 15:52
(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.
Fri 17 May 2024 10:57
(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.
Fri 17 May 2024 08:11
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower in early trade on Friday following a downbeat close on Wall Street.
Fri 17 May 2024 07:33
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Friday following a downbeat close on Wall Street.
Thu 16 May 2024 16:53
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended mixed on Thursday, following a flurry of corporate news and a focus on US unemployment figures.
Thu 16 May 2024 11:20
(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.
Thu 16 May 2024 08:04
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Thursday amid a deluge of corporate news, dragged lower by ex-dividend shares.
Thu 16 May 2024 07:34
(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.
Wed 15 May 2024 15:00
(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.
Wed 15 May 2024 12:41
(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.
Wed 15 May 2024 08:04
(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.
Wed 15 May 2024 07:27
(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.
Tue 14 May 2024 16:40
(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.
Tue 14 May 2024 10:53
(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.
Tue 14 May 2024 07:54
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were just a touch higher in early trade on Tuesday as investors mulled conflicting UK jobs data.
Tue 14 May 2024 07:30
(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.
Mon 13 May 2024 15:36
(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.
Mon 13 May 2024 11:49
(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.
Mon 13 May 2024 07:54
(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.
Mon 13 May 2024 07:29
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge down at the open on Monday as investors pause for breath after recent record highs.
Fri 10 May 2024 16:02
(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.
Fri 10 May 2024 09:56
(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.
Fri 10 May 2024 08:17
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Friday as data revealed the UK is no longer in recession.
Fri 10 May 2024 07:33
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Friday as investors mulled the latest UK GDP figures.
Thu 09 May 2024 15:21
(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.
Thu 09 May 2024 11:17
(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.
Thu 09 May 2024 08:03
(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.
Thu 09 May 2024 07:29
(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.
Wed 08 May 2024 16:36
(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.
Wed 08 May 2024 10:55
(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.
Wed 08 May 2024 08:11
(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.
Wed 08 May 2024 07:34
(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.
Tue 07 May 2024 16:32
(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.
Tue 07 May 2024 10:59
(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.
Tue 07 May 2024 07:56
(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.
Tue 07 May 2024 07:41
(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.
Fri 03 May 2024 16:52
(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.
Fri 03 May 2024 11:36
(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.
Fri 03 May 2024 07:59
(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.
Fri 03 May 2024 07:31
(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.
Thu 02 May 2024 16:07
(Sharecast News) - London's stocks finished with gains on Thursday, fuelled by strong performances from key players like Standard Chartered and Smurfit Kappa.
Thu 02 May 2024 11:13
(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.
Thu 02 May 2024 08:27
(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.
Thu 02 May 2024 07:28
(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.
Wed 01 May 2024 16:42
(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.
Wed 01 May 2024 11:22
(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.
Wed 01 May 2024 08:43
(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.
Wed 01 May 2024 07:30
(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.
Tue 30 Apr 2024 17:08
(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.
Tue 30 Apr 2024 10:47
(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.
Tue 30 Apr 2024 07:58
(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.
Tue 30 Apr 2024 07:33
(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.
Mon 29 Apr 2024 15:08
(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.
Mon 29 Apr 2024 11:00
(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.
Mon 29 Apr 2024 08:07
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Monday following another record high at the end of last week.
Mon 29 Apr 2024 07:28
(Sharecast News) - London stocks looked set for a positive open on Monday after closing at another record high at the end of last week.
Fri 26 Apr 2024 16:35
(Sharecast News) - London's equity markets closed positively on Friday, buoyed by gains in the banking sector following better-than-expected results from NatWest.
Fri 26 Apr 2024 11:42
(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.
Fri 26 Apr 2024 08:01
(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.
Fri 26 Apr 2024 07:16
(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.
Thu 25 Apr 2024 15:14
(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.
Thu 25 Apr 2024 12:16
(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.
Thu 25 Apr 2024 08:41
(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.
Thu 25 Apr 2024 07:11
(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.
Wed 24 Apr 2024 15:09
(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.
Wed 24 Apr 2024 11:03
(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.
Wed 24 Apr 2024 08:45
(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.
Wed 24 Apr 2024 07:23
(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.
Tue 23 Apr 2024 16:55
(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.
Tue 23 Apr 2024 11:41
(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.
Tue 23 Apr 2024 07:51
(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.
Tue 23 Apr 2024 07:06
(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.
Mon 22 Apr 2024 14:54
(Sharecast News) - London's financial markets closed in the green on Monday, with the top-flight index remaining near record highs by the close.
Mon 22 Apr 2024 11:17
(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.
Mon 22 Apr 2024 08:25
(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.
Mon 22 Apr 2024 07:10
(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.
Fri 19 Apr 2024 16:56
(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.
Fri 19 Apr 2024 11:45
(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.
Fri 19 Apr 2024 08:48
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks fell on Friday morning after reports of Israel launching a retaliatory attack on Iran emerged, sending oil prices sharply higher.
Fri 19 Apr 2024 07:24
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks are expected to drop sharply on Friday morning after a flare-up of tensions in the Middle East.
Thu 18 Apr 2024 16:36
(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.
Thu 18 Apr 2024 16:36
(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.
Thu 18 Apr 2024 11:27
(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.
Thu 18 Apr 2024 08:47
(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.
Thu 18 Apr 2024 07:18
(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.
Wed 17 Apr 2024 16:34
(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.
Wed 17 Apr 2024 11:06
(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.
Wed 17 Apr 2024 08:45
(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.
Wed 17 Apr 2024 07:12
(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.
Tue 16 Apr 2024 15:57
(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.
Tue 16 Apr 2024 11:42
(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.
Tue 16 Apr 2024 07:57
(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.
Tue 16 Apr 2024 06:52
(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.
Mon 15 Apr 2024 15:39
(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.
Mon 15 Apr 2024 11:20
(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.
Mon 15 Apr 2024 08:43
(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.
Mon 15 Apr 2024 07:07
(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.
Fri 12 Apr 2024 14:45
(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.
Fri 12 Apr 2024 12:08
(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.
Fri 12 Apr 2024 08:03
(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.
Fri 12 Apr 2024 07:37
(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.
Thu 11 Apr 2024 15:56
(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.
Thu 11 Apr 2024 10:51
(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.
Thu 11 Apr 2024 08:03
(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.
Thu 11 Apr 2024 07:31
(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.
Wed 10 Apr 2024 15:00
(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.
Wed 10 Apr 2024 10:39
(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.
Wed 10 Apr 2024 07:56
(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.
Wed 10 Apr 2024 07:34
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Wednesday as investors eyed the latest US inflation reading.
Tue 09 Apr 2024 15:12
(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.
Tue 09 Apr 2024 11:00
(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.
Tue 09 Apr 2024 07:57
(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.
Tue 09 Apr 2024 07:38
(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.
Mon 08 Apr 2024 16:52
(Sharecast News) - London markets closed with gains on Monday as investors exercised caution ahead of key events later in the week.
Mon 08 Apr 2024 10:37
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still just a touch higher by midday on Monday, with investors cautious at the start of a week that includes the latest policy announcement from the European Central Bank and the kick-off of US earnings season.
Mon 08 Apr 2024 08:00
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were little changed in early trade on Monday at the start of a week that includes the latest policy announcement from the European Central Bank and the kick-off of US earnings season.
Mon 08 Apr 2024 07:34
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to gain at the open on Monday following heavy losses at the end of last week.
Fri 05 Apr 2024 15:22
(Sharecast News) - London markets closed lower on Friday amid a backdrop of heightened investor caution, following robust US job data for March, hawkish remarks from Federal Reserve officials, and escalating tensions in the Middle East.
Fri 05 Apr 2024 10:36
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still firmly in the red by midday on Friday as sentiment was hit by hawkish comments from Federal Reserve officials and escalating tensions in the Middle East.
Fri 05 Apr 2024 07:57
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell sharply in early trade on Friday, taking their cue from heavy losses on Wall Street, following hawkish comments from Federal Reserve officials
Fri 05 Apr 2024 07:38
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a muted open on Friday as investors eyed the all-important non-farm payrolls release, and mulled data showing that UK house prices fell for the first time in six months in March.
Thu 04 Apr 2024 15:58
(Sharecast News) - London markets closed higher on Thursday, driven by a robust showing from the mining sector and as investors contemplated the UK services sector's latest figures.
Thu 04 Apr 2024 10:47
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Thursday, helped along by a solid performance from the mining sector, as investors mulled the latest reading on the UK services sector.
Thu 04 Apr 2024 08:03
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged up in early trade on Thursday following a mostly firmer US session, as investors eyed the latest reading on the UK services sector.
Thu 04 Apr 2024 07:36
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge up at the open on Thursday following a mostly firmer US session, as investors eyed the latest reading on the UK services sector.
Wed 03 Apr 2024 16:07
(Sharecast News) - London markets saw modest gains by the close on Wednesday, following Wall Street higher in afternoon trading.
Wed 03 Apr 2024 10:55
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the red by midday on Wednesday following a weaker close on Wall Street, amid growing doubts over US interest rate cuts following solid economic data.
Wed 03 Apr 2024 07:57
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Wednesday following a weaker close on Wall Street, amid growing doubts over US interest rate cuts following solid economic data.
Wed 03 Apr 2024 07:31
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Wednesday following a downbeat close on Wall Street, as doubts over US interest rate cuts grew following solid economic data.
Tue 02 Apr 2024 15:22
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks experienced a downturn by the end of trading on Tuesday, as investors resumed activity following the extended weekend, with initial gains reversed by the close ahead of a week marked by a number of key economic data releases.
Tue 02 Apr 2024 12:08
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks were at their highest in 14 months Tuesday as investors returned to their desks after the long weekend, though gains were only modest ahead of a busy week for economic data which could decide on course for monetary policy in the short term.
Tue 02 Apr 2024 08:03
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks put in decent gains on Tuesday morning, starting the second quarter off strongly on the back of a good performance from the mining and oil sectors early on.
Tue 02 Apr 2024 07:31
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks are expected to start the second quarter in positive territory, with the FTSE 100 called to open around the 8,000 mark on Tuesday.
Thu 28 Mar 2024 16:08
(Sharecast News) - London's equity markets closed higher on Thursday ahead of the Easter break, despite lingering concerns over the UK's recessionary status in the latter part of last year.
Thu 28 Mar 2024 11:05
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still firmer by midday on Thursday as investors shrugged off data confirming the UK fell into recession in the second half of last year.
Thu 28 Mar 2024 08:00
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged up in early trade on Thursday, as investors digested data confirming the UK fell into recession in the second half of last year.
Thu 28 Mar 2024 07:39
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Thursday following a positive session on Wall Street, as investors digested data confirming the UK fell into recession last year.
Wed 27 Mar 2024 15:00
(Sharecast News) - London markets managed modest gains by the close on Wednesday, as investor sentiment remained cautious ahead of a crucial US inflation report later in the week.
Wed 27 Mar 2024 15:00
(Sharecast News) - London markets managed modest gains by the close on Wednesday, as investor sentiment remained cautious ahead of a crucial US inflation report later in the week.
Wed 27 Mar 2024 10:39
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were a little weaker by midday on Wednesday, struggling for direction as investors eyed a key US inflation reading later in the week.
Wed 27 Mar 2024 08:02
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged lower in early trade on Wednesday following a slightly weaker close on Wall Street.
Wed 27 Mar 2024 07:30
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a muted open on Wednesday following a slightly weaker close on Wall Street.
Tue 26 Mar 2024 17:06
(Sharecast News) - London markets closed in positive territory on Tuesday, buoyed by a stable US consumer confidence report and anticipation for upcoming inflation data.
Tue 26 Mar 2024 10:46
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were little changed by midday on Tuesday as investors eyed a key US consumer confidence reading and inflation data due later in the week.
Tue 26 Mar 2024 08:03
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower in early trade on Tuesday following a downbeat close on Wall Street, as investors eyed a key US inflation reading due later in the week.
Tue 26 Mar 2024 07:33
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Tuesday following a downbeat close on Wall Street.
Mon 25 Mar 2024 15:49
(Sharecast News) - London markets finished in the red on Monday, having traded below the waterline through the session after reaching a peak at the end of last week.
Mon 25 Mar 2024 11:04
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had fallen into the red by midday on Monday, having closed at their highest level in more than a year at the end of last week.
Mon 25 Mar 2024 07:58
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were muted in early trade on Monday, having closed at their highest level in more than a year on Friday.
Mon 25 Mar 2024 07:33
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Monday, having closed at their highest level in more than a year on Friday.
Fri 22 Mar 2024 16:09
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed in a mixed state on Friday as investors weighed optimistic retail sales data against remarks from Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey.
Fri 22 Mar 2024 11:02
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had pushed higher by midday on Friday as investors mulled better-than-expected retail sales data and dovish remarks by Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey.
Fri 22 Mar 2024 07:55
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged higher in early trade on Friday as investors mulled the latest retail sales data.
Fri 22 Mar 2024 07:29
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to nudge lower at the open on Friday following big gains a day earlier, as investors mulled the latest reading on UK consumer confidence and a stagnation in retail sales.
Thu 21 Mar 2024 16:33
(Sharecast News) - London markets closed higher on Thursday, sustaining gains after the Bank of England adhered to expectations by maintaining interest rates at a 16-year high.
Thu 21 Mar 2024 10:33
(Sharecast News) - London stocks maintained gains just after midday on Thursday after the Bank of England held rates at a 16-year high, as expected.
Thu 21 Mar 2024 08:14
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rallied in early trade on Thursday, taking their cue from strong gains on Wall Street after the Federal Reserve stood pat on interest rates and chair Jerome Powell struck a dovish note.
Thu 21 Mar 2024 07:38
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to jump at the open on Thursday following strong gains on Wall Street, after the Federal Reserve stood pat on interest rates and chair Jerome Powell struck a dovish note.
Wed 20 Mar 2024 16:53
(Sharecast News) - London markets closed with a mixed but little-changed performance on Wednesday, as investors digested a larger-than-expected slowdown in UK inflation.
Wed 20 Mar 2024 11:30
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still a touch weaker by midday on Wednesday as investors mulled a bigger-than-expected fall in UK inflation, with caution in the air ahead of rate decisions from the US Federal Reserve and the Bank of England.
Wed 20 Mar 2024 08:03
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged lower in early trade on Wednesday as investors mulled a bigger-than-expected fall in UK inflation, with caution in the air ahead of rate decisions from the US Federal Reserve and the Bank of England.
Wed 20 Mar 2024 07:32
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a flat open on Wednesday as investors mulled the latest UK inflation data and looked ahead to a policy announcement from the US Federal Reserve.
Tue 19 Mar 2024 16:23
(Sharecast News) - London markets closed with a mixed performance on Tuesday, as investors weighed the implications of Japan's decision to end negative interest rates against upcoming policy announcements from the US Federal Reserve and the Bank of England later in the week.
Tue 19 Mar 2024 10:52
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had dipped into the red by midday on Tuesday as investors mulled the end of negative rates in Japan and looked ahead to policy announcements from the US Federal Reserve and the Bank of England this week.
Tue 19 Mar 2024 08:14
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged higher in early trade on Tuesday as investors mulled the first rate hike by the Bank of Japan in 17 years and looked ahead to policy announcements from the US Federal Reserve and the Bank of England this week.
Tue 19 Mar 2024 07:33
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Tuesday as investors mulled policy announcements from the Bank of Japan and Reserve Bank of Australia, and looked ahead to a key UK inflation reading this week.
Mon 18 Mar 2024 15:33
(Sharecast News) - London markets closed with a slight downturn on Monday as investors monitored upcoming rate decisions from a number of central banks.
Mon 18 Mar 2024 12:00
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had edged higher by midday on Monday as investors eyed rate decisions this week from the Bank of Japan, the Federal Reserve and the Bank of England.
Mon 18 Mar 2024 08:04
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were steady in early trade on Monday as investors eyed rate decisions this week from the Bank of Japan, the Federal Reserve and the Bank of England.
Mon 18 Mar 2024 07:29
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Monday as investors digested the latest readings on house prices and manufacturing, and eyed a UK inflation print and a policy announcement from the Federal Reserve on Wednesday.
Fri 15 Mar 2024 15:07
(Sharecast News) - London's equity markets finished in a mixed state at the end of a quiet trading session on Friday, after another hotter-than-expected US inflation reading overnight.
Fri 15 Mar 2024 10:35
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had edged higher by midday on Friday in quiet trade, with IAG and Vodafone leading the charge, as investors continued to mull another hotter-than-expected US inflation reading.
Fri 15 Mar 2024 08:01
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were steady in early trade on Friday as investors continued to mull another hotter-than-expected US inflation reading, but Vodafone surged on news Swisscom is buying its Italian business.
Fri 15 Mar 2024 07:33
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a steady open on Friday following a downbeat close on Wall Street, after another hotter-than-expected US inflation reading.
Thu 14 Mar 2024 16:33
(Sharecast News) - London's equity markets finished in negative territory on Thursday, driven by a flurry of stocks going ex-dividend and investor reactions to the latest US producer inflation and jobless data.
Thu 14 Mar 2024 10:59
(Sharecast News) - London equity markets were still steady by midday on Thursday as a raft of stocks went ex-dividend, with all eyes on the release of the latest US inflation reading.
Thu 14 Mar 2024 08:08
(Sharecast News) - London equity markets were little changed in early trade on Thursday as a raft of stocks went ex-dividend, with all eyes on the release of the latest US inflation reading.
Thu 14 Mar 2024 07:32
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge up at the open on Thursday as investors mulled the latest data on the UK housing market.
Wed 13 Mar 2024 15:00
(Sharecast News) - London markets finished with a mixed performance on Wednesday, following a surge on Tuesday, with investors buoyed by news of the UK economy's return to growth in January.
Wed 13 Mar 2024 11:03
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had given up small opening gains by midday on Wednesday, having surged a day earlier, as data showed the UK economy returned to growth in January.
Wed 13 Mar 2024 07:56
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged up in early trade on Wednesday as data showed the UK economy returned to growth in January.
Wed 13 Mar 2024 07:34
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Wednesday as data showed the UK economy returned to growth in January.
Tue 12 Mar 2024 16:17
(Sharecast News) - London markets closed with gains on Tuesday, buoyed by hopes for interest rate cuts following a modest increase in UK wage growth.
Tue 12 Mar 2024 10:33
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Tuesday as a further easing of UK wage growth raised rate cut expectations.
Tue 12 Mar 2024 08:13
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Tuesday as a further easing of UK wage growth raised rate cut expectations.
Tue 12 Mar 2024 07:41
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest UK jobs numbers.
Tue 12 Mar 2024 07:41
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest UK jobs numbers.
Mon 11 Mar 2024 14:48
(Sharecast News) - London markets closed in a mixed state on Monday, reflecting a broader trend of cautious trading after a primarily weaker session in Asian markets overnight.
Mon 11 Mar 2024 10:47
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the red by midday on Monday following a mostly weaker session in Asia, as investors eyed this week's US consumer price inflation data.
Mon 11 Mar 2024 07:59
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Monday following a mostly weaker session in Asia, as investors eyed this week's US consumer price inflation data.
Mon 11 Mar 2024 07:37
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Monday, extending Friday's losses after a mostly weaker session in Asia, as investors eyed this week's US CPI data.
Fri 08 Mar 2024 15:02
(Sharecast News) - London markets ended the trading session on a mixed note on Friday, as investors digested a faster-than-expected rise in non-farm payrolls in the US.
Fri 08 Mar 2024 10:38
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still a little lower by midday on Friday as investors eyed the release of the latest US non-farm payrolls report.
Fri 08 Mar 2024 08:09
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were a little lower in early trade on Friday, unable to hold on to opening gains as nervousness crept in ahead of the latest US non-farm payrolls report.
Fri 08 Mar 2024 07:41
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to nudge higher at the open on Friday as investors eyed the latest US non-farm payrolls report.
Thu 07 Mar 2024 15:29
(Sharecast News) - London markets closed with modest gains on Thursday, after higher-than-expected jobless claims figures from the US, and a flurry of corporate news in the UK.
Thu 07 Mar 2024 11:14
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the red by midday on Thursday as investors waded through a deluge of corporate news and continued to digest the Spring Budget, but Virgin Money surged on takeover news.
Thu 07 Mar 2024 08:20
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Thursday as investors waded through a deluge of corporate news and continued to digest the Spring Budget, but Virgin Money surged on takeover news.
Thu 07 Mar 2024 07:40
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a steady open on Thursday following gains in the previous session, as investors mulled the latest house price data from Halifax.
Wed 06 Mar 2024 15:02
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed in positive territory on Wednesday, as investors absorbed the Chancellor's Spring Budget announcement of a 2p reduction in National Insurance.
Wed 06 Mar 2024 11:29
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still a little firmer by midday on Wednesday as investors eyed the Spring Budget and a speech by US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell.
Wed 06 Mar 2024 08:29
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged up in early trade on Wednesday as investors eyed the Spring Budget and a speech by US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell.
Wed 06 Mar 2024 07:40
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge up at the open on Wednesday, with all eyes on the Spring Budget.
Tue 05 Mar 2024 16:22
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets had edged into positive territory by the close on Tuesday, as investors reacted to speculation about the looming Budget, along with the latest services and retail sales figures, and a slew of corporate news announcements.
Tue 05 Mar 2024 10:53
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had pared earlier losses to trade flat by midday on Tuesday, as investors mulled the latest Budget rumours, services and retail sales figures and a slew of corporate news.
Tue 05 Mar 2024 08:25
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Tuesday, with sentiment hit after China failed to announce any fresh stimulus and following the release of uninspiring UK retail sales figures.
Tue 05 Mar 2024 07:36
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Tuesday as investors mulled uninspiring retail sales data and a slew of corporate releases.
Mon 04 Mar 2024 15:29
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets finished in the red on Monday, reflecting investor apprehension ahead of the impending Spring Budget.
Mon 04 Mar 2024 10:50
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had fallen further into the red by midday on Monday, with caution in the air ahead of this week's Budget.
Mon 04 Mar 2024 08:19
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower in early trade on Monday, with caution in the air ahead of this week's Budget.
Mon 04 Mar 2024 07:35
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge down at the open on Monday as investors turned their attention to this week's Budget.
Fri 01 Mar 2024 15:06
(Sharecast News) - London's financial markets finished in positive territory on Friday, with investor sentiment buoyed by the recent easing of inflation in the United States, as market participants mulled the latest manufacturing data from the UK.
Fri 01 Mar 2024 10:38
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday as investors continued to cheer an easing in US inflation and mulled the latest UK manufacturing figures.
Fri 01 Mar 2024 07:56
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Friday following solid gains on Wall Street, as investors continued to cheer an easing in US inflation.
Fri 01 Mar 2024 07:41
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Friday following solid gains in the US and Asia, as investors mulled the latest UK house price and retail sales data.
Thu 29 Feb 2024 16:05
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets finished with moderate gains on Thursday, buoyed by a combination of factors including a slowdown in US inflation, robust UK earnings reports, and encouraging mortgage approvals figures.
Thu 29 Feb 2024 10:52
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still firmer by midday on Thursday as investors digested a slew of UK earnings releases and the latest mortgage approvals figures, and looked to a key US inflation reading.
Thu 29 Feb 2024 08:19
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged up in early trade on Thursday as investors digested a slew of UK earnings releases and looked to the release of key US inflation data.
Thu 29 Feb 2024 07:32
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge up at the open on Thursday as investors eyed a slew of UK earnings releases and key US inflation data.
Wed 28 Feb 2024 15:01
(Sharecast News) - London's equity markets experienced a downturn by the close on Wednesday, largely influenced by underperforming stocks such as St James's Place and Reckitt Benckiser, following disappointing financial results.
Wed 28 Feb 2024 10:45
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Wednesday, dragged lower by St James's Place and Reckitt Benckiser after disappointing results, as investors eyed US GDP data.
Wed 28 Feb 2024 08:12
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were a little weaker in early trade on Wednesday, with St James's Place and Reckitt Benckiser under the cosh after disappointing results.
Wed 28 Feb 2024 07:35
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to nudge up at the open on Wednesday as investors eyed the latest US growth numbers.
Tue 27 Feb 2024 16:05
(Sharecast News) - London's equity markets closed with a subdued performance on Tuesday, after a mixed but largely flat session trend as investors exercised caution ahead of US inflation figures later in the week.
Tue 27 Feb 2024 10:32
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had pared earlier small gains to trade flat by midday on Tuesday as investors erred on the side of caution ahead of key US inflation data later this week.
Tue 27 Feb 2024 08:11
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged higher in early trade on Tuesday as investors erred on the side of caution ahead of key inflation data later this week.
Tue 27 Feb 2024 07:32
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Tuesday following losses on Wall Street.
Mon 26 Feb 2024 15:11
(Sharecast News) - London markets closed in negative territory on Monday, as investors remained cautious ahead of the release of crucial US economic data later in the week.
Mon 26 Feb 2024 10:55
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the red by midday on Monday as investors eyed the release of key US data this week, with housebuilders under pressure amid news of a probe by the competition watchdog.
Mon 26 Feb 2024 07:57
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Monday as investors eyed the release of key US data later this week, with housebuilders under pressure amid news of a probe by the competition watchdog.
Mon 26 Feb 2024 07:33
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Monday as investors looked ahead to key economic data points during the week.
Fri 23 Feb 2024 16:07
(Sharecast News) - London stocks finished with a mixed performance on Friday, as Standard Chartered underpinned the top-flight index following its announcement of a $1bn share buyback programme.
Fri 23 Feb 2024 12:16
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had pared earlier gains to trade flat by midday on Friday, but Standard Chartered powered ahead as it unveiled a $1bn share buyback.
Fri 23 Feb 2024 08:07
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were a little firmer in early trade on Friday, with Standard Chartered racing ahead as it unveiled a $1bn share buyback.
Fri 23 Feb 2024 07:30
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a broadly flat open on Friday despite strong gains on Wall Street, as investors digested the latest reading on UK consumer confidence and results from Standard Chartered.
Thu 22 Feb 2024 16:26
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets finished in positive territory on Thursday, bolstered by upbeat performances from US AI chipmaker Nvidia and engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce.
Thu 22 Feb 2024 11:03
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had edged higher by midday on Thursday as investors cheered solid results from US AI chipmaker Nvidia overnight and strong numbers from engine maker Rolls-Royce.
Thu 22 Feb 2024 09:06
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged higher in early trade on Thursday as investors cheered solid results from US AI chipmaker Nvidia overnight and strong numbers from engine maker Rolls-Royce.
Thu 22 Feb 2024 07:40
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a firmer open on Thursday following a positive session in Asia and well-received results from US AI chipmaker Nvidia, with results from Lloyds, Rolls-Royce and WPP in focus on home shores.
Wed 21 Feb 2024 15:01
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed with a mixed performance on Wednesday, as investors awaited updates from the US Federal Reserve and results from AI chipmaker Nvidia.
Wed 21 Feb 2024 11:00
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the red by midday on Wednesday, led lower by HSBC and Glencore after results, as investors eyed the latest minutes from the Federal Reserve and results from US AI chipmaker Nvidia.
Wed 21 Feb 2024 08:03
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Wednesday, led lower by HSBC and Glencore after results, as investors mulled the latest UK borrowing figures.
Wed 21 Feb 2024 07:47
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to nudge higher at the open on Wednesday following a slightly lower close a day earlier, as investors mulled the latest UK borrowing figures and results from the likes of HSBC and Rio Tinto.
Tue 20 Feb 2024 15:29
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed in negative territory on Tuesday, with concerns over China's economic prospects exerting pressure on mining shares.
Tue 20 Feb 2024 11:20
(Sharecast News) - London's stocks were in a mixed state at midday on Tuesday, as concerns around China's economic outlook continued to weigh on mining stocks.
Tue 20 Feb 2024 08:14
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Tuesday, with miners under pressure amid worries about China's economy, but Barclays powered ahead as investors welcomed the bank's strategic overhaul.
Tue 20 Feb 2024 07:46
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Tuesday following losses on Wall Street, with Barclays results in focus.
Mon 19 Feb 2024 15:59
(Sharecast News) - London's financial markets finished in positive territory on Monday, with stocks closing in the green after overcoming minor losses earlier in the session.
Mon 19 Feb 2024 10:59
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had edged up by midday on Monday, reversing earlier small losses, as Currys rocketed amid takeover interest.
Mon 19 Feb 2024 08:02
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were just a touch weaker in early trade on Monday, but electricals retailer Currys surged amid takeover interest.
Mon 19 Feb 2024 07:33
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were expected to edge up on Monday, but trade was set to be fairly quiet with US markets closed for Presidents' Day.
Fri 16 Feb 2024 14:59
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets saw positive gains on Friday, buoyed by encouraging UK retail sales data and favourable earnings reports from NatWest.
Fri 16 Feb 2024 10:55
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Friday following the release of better-than-expected UK retail sales data and well-received results from NatWest.
Fri 16 Feb 2024 08:29
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Friday after the release of better-than-expected UK retail sales data and well-received results from NatWest.
Fri 16 Feb 2024 07:27
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Friday following upbeat sessions in the US and Asia and better-than-expected UK retail sales data.
Thu 15 Feb 2024 14:55
(Sharecast News) - London markets had a mixed but ultimately positive day of trading on Thursday, despite news that the UK fell into a technical recession at the end of 2023.
Thu 15 Feb 2024 10:46
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had dipped into the red by midday on Thursday as investors mulled news that the UK fell into recession at the end of 2023.
Thu 15 Feb 2024 08:00
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Thursday, taking their cue from gains in the US and Asia, as investors mulled news that the UK fell into recession at the end of 2023.
Wed 14 Feb 2024 15:23
(Sharecast News) - London markets ended the day on a positive note on Wednesday as housebuilders rallied, following data indicating that UK inflation remained steady in January.
Wed 14 Feb 2024 11:05
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Wednesday, with housebuilders on the front foot as data showed that UK inflation was steady in January, taking pressure off the Bank of England to keep rates higher for longer.
Wed 14 Feb 2024 08:05
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Wednesday as data showed that UK inflation was steady in January, taking pressure off the Bank of England to keep rates higher for longer.
Wed 14 Feb 2024 07:32
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge down at the open on Wednesday following a downbeat session on Wall Street, as data showed that UK inflation held steady in January.
Tue 13 Feb 2024 16:21
(Sharecast News) - London markets ended the trading day in negative territory on Tuesday, influenced by concerns over higher inflation figures from the United States and a deceleration in wage growth within the UK.
Tue 13 Feb 2024 16:21
(Sharecast News) - London markets ended the trading day in negative territory on Tuesday, influenced by concerns over higher inflation figures from the United States and a deceleration in wage growth within the UK.
Tue 13 Feb 2024 11:00
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still a little lower by midday on Tuesday as investors mulled a slowdown in UK wage growth and looked ahead to a key US inflation reading.
Tue 13 Feb 2024 07:54
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower in early trade on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest UK jobs data and looked ahead to a key US inflation reading.
Tue 13 Feb 2024 07:42
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a broadly flat open on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest UK jobs data.
Mon 12 Feb 2024 17:11
(Sharecast News) - London markets managed modest gains by the close of a subdued trading session on Monday, with no significant corporate or economic catalysts driving movements.
Mon 12 Feb 2024 11:07
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had drifted lower in quiet trade by midday on Monday, with little in the way of corporate of macro news to provide direction.
Mon 12 Feb 2024 07:59
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were steady in early trade on Monday morning, with little in the way of corporate or macro news to provide direction.
Mon 12 Feb 2024 07:34
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Monday after the S&P 500 closed above the 5,000 level for the first time on Friday.
Fri 09 Feb 2024 15:15
(Sharecast News) - London's markets turned lower on Friday afternoon, concluding a volatile week on a negative note.
Fri 09 Feb 2024 10:41
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had nudged higher by midday on Friday, with Convatec in the lead after solid results from a Danish peer.
Fri 09 Feb 2024 07:48
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were steady in early trade on Friday, but Tesco shot higher after agreeing to sell its retail banking arm to Barclays.
Fri 09 Feb 2024 07:35
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Friday after the S&P 500 hit 5,000 for the first time on Wall Street.
Thu 08 Feb 2024 14:42
(Sharecast News) - London markets experienced a downturn in trading on Thursday, with stocks relinquishing earlier gains as investors processed a decrease in jobless claims in the United States.
Thu 08 Feb 2024 10:53
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had turned lower by midday on Thursday, giving up earlier gains as AstraZeneca slid after results.
Thu 08 Feb 2024 08:02
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged up in early trade on Thursday after US markets hit record highs, with well-received updates from the likes of Unilever and British American Tobacco lending a hand.
Thu 08 Feb 2024 07:30
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge up at the open on Thursday following a solid performance on Wall Street.
Wed 07 Feb 2024 15:00
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets finished in the red on Wednesday, as investors digested fresh house price data as well as news of a big merger in the housebuilding sector.
Wed 07 Feb 2024 10:54
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had reversed earlier small gains to trade lower by midday on Wednesday as investors mulled the latest Halifax house price data and a big M&A deal in the housebuilding sector.
Wed 07 Feb 2024 08:08
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged up in early trade on Wednesday, with housebuilders in the black as Barratt Developments and Redrow announced a £2.5bn merger, and as investors mulled the latest Halifax house price data.
Wed 07 Feb 2024 07:35
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a firmer open on Wednesday following an upbeat session on Wall Street, as investors mulled the latest Halifax house price data and a big M&A deal in the housebuilding sector.
Tue 06 Feb 2024 17:39
(Sharecast News) - London's financial markets finished with a positive performance on Tuesday, driven by encouraging data from the UK construction sector and BP's share buyback expansion.
Tue 06 Feb 2024 10:35
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were off highs but still in the black by midday on Tuesday after a better-than-expected reading on the UK construction sector, and with BP pacing the gains as the oil giant expanded its share buybacks.
Tue 06 Feb 2024 08:00
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rallied in early trade on Tuesday, with BP pacing the gains as the oil giant expanded its share buybacks.
Tue 06 Feb 2024 07:26
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Tuesday after US markets ended off their lows, as investors mulled the latest UK retail sales figures.
Mon 05 Feb 2024 16:22
(Sharecast News) - London's financial markets had turned negative by the close of trading on Monday, after better-than-expected UK services data was offset by a downward revision in service activity in the United States.
Mon 05 Feb 2024 11:21
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Monday after better-than-expected UK services data, as investors mulled the latest comments from Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell.
Mon 05 Feb 2024 08:21
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Monday, as investors mulled the latest comments from Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell, who poured cold water on hopes of a rate cut in March.
Mon 05 Feb 2024 07:33
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Monday as investors eyed the latest reading on the UK services sector.
Fri 02 Feb 2024 16:59
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed with mixed results on Friday, as investors were confronted by an unexpectedly strong US labour market as revealed in the latest US non-farm payrolls report.
Fri 02 Feb 2024 12:02
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still firmer by midday on Friday as investors cheered well-received results from Meta and Amazon and looked ahead to the latest US non-farm payrolls report.
Fri 02 Feb 2024 07:46
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Friday following strong gains on Wall Street and well-received results from Meta and Amazon, as investors eyed the latest US non-farm payrolls report.
Fri 02 Feb 2024 07:31
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to jump at the open on Friday following strong gains on Wall Street, as investors eyed the latest US non-farm payrolls report.
Thu 01 Feb 2024 16:48
(Sharecast News) - London's financial markets finished in the red on Thursday, reversing earlier gains after the Bank of England maintained interest rates at current levels.
Thu 01 Feb 2024 11:22
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Thursday, helped along by a solid performance from Shell, as the Bank of England kept interest rates unchanged.
Thu 01 Feb 2024 08:55
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Thursday, underpinned by well-received results from Shell and BT, after the Federal Reserve poured cold water on the prospect of a rate cut in March and as investors eyed a policy announcement from the Bank of England.
Thu 01 Feb 2024 07:35
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge lower at the open on Thursday as investors mulled the latest policy announcement from the US Federal Reserve and looked ahead to a decision from the Bank of England.
Wed 31 Jan 2024 15:49
(Sharecast News) - London's financial markets finished with mixed performance on Wednesday, with investors closing their wallets ahead of rate announcements from both the US Federal Reserve and the Bank of England.
Wed 31 Jan 2024 10:39
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were little changed by midday on Wednesday as caution set in ahead of rate announcements from the US Federal Reserve and the Bank of England, and after results from Microsoft and Alphabet failed to impress.
Wed 31 Jan 2024 07:53
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower in early trade on Wednesday as caution set in ahead of rate announcements from the US Federal Reserve and the Bank of England, while results from Microsoft and Alphabet failed to impress.
Wed 31 Jan 2024 07:35
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge higher at the open on Wednesday as investors eyed the latest policy announcement from the US Federal Reserve.
Tue 30 Jan 2024 16:00
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets managed modest gains on Tuesday, driven by the news that the eurozone had narrowly avoided a recession.
Tue 30 Jan 2024 11:57
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had risen a little further by midday on Tuesday as investors mulled news that the eurozone has narrowly avoided a recession, and ahead of a raft of key US earnings.
Tue 30 Jan 2024 08:08
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Tuesday, taking their cue from a solid session on Wall Street, as data showed that UK shop price inflation eased sharply in January.
Tue 30 Jan 2024 07:35
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Tuesday following solid gains on Wall Street.
Mon 29 Jan 2024 17:25
(Sharecast News) - London's stock market saw slight declines by the close on Monday, as investors turned their attention to a week filled with corporate earnings reports and central bank announcements.
Mon 29 Jan 2024 10:24
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were a little firmer by midday on Monday as investors looked ahead to a busy week for earnings and central bank announcements, with strong performances from BP and Shell lending a hand.
Mon 29 Jan 2024 08:00
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged higher in early trade on Monday as investors looked ahead to a busy week for earnings and central bank announcements.
Mon 29 Jan 2024 07:39
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a muted open on Monday as investors looked ahead to a busy week for earnings and central banks.
Fri 26 Jan 2024 16:21
(Sharecast News) - London's financial markets closed positively on Friday, as investors were buoyed by an optimistic consumer confidence survey and a lower-than-anticipated inflation reading from across the pond.
Fri 26 Jan 2024 10:51
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Friday as investors mulled an upbeat consumer confidence survey, with luxury shares boosted by well-received results from LVMH and Remy Cointreau.
Fri 26 Jan 2024 08:05
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Friday as investors mulled an upbeat consumer confidence survey and looked ahead to the release of key US inflation data.
Fri 26 Jan 2024 07:37
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Friday following gains on Wall Street, as investors eyed the latest US inflation data.
Thu 25 Jan 2024 15:13
(Sharecast News) - Stocks in London had turned higher by the close on Thursday, as investors digested a better-than-expected GDP reading out of the United States.
Thu 25 Jan 2024 11:51
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still a little weaker by midday on Thursday, with traders cautious ahead of the latest policy announcement from the European Central Bank and US GDP data.
Thu 25 Jan 2024 07:59
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged lower in early trade on Thursday as investors eyed the latest policy announcement from the European Central Bank and US GDP data.
Thu 25 Jan 2024 07:33
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Thursday after disappointing results from Tesla and ahead of a rate announcement by the European Central Bank and US GDP data.
Wed 24 Jan 2024 16:31
(Sharecast News) - London markets finished with a positive performance on Wednesday, driven by gains in the mining sector following China's announcement of an upcoming reduction in the reserve requirement ratio for banks.
Wed 24 Jan 2024 10:51
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had maintained gains by midday on Wednesday, with miners on the front foot after China said it will cut the reserve requirement ratio for banks from next month.
Wed 24 Jan 2024 07:55
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Wednesday, with miners pacing the gains after China said it will cut the reserve requirement ratio for banks from next month.
Wed 24 Jan 2024 07:35
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Wednesday following a positive session on Wall Street, as investors eyed the latest reading on the UK services and manufacturing sectors.
Tue 23 Jan 2024 17:46
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets experienced a downturn on Tuesday, despite the release of favourable UK borrowing figures as investors turned their focus to earnings from prominent US companies on Wall Street.
Tue 23 Jan 2024 10:51
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had turned lower by midday on Tuesday despite better-than-expected UK borrowing figures, as investors eyed key earnings from across the pond.
Tue 23 Jan 2024 07:55
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged higher in early trade on Tuesday following another record close on Wall Street, as investors mulled better-than-expected UK borrowing figures.
Tue 23 Jan 2024 07:32
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Tuesday following another record close on Wall Street, as investors mulled the latest UK borrowing figures.
Mon 22 Jan 2024 17:30
(Sharecast News) - London markets finished with a positive performance on Monday, following the lead of Wall Street's strong gains towards the end of the previous week.
Mon 22 Jan 2024 10:56
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still a little firmer by midday on Monday, having taken their opening cue from solid gains on Wall Street at the end of last week, with an upbeat report from EY Item Club helping to underpin the mood.
Mon 22 Jan 2024 07:35
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Monday following solid gains on Wall Street at the end of last week.
Mon 22 Jan 2024 07:25
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Monday following solid gains on Wall Street at the end of last week.
Fri 19 Jan 2024 15:17
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended the trading session on Friday with a dip in performance, after disappointing retail sales figures had a downward impact on the value of the pound.
Fri 19 Jan 2024 10:56
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Friday as weak retail sales figures weighed on sterling and boosted rate cut hopes.
Fri 19 Jan 2024 07:56
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Friday as weak retail sales figures boosted rate cut hopes.
Fri 19 Jan 2024 07:30
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge up at the open on Friday following a positive US session, as investors digest disappointing UK retail sales data.
Thu 18 Jan 2024 15:14
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets managed a positive finish amid subdued trading activity on Thursday, with investors digesting a plethora of corporate news.
Thu 18 Jan 2024 11:00
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were a touch firmer by midday on Thursday in muted trade, as investors waded through a deluge of corporate news.
Thu 18 Jan 2024 08:05
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged a touch lower in early trade on Thursday following heavy losses in the previous session, as investors waded through a deluge of corporate news.
Thu 18 Jan 2024 07:37
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to open just a touch lower on Thursday following heavy losses in the previous session, as investors waded through a deluge of corporate news.
Wed 17 Jan 2024 15:03
(Sharecast News) - London's financial markets experienced a downturn on Wednesday, as a surprising increase in UK inflation and sluggish Chinese GDP growth impacted investor sentiment.
Wed 17 Jan 2024 10:58
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended losses by midday on Wednesday as a surprise jump in UK inflation dampened rate cut hopes, while sluggish Chinese GDP also weighed on sentiment.
Wed 17 Jan 2024 08:15
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell sharply in early trade on Wednesday as a surprise jump in UK inflation dampened rate cut hopes.
Wed 17 Jan 2024 07:43
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Wednesday following downbeat sessions in the US and Asia, as investors mulled the latest UK inflation figures.
Tue 16 Jan 2024 16:17
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets finished in the red on Tuesday, as investors assessed the latest UK jobs data.
Tue 16 Jan 2024 10:53
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still down by midday on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest UK jobs data, and as hawkish comments from central bankers dampened rate cut hopes.
Tue 16 Jan 2024 08:17
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest UK jobs data, and as hawkish comments from central bankers dampened rate cut hopes.
Tue 16 Jan 2024 07:42
(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.
Mon 15 Jan 2024 15:37
(Sharecast News) - London's stock market finished with a mixed performance on Monday, after underwhelming reports from PageGroup and Crest Nicholson.
Mon 15 Jan 2024 11:01
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had fallen into the red by midday following disappointing updates from PageGroup and Crest Nicholson, with trade expected to be quieter than usual as US markets will be closed for Martin Luther King day.
Mon 15 Jan 2024 07:30
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Monday following a mostly positive session in Asia, but trade was expected to be quieter than usual, with US markets closed for Martin Luther King day.
Fri 12 Jan 2024 15:39
(Sharecast News) - London's financial markets closed on a positive note today, buoyed by fresh data indicating that the UK economy had returned to growth in November.
Fri 12 Jan 2024 10:55
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Friday after data showed the UK economy returned to growth in November, as investors mulled the latest earnings from US banking behemoths Bank of America and JPMorgan Chase.
Fri 12 Jan 2024 08:02
(Sharecast News) - London stocks gained in early trade on Friday after data showed the UK economy returned to growth in November, and as investors eyed earnings from US banking behemoths.
Fri 12 Jan 2024 07:31
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Friday following heavy losses in the previous session, as data showed the UK economy returned to growth in the November.
Thu 11 Jan 2024 16:34
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed in the red on Thursday, reversing earlier gains after US consumer inflation came in hotter than expected.
Thu 11 Jan 2024 10:52
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had dipped into the red by midday on Thursday, reversing earlier gains ahead of the latest US inflation reading, with M&S under the cosh after a trading update.
Thu 11 Jan 2024 08:02
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Thursday following gains in the US and Asia, with supermarkets in focus after trading updates from Tesco and Marks & Spencer.
Thu 11 Jan 2024 07:30
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a higher open on Thursday following gains on Wall Street and in Asia, as investors eyed the release of the latest US inflation reading.
Thu 11 Jan 2024 07:30
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a higher open on Thursday following gains on Wall Street and in Asia, as investors eyed the release of the latest US inflation reading.
Wed 10 Jan 2024 15:23
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed with losses on Wednesday, influenced by a pessimistic growth outlook from the World Bank and investors' attention to upcoming US inflation data.
Wed 10 Jan 2024 10:57
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the red by midday on Wednesday following a downbeat growth forecast from the World Bank, and as investors eyed the latest US inflation data this week.
Wed 10 Jan 2024 08:11
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Wednesday following a downbeat growth forecast from the World Bank, and as investors eyed the latest US inflation data this week.
Wed 10 Jan 2024 07:33
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a weaker open on Wednesday following a mostly negative close on Wall Street.
Wed 10 Jan 2024 07:33
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a weaker open on Wednesday following a mostly negative close on Wall Street.
Tue 09 Jan 2024 16:22
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had turned back into the red by the close on Tuesday, with recruitment firms and asset managers pacing the declines after some disappointing corporate updates.
Tue 09 Jan 2024 10:47
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had pared gains by midday on Tuesday to trade flat, with recruiters under the cosh after a profit warning from Hays.
Tue 09 Jan 2024 07:54
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged up in early trade on Tuesday following solid gains on Wall Street, but recruiters were under the cosh after a profit warning from Hays.
Tue 09 Jan 2024 07:32
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Tuesday following solid gains on Wall Street.
Mon 08 Jan 2024 10:43
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the red by midday on Monday amid weakness in the mining sector, as investors eyed the release of the latest US inflation reading this week.
Mon 08 Jan 2024 07:41
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower in early trade on Monday following a mostly downbeat Asian session, as investors eyed the release of the latest US inflation reading this week.
Mon 08 Jan 2024 07:33
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Monday following a mostly downbeat Asian session, as investors eyed the release of the latest US inflation reading this week.
Fri 05 Jan 2024 17:38
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended the trading day in negative territory on Friday as investors considered the latest UK construction data and a fresh non-farm payrolls report out of the US.
Fri 05 Jan 2024 10:37
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still firmly in the red by midday on Friday as investors mulled the latest UK construction data and eyed the release of the US non-farm payrolls report.
Fri 05 Jan 2024 07:47
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Friday as investors eyed the release of the latest US non-farm payrolls report.
Fri 05 Jan 2024 07:34
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a weaker open on Friday as investors eyed the release of the latest all-important US non-farm payrolls report.
Thu 04 Jan 2024 13:07
(Sharecast News) - London markets showed mixed performance on Thursday as investors digested the latest UK services and mortgage data and a fall in jobless claims across the pond.
Thu 04 Jan 2024 10:59
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had pared gains to trade flat by midday on Thursday as investors mulled the latest UK services and mortgage approvals data, with retailers Next and JD Sports in the spotlight amid diverging fortunes.
Thu 04 Jan 2024 07:46
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Thursday ahead of a slew of UK data releases, with retailers Next and JD Sports in the spotlight amid diverging performances.
Thu 04 Jan 2024 07:32
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge higher at the open on Thursday after a negative close the previous day, as investors eyed a slew of UK data releases.
Wed 03 Jan 2024 17:48
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed lower on Wednesday - the 40th anniversary of the FTSE 100's launch - as sentiment remained cautious due to increasing tensions in the Middle East.
Wed 03 Jan 2024 10:41
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had fallen into the red by midday on Wednesday on the 40th anniversary of the launch of the FTSE 100, with investors jittery amid escalating tensions in the Middle East and ahead of the latest Fed minutes.
Wed 03 Jan 2024 07:53
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Wednesday on the 40th anniversary of the launch of the FTSE 100 index, but gains were muted amid escalating tensions in the Middle East and ahead of the latest Fed minutes.
Wed 03 Jan 2024 07:28
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Wednesday following heavy losses in US tech shares overnight.
Tue 02 Jan 2024 16:52
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks finished in the red but off their daily lows as markets pulled back from a seven-month high amid mixed economic data and rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
Tue 02 Jan 2024 11:42
(Sharecast News) - The initial New Year's optimism that led to early-morning gains in London quickly faded, with the FTSE 100 sinking into the red by lunchtime.
Tue 02 Jan 2024 07:59
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks were on the rise on Tuesday as markets across Europe started the new year in an optimistic mood.
Tue 02 Jan 2024 07:22
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks are expected to open the first trading session of 2024 in positive territory, with the FTSE 100 tipped to rise 0.3% from the previous close of 7,733.24 - its highest finish since May 2023.
Fri 29 Dec 2023 12:45
(Sharecast News) - London markets had a mixed performance in a shortened pre-holiday trading session on Friday.
Fri 29 Dec 2023 07:59
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks edged higher to a seven-month high on Friday morning, though gains were likely to be limited in a shortened trading session ahead of the New Year's break.
Fri 29 Dec 2023 07:35
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were expected to rise slightly on Friday morning, though movements continue to be limited as volumes remain low in festive trading.
Thu 28 Dec 2023 16:46
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets experienced a modest decline on Thursday, as the day unfolded with a pronounced lack of significant market-moving developments.
Thu 28 Dec 2023 12:27
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets had turned negative by lunchtime on Thursday, reflecting a subdued trading environment during the typically quiet period between Christmas and New Year.
Thu 28 Dec 2023 08:29
(Sharecast News) - Stocks in London opened higher on Thursday amid a dearth of corporate news, after another advance for the S&P 500.
Thu 28 Dec 2023 07:43
(Sharecast News) - Stocks in London were set to open higher on Thursday amid a dearth of corporate news, after another advance for the S&P 500.
Wed 27 Dec 2023 14:25
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed in positive territory on Wednesday, buoyed by a global surge in stock prices as the S&P 500 neared an all-time high on Wall Street.
Wed 27 Dec 2023 11:20
(Sharecast News) - London's equity markets were still above the waterline at lunchtime on Wednesday, following a late Santa rally on Wall Street overnight.
Wed 27 Dec 2023 08:26
(Sharecast News) - London's stocks returned from the Christmas break in the green on Wednesday, boosted by a late Santa rally on Wall Street overnight.
Wed 27 Dec 2023 07:46
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to return from the Christmas break in the green on Wednesday, following a late Santa rally for Wall Street overnight.
Fri 22 Dec 2023 11:21
(Sharecast News) - It was more 'meh' than 'ho ho ho' at the end of a shortened holiday session on Friday, after data showed the UK was teetering on the brink of recession, although retail sales figures were better than expected.
Fri 22 Dec 2023 07:53
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower in early trade on Friday as a downward revision to UK GDP data raised the risk of recession, although retail sales figures were better than expected.
Fri 22 Dec 2023 07:36
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Friday as UK GDP data for the third quarter was revised down.
Thu 21 Dec 2023 16:03
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets ended the day in negative territory on Thursday, despite a rebound on Wall Street in early trading, as investors digested lacklustre government borrowing and retail sales data.
Thu 21 Dec 2023 10:51
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the red by midday on Thursday following heavy losses on Wall Street, as investors digested uninspiring government borrowing and retail sales figures.
Thu 21 Dec 2023 08:03
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Thursday following heavy losses on Wall Street, as UK borrowing figures came in higher than expected.
Thu 21 Dec 2023 07:39
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Thursday following heavy losses on Wall Street, as investors digest the latest UK borrowing figures.
Wed 20 Dec 2023 15:05
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets saw a notable upswing on Wednesday, driven by encouraging data revealing a greater-than-anticipated slowdown in UK inflation for November.
Wed 20 Dec 2023 10:52
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were off earlier highs but still firmly in the black by midday on Wednesday after data showed that UK inflation slowed more than expected in November, boosting rate cut hopes for next year.
Wed 20 Dec 2023 07:55
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rallied in early trade on Wednesday after data showed that UK inflation slowed more than expected in November, boosting rate cut hopes for next year.
Wed 20 Dec 2023 07:32
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Wednesday following a positive session on Wall Street, and as data showed that UK inflation slowed more than expected in November.
Tue 19 Dec 2023 15:02
(Sharecast News) - London's financial markets showed resilience on Tuesday, maintaining positive momentum despite the usual holiday slowdown.
Tue 19 Dec 2023 10:51
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had pared earlier gains to trade flat by midday on Tuesday, with the Christmas lull well and truly upon us, as investors digested the latest reading on the UK manufacturing sector and a policy announcement from the Bank of Japan.
Tue 19 Dec 2023 07:40
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged higher in early trade on Tuesday, with the Christmas lull well and truly upon us, as investors mulled the latest policy announcement from the Bank of Japan.
Tue 19 Dec 2023 07:26
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Tuesday following a mostly positive US session, and after the Bank of Japan stood pat on interest rates.
Mon 18 Dec 2023 15:35
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed with minimal changes on Monday, following a week marked by significant central bank decisions.
Mon 18 Dec 2023 10:51
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Monday, helped along by strong performances from Vodafone, Entain and Rolls-Royce, as investors mulled the latest comments from Federal Reserve officials.
Mon 18 Dec 2023 07:54
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged higher in early trade on Monday, helped along by strong performances from Entain and Vodafone, as investors mulled the latest comments from Federal Reserve officials.
Fri 15 Dec 2023 14:48
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets ended the week on a subdued note on Friday as investors digested recent central bank policy updates.
Fri 15 Dec 2023 10:50
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had fallen into the red by midday on Friday as investors continued to mull this week's slew of central bank policy announcements.
Fri 15 Dec 2023 07:56
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were steady in early trade on Friday as investors paused for breath after a slew of central bank policy announcements this week.
Fri 15 Dec 2023 07:32
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Friday but gains were expected to be limited as enthusiasm over the Federal Reserve's dovish comments this week began to wane.
Thu 14 Dec 2023 16:40
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed higher on Thursday after the Bank of England maintained interest rates at lunchtime, as anticipated.
Thu 14 Dec 2023 10:58
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still sharply higher by midday on Thursday after the Bank of England stood pat on interest rates, as expected.
Thu 14 Dec 2023 08:12
(Sharecast News) - London stocks surged in early trade on Thursday after the Federal Reserve signalled interest rate cuts were on the way next year, with the Bank of England and the European Central Bank due to make their final policy announcements of 2023 later.
Thu 14 Dec 2023 07:33
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to surge on Thursday following strong gains on Wall Street, after the Federal Reserve signalled interest rate cuts were on the way next year, and as investors eyed policy announcements from the Bank of England and the European Central Bank.
Wed 13 Dec 2023 15:02
(Sharecast News) - London markets remained in positive territory by the close of Wednesday after weak UK GDP data led investors to anticipate a potential rate cut from the Bank of England.
Wed 13 Dec 2023 10:44
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Wednesday as weak UK GDP data raised expectations of a rate cut by the Bank of England, and as investors eyed the latest policy announcement from the US Federal Reserve.
Wed 13 Dec 2023 08:02
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged up in early trade on Wednesday as weak UK GDP data raised expectations of a rate cut by the Bank of England, and as investors eyed the latest policy announcement from the US Federal Reserve.
Wed 13 Dec 2023 07:30
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge up at the open on Wednesday following a positive close on Wall Street, as investors mulled the latest UK GDP figures and looked ahead to a policy announcement from the Federal Reserve.
Tue 12 Dec 2023 16:00
(Sharecast News) - London's markets finished in the red on Tuesday, as investors digested a slight decrease in consumer inflation in the US, while the UK's unemployment figures remained stable.
Tue 12 Dec 2023 12:07
(Sharecast News) - London's markets remained relatively stable by midday on Tuesday, with the top-flight index still in the green after fresh jobs data showed a slowdown in wage growth.
Tue 12 Dec 2023 07:59
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged higher in early trade on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest UK jobs data - which showed that wage growth eased - and looked ahead to a key US inflation reading and a string of central bank policy announcements this week.
Tue 12 Dec 2023 07:35
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Tuesday following a positive session in Asia, as investors mulled the latest UK jobs data.
Mon 11 Dec 2023 15:38
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed with mixed results on Monday as miners faced pressure following disappointing Chinese economic data.
Mon 11 Dec 2023 11:02
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had fallen further by midday Monday, with miners under the cosh after weak Chinese data, ahead of a key week for central bank meetings.
Mon 11 Dec 2023 08:14
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower in early trade on Monday ahead of a key week for central bank meetings.
Mon 11 Dec 2023 07:36
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge up at the open on Monday ahead of a key week for central bank meetings.
Fri 08 Dec 2023 17:42
(Sharecast News) - London's financial markets closed positively on Friday as investors digested the latest non-farm payrolls report out of the United States.
Fri 08 Dec 2023 10:23
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had edged further into the black by midday on Friday as investors eyed the release of the latest US non-farm payrolls report.
Fri 08 Dec 2023 07:57
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged higher in early trade on Friday as investors eyed the release of the latest US non-farm payrolls report.
Fri 08 Dec 2023 07:33
(Sharecast News) - London stocks looked set for a firmer open on Friday as investors eyed the release of the latest US non-farm payrolls report.
Thu 07 Dec 2023 15:03
(Sharecast News) - London markets closed lower on Thursday as investors reacted to lacklustre Chinese trade data and the latest UK house price figures.
Thu 07 Dec 2023 10:44
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the red but off earlier lows by midday on Thursday, as investors mulled uninspiring Chinese trade data and the latest figures on UK house prices.
Thu 07 Dec 2023 09:47
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Thursday, taking their cue from downbeat sessions in the US and Asia, after disappointing Chinese trade data.
Thu 07 Dec 2023 07:46
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Thursday following downbeat sessions in the US and Asia, as investors mull disappointing Chinese data and the latest UK house price figures.
Wed 06 Dec 2023 15:15
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets finished with a positive performance on Wednesday, with the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 both closing in the green.
Wed 06 Dec 2023 10:38
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Wednesday as investors eyed the latest ADP jobs report in the US, but British American Tobacco slumped after a disappointing update.
Wed 06 Dec 2023 08:03
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged higher in early trade on Wednesday as investors eyed the latest ADP jobs report in the US, but British American Tobacco tumbled after a disappointing update.
Wed 06 Dec 2023 07:37
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Wednesday after a mostly positive Asian session, as investors eyed the latest ADP jobs report in the US.
Tue 05 Dec 2023 15:26
(Sharecast News) - London's financial markets finished with a mixed performance on Tuesday as investors considered key economic data and developments from both sides of the Atlantic.
Tue 05 Dec 2023 10:46
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the red by midday on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest retail sales and services data.
Tue 05 Dec 2023 08:36
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade Tuesday, taking their cue from downbeat US and Asian sessions, as investors mulled the latest retail sales data and looked ahead to the services PMI.
Tue 05 Dec 2023 07:30
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Tuesday following downbeat US and Asian sessions, as investors eyed the latest UK services data.
Mon 04 Dec 2023 15:46
(Sharecast News) - London's equity markets closed lower on Monday as investors kept a watchful eye on upcoming US jobs data, while gold prices surged to record highs.
Mon 04 Dec 2023 10:41
(Sharecast News) - London equity markets were still in the red by midday on Monday, with miners and energy stocks weaker, as investors looked ahead to key US jobs data this week and as gold prices hit record highs.
Mon 04 Dec 2023 07:57
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Monday following a downbeat session in Asia, as investors looked ahead to key US jobs data this week and as gold prices hit record highs.
Mon 04 Dec 2023 07:28
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a muted open on Monday following a downbeat session in Asia, as investors looked ahead to key US jobs data this week and as gold prices pushed to record highs.
Fri 01 Dec 2023 17:39
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed positively on Friday, with miners playing a pivotal role following broker upgrades and optimistic Chinese manufacturing data.
Fri 01 Dec 2023 10:49
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still firmly in the black by midday on Friday, with miners pacing the advance after broker upgrades and encouraging Chinese manufacturing data, with UK figures for the sector also in focus.
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