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London open: Stocks fall as UK economy stagnates
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Monday as data showed the UK economy stalled in the third quarter.
London pre-open: Stocks seen flat as investors mull UK GDP
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a steady open on Monday as investors mulled the latest UK GDP data in what was likely to be a fairly quiet session as we head towards the Christmas break.
London close: Stocks mixed as US PCE inflation holds steady
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended the day on a mixed note Friday, as investors weighed weaker-than-expected UK retail sales growth and cooler US price growth than anticipated.
London midday: Stocks fall further as investors eye US inflation reading
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had fallen further by midday on Friday as investors mulled a smaller-than-expected rise in retail sales but better-than-expected borrowing figures, ahead of a key US inflation reading.
London open: Stocks fall after UK retail sales, borrowing data; US inflation eyed
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Friday as investors mulled a smaller-than-expected rise in UK retail sales but better-than-expected borrowing figures, ahead of a key US inflation reading.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down as investors mull retail sales, borrowing data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks looked set for more losses at the open on Friday as investors mulled a smaller-than-expected rise in retail sales but better-than-expected borrowing figures.
London close: Stocks slip as BoE holds rates steady
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed sharply lower on Thursday, as investors digested a slew of central bank decisions across the globe.
London midday: Stocks remain sharply lower as BoE stands pat, as expected
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still firmly in the red just after midday on Thursday as the Bank of England stood pat on interest rates, having opened sharply lower as a hawkish outlook from the Federal Reserve hit sentiment.
London open: Stocks slide after US selloff; BoE eyed
(Sharecast News) - London stocks tumbled in early trade on Thursday following sharp losses on Wall Street after the Federal Reserve spooked markets with its rate outlook, and as investors eyed the latest policy announcement from the Bank of England.
London pre-open: Stocks to slide after Fed spooks markets, ahead of BoE
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to slide on Thursday following sharp losses on Wall Street, after the Federal Reserve spooked markets with its rate outlook, and as investors eyed the latest policy announcement from the Bank of England.
London close: Stocks firmer ahead of Fed decision
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged higher on Wednesday, buoyed an in-line UK inflation reading leading to hopes for steady monetary policy from the Bank of England.
London midday: FTSE maintains gains after UK inflation, ahead of Fed
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still firmer by midday on Wednesday as in-line UK inflation data added to expectations the Bank of England will hold rates this week, and as investors eyed a policy announcement from the Federal Reserve.
London open: FTSE edges up after UK inflation data, ahead of Fed
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged higher in early trade on Wednesday as the latest UK inflation figures met expectations, and as investors eyed a policy announcement from the US Federal Reserve.
London pre-open: Stocks to nudge up after UK inflation, ahead of Fed announcement
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to nudge higher at the open on Wednesday as investors mulled the latest UK inflation figures and looked ahead to a policy announcement from the Federal Reserve.
London close: Stocks weaker as UK unemployment holds steady
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed lower on Tuesday as fresh UK jobs data signalled a likely pause by the Bank of England in its interest rate policy this week.
London midday: FTSE stays down after UK jobs data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the red by midday on Tuesday as the latest UK jobs data made it even more likely the Bank of England will hold rates this week.
London open: Stocks fall as investors mull jobs data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Tuesday as the latest UK jobs data made it more likely the Bank of England will hold rates this week.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down as investors mull jobs data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Tuesday following a downbeat session in Asia, as investors mulled the latest UK jobs data.
London close: Stocks weaker ahead of key central bank decisions
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended lower on Monday as investors adopted a cautious stance ahead of a week filled with major central bank policy decisions.
London midday: Stocks fall as investors eye central bank announcements
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had fallen into the red by midday on Monday as investors eyed a busy week, with policy announcements due from the Federal Reserve, the Bank of England and the Bank of Japan.
London open: FTSE steady ahead of busy week
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were steady in early trade on Monday as investors eyed a busy week, with policy announcements due from the Federal Reserve, the Bank of England and the Bank of Japan.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down on weak Asian cues
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Monday following a downbeat session in Asia, as investors eyed policy announcements this week from the Federal Reserve, the Bank of England and the Bank of Japan.
London close: Stocks weaker after surprise UK GDP contraction
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed lower on Friday as investors reacted to an unexpected contraction in the UK economy during October, while the pound lost ground against major currencies.
London midday: Stocks up as sterling hit by GDP data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were firmer by midday on Friday as sterling lost ground after data showed the UK economy unexpectedly contracted in October.
London open: Gains muted as UK economy contracts again
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were in the black in early trade on Friday but gains were muted as data showed the UK economy unexpectedly contracted again in October.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down as UK economy unexpectedly contracts
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Friday following weak sessions in the US and Asia, as data showed the UK economy unexpectedly contracted in October.
London close: Stocks mixed after ECB rate cut
(Sharecast News) - London stocks finished on a mixed note Thursday, as investors digested an interest rate cut from the European Central Bank, as Diageo held onto gains through the close.
London midday: Stocks stay up ahead of ECB; Diageo boosted by upgrade
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still a little firmer by midday on Thursday as investors eyed the latest policy announcement from the European Central Bank, with Diageo pacing the gains after a rating upgrade.
London open: FTSE nudges up ahead of ECB announcement
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged up in early trade on Thursday as investors eyed the latest policy announcement from the European Central Bank.
London pre-open: Stocks to nudge up ahead of ECB announcement
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to nudge up at the open on Thursday as investors eyed the latest policy announcement from the European Central Bank.
London midday: Stocks erase gains, trade flat ahead of US data
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks had pared earlier losses to inch into positive territory by Wednesday lunchtime, though upside was limited ahead of a key reading of inflation in the US.
London open: Stocks fall ahead of US inflation reading
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Wednesday, taking their cue from a downbeat session on Wall Street as investors eyed the latest US inflation reading.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down ahead of US inflation data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Wednesday following a downbeat session on Wall Street and as investors eyed the latest US inflation reading.
London close: Stocks finish lower as Ashtead announces US move
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed in negative territory on Tuesday, weighed down by a dip in sentiment following news that Ashtead planned to shift its primary listing to the United States, adding to a growing trend of London-listed firms looking across the Atlantic.
London midday: Stocks stay down as Ashtead seeks US primary listing
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the red by midday on Tuesday as sentiment took a hit after another London-listed firm announced plans to move its primary listing to the US.
London open: Stocks fall; Ashtead planning to switch primary listing to US
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Tuesday following a downbeat session on Wall Street and as sentiment took a hit after another London-listed firm announced plans to move its primary listing to the US.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down on weak US cues
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Tuesday following a downbeat session on Wall Street.
London close: FTSE maintains gains on China stimulus hopes
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed with a mixed performance on Monday, as optimism over potential economic stimulus in China provided a boost to mining stocks.
London midday: FTSE maintains gains as China stimulus hopes lift miners
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Monday as hopes of further stimulus in China lifted the mining sector.
London open: FTSE gains as investors eye Syria developments, Chinese inflation
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Monday as investors mulled political developments in the Middle East and the latest inflation data out of China.
London pre-open: Stocks to edge up; central bank announcements eyed
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge up at the open on Monday as investors eyed a week packed with central bank policy announcements.
London close: Stocks mixed as US payrolls beat expectations
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed on a mixed note on Friday, with investors reacting to a stronger-than-expected US non-farm payrolls report and corporate deal activity driving selective gains.
London midday: FTSE flat ahead of payrolls; Direct Line surges on takeover
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still steady by midday on Friday as investors eyed the latest US non-farm payrolls report, with deal news in focus as Direct Line agreed to be taken over by Aviva.
London open: Stocks steady ahead of payrolls; Direct Line jumps
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were steady in early trade on Friday as investors mulled the latest UK house price data and looked ahead to the release of the US non-farm payrolls report, with deal news in focus as Direct Line agreed to be taken over by Aviva.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down ahead of payrolls
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Friday as investors mulled the latest UK house price data and looked ahead to the release of the all-important US non-farm payrolls report.
London close: Stocks mixed as oil prices rise
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed mixed on Thursday as investors digested a new report on the UK construction sector and monitored political developments in France, while Frasers Group weighed heavily on sentiment after the retailer slashed its profit outlook.
London midday: Stocks tick up; UK construction data in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still just a smidgen higher by midday on Thursday as investors mulled the latest reading on the UK construction sector and political developments in France, with Frasers Group under the cosh after cutting its profit outlook.
London open: FTSE nudges up but Frasers tumbles as it cuts profit outlook
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged higher in early trade on Thursday as investors mulled political developments in France, with Frasers Group under the cosh after it cut its profit outlook.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down; French politics in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for more losses at the open on Thursday as investors mulled political developments in France.
London close: Stocks mixed amid global political concerns
(Sharecast News) - London's financial markets ended Wednesday in a mixed state, as investors weighed the upcoming no-confidence vote in France and political tensions in South Korea.
London midday: FTSE down after services PMI, ahead of French no-confidence vote
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the red by midday on Wednesday ahead of a no-confidence vote in France and as investors mulled the latest developments in South Korea and uninspiring UK services data.
London open: FTSE edges down as investors mull events in France, South Korea
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower in early trade on Wednesday following mixed performances in the US and Asia, as investors mulled events in France and South Korea.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down as investors eye events in France, South Korea
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Wednesday following mixed performances in the US and Asia, as investors mulled events in France and South Korea.
London close: Stocks higher amid Korean political turmoil
(Sharecast News) - London's equity markets closed higher on Tuesday as upbeat sentiment in the retail and travel sectors buoyed investors, with the world's attention on sudden political instability in South Korea.
London midday: Stocks maintain gains; retail sales in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest UK retail sales data and with easyJet flying high on the back of upbeat broker notes.
London open: Stocks gain as investors mull retail sales figures
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Tuesday, taking their cue from strong gains in Asia, as investors mulled the latest UK retail sales data.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up; retail sales in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest UK retail sales data.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up; retail sales in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest UK retail sales data.
London close: Stocks little changed on weak manufacturing, retail data
(Sharecast News) - London markets ended Monday with little direction, as investors weighed a batch of UK data releases, with housebuilders in focus.
London midday: FTSE nudges up; manufacturing output falls to nine-month low
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had nudged higher by midday on Monday as investors mulled a raft of UK data releases, but housebuilders were under the cosh after a series of broker downgrades.
London open: Stocks steady as investors mull UK house prices, French politics
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were flat in early trade on Monday as investors mulled a jump in UK house prices, encouraging Chinese manufacturing data and political instability in France.
London pre-open: Stocks seen flat as investors mull Nationwide data, China PMI
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to kick off the final month of the year steady, as investors mulled a jump in UK house prices and encouraging Chinese manufacturing data.
London close: Stocks finish November on flat note
(Sharecast News) - London's equity markets ended just above the waterline on Friday, as investors processed a raft of UK economic data and developments in the corporate sector.
London midday: FTSE nudges down amid data raft
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had nudged into the red by midday on Friday as investors mulled a slew of UK data releases, with deal news in focus again.
London open: Stocks steady ahead of data slew; Spire Healthcare jumps
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were steady in early trade on Friday as investors mulled disappointing retail sales figures and looked ahead to a slew of UK data releases.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower; retail sales tumble
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Friday after disappointing retail sales figures, and as investors eyed the release of a slew of UK data points.
London close: Stocks rise with deal news in focus
(Sharecast News) - London markets ended Thursday in positive territory, with deal activity providing a significant boost to specific sectors.
London midday: Stocks flat but Renewi, Direct Line surge on deal news
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had pared earlier gains to trade flat by midday on Thursday, but Renewi and Direct Line powered ahead on deal news.
London open: FTSE edges up; Direct Line surges after rejecting Aviva bid
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged up in early trade on Thursday, with Direct Line powering ahead after it rejected another takeover proposal, but trade was set to be quiet as US markets will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday.
London pre-open: FTSE to rise; quiet trade expected as US markets closed for Thanksgiving
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Thursday, but trade was expected to be quiet, with US markets closed for the Thanksgiving holiday.
London close: Stocks still positive after US inflation reading
(Sharecast News) - London markets posted modest gains on Wednesday, following a key US inflation reading that showed relative stability in price rises in October.
London midday: FTSE flat ahead of US PCE; Pets at Home tumbles
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still steady by midday on Wednesday as investors continued to mull the implications of US President-elect Donald Trump's new tariffs and ahead of a key US inflation reading.
London open: Stocks flat as investors continue to mull Trump tariffs
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were steady in early trade on Wednesday as investors continued to mull the implications of Trump's news tariffs and ahead of a key US inflation reading.
London pre-open: Stocks to edge up after positive US session
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge up at the open on Wednesday following a positive close on Wall Street, where the S&P hit a fresh record high, and as investors mulled the latest minutes from the Federal Reserve.
London close: Stocks stay lower on Trump tariff concerns
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed lower on Tuesday as risk sentiment soured following Donald Trump's announcement of plans to impose new tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China.
London midday: Stocks stay down on Trump tariffs
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the red by midday on Tuesday as sentiment took a hit after Donald Trump announced plans to impose tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China.
London open: Stocks fall on Trump's tariff plans
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Tuesday after Donald Trump announced plans to impose tariffs against Canada, Mexico and China.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower as investors mull Trump tariff plans
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Tuesday following a mostly downbeat session in Asia, after Donald Trump announced plans to impose tariffs against Canada, Mexico and China.
London close: Stocks finish upbeat session in the green
(Sharecast News) - London markets closed higher on Monday as investors reacted positively to geopolitical developments, including US president-elect Donald Trump's announcement of Scott Bessent as the next Treasury Secretary.
London midday: Stocks up as investors cheer Bessent as US Treasury Secretary
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still firmer by midday on Monday as investors welcomed US President-elect Donald Trump's decision to appoint billionaire fund manager Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary.
London open: Stocks rise as investors welcome Trump's Treasury Secretary appointment
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Monday as investors welcomed US President-elect Donald Trump's decision to appoint billionaire fund manager Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary.
London pre-open: Stocks seen higher; Kingfisher narrows profit guidance
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Monday, having racked up strong gains at the end of the previous week.
London close: Stocks finish week on positive note
(Sharecast News) - London's equity markets ended the week on a high note, as investors digested an improvement in UK consumer confidence, even as other indicators such as business output and retail sales painted a more challenging picture.
London midday: Stocks maintain gains; business output contracts
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Friday as investors mulled an improvement in consumer confidence, but a contraction in UK business output and a bigger-than-expected drop in retail sales.
London open: Stocks rise as investors mull retail sales
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Friday as investors mulled an improvement in consumer confidence but a bigger-than-expected drop in retail sales.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up as investors mull consumer confidence, retail sales
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Friday as investors mulled an improvement in consumer confidence but a bigger-than-expected drop in retail sales.
London close: Stocks rise after UK borrowing data, Nvidia results
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended Thursday on a positive note, as markets rebounded following quarterly results from US tech giant Nvidia and investor response to the latest UK government borrowing figures.
London midday: Stocks push higher as investors mull borrowing data, Nvidia results
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had popped into the black by midday on Thursday as investors mulled third-quarter results from US tech giant Nvidia and the latest UK borrowing figures.
London open: FTSE dips as Nvidia fails to impress; JD Sports slides
(Sharecast News) - London stocks dipped in early trade on Thursday after third-quarter numbers from US tech giant Nvidia failed to impress investors and as geopolitical tensions continued to simmer.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up as investors mull Nvidia results
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Thursday as investors mulled third-quarter results released overnight by US tech giant Nvidia.
London close: Stocks fall as UK inflation tops BoE targets
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended Wednesday in negative territory as unexpectedly high UK inflation data dampened hopes of an imminent interest rate cut by the Bank of England.
London midday: FTSE flat as investors mull higher-than-expected inflation
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had pared earlier small gains to trade flat by midday on Wednesday as higher-than-expected UK inflation fuelled expectations the Bank of England will refrain from cutting rates next month.
London open: Stocks edge up as inflation jumps past BoE target
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged higher in early trade on Wednesday as higher-than-expected UK inflation fuelled expectations the Bank of England will refrain from cutting rates next month.
London pre-open: Stocks to rise as UK CPI jumps past BoE target
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Wednesday as investors mulled the latest UK inflation reading and looked ahead to earnings from US tech giant Nvidia.
London close: Stocks mixed ahead of UK inflation, Nvidia results
(Sharecast News) - London's equity markets closed with a mixed performance on Tuesday, as investors remained cautious ahead of the latest UK inflation data and closely watched US corporate earnings from Nvidia.
London midday: Stocks turn lower; Nvidia, UK inflation eyed
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had fallen into the red by midday on Tuesday as investors eyed the latest UK inflation reading and results from US tech giant Nvidia, and as caution set in after Russia changed its nuclear doctrine.
London open: Imperial Brands leads gains after results
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Tuesday, with Imperial Brands leading the gains after well-received results.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up on positive US, Asian cues
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to gain at the open on Tuesday following a positive session in Asia and a mostly higher close on Wall Street.
London close: Stocks mixed ahead of UK inflation data
(Sharecast News) - London's financial markets delivered a mixed performance on Monday, as traders digested fresh housing market data and braced for upcoming catalysts, including Nvidia's earnings and the latest UK inflation figures.
London midday: Stocks touch higher as investors eye Nvidia, UK inflation
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were just a touch firmer by midday on Monday as investors mulled the latest house price research from Rightmove and looked ahead to earnings from Nvidia and the latest UK inflation reading this week.
London open: Stocks edge up as investors mull Rightmove data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged up in early trade on Monday as investors mulled the latest house price research from Rightmove and looked ahead to earnings from US tech giant Nvidia this week.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up; house price data in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to gain at the open on Monday as investors mulled the latest research from Rightmove.
London close: Stocks end turbulent week in the red
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended Friday in negative territory, weighed down by losses in pharmaceutical shares and a surprise slowdown in UK economic growth during the third quarter.
London midday: FTSE pops higher but pharma stocks slide
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had popped into the black by midday on Friday but gains were marginal as pharma shares took a hit and as data showed that economic growth in the UK unexpectedly slowed in the third quarter.
London open: Stocks fall as UK growth slows
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Friday as data showed that economic growth in the UK unexpectedly slowed in the third quarter.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower on weak US cues; GDP in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Friday following a downbeat session on Wall Street, as investors mulled the latest UK GDP data.
London close: Stocks rise as dip buyers enter the fray
(Sharecast News) - London markets ended Thursday in positive territory, with sentiment buoyed by robust corporate updates, as investors digested the latest producer price data out of the United States.
London midday: Stocks pop higher ahead of US PPI
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had popped higher by midday on Thursday, helped along by well-received updates from the likes of Aviva and Spirax, but gains were muted as investors eyed another US inflation reading.
London open: Stocks flat ahead of US PPI; Burberry surges
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were steady in early trade on Thursday as investors sifted through a raft of corporate news and looked ahead to another US inflation reading.
London pre-open: Stocks to edge down; US PPI in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge lower at the open on Thursday as investors eyed a slew of corporate releases and another US inflation reading.
London close: Stocks mixed as US inflation meets forecasts
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended with mixed results on Wednesday, as investors assessed the latest US inflation data for October, which aligned with forecasts.
London midday: FTSE dips into the red ahead of US CPI
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had dipped into the red by midday on Wednesday as investors eyed the latest US inflation reading.
London open: FTSE nudges up ahead of US inflation reading
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged higher in early trade on Wednesday, steadying after heavy losses in the previous session, but with gains muted ahead of the latest US inflation reading.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up as investors eye US inflation
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to gain at the open on Wednesday following heavy losses in the previous session, as investors eyed the latest US inflation reading.
London close: Stocks sink as UK jobless rate rises
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell sharply on Tuesday as investors digested recent UK employment data alongside broader market reactions to Donald Trump's US presidential victory last week.
London midday: FTSE falls as investors continue to mull Trump win; jobs data in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had fallen further by midday on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest UK jobs data and the impact of Donald Trump's US presidential win.
London open: Stocks fall as investors mull jobs data; Convatec surges
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Tuesday as data revealed an uptick in unemployment and a cooling in wage growth, and as investors sifted through a raft of corporate releases.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower as investors mull jobs data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Tuesday following a weak session in Asia, as investors mulled the latest UK jobs data.
London close: Stocks maintain gains ahead of UK jobs data
(Sharecast News) - London markets closed higher on Monday, with Croda International among the leaders after the specialty chemicals company reported a strong third-quarter sales update.
London midday: Stocks maintain gains; Croda, NatWest rally
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still firmly in the black by midday on Monday, with Croda pacing the gains after a well-received third-quarter sales update.
London open: Stocks rally as investors eye jobs data; Croda, Burberry gain
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Monday as investors eyed the release of key jobs data later in the week.
London pre-open: Stocks to rise; jobs data eyed
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to gain at the open on Monday following four sessions of losses, as investors eyed jobs data later in the week.
London close: Stocks end lower as China stimulus underwhelms
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were firmly in the red on Friday, with heavily-weighted miners under the cosh as China's latest $1.4trn stimulus package underwhelmed investors.
London midday: FTSE dragged lower by mining stocks; IAG bucks trend
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were firmly in the red by midday on Friday, with heavily-weighted miners under the cosh as China's latest $1.4 trillion stimulus package underwhelmed investors.
London open: Stocks dip; Vistry tumbles on profit warning
(Sharecast News) - London stocks dipped in early trade on Friday at the end of an eventful week, as investors mulled rate cuts by the Bank of England and the Federal Reserve.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up after BoE, Fed decisions
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Friday at the end of a busy week, as investors mulled rate cuts by the Bank of England and the Federal Reserve.
London close: Stocks fall as BoE cuts rates; Fed eyed
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended down on Thursday as investors mulled a rate cut by the Bank of England, waded through a deluge of corporate news and looked ahead to the latest policy announcement from the Federal Reserve.
London midday: Stocks little changed as BoE cuts rates; Fed eyed
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still just a touch firmer by midday on Thursday after the Bank of England cut rates as expected, and as investors waded through a deluge of corporate news and looked ahead to a policy announcement from the Federal Reserve.
London open: Stocks nudge up amid corporate deluge, ahead of rate decisions
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged higher in early trade on Thursday as investors waded through a deluge of corporate news and looked ahead to the latest policy announcements from the Bank of England and the US Federal Reserve.
London pre-open: Stocks to edge up ahead of BoE, Fed rate announcements
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge up at the open on Thursday as investors waded through a deluge of corporate news and looked ahead to the latest policy announcements from the Bank of England and the US Federal Reserve.
London close: Stocks finish mixed after Trump election landslide
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended Wednesday in mixed territory as markets processed Donald Trump's surprise landslide victory in the US presidential election.
London midday: Stocks rally as Trump becomes 47th US president
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still firmly in the black by midday on Wednesday as Donald Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States.
London open: Stocks surge as Trump declares victory
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rallied in early trade on Wednesday as Donald Trump closed in on the US presidency.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up as Trump on course to win US presidential race
(Sharecast News) - London stocks looked set to gain at the open on Wednesday as Donald Trump was on course to win the US presidential race.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up as Trump on course to win US presidential race
(Sharecast News) - London stocks looked set to gain at the open on Wednesday as Donald Trump was on course to win the US presidential race.
London close: Stocks turn negative as Americans head to the polls
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed lower on Tuesday, with caution dominating markets as US voters headed to the presidential polls.
London midday: FTSE higher but gains muted ahead of US election
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had pushed a little higher by midday on Tuesday, but gains were unspectacular as investors erred on the side of caution as Americans headed to the polls.
London open: FTSE nudges up as investors eye US election
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were just a smidgen higher in early trade on Tuesday, with investors erring on the side of caution as Americans headed to the polls.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower as Americans head to the polls
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Tuesday as Americans headed to the polls.
London close: Stocks mixed on eve of US presidential election
(Sharecast News) - London markets closed with mixed results on Monday, as investors prepared for a week laden with key political and economic events, including the upcoming US presidential election and anticipated policy statements in both the UK and US.
London open: Stocks gain as investors eye US election, rate announcements
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Monday as investors eyed a busy week that includes the US presidential election and policy announcements in the UK and across the pond.
London pre-open: Stocks seen flat ahead of US election
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a flat open on Monday as all eyes turned to the US election on Tuesday and policy announcements in the UK and the US this week.
London close: Stocks higher as US jobs report underwhelms
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed higher on Friday, as investors digested an unexpectedly low US payrolls figure, as well as a range of UK economic releases.
London midday: Stocks extend gains ahead of payrolls
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Friday as investors digested a raft of UK data releases and looked ahead to the US non-farm payrolls report.
London open: Stocks gain ahead of payrolls; Reckitt surges
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Friday as investors digested the latest house price and retail industry data and looked ahead to the US non-farm payrolls report.
London pre-open: Stocks to nudge down as investors mull house price, retail data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to nudge lower at the open on Friday as investors digest the latest house price and retail industry data.
London close: Stocks down on corporate earnings, Budget fallout
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended Thursday in negative territory, weighed down by corporate earnings releases and the market's response to the new Labour government's budget unveiled on Wednesday.
London midday: FTSE falls further as investors assess Budget
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had fallen further by midday on Thursday as investors sifted through a raft of corporate releases, including third-quarter results from Shell, and continued to mull the implications of the Budget.
London open: FTSE falls again after Budget; Shell results in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Thursday as investors sifted through a raft of corporate releases and continued to mull the implications of the Budget.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down again; Shell in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks looked set for further losses on Thursday, having ended firmly in the red a day earlier after Labour's first Budget in 14 years.
London close: Stocks mixed as Chancellor unveils tax hikes
(Sharecast News) - London stocks saw mixed results on Wednesday as investors weighed the impact of the £40bn worth of tax rises announced by Rachel Reeves in her first Budget as Chancellor.
London midday: Stocks stay down ahead of Budget
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the red by midday on Wednesday as jitters crept in ahead of the Autumn Budget, with tax rises and spending cuts on the cards.
London open: Stocks fall ahead of Budget; StanChart bucks trend
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Wednesday as jitters crept in ahead of the Autumn Budget, with tax rises and spending cuts on the cards.
London pre-open: Stocks to fall as attention turns to Budget
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to drop at the open on Wednesday ahead of the Autumn Budget.
London close: Stocks slip ahead of US tech earnings, UK Budget
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed in the red on Tuesday, amid mixed corporate earnings and investor caution ahead of big US tech results and the UK's Budget announcement.
London midday: FTSE touch higher as BP slumps, HSBC rallies
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were just in the black by midday on Tuesday as investors mulled results from BP and HSBC and looked ahead to key US tech earnings and the Budget.
London open: Stocks edge up as BP, HSBC report; Budget eyed
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged higher in early trade on Tuesday as investors digested results from the likes of HSBC and BP and looked ahead to the Budget.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up on positive US cues; BP, HSBC in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Tuesday following a solid session on Wall Street, as investors digested results from the likes of BP, HSBC and Hargreaves Lansdown.
London close: Stocks close higher as investors look to Budget
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had swung back into positive territory by the close on Monday, as investors prepared for a number of upcoming corporate earnings reports and the Autumn Budget.
London midday: Stocks fall as oil giants slump, ahead of busy week
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had fallen into the red by midday on Monday, with energy issues under the cosh, as investors eyed key earnings releases this week and the Autumn Budget.
London open: FTSE little changed as BP, Shell gush lower; Budget eyed
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were little changed in early trade on Monday, with energy issues under the cosh, as investors eyed key earnings releases this week and the Autumn Budget.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up ahead of earnings slew, Budget
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to gain at the open on Monday following losses at the end of last week, as investors eyed a slew of key earnings releases this week and the Autumn Budget.
London close: Stocks finish mixed ahead of Budget next week
(Sharecast News) - London markets closed with mixed results on Friday as caution weighed on investor sentiment, driven by concerns over weakening consumer confidence and the forthcoming Budget.
London midday: FTSE touch lower amid Budget jitters
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still just a touch weaker by midday on Friday as investors mulled a decline in consumer confidence and as wariness set in ahead of next week's Budget.
London open: FTSE dips as wariness sets in ahead of Budget
(Sharecast News) - London stocks dipped in early trade on Friday as investors mulled a decline in consumer confidence and as wariness set in ahead of next week's Budget.
London pre-open: Stocks to nudge lower; consumer confidence dips
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to nudge lower at the open on Friday as investors mulled a decline in consumer confidence and as wariness set in ahead of next week's Budget.
London midday: Stocks push higher amid corporate deluge
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Thursday, helped along by well-received results from the likes of Unilever, LSEG and Barclays, and a strong showing from Tesla after hours.
London close: Stocks mixed after barrage of corporate updates
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets ended Thursday with mixed results, with the top-flight index held aloft by strong earnings reports from major companies like Unilever and Barclays, as investors digested a slew of US data.
London open: Stocks gain as Unilever, Barclays results impress
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Thursday, helped along by well-received results from the likes of Unilever and Barclays, and a strong showing from Tesla after hours.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up amid flurry of corporate news
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Thursday following losses in the previous session, as investors waded through a deluge of earnings from the likes of Barclays and Unilever.
London close: Stocks finish lower ahead of Budget, US election
(Sharecast News) - London markets closed in negative territory on Wednesday as investor caution prevailed ahead of the upcoming Budget and amid ongoing uncertainty surrounding the US presidential election.
London midday: Stocks turn lower amid Budget jitters, US election uncertainty
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had turned lower by midday on Wednesday as caution crept in ahead of next week's Budget and amid uncertainty over the US election.
London open: FTSE nudges up as WPP, Reckitt gain
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged up in early trade on Wednesday, helped along by well-received results from the likes of WPP and Reckitt, but gains were muted as caution crept in ahead of next week's Budget and amid uncertainty over the US election.
London pre-open: Stocks to edge down; gold continues to shine
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall a little at the open on Wednesday, having closed a touch lower a day earlier, while gold prices continued to shine.
London close: Stocks mixed as government borrowing rises
(Sharecast News) - London stocks saw a mixed performance on Tuesday, with investors digesting the latest data on government borrowing ahead of next week's Budget.
London midday: Stocks fall further after borrowing figures
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had fallen further into the red by midday on Tuesday as data showed that government borrowing jumped in September ahead of next week's Budget.
London open: FTSE edges down as borrowing jumps ahead of Budget
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest UK borrowing figures.
London open: FTSE edges down as borrowing jumps ahead of Budget
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest UK borrowing figures.
London pre-open: Stocks to fall as investors mull borrowing figures
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall on Tuesday following a mostly weaker Asian session, as investors digested the latest UK borrowing figures.
London close: Stocks give up gains to finish in the red
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended lower on Monday, after the People's Bank of China made bigger-than-expected cuts to loan prime rates, while UK house price growth stagnated.
London midday: Stocks pare gains as investors mull PBOC policy move
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had pared gains by midday on Monday as investors mulled the latest policy move by the People's Bank of China and UK house price data.
London open: Stocks gain as miners rally on PBOC cuts
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Monday, with miners pacing the gains as investors mulled the latest move by the People's Bank of China and UK house price data.
London pre-open: Stocks to edge up; Rightmove data in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge up at the open on Monday as investors mulled the latest house price data.
London close: Stocks finish week on mixed note
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed with mixed results on Friday, reflecting a cautious mood as investors reacted to economic growth data out of China, as well as an improvement in UK retail sales.
London midday: Stocks stay down after China GDP data; UK retail sales beat
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still weaker by midday on Friday after data showed that economic growth in China slowed, although UK retail sales figures were better than expected.
London open: Stocks fall as China growth slows; UK retail sales in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Friday after data showed that economic growth in China slowed, although UK retail sales figures were better than expected.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down after China GDP; UK retail sales in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Friday after data showed that economic growth in China slowed, and as investors mulled better-than-expected UK retail sales figures.
London close: Stocks make gains as ECB cuts rates
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended higher on Thursday, buoyed by strong gains in Rentokil and Entain, as investors digested the European Central Bank's rate cut and a wave of economic data from the US.
London midday: Stocks push higher as Rentokil, Entain gain; ECB eyed
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had pushed higher by midday on Thursday, helped along by solid performances from the likes of Rentokil and Entain, as investors eyed an expected rate cut by the European Central Bank.
London open: Stocks flat ahead of expected ECB rate cut
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were flat in early trade on Thursday as investors eyed an expected rate cut by the European Central Bank.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up ahead of ECB policy announcement
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Thursday following a positive session on Wall Street, as investors eyed the latest policy announcement from the European Central Bank.
London close: Stocks rise on fresh rate cut hopes
(Sharecast News) - London's equity markets finished higher on Wednesday as investors reacted positively to a significant drop in UK inflation, which reached its lowest point in over three years.
London midday: Whitbread leads the risers as inflation slowdown lifts stocks
(Sharecast News) - A drop in UK inflation to its lowest in more than three years gave London's FTSE 100 a boost on Wednesday, as hopes increased that the Bank of England would resume interest-rate cuts at its next meeting.
London open: Stocks rise on rate-cut hopes after inflation slowdown
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks were putting in solid gains on Wednesday morning after a sharper-than-expected fall in consumer price inflation all but cemented a rate cut at the Bank of England's next meeting.
London pre-open: FTSE 100 called higher, UK CPI and Trump in focus
(Sharecast News) - Stock futures were pointing to a slightly higher start for London's top-flight index on Wednesday following the release of a weaker-than-expected reading on UK inflation.
London close: Stocks finish lower as oil prices sink
(Sharecast News) - London markets ended Tuesday in negative territory, driven primarily by a sharp decline in energy stocks following a drop in oil prices.
London midday: Stocks weaker on UK jobs data, oil prices
(Sharecast News) - London markets were in the red by lunchtime on Tuesday, as investors responded to ongoing concerns about the UK jobs market, while oil prices fell.
London open: Stocks mixed on weaker UK wage growth
(Sharecast News) - London markets opened in mixed territory on Tuesday, as investors digested data showing continued weakness in the UK jobs market, after an upbeat session on Wall Street overnight.
London pre-open: Stocks seen higher after US gains; jobs data in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Tuesday following a positive session on Wall Street, as investors mulled the latest UK jobs data.
London close: Stocks higher ahead of UK jobs, inflation data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks finished higher on Monday, reversing earlier losses driven by disappointment over China's weekend stimulus announcement.
London midday: FTSE stays down as gambling stocks tumble
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still a touch weaker by midday on Monday as China's stimulus update over the weekend left investors feeling disappointed, and with gambling shares under the cosh amid reports of a potential £3bn tax raid on the sector.
London open: FTSE nudges lower as gambling stocks tank
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged down in early trade on Monday as investors eyed the release of key UK data points this week, with gambling shares under the cosh amid reports of a potential £3bn tax raid on the sector.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower ahead of key data releases
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge down at the open on Monday as investors eyed the release of key UK data points this week, including jobs figures on Tuesday and inflation readings on Wednesday.
London close: Stocks finish higher on UK GDP growth
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed higher on Friday, as investors digested the latest UK GDP figures, while also looking ahead to potential stimulus measures from China, set to be announced over the weekend.
London midday: Stocks edge down ahead of China update; UK GDP in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had edged lower by midday on Friday as investors mulled the latest UK GDP data and awaited an update on China's stimulus plans.
London open: Stocks dip as investors mull GDP data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged lower in early trade on Friday as investors mulled the latest UK GDP data.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower; UK economy returns to growth
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Friday following a downbeat US session, as investors mulled the latest UK GDP data.
London close: Stocks red as US inflation, jobless claims top forecasts
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets ended Thursday in negative territory as investors weighed a higher-than-expected inflation and jobless claims readings out of the United States.
London midday: Stocks dip ahead of US inflation reading
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had fallen into the red by lunchtime on Thursday, as investors awaited crucial US inflation data, which could influence the Federal Reserve's next policy moves.
London open: Stocks gain ahead of US CPI; GSK surges on Zantac settlement
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Thursday, taking their cue from an upbeat session on Wall Street, as investors eyed the latest US inflation reading.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up as investors eye US inflation
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to gain at the open on Thursday following an upbeat session on Wall Street, as investors eyed the latest US inflation reading.
London close: Markets rebound from China-fuelled losses
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rebounded on Wednesday, with both main indices posting gains after sharp declines in the previous session.
London midday: FTSE in the black after Tuesday's selloff
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were off highs but still in the black by midday on Wednesday, recovering from heavy losses in the previous session.
London open: Stocks recover after Tuesday's losses; Mondi jumps
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Wednesday, recovering from heavy losses in the previous session.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up after Tuesday's losses
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Wednesday following heavy losses in the previous session.
London close: Stocks finish lower on China stimulus disappointment
(Sharecast News) - London markets ended Tuesday on a weaker note, weighed down by investor disappointment over the absence of new stimulus measures from China.
London midday: FTSE slides on China disappointment; Vistry tanks on profit warning
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still sharply lower by midday on Tuesday as investors were left disappointed by a lack of new stimulus measures from China, and with housebuilder Vistry in freefall after a profit warning.
London open: Stocks drop after China disappointment; Vistry tanks on profit warning
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell sharply in early trade on Tuesday as investors were left disappointed by a lack of new stimulus measures from China, and with housebuilder Vistry in freefall after a profit warning.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down after China disappointment
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Tuesday as investors were left disappointed by a lack of new stimulus measures from China.
London close: Stocks mixed as oil prices continue rising
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets ended Monday on a mixed note, as the ongoing conflict in the Middle East pushed oil prices higher, benefiting energy stocks.
London midday: Stocks turn up as energy issues gain
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had turned higher by midday on Monday, with energy issues providing a boost as the conflict in the Middle East lifted oil prices, and as investors mulled another uptick in UK house prices.
London open: Stocks nudge lower amid Middle East woes; house prices tick up
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged lower in early trade on Monday, with investors remaining cautious as the conflict in the Middle East escalated, although there was some good news on house prices.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up as investors mull Halifax house prices
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Monday following an upbeat session in Asia, as investors mulled the latest house price data from Halifax.
London close: FTSE ends flat after blowout payrolls report
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended flat on Friday following a stronger-than-expected non-farm payrolls report and an upbeat reading on the UK construction sector, as investors continued to mull the implications of escalating tensions in the Middle East.
London midday: Stocks fall despite upbeat construction reading, ahead of payrolls
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had fallen into the red by midday on Friday despite an upbeat reading on the UK construction sector, as investors mulled mixed messages from Bank of England officials, with Israel's intensifying strikes against Lebanon and the upcoming US non-farm payrolls report prompting caution.
London open: FTSE flat amid Middle East woes, ahead of payrolls
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were flat in early trade on Friday as Israel's strikes against Lebanon intensified and as investors eyed the latest US non-farm payrolls report.
London pre-open: Stocks to nudge down ahead of payrolls
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to nudge lower at the open on Friday amid escalating tensions in the Middle East and as investors eyed the latest US non-farm payrolls report.
London midday: FTSE stays up as housebuilders rally, pound slides
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still up by midday on Thursday, helped by a weaker pound and strength in the housebuilding sector, but investors remained cautious overall as the conflict in the Middle East continued to escalate, with all eyes on Israel's next move.
London close: FTSE falls but losses capped by weaker pound, housebuilders
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had fallen into the red by the close on Thursday amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, but a weaker pound and strength in the housebuilding sector kept a lid on losses.
London open: Stocks gain as sterling hit by Bailey comments
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Thursday, benefiting from a weaker pound and rate cut hopes, but investors remained cautious overall amid the escalating conflict in the Middle East.
London pre-open: Stocks to nudge up as sterling hit by Bailey comments
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to nudge up at the open on Thursday, benefiting from a weaker pound, as investors remained cautious amid the escalating conflict in the Middle East.
London midday: FTSE boosted by oil shares amid Middle East woes
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Wednesday, underpinned by energy issues as oil prices rose due to tensions in the Middle East, but investors were jittery as they awaited Israel's response to Iran's latest missile attack.
London open: FTSE gains as oil prices rise on Middle East tensions
(Sharecast News) - London stocks gained in early trade on Wednesday, with oil prices on the rise as tensions in the Middle East escalated further.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up as oil prices rise on Middle East tensions
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to open up on Wednesday, with oil prices on the rise as tensions in the Middle East escalated further.
London close: Stocks mixed on manufacturing data, Middle East tensions
(Sharecast News) - London markets ended Tuesday with mixed results, as investors reacted to manufacturing data from both sides of the Atlantic, as well as Middle East developments.
London midday: Stocks push up as investors mull UK manufacturing, EZ inflation
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest UK manufacturing data and eurozone inflation figures, and considered the consequences of Israel's invasion of Southern Lebanon.
London open: Stocks nudge up ahead of manufacturing reading
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were just a touch higher in early trade on Tuesday as investors mulled news of Israel's invasion of Southern Lebanon, and eyed the latest reading on the UK manufacturing sector.
London pre-open: Stocks seen higher after Monday's losses
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to gain on Tuesday following heavy losses in the previous session, as investors digested a speech by Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell and looked ahead to the latest UK manufacturing reading.
London close: Stocks slip on GDP revision, Middle East tensions
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed in the red on Monday, with heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East weighing on investor sentiment.
London midday: Stocks fall after GDP revision, amid Middle East tensions
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had fallen into the red by midday on Monday amid growing tensions in the Middle East and as data showed the UK economy grew less than initially thought in the second quarter of the year.
London open: Stocks flat as investors mull GDP data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were steady in early trade on Monday as data showed the UK economy grew less than initially thought in the second quarter of the year.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down as investors mull GDP, house price data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Monday as investors mulled the latest UK GDP and house price data.
London close: Stocks rise as US PCE inflation slows
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed higher on Friday as investors digested a slowdown in the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation measure.
London midday: FTSE gains as China stocks enjoy best week since 2008
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Friday as Chinese markets enjoyed their best week since 2008 on the back of stimulus measures, and as investors eyed the release of the Federal Reserve's favourite gauge of inflation.
London open: FTSE nudges up as investors eye US PCE
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged up in early trade on Friday following solid gains on Wall Street and with Chinese markets on track for their best week since 2008, as investors eyed the release of the Federal Reserve's favourite gauge of inflation.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up ahead of US PCE
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Friday following gains on Wall Street, as investors eyed the release of the Federal Reserve's favourite gauge of inflation.
London close: Stocks rise as US jobless claims reach four-month low
(Sharecast News) - London markets ended Thursday on a positive note, as investors reacted to a four-month low for US jobless claims, and renewed support measures from China.
London midday: Stocks stay up as Prudential, miners rally on China boost
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still up but off earlier highs by midday on Thursday, having taken their opening cue from strong gains in Asia after China pledged more measures to underpin the economy.
London open: Stocks rise on China stimulus news
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Thursday, taking their cue from strong gains in Asia after China pledged more measures to boost the economy.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up after strong Asian gains
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Thursday following strong gains in Asia.
London close: Markets give up gains to finish lower
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended Wednesday's session in negative territory as the impact of recent Chinese stimulus measures waned.
London midday: FTSE turns higher but gains unspectacular as China boost fades
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had popped into the black by midday on Wednesday, with Rentokil leading the charge, but gains were unspectacular as the boost from China's latest stimulus measures faded.
London open: Stocks fall; Rightmove rejects another takeover bid from REA
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Wednesday following two days of gains, with China in focus again after a rate cut.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down after two days of gains
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Wednesday following two days of gains, with China in focus again after another rate cut.
London midday: Stocks stay up as miners rally on China stimulus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Tuesday, with miners pacing the gains after China unveiled new stimulus measures.
London open: FTSE gains on China stimulus measures
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Tuesday, with sentiment boosted after China unveiled new stimulus measures.
London pre-open: Stocks seen higher after China stimulus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Tuesday, taking their cue from solid sessions in the US and Asia, after China unveiled new stimulus measures.
London close: Stocks finish higher after slew of PMI data
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets ended Monday on a positive note, as investors pored over a number of economic activity reports from both the UK and international markets.
London midday: Stocks slip into the red as investors react to weak PMIs
(Sharecast News) - After a brief stint in positive territory, UK stocks had slipped into the red by Monday lunchtime as a raft of economic data from across Europe dampened market sentiment.
London open: Stocks flat but Rightmove jumps as REA ups bid
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were little changed in early trade on Monday as investors eyed a speech by Chancellor Rachel Reeves, but Rightmove popped higher after REA Group sweetened its takeover offer.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up after Friday's losses
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Monday following heavy losses at the end of last week.
London close: Stocks slip after week of global rate decisions
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed lower on Friday, weighed down by a mix of declining consumer confidence and recent central bank rate decisions.
London midday: Stocks stay down; Burberry out of fashion
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the red by midday on Friday as investors mulled a slide in consumer confidence, better-than-expected retail sales data and a slew of rate announcements.
London open: Stocks in the red as consumer confidence slides, retail sales beat
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Friday as investors mulled a slide in consumer confidence but better-than-expected retail sales data.
London pre-open: Stocks to fall as investors mull retail sales, consumer confidence
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to drop at the open on Friday following solid gains a day earlier, as investors mulled a slide in consumer confidence but better-than-expected retail sales data.
London close: Stocks finish higher as BoE holds rates
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed higher on Thursday, buoyed by the Bank of England's widely-expected decision to leave interest rates unchanged.
London midday: Stocks stay up as BoE stands pat; Fed cut provides a boost
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still firmly in the black just after midday on Thursday after the Bank of England left rates unchanged, as widely expected.
London open: FTSE rallies after bumper US rate cut; BoE in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rallied in early trade on Thursday as investors mulled a bumper rate cut from the US Federal Reserve and eyed the latest policy announcement from the Bank of England.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up as Fed cuts rate by 50 basis points; BoE eyed
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to gain at the open on Thursday after the US Federal Reserve cut rates by 50 basis points and as investors eyed the latest policy announcement from the Bank of England.
London close: Stocks slip ahead of much-awaited Fed decision
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed lower on Wednesday, as investors digested the latest UK inflation figures and looked ahead to the US Federal Reserve's policy announcement later in the day.
London midday: Stocks fall further as investors eye Fed; IHG jumps on upgrade
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had fallen further into the red by midday on Wednesday as investors mulled the latest UK inflation reading and looked ahead to a policy announcement from the US Federal Reserve.
London open: Stocks edge lower after inflation data, ahead of Fed
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower in early trade on Wednesday as investors mulled the latest UK inflation reading and looked ahead to a policy announcement from the US Federal Reserve.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down after inflation data, ahead of Fed
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Wednesday as investors mulled the latest UK inflation reading and looked ahead to a policy announcement from the US Federal Reserve.
London close: Stocks finish higher ahead of US Fed
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed higher on Tuesday as investors focused on the start of the US Federal Reserve's two-day policy meeting, where a rate cut was widely anticipated.
London midday: Stocks maintain gains ahead of Fed; Kingfisher rallies
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still firmly in the black by midday on Tuesday as investors eyed the start of the Federal Reserve's two-day policy meeting and an expected rate cut.
London open: Stocks rally ahead of Fed meeting; Kingfisher surges
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rallied in early trade on Tuesday following a flat close in the previous session, as investors eyed the start of the Federal Reserve's two-day policy meeting and an expected rate cut.
London pre-open: Stocks to rally ahead of Fed meeting
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to jump at the open on Tuesday following a flat close in the previous session, as investors eyed the start of the Federal Reserve's two-day policy meeting.
London close: Stocks manage gains ahead of key rate decisions
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed slightly above the waterline on Monday, as investors exercised caution ahead of key interest rate announcements scheduled across the globe later in the week.
London midday: Stocks flat as investors eye policy announcements
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had pared earlier small losses to trade flat by midday on Monday ahead of a busy week that includes rate announcements from the Bank of England, the US Federal Reserve and the Bank of Japan.
London open: Stocks nudge lower as investors eye rate announcements
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged lower in early trade on Monday ahead of a busy week that includes rate announcements from the Bank of England, the US Federal Reserve and the Bank of Japan.
London pre-open: Stocks to nudge up ahead of busy week for central banks
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to nudge up at the open on Monday as investors eyed rate announcements this week by the Bank of England and the US Federal Reserve.
London close: Stocks finish firmer in subdued trading
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed in positive territory on Friday, bolstered by hopes of an interest rate cut in the United States, although the gains were modest as trading remained subdued.
London midday: Stocks stay up amid US rate cut hopes
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Friday, with sentiment underpinned by US rate cut hopes, although gains were unspectacular in quiet trade.
London open: Stocks edge up in quiet trade
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged up quiet trade early on Friday, with little in the way of market-moving news to provide any direction.
London pre-open: Stocks set for flat start
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a steady open on Friday following solid gains in the previous session.
London pre-open: Stocks set for flat start
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a steady open on Friday following solid gains in the previous session.
London close: Stocks rise on US jobless claims, ECB rate cut
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed with gains on Thursday, as investors digested an increase in US jobless claims and an interest rate cut from the European Central Bank.
London midday: Stocks maintain gains as investors eye ECB
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still firmly in the black by midday on Thursday, having taken their cue from strong gains on Wall Street, with encouraging UK house price data also helping to lift sentiment.
London open: Stocks rally on strong US cues; house prices pick up
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rallied in early trade on Thursday following strong gains on Wall Street, particularly for the tech sector, and encouraging UK house price data.
London pre-open: Stocks to surge after Wall Street gains
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to jump at the open on Thursday following strong gains on Wall Street and the release of encouraging UK house price data.
London close: Stocks slip as US CPI slows, UK GDP stagnates
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed weaker on Wednesday, reflecting caution among investors following weaker-than-expected inflation data from the US and economic stagnation in the UK.
London midday: FTSE touch higher as UK economy stagnates
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still just a touch firmer by midday on Wednesday as data showed the UK economy continued to stagnate in July.
London open: Stocks nudge up as investors mull UK GDP figures
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged higher in early trade on Wednesday as data showed the UK economy continued to stagnate in July.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down as UK economy continues to stagnate
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Wednesday as data showed the UK economy continued to stagnate in July.
London close: Stocks mixed on latest UK jobs data
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed with mixed results on Tuesday, as investors weighed the latest UK jobs data showing both a slowdown in pay growth and a decline in the unemployment rate.
London midday: Stocks stay down as investors digest jobs data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still weaker by midday on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest UK jobs data.
London open: Stocks fall as investors mull jobs data; Centamin surges
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest UK jobs data.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower as investors mull jobs data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Tuesday following strong gains at the start of the week, as investors mulled the latest UK jobs data.
London close: Stocks rebound from last week's losses
(Sharecast News) - London's markets finished in a positive state on Monday, recovering from heavy losses at the end of last week after a disappointing US non-farm payrolls report.
London midday: Stocks maintain gains; Entain surges on update
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still firmly in the black by midday on Monday, recovering from heavy losses at the end of last week on the back of a disappointing US non-farm payrolls report and helped along by a strong performance from Entain.
London open: Stocks gain after Friday's losses; Entain jumps
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Monday, recovering from heavy losses at the end of last week on the back of a disappointing US non-farm payrolls report.
London pre-open: Stocks seen higher after last week's losses
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to gain at the open on Monday following heavy losses at the end of last week.
London close: Stocks slip as US non-farm payrolls undershoot
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended lower on Friday, as disappointing US jobs data weighed on investor sentiment.
London midday: FTSE stays down ahead of payrolls
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still weaker by midday on Friday as investors eyed the release of the all-important non-farm payrolls report and mulled the latest UK house price data.
London open: Stocks fall ahead of payrolls report
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Friday as investors eyed the release of the all-important non-farm payrolls report and mulled the latest UK house price data.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down ahead of payrolls; Halifax data in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to open lower on Friday as investors mulled the latest UK house price data and looked ahead to the release of the non-farm payrolls report.
London close: Stocks slip as investors digest US jobless claims
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed in negative territory on Thursday, as investors digested a slightly lower-than-expected jobless claims number out of the United States.
London midday: Stocks dip ahead of US jobs data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had dipped into the red by midday on Thursday as investors eyed the release of US jobs data.
London open: Stocks flat as investors eye ADP
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were steady in early trade on Thursday following mostly weaker US and Asian sessions, as investors eyed the release of US jobs data.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower ahead of ADP report
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Thursday following mostly weaker US and Asian sessions.
London close: FTSE slips as US job openings miss forecasts
(Sharecast News) - London stock markets ended Wednesday flat to lower as investors processed fresh economic signals from the US, particularly a lower-than-expected job openings report.
London midday: Stocks stay down on US recession fears; UK data upbeat
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still weaker by midday on Wednesday as poor US manufacturing data reignited fears about the country's economy, while heavy falls for Nvidia also weighed on sentiment.
London open: Stocks slide after heavy Wall St losses
(Sharecast News) - London stocks slid in early trade on Wednesday, taking their cue from a heavy selloff on Wall Street on the back of poor manufacturing data, with sharp falls for Nvidia also weighing on sentiment.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower after US selloff
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Wednesday following a heavy selloff on Wall Street on the back of poor manufacturing data.
London close: Stocks slip as investors digest UK, US data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended Tuesday in negative territory as investors reacted to the latest UK retail sales date, and a fresh manufacturing sector reading out of the US.
London midday: Stocks turn negative ahead of US data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had moved into the red by midday on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest UK retail sales figures and looked ahead to key US data releases.
London open: Stocks gain after retail sales, ahead of US data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged up in early trade on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest UK retail sales figures and looked ahead to key US data releases.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up as investors mull retail sales
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge up at the open on Tuesday following a negative close in the previous session, as investors mulled the latest retail sales figures.
London close: Stocks slip on relatively quiet Monday
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed in the red today, with trading activity subdued as US markets remained closed for the Labor Day holiday.
London midday: Stocks stay down but Rightmove surges on potential offer
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the red by midday on Monday in what was likely to remain a fairly quiet session, with US markets closed for the Labor Day holiday.
London open: Stocks fall but Rightmove surges on potential takeover
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Monday at the start of what is expected to be a fairly quiet session, with US markets closed for the Labor Day holiday.
London pre-open: Stocks seen higher; quiet session expected
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Monday in what is expected to be a fairly quiet session, with US markets closed for the Labor Day holiday.
London close: Stocks mixed as investors digest US inflation reading
(Sharecast News) - London markets ended Friday with mixed results as investors assessed a series of economic data from the UK and the US.
London midday: FTSE stays up ahead of US inflation reading
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Friday as investors digested a slew of UK data releases and looked ahead to a key US inflation reading.
London open: Stocks gain in quiet trade; Burberry out of fashion
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Friday, taking their cue from a positive session in Asia.
London pre-open: Stocks to nudge up as investors mull Nationwide data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to nudge higher at the open on Friday following a positive session in Asia.
London pre-open: Stocks to nudge up as investors mull Nationwide data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to nudge higher at the open on Friday following a positive session in Asia.
London close: Stocks mixed as investors digest fresh US data
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed in a mixed state on Thursday, as investors reacted to fresh economic data from the United States, including the latest GDP and jobless claims numbers.
London midday: FTSE stays up as investors mull Nvidia results, eye US GDP
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had maintained gains by midday on Thursday as investors mulled results from chip maker Nvidia and looked ahead to the latest US GDP numbers.
London open: Stocks edge up as investors mull Nvidia results
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged up in early trade on Thursday as investors mulled results from US chip maker Nvidia.
London pre-open: Stocks seen higher as investors mull Nvidia results
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Thursday as investors mulled results from US chip maker Nvidia overnight.
London close: Stocks slip as investors await Nvidia results
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended slightly down on Wednesday, with investors showing restraint ahead of crucial earnings from US chipmaker Nvidia.
London midday: Stocks dip as banks take a hit; Nvidia earnings eyed
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had nudged into the red by midday on Wednesday as investors eyed results from US chip maker Nvidia.
London open: Stocks nudge up ahead of Nvidia earnings
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged higher in early trade on Wednesday following a positive close on Wall Street, as investors eyed results from US chip maker Nvidia.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up ahead of Nvidia earnings
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Wednesday following a positive close on Wall Street, as investors eyed results from Nvidia.
London close: Stocks mixed on return from long weekend
(Sharecast News) - London's financial markets closed with a mixed performance on Tuesday, with Bunzl underpinning gains on the top-flight index after upgrading its full-year outlook.
London midday: Stocks stay up as Bunzl surges
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still firmer by midday on Tuesday, with Bunzl surging ahead after a profit upgrade.
London open: Stocks in the black; Bunzl surges on profit upgrade
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Tuesday as traders returned to their desks after the long weekend.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up after long weekend
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Tuesday as traders returned to their desks after the Bank Holiday weekend.
London close: Stocks higher as investors digest Powell speech
(Sharecast News) - London markets closed in positive territory on Friday, as investors digested remarks from US Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell at the annual Jackson Hole economic symposium.
London midday: Stocks maintain gains ahead of Powell speech
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had maintained gains by midday on Friday as investors eyed a speech by Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell at Jackson Hole.
London open: Stocks rise as investors eye Powell speech
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Friday as investors eyed a speech by Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell at Jackson Hole.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up ahead of Powell speech
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to gain at the open on Friday as investors eyed a speech by Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell at Jackson Hole.
London close: Stocks mixed as investors look to Jackson Hole
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed on a mixed note Thursday, as traders remained cautious ahead of a speech from Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell.
London midday: FTSE maintains gains as JD Sports surges
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Thursday, with JD Sports surging ahead after a well-received update, as investors eyed a speech by Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell.
London open: Stocks gain as investors eye Powell speech
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Thursday, taking their cue from a positive session on Wall Street, as investors eyed a speech by Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell.
London pre-open: Stocks to edge down as investors eye Jackson Hole
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge lower on Thursday ahead of an eagerly-awaited speech by Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell.
London close: Stocks manage gains ahead of Fed minutes
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets ended Wednesday on a positive note amid a robust performance from the mining sector, as investors digested a US nonfarm payrolls revision and UK borrowing figures.
London midday: Stocks edge up as miners rally
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had ticked a little further into the black by midday on Wednesday, helped along by a solid performance from the mining sector, as investors mulled borrowing figures and looked ahead to the release of the latest Federal Reserve minutes.
London open: Stocks nudge up after borrowing figures; Fed minutes eyed
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged higher in early trade on Wednesday as investors mulled UK borrowing figures and looked ahead to the release of the latest Federal Reserve minutes.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up as investors mull borrowing data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to gain at the open on Wednesday as investors mulled the latest borrowing figures.
London close: Stocks finish lower as oil prices retreat
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets ended the day in negative territory on Tuesday, pressured by declines in energy stocks as oil prices fell.
London midday: FTSE falls further as energy shares drop, BT tumbles
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had fallen further by midday on Tuesday, with energy issues in the red as oil prices declined and BT under the cosh.
London open: Stocks fall as Shell, BP gush lower
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Tuesday, with energy issues in the red as oil prices declined.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down despite Wall St gains
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Tuesday despite a solid session on Wall Street.
London close: Stocks finish higher on quiet Monday
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets managed to close higher on Monday, reversing earlier losses despite a lack of significant corporate or macroeconomic news.
London midday: Stocks a touch lower amid lack of catalysts
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were just a touch lower by midday on Monday, with little in the way of corporate or macro news to move markets.
London open: Stocks edge lower in quiet trade; Plus500 rallies
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower in early trade on Monday, with little in the way of corporate or macro news to move markets.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down in quiet trade
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Monday on what is expected to be a fairly quiet day, with little in the way of corporate or macro news to move markets.
London close: Stocks slip on relatively quiet Friday
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed lower on Friday, weighed down by a stronger pound and mixed investor sentiment following the release of the latest UK retail sales figures.
London midday: Stocks fall further as sterling gains; retail sales in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended losses by midday on Friday amid a firmer pound, as investors mulled the latest UK retail sales data.
London open: Stocks edge down in quiet trade; retail sales in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower in quiet trade early trade on Friday as investors mulled the latest UK retail sales data.
London pre-open: Stocks seen steady as investors mull retail sales
(Sharecast News) - London stocks looked set for a steady open on Friday following solid gains in the previous session, as investors mulled the latest UK retail sales data.
London close: Stocks buoyed by solid economic data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended Thursday on a positive note, buoyed by data confirming expected growth in the UK economy for the second quarter.
London midday: FTSE little changed after GDP; Admiral surges
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were little changed by midday on Thursday as data showed the UK economy grew as expected in the second quarter, but Admiral surged after well-received results.
London open: FTSE nudges up as investors mull UK GDP
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged higher in early trade on Thursday as data showed the UK economy grew as expected in the second quarter.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up as investors mull GDP data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Thursday following a positive close on Wall Street, as investors mulled the latest UK GDP figures.
London close: Stocks rise as investors digest inflation data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended Wednesday's session in positive territory, as investors reviewed the latest inflation figures from the UK and the US.
London midday: Stocks maintain gains after UK inflation; Playtech surges
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still firmer by midday on Wednesday as the latest UK inflation data boosted rate cut expectations.
London open: Stocks gain after UK inflation data; Flutter surges
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Wednesday as the latest UK inflation data boosted rate cut expectations.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up as investors mull UK CPI
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Wednesday following a positive session on Wall Street, as investors mulled the latest UK inflation reading.
London close: Stocks finish positive ahead of key inflation data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed higher on Tuesday, as investors digested the latest UK jobs data and anticipated upcoming inflation reports from both the UK and the US.
London midday: Stocks turn lower as investors mull jobs data, eye inflation readings
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had turned negative by midday on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest jobs data and looked ahead to key UK and US inflation figures this week.
London open: Stocks rise as investors digest jobs data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest UK jobs data.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up as investors mull jobs data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest UK jobs data.
London close: Stocks maintain gains on quieter Monday
(Sharecast News) - London's financial markets closed on a positive note on Monday, with both major indices registering gains as investor sentiment improved following last week's volatility.
London midday: Stocks maintain gains in calmer markets
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still firmer by midday on Monday as a sense of calm returned to markets after last week's turmoil.
London open: Stocks gain as calm returns to markets
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Monday as a sense of calm returned to markets after last week's turmoil.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up as investors eye UK, US inflation data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Monday following a mostly positive Asian session.
London close: Stocks end turbulent week on positive note
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets ended the week on a high note, after stronger-than-expected US jobless claims data on Thursday alleviated concerns about the health of the American economy.
London midday: FTSE rises as jobless claims calm nerves
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Friday as stronger-than-expected jobless claims numbers eased concerns about the US economy.
London open: Stocks gain as US jobless claims allay fears
(Sharecast News) - London stocks gained in early trade on Friday following a positive session on Wall Street, as stronger-than-expected jobless claims numbers eased concerns about the US economy.
London pre-open: Stocks to gain on positive US cues
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to gain at the open on Friday following a positive session on Wall Street, as better-than-expected jobless claims eased concerns about the US economy.
London close: Stocks claw back losses but still finish lower
(Sharecast News) - London markets ended Thursday on a weaker note despite recovering some earlier losses, as concerns over a potential US recession weighed on investor sentiment.
London midday: FTSE stays down amid US recession fears; Beazley surges
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still sharply lower by midday on Thursday as worries about a US recession dented sentiment and as investors waded through a barrage of corporate releases.
London open: FTSE tumbles amid US recession fears
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell sharply in early trade on Thursday as worries about a US recession dented sentiment and as investors waded through a barrage of corporate releases.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down amid earnings barrage
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Thursday following strong gains in the previous session, as investors braced for another barrage of corporate news.
London close: Stocks finish higher amid global recovery
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed higher on Wednesday, buoyed by positive global sentiment following remarks from the Bank of Japan.
London midday: Stocks extend gains as BoJ calms investors
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Wednesday as comments from Bank of Japan governor Shinichi Uchida calmed investors.
London open: Stocks in the black; house prices in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Wednesday as comments from Bank of Japan governor Shinichi Uchida calmed investors, and following the release of better-than-expected UK house price data.
London pre-open: Stocks to gain on positive US, Asian cues
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise again on Wednesday following positive US and Asian sessions.
London close: Stocks make small rebound from Monday's losses
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended Tuesday on a positive note, with key indices recouping some losses from the previous session's sharp selloff.
London midday: FTSE pares opening gains; UK construction data in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had pared gains by midday on Tuesday as the relief rally lost steam following a heavy selloff a day earlier which saw global markets plunge.
London open: Stocks bounce back; IHG rallies on results
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Tuesday, bouncing back from a heavy selloff the day earlier which saw global markets plunge.
London pre-open: Stocks to bounce back after heavy losses
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rebound at the open on Tuesday following a heavy selloff in the previous session amid a global market meltdown.
London close: Stocks slide amid big global selloff
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets ended sharply lower on Monday, as part of a broader global market downturn.
London midday: Stocks sharply lower amid global selloff; Wood Group tanks
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still sharply in the red by midday on Monday amid a global market selloff, and after Japan's Nikkei tanked more than 12%, suffering its worst session since Black Monday in 1987.
London open: FTSE tumbles amid global selloff
(Sharecast News) - London stocks tumbled in early trade on Monday amid a global market selloff, after Japan's Nikkei fell more than 12%, suffering its worst session since Black Monday in 1987.
London pre-open: Stocks to slide amid global market selloff
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to tumble at the open on Monday after Japan's Nikkei tanked more than 12%, continuing the selloff that began on Friday.
London close: Stocks join global slide on fears of US recession
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed in negative territory on Friday as investors reacted to a weaker-than-expected non-farm payrolls report from the United States, indicating a sharp slowdown in hiring last month.
London midday: Stocks maintain losses amid US growth concerns, ahead of payrolls
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the red by midday on Friday as weak US data raised fears about the economy, and ahead of the release of the all-important non-farm payrolls report.
London open: FTSE falls as investors eye payrolls report
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Friday as weak data raised fears about the US economy, and ahead of the release of the all-important non-farm payrolls report.
London pre-open: Stocks to fall on Asian losses, ahead of payrolls
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Friday following heavy losses in Asia, as investors eyed the latest US non-farm payrolls report.
London close: Stocks slide as Bank of England trims rates
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets ended the day in negative territory on Thursday, as investors digested the Bank of England's decision to cut interest rates for the first time in four years.
London midday: Stocks touch higher as BoE cuts rates
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still just a touch firmer by midday on Thursday as investors mulled the first rate cut from the Bank of England in four years and waded through a deluge of corporate news.
London open: FTSE nudges up ahead of BoE, amid earnings barrage
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged higher in early trade on Thursday as investors waded through a deluge of corporate news and eyed the latest policy announcement from the Bank of England.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up ahead of BoE announcement
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Thursday following strong gains on Wall Street after Fed chair Jerome Powell put a September rate cut on the table, and as investors eyed an expected rate cut from the Bank of England later in the day.
London close: Stocks finish higher as miners pace gains
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets ended the day with strong gains on Wednesday, driven by robust performances in the mining and energy sectors.
London midday: Stocks maintain gains ahead of Fed
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still firmly in the black by midday on Wednesday, underpinned by strength in the mining and energy sectors, as investors eyed the latest policy announcement from the US Federal Reserve.
London open: Stocks gain ahead of Fed announcement
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose sharply in early trade on Wednesday, underpinned by strength in the mining and energy sectors, as investors eyed the latest policy announcement from the US Federal Reserve.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up ahead of Fed, BoE policy announcements
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a positive open on Wednesday as investors looked ahead to policy announcements from the US Federal Reserve and the Bank of England.
London close: Stocks mixed after barrage of corporate updates
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended the day mixed on Tuesday as investors navigated a wave of earnings reports and anticipated upcoming key announcements from the Federal Reserve and the Bank of England.
London midday: Stocks in the red but StanChart, BP gain after results
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were down but off earlier lows by midday on Tuesday as investors waded through a barrage of earnings and looked ahead to key US tech results, and rate announcements from the Federal Reserve and the Bank of England this week.
London pre-open: Stocks seen flat amid earnings barrage
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a flat open on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest retail inflation data and braced for a barrage of earnings from the likes of BP, Standard Chartered and Diageo.
London close: Stocks finish mixed at start of busy week
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed with mixed results on Monday, reflecting a cautious market sentiment ahead of a busy week of earnings reports and crucial policy announcements from major central banks on both sides of the Atlantic.
London midday: Stocks stay up but Reckitt tanks on litigation concerns
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Monday as investors eyed a week jam-packed with earnings releases and the latest policy announcements from the Federal Reserve and the Bank of England.
London open: Stocks gain ahead of busy week; Reckitt tumbles on litigation fears
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Monday as investors eyed a week jam-packed with earnings releases and the latest policy announcements from the Federal Reserve and the Bank of England.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up as investors eye rate announcements
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to gain at the open on Monday following a positive session in Asia, as investors eyed a slew of UK data releases later in the day and policy announcements from the Federal Reserve and the Bank of England on Wednesday and Thursday.
London close: Stocks finish higher as US inflation slows
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended the week on a positive note on Friday, with NatWest a standout performer, as investors digested a dip in inflation from across the pond.
London midday: Stocks stay up as investors eye US inflation reading
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Friday, with NatWest pacing the gains after well-received results, as investors eyed a key US inflation reading.
London open: FTSE gains as NatWest rallies after results
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Friday following mixed sessions in the US and Asia, with NatWest pacing the gains after well-received results.
London pre-open: Stocks seen higher; NatWest in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Friday despite mixed performances in the US and Asia, as investors mulled results from the likes of NatWest and IMI.
London close: Stocks mixed on tsunami of updates, US GDP data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed with mixed results on Thursday as investors processed faster-than-anticipated economic growth in the United States, following a heavy flow of corporate announcements earlier in the day.
London midday: Stocks slump after US selloff, amid corporate avalanche
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still weaker by midday on Thursday as investors waded through a barrage of corporate news, having taken their opening cue from a downbeat session on Wall Street, where tech names came under pressure.
London open: Stocks fall after US selloff, amid earnings deluge
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Thursday, taking their cue from a downbeat session on Wall Street, where tech names came under pressure.
London pre-open: Stocks to fall after Wall St losses
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Thursday following losses on Wall Street, where tech names came under pressure.
London close: Stocks pare some losses as UK private sector expands
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets ended Wednesday in negative territory, with a late recovery fueled by better-than-expected data from the UK's private sector failing to lift equities above the waterline.
London midday: Stocks pare losses as UK data impresses
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks were trading in the red on Wednesday but had trimmed some of their losses by lunchtime as economic data came in ahead of expectations.
London open: FTSE 100 at three-week low ahead of data
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks were trading at their lowest levels in three weeks on Wednesday morning as investors digested a wave of disappointing corporate earnings from Wall Street overnight and awaited a flurry of economic data.
London pre-open: UK markets to fall after US blue chip earnings disappoint
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks were expected to fall in early deals on Wednesday after a wave of corporate earnings from Wall Street heavyweights disappointed overnight.
London close: Stocks finish weaker on quiet day for data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended in the red on Tuesday, as losses in the mining sector overshadowed gains in other areas.
London midday: Stocks push into positive territory, led by Compass
(Sharecast News) - After an earlier stint in the red, UK stocks swung into positive territory by the midday mark, as weakness in the mining sector was offset by gains from Compass, Beazley and Sage.
London open: Mining stocks weigh on UK markets
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks retreated on Tuesday morning, with the heavyweight mining sector providing a drag, as investors treaded ahead of the start of earnings season for blue chip tech names in the United States.
London pre-open: Losses expected early on, but Compass lifts guidance
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks are expected to pull back slightly on Tuesday morning with the FTSE 100 seen opening around 0.4% lower than Monday's closing price of 8,198.78.
London close: Stocks rise on China rate cut, Biden withdrawal
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets ended Monday on a positive note, buoyed by a surprise interest-rate cut from China and significant political news from the United States.
London midday: China rate cut helps stocks find their footing
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks were recovering some of their poise on Monday as markets reacted to a surprise interest-rate cut in China, while investors digested the latest political drama across the Pond.
London open: Markets rise after PBoC rate cut, but airline stocks fall
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks edged higher on Monday morning as markets reacted to a surprise interest-rate cut in China, while investors digested the latest political drama across the Pond.
London pre-open: Gains expected as markets react to tumultuous weekend
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks are expected to rise on Monday morning as investors reacted to a flurry of market-moving news over the weekend, such as the exit of Joe Biden from the US presidential race, a reduction in interest rates in China and ongoing global IT outages.
London close: Stocks fall on day of global IT chaos
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed in the red on Friday, affected by a significant global IT outage and a drop in UK retail sales.
London midday: Stocks hold lower after global IT snafu
(Sharecast News) - Stocks in London were holding lower in early afternoon trading as investors digested the latest political headlines out of the US and their potential implications for the stock market.
London open: US politics, global IT glitch trip up investors
(Sharecast News) - Stocks in London were trading lower in early trading as investors digested the latest political headlines out of the US and their potential implications for the stock market.
London pre-open: Stocks set to dip, US political soap opera in focus
(Sharecast News) - Stocks in London looked set for a muted start as investors digested the latest political headlines out of the US and their potential implications for the stock market.
London close: Stocks finish higher after UK, US jobs data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks remained positive by the close on Thursday, buoyed by investor reactions to new employment data from the United States and the UK.
London midday: Stocks stay up as Frasers surges; jobs data in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Thursday as investors mulled the latest UK jobs data, with Frasers Group pacing the advance after well-received results.
London open: Frasers Group paces gains as investors mull jobs data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Thursday as investors mulled the latest UK jobs data, with Frasers Group pacing the advance after well-received results.
London pre-open: Stocks to rise as investors mull UK jobs data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Thursday as investors mulled the latest UK jobs data.
London close: Stocks mixed as UK inflation holds steady
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended mixed on Wednesday as the latest inflation data came in slightly higher than anticipated, casting doubt on a potential interest rate cut in August.
London midday: Stocks steady as investors mull inflation reading
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were flat by midday on Wednesday as UK inflation fell a touch less than expected and services inflation remained sticky, dampening hopes of a rate cut in August.
London open: Stocks nudge lower after inflation data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged down in early trade on Wednesday as investors mulled the latest UK inflation figures, with sticky services inflation dampening hopes of a rate cut in August.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up as investors mull inflation data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Wednesday as investors mulled the latest UK inflation figures.
London close: Stocks finish mixed on China demand concerns
(Sharecast News) - London stocks finished with a mixed performance on Tuesday as investors weighed global political and economic risks, with the likes of Rio Tinto and Burberry remaining below the waterline.
London midday: FTSE stays down as Burberry, Rio Tinto slump
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still a little weaker by midday on Tuesday as investors continued to mull political developments in the US, with Burberry and Rio Tinto in the red.
London open: Stocks fall as Burberry, Rio Tinto lead the decline
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Tuesday as investors continued to mull political developments in the US, with Burberry and Rio Tinto on the back foot.
London pre-open: Stocks set for more losses
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for more losses on Tuesday despite a positive close on Wall Street.
London close: Stocks slide on China data, Burberry warning
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended Monday in negative territory, influenced by weaker-than-expected Chinese GDP figures and a profit warning from luxury fashion house Burberry.
London midday: Stocks down but off lows after Burberry warning, China data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were down but off earlier lows by midday on Monday following disappointing Chinese GDP figures and a profit warning from Burberry.
London open: Stocks fall after disappointing China data, Burberry profit warning
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Monday following disappointing Chinese GDP figures and a profit warning from Burberry.
London pre-open: Stocks seen weaker after disappointing Chinese GDP
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Monday as investors digested disappointing Chinese GDP figures.
London close: UK stocks, sterling extend gains
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were in the black again with sentiment boosted by US rate cut hopes.
London midday: Stocks up on US rate cut hopes
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Friday, with sentiment boosted by US rate cut hopes, as investors turned their attention to bank earnings across the pond.
London open: FTSE gains as attention turns to US bank earnings
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Friday as investors turned their attention to the US, where banks are due to kick off the earnings season.
London pre-open: Stocks to rise as investors eye US bank earnings
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Friday as investors turned their focus to the US, where banks are due to kick off the earnings season.
London close: Stocks rise as US inflation slows more than expected
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended Thursday on a high note, buoyed by favourable economic data from both sides of the Atlantic.
London midday: Stocks tick higher after UK GDP data; water firms in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had edged further into the black by midday on Thursday following better-than-expected UK GDP data, as investors looked ahead to the latest US inflation reading.
London open: FTSE nudges up after stronger-than-expected UK GDP
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged higher in early trade on Thursday following better-than-expected UK GDP data, as investors looked ahead to the latest US inflation reading.
London pre-open: Stocks to rise after better-than-expected UK GDP
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Thursday following a positive close on Wall Street and better-than-expected UK GDP data, as investors looked ahead to the latest US inflation reading.
London close: Stocks rise as investors look to US data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed on a positive note Wednesday, buoyed by robust performances in the airline sector and growing investor attention towards key economic events in the United States, although the top-flight index remained near recent lows.
London midday: Stocks push higher as airlines gain
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Wednesday, helped along by a strong showing from airlines, as investors turned their attention to Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell's second day of testimony to Congress and this week's US inflation reading.
London open: Stocks rise as investors eye Powell, US inflation
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Wednesday as investors turned their attention to Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell's second day of testimony to Congress and to this week's US inflation reading.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up after Tuesday's losses
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Wednesday following losses in the previous session, as investors eyed the second and final day of Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell's testimony to Congress.
London close: Stocks slip as investors digest Powell's comments
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended in negative territory on Tuesday, driven by concerns over a decline in retail sales and the impact of comments from US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell.
London midday: Stocks flat as investors eye Powell speech
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were steady by midday on Tuesday as investors mulled a dip in retail sales and erred on the side of caution ahead of a speech by Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell.
London open: Stocks flat as investors mull retail sales; PageGroup, Indivior warn on profits
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were steady in early trade on Tuesday as investors mulled a dip in retail sales and profit warnings from PageGroup and Indivior.
London pre-open: Stocks to edge higher; UK retail sales dip
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge up at the open on Tuesday as data showed a dip in retail sales.
London close: Stocks mixed as investors assess hung French parliament
(Sharecast News) - London markets showed mixed performance on Monday as investors weighed the implications of a hung parliament in France.
London midday: Stocks turn positive as investors mull hung parliament in France
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had turned positive by midday on Monday, in line with their European counterparts, as investors mulled the prospect of a hung parliament in France
London open: Stocks fall as France faces hung parliament
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Monday as investors mulled the prospect of political instability in France after the second round of the election over the weekend resulted in a hung parliament.
London pre-open: Stocks seen flat as investors mull French election news
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were seen little changed at the open on Monday as investors turned their attention to France, where the election resulted in a hung parliament.
London close: Stocks mixed as PM Starmer names his Cabinet
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets ended the week on a mixed note on Friday, after a subdued response to Labour's general election victory, although housebuilders and the more domestically-focussed FTSE 250 made gains.
London midday: Top-flight index pares gains, FTSE 250 shines
(Sharecast News) - London's top-flight index had pared earlier gains by midday on Friday in a rather muted reaction to Labour's expected election victory, but housebuilders and the more domestically-focused FTSE 250 outperformed.
London open: FTSE gains after landslide Labour victory; housebuilders rally
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Friday, with housebuilders pacing the gains as Brits woke up to the first Labour government in 14 years.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up as Brits wake up to Labour victory
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Friday as Brits woke up to the first Labour government in 14 years.
London close: Stocks rise as UK election enters final hours
(Sharecast News) - London stocks remained in the green by the close on Thursday, buoyed by optimistic market sentiment as UK voters headed to the polls amid widespread expectation of a Labour party victory.
London midday: FTSE maintains gains as Brits head to the polls
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still firmly in the black by midday on Thursday as Brits headed to the polls amid expectations the Labour party will be voted into power for the first time in 14 years.
London open: FTSE gains as Brits head to the polls
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Thursday as Brits headed to the polls amid expectations the Labour party will be voted into power for the first time in 14 years.
London pre-open: Stocks to edge up as Brits head to the polls
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge up at the open on Thursday as Brits headed to the polls amid expectations the Labour party will be voted into power for the first time in 14 years.
London close: Stocks higher as investors digest US jobs data
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed on a positive note on Wednesday, buoyed by a wave of economic data from the United States and renewed hopes for interest rate cuts.
London midday: FTSE maintains gains on US rate cut optimism
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still higher by midday on Wednesday as US rate cut hopes boosted sentiment.
London open: FTSE gains on US rate cut hopes
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Wednesday, taking their cue from a positive close on Wall Street amid US rate cut hopes.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up on positive US cues
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Wednesday following gains on Wall Street, as investors welcomed upbeat comments on the economic outlook from Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell.
London close: Stocks fall on EU inflation, US jobs data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed lower on Tuesday as investors digested eurozone inflation data and a modest increase in US job openings.
London midday: Stocks stay down; Sainsbury's under the cosh
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the red by midday on Tuesday as investors mulled eurozone inflation data and looked ahead to US jobs numbers.
London open: Stocks fall as investors eye eurozone inflation data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest shop price inflation data and looked ahead to eurozone inflation figures later in the day.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower as investors mull shop price data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Tuesday following a mixed session in Asia, as investors mulled the latest shop price inflation data and looked ahead to the UK election this week.
London close: Stocks mixed on raft of global PMI data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended Monday with mixed results as investors navigated a mix of UK economic data and the outcome of the French elections.
London midday: Stocks maintain gains after raft of UK data; French elections in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were off earlier highs but still in the black by midday on Monday as investors mulled a raft of UK data and French election results suggesting the Far Right will fall short of an absolute majority in the second round of voting.
London open: Stocks gain as investors mull French election news, Nationwide data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Monday as investors mulled the latest French election news and UK house price data.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up as investors mull Nationwide data, French election news
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Monday as investors mulled the latest French election results and looked ahead to the UK election this week.
London close: Stocks fall as US inflation pressures ease
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed lower on Friday, influenced by new economic data from the United States indicating a slowdown in consumer spending, despite a reduction in inflationary pressures.
London midday: FTSE maintains gains after GDP data, ahead of US inflation
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Friday as investors mulled better-than-expected UK GDP data and looked ahead to a key US inflation reading.
London open: Stocks rise after better-than-expected UK GDP
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Friday as data showed the UK economy grew more than first thought in the first quarter.
London pre-open: Stocks to rise as economy grows faster than expected
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Friday as investors mulled better-than-expected UK GDP data.
London close: Stocks mixed ahead of key UK, US data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended Thursday's trading session with a mixed performance as market participants awaited crucial US inflation data and UK GDP figures set to be released later in the week.
London midday: Stocks dip as investors eye key US, UK data releases
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were a little weaker by midday on Thursday as investors eyed the release of US growth figures later in the day, and a key US inflation reading and UK GDP at the end of the week.
London open: Stocks nudge lower ahead of key US, UK data; GSK tumbles
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged lower in early trade on Thursday as investors eyed the release of a key US inflation reading and the latest UK GDP data at the end of the week.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down; US PCE, UK GDP eyed
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Thursday following a mostly weaker Asian session, as investors looked to the release of a key US inflation reading and the latest UK GDP on Friday.
London close: Stocks finish choppy day in the red
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended in negative territory on Wednesday, influenced by a downturn in retail sales data for June.
London midday: FTSE pares gains as retail sales slump
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had pared some gains by midday on Wednesday, as data showed that retail sales slumped in June.
London open: Stocks gain after US tech rally
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Wednesday, taking their cue from a tech rally on Wall Street, which saw the Nasdaq end 1.3% higher.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up after Nasdaq rally
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to gain at the open on Wednesday following a rally in US tech stocks overnight.
London close: Stocks finish lower after Airbus profit warning
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended Tuesday in negative territory, influenced by significant losses in key sectors following a profit warning from Airbus.
US open: Markets mixed as Nvidia rebounds, Boeing drops
(Sharecast News) - US stock markets opened mixed on Tuesday with the Dow in the red but the S&P 500 and Nasdaq snapping a three-day losing streak as Nvidia rebounded after recent falls.
London midday: Stocks fall as Rolls-Royce, Melrose hit by Airbus warning
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had fallen into the red by midday on Tuesday, with Rolls-Royce and Melrose pacing the declines after a profit warning from Airbus.
London open: Stocks nudge up; Ocado and Melrose under the cosh
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged higher in early trade on Tuesday following a mixed close on Wall Street, as investors eyed the release of a key US inflation reading and UK GDP data later in the week.
London pre-open: Stocks to edge up after mixed US session
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to nudge up at the open on Tuesday following a mixed close on Wall Street.
London close: Prudential, Frasers Group lead stocks higher
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed on a positive note on Monday, driven by robust performances from Prudential and Frasers Group.
London midday: Stocks tick higher as Prudential, Frasers rally
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Monday, helped along by solid performances from Prudential and Frasers Group, as investors eyed the release of key US inflation and UK growth figures later in the week.
London open: Stocks nudge up as investors eye US inflation, UK GDP
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were just a smidgen firmer in early trade on Monday, paring opening losses as investors eyed the release of key US inflation and UK growth figures later in the week.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower after Nvidia selloff
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Monday following a selloff in Nvidia shares in the US on Friday.
London close: Stocks fall as UK service sector slows
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended the week on a negative note after data revealed an unexpected slowdown in the UK service sector's growth for June.
London midday: Stocks fall as investors mull services data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had fallen into the red by midday on Friday as data showed that growth in the UK service sector unexpectedly slowed in June as uncertainty around the election weighed on business.
London open: Stocks flat as investors mull retail sales; Britvic surges
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were steady in early trade on Friday as investors mulled the latest retail sales data and consumer confidence reading.
London pre-open: Stocks seen flat as investors mull retail sales
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a flat open on Friday as investors mulled the latest retail sales data and consumer confidence reading.
London close: Stocks rise as BoE holds interest rates
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended Thursday on a positive note following the Bank of England's decision to maintain interest rates, aligning with market expectations despite the backdrop of decreasing inflation.
London midday: FTSE stays just higher as BoE stands pat
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still just a touch higher by midday on Thursday as the Bank of England left interest rates on hold as widely expected, despite falling inflation.
London open: Stocks nudge up ahead of BoE announcement
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were just a touch firmer in early trade on Thursday as investors eyed the latest policy announcement from the Bank of England, which is widely expected to stand pat on interest rates at 5.25%.
London pre-open: Stocks to edge up ahead of BoE announcement
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Thursday as investors eyed the latest policy announcement from the Bank of England, which is widely expected to stand pat on rates at 5.25%.
London close: Stocks mixed as UK inflation slows to BoE target
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended the day with mixed results on Wednesday, as new data indicated a decrease in annual consumer price inflation, aligning with the Bank of England's target of 2% for May.
London midday: Stocks pop higher as investors digest inflation reading
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had popped into the black by midday on Wednesday as data showed that annual consumer price inflation eased to the Bank of England's 2% target in May, but services inflation remained high.
London open: Stocks edge down as investors mull inflation data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower in early trade on Wednesday as data showed that annual consumer price inflation eased to the Bank of England's 2% target in May.
London pre-open: Stocks seen flat as inflation eases to BoE's 2% target
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a steady open on Wednesday as investors mulled the latest UK inflation reading.
London close: Stocks manage a positive finish
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed on a high note on Tuesday, buoyed by strong performances from key sectors and a notable rise in Whitbread shares following positive first-quarter results.
London midday: Stocks maintain gains as Whitbread rallies
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Tuesday, with Whitbread surging ahead after well-received first-quarter results.
London open: Stocks gain after US highs; Whitbread jumps
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Tuesday following a solid close on Wall Street, which saw the S&P 500 and Nasdaq set new record highs.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up after US gains
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Tuesday following a solid close on Wall Street, which saw the S&P 500 and Nasdaq set new record highs.
London close: Stocks mixed ahead of key UK inflation data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended Monday with a mixed performance as renewed concerns over French political uncertainty weighed on investors' minds.
London midday: Stocks dip as investors eye UK inflation, BoE
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had dipped into the red by midday on Monday as worries about French political uncertainty crept in again, and as investors eyed a key UK inflation reading and the latest policy announcement from the Bank of England later in the week.
London open: Stocks gain as investors eye CPI, BoE decision
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Monday as investors eyed a key UK inflation reading and the latest policy announcement from the Bank of England later in the week.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up as investors mull house price data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Monday following losses at the end of last week, as political uncertainty in France sent European markets tumbling.
London close: Stocks fall amid French political concerns
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the red by the close on Friday, mirroring a broader European selloff driven by political uncertainty in France.
London midday: FTSE falls as French political uncertainty dents sentiment
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had fallen into the red by midday on Friday amid a much steeper selloff in Europe, as French political uncertainty weighed on sentiment.
London open: Stocks flat; Tesco and Crest Nicholson in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were flat in early trade on Friday, with all eyes on the latest results from Tesco and M&A news in the housebuilding sector.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up; Tesco and housebuilders in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Friday following losses in the previous session, with all eyes on the latest results from Tesco.
London close: Stocks fall amid renewed global jitters
(Sharecast News) - London markets exhibited a mixed performance on Thursday, as investors digested the latest policy announcement from the US Federal Reserve and reacted to corporate developments in various sectors.
London midday: FTSE falls further; Crest Nicholson tumbles on profit warning
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had fallen further by midday on Thursday as investors mulled the latest policy announcement from the US Federal Reserve, with Crest Nicholson under the cosh after a profit warning.
London open: Stocks edge lower as Fed signals just one rate cut this year
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower in early trade on Thursday as investors mulled the latest policy announcement from the US Federal Reserve, which signalled there would be just one rate cut this year.
London pre-open: FTSE seen lower as Fed signals one rate cut this year
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Thursday as investors mulled the latest policy announcement from the US Federal Reserve.
London close: Stocks rise as US inflation undershoots forecasts
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed higher on Wednesday as investors reacted to economic data from the US and the UK, with lower-than-expected inflation figures from the United States and uninspiring GDP data from the UK.
London midday: Stocks maintain gains after UK GDP, ahead of US inflation
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Wednesday as uninspiring UK GDP data raised hopes of a rate cut this summer.
London open: Stocks jump as uninspiring GDP raises rate cut hopes
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Wednesday as uninspiring UK GDP data raised hopes of a rate cut this summer.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up; UK economy stagnates in April
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Wednesday following heavy losses in the previous session, as investors mulled the latest UK GDP data.
London close: Stocks fall as UK wages rise faster than expected
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed in the red on Tuesday as unexpected wage growth data added to market concerns and the Conservative party unveiled its election manifesto.
London midday: Stocks turn lower as investors mull jobs data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had fallen into the red by midday on Tuesday as data showed that UK wages grew faster than expected in the three months to April.
London open: Stocks edge up as investors mull jobs data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged higher in early trade on Tuesday as data showed that UK wages grew faster than expected in the three months to April.
London pre-open: Stocks seen flat as investors mull jobs data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a flat open on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest UK jobs data.
London close: Stocks weaker amid fresh political concerns
(Sharecast News) - Political instability in Europe negatively impacted market sentiment in London on Monday, with the UK's FTSE 100 dropping to its lowest level in nearly two weeks.
London midday: Stocks slip on political uncertainty, US data
(Sharecast News) - Political instability in Europe hit market sentiment on Monday, with the UK's FTSE 100 falling to its lowest in nearly two weeks, dampened further by speculation that Ashtead could become the latest blue chip to leave the London market.
London open: Political instability hits stocks early on
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks followed European markets lower on Monday with investor risk appetite dampened by election news from the continent as far-right parties advanced.
London pre-open: Stocks set for lower start after EU elections
(Sharecast News) - Stocks in London look primed for a lower start as investors digest the gains made by far right parties in Austria, Germany, but above all France, at the European Union elections that were held at the weekend.
London close: Stocks slip after stronger-than-expected US jobs data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell as investors reacted to the release of a stronger-than-expected US non-farm payrolls report.
London midday: Stocks fall as investors eye payrolls report
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had fallen into the red by midday on Friday as investors eyed the release of the latest US non-farm payrolls report.
London open: Stocks flat ahead of payrolls report
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were steady in early trade on Friday as investors erred on the side of caution ahead of the latest US non-farm payrolls report.
London pre-open: Stocks to edge up ahead of payrolls
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge higher on Friday as investors eyed the latest US non-farm payrolls report.
London close: Stocks rise tracking record highs on Wall Street
(Sharecast News) - London stocks moved up on Thursday even as they waited on a potentially key monthly jobs report due out the next day in the States.
London midday: Stocks tick up ahead of expected ECB rate cut
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had ticked higher by midday on Thursday as investors eyed an expected 25 basis points rate cut from the European Central Bank.
London open: Stocks nudge up ahead of ECB announcement
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged up in early trade on Thursday following an upbeat close on Wall Street, as investors awaited an expected 25 basis points rate cut from the European Central Bank.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up ahead of ECB announcement
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Thursday following an upbeat close on Wall Street, as investors awaited an expected rate cut announcement from the European Central Bank.
London close: Stocks end on mixed note
(Sharecast News) - London stocks finished on a mixed note, underperforming peers on the other side of the Channel and across the Pond.
London midday: Stocks stay up ahead of ECB rate cut
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still firmer by midday on Wednesday as weaker-than-expected US jobs data fuelled expectations of a rate cut by the Federal Reserve later this year and ahead of expected cuts by the Bank of Canada and the European Central Bank.
London open: Stocks gain on US rate cut hopes
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Wednesday as weaker-than-expected US jobs data fuelled expectations of a rate cut by the Federal Reserve later this year.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up ahead of BoC, ADP report
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Wednesday following losses in the previous session and a firmer close on Wall Street.
London close: Big Oil, miners drag on the FTSE 350
(Sharecast News) - Falling commodity prices weighed on London stocks on Tuesday, with oil giants BP and Shell under pressure as oil prices retreated towards their 2024 lows.
London midday: FTSE extends losses as energy firms retreat
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had fallen further into the red by midday on Tuesday, with oil giants under pressure as oil prices retreated.
London open: Stocks in the red as oil giants hit by falling prices
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Tuesday, with oil giants under the cosh as oil prices retreated.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower after mixed US session
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a weaker open on Tuesday following a mixed session on Wall Street.
London midday: Stocks stay up but GSK tumbles on Zantac court ruling
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Monday ahead of an expected rate cut by the European Central Bank this week, but GSK tumbled on the back of the latest US court ruling on its heartburn drug Zantac.
London close: Stocks end down as GSK tumbles on litigation woes
(Sharecast News) - London stocks reversed earlier gains to end down on Monday, with GSK weighing heavily on the top-flight index on the back of the latest US court ruling on its heartburn drug Zantac.
London open: Stocks gain ahead of UK manufacturing data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Monday, taking their cue from a positive session in Asia, as investors eyed the latest UK manufacturing reading.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up ahead of manufacturing data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Monday as investors eyed the latest UK manufacturing reading.
London close: Stocks end up as investors mull US inflation reading
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended up on Friday as investors mulled the latest US inflation reading, with broker notes helping to lift the top-flight index.
London midday: Stocks rise as broker notes lend a hand; US PCE eyed
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had edged further into the black by midday on Friday, with broker notes helping to lift the top-flight index, as investors eyed the release of US CPE figures.
London open: Stocks nudge up ahead of US PCE
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged up in early trade on Friday as investors mulled the latest UK house price and retail footfall data and eyed the release of US CPE figures.
London pre-open: Stocks to edge up ahead of US PCE
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge up at the open on Friday as investors eyed the release of the latest US CPE figures.
London close: Stocks reverse early losses ahead of US inflation data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks reversed earlier losses in the next to last trading session of May, with Auto Trader pacing gains on the back of well-received results.
London midday: Stocks turn higher as Auto Trader rallies; US data eyed
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had reversed earlier losses to trade up by midday on Thursday, with Auto Trader pacing the gains on the back of well-received results, as investors eyed US GDP and PCE figures.
London open: Stocks edge down as investors eye US GDP, PCE
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower in early trade on Thursday as worries that rates will stay higher for longer continued to dent sentiment, with attention turning to upcoming US GDP and PCE figures.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down as investors eye US GDP, PCE
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for more losses on Thursday following a downbeat session on Wall Street, after concerns that US rates will stay higher for longer led to a surge in bond yields.
London close: Stocks end down on rate cut worries; IDS bucks trend
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended in the red on Wednesday as investors pushed back US rate cut expectations, but IDS bucked the trend after the Royal Mail owner accepted a takeover offer.
London midday: Stocks stay down but IDS gains on takeover
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still down by midday on Wednesday, but IDS bucked the trend after the Royal Mail owner accepted a takeover offer.
London open: Stocks fall but IDS jumps on takeover deal
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Wednesday, taking their cue from a downbeat session in Asia, but IDS bucked the trend after the Royal Mail owner accepted a takeover offer.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower on weak Asian cues
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Wednesday following a downbeat session in Asia and mixed performance on Wall Street.
London close: Stocks slip after hawkish Fedspeak
(Sharecast News) - London stocks underperformed their US counterparts heading into the end of the month.
London midday: Stocks stay down; Flutter Entertainment takes a hit
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still a little weaker by midday on Tuesday, as investors mulled the latest shop price inflation data.
London open: Stocks edge lower; Persimmon said to weigh bid for Cala
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower in early trade on Tuesday as traders returned to their desks after the long weekend.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down after long weekend
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to dip at the open on Tuesday as traders returned to their desks after the long weekend.
London close: Stocks mixed after disappointing retail sales data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed with mixed results on Friday, influenced by earlier declines in the US and Asian markets, as investors reacted to a larger-than-expected drop in UK retail sales.
London midday: Stocks stay down after retail sales; Intertek bucks trend
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the red by midday on Friday, having taken their opening cue from weakness in the US and Asia, as investors mulled a bigger-than-expected drop in UK retail sales.
London open: Stocks fall as retail sales disappoint
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Friday, taking their cue from weakness in the US and Asia, as investors mulled a bigger-than-expected drop in UK retail sales.
London pre-open: Stocks to fall after US and Asian losses; retail sales in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Friday following heavy losses in the US and Asia, as investors mulled a bigger-than-expected drop in UK retail sales.
London close: Stocks slip on UK election, US jobless claims
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended lower on Thursday, mirroring Wall Street's decline as jobless claims in the US fell more than anticipated.
London midday: Stocks flat but Hargreaves Lansdown surges on takeover approach
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were little changed by midday on Thursday as investors got their first chance to react to news of a general election on 4 July, with Hargreaves Lansdown powering ahead after rejecting a takeover offer.
London open: Stocks dip as investors mull general election, Nvidia results
(Sharecast News) - London stocks dipped in early trade on Thursday as investors got their first chance to react to news of a general election on 4 July and blowout earnings from US chip giant Nvidia.
London pre-open: Stocks seen flat; HL rejects 985p a share takeover offer
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a steady open on Thursday after Prime Minister Rishi Sunak called a general election for 4 July and following well-received results from US tech giant Nvidia.
London close: Stocks in the red as inflation falls less than expected
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended in negative territory on Wednesday, as market participants reacted to the possibility of a summer general election and disappointing inflation data for April.
London midday: Stocks down as inflation data dents rate cut hopes
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were off earlier lows but still in the red by midday on Wednesday as data showed that inflation fell less than expected in April, dashing hopes of a summer rate cut.
London open: Stocks fall as inflation data dashes rate cut hopes
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Wednesday as data showed that inflation fell less than expected in April, dashing hopes of a summer rate cut.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower; inflation in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Wednesday as the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics showed that inflation declined less than expected in April.
London close: Stocks fall ahead of key inflation reading
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended in negative territory on Tuesday, influenced by the latest UK economic outlook from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and comments from US Federal Reserve officials.
London midday: Stocks stay down as investors eye more Fed speeches
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the red by midday on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest comments from US Federal Reserve officials and looked ahead to more speeches later in the day.
London open: Stocks fall ahead of more Fed commentary
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest comments from US Federal Reserve officials and looked ahead to more speeches later in the day.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down ahead of Fed speeches, Bailey
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a weaker open on Tuesday following a mixed session on Wall Street and ahead of several speeches by Federal Reserve officials.
London midday: Stocks maintain gains after dovish BoE comments
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Monday, with miners pacing the gains as gold and copper prices jumped, as investors mulled dovish comments from the Bank of England's Deputy Governor and looked ahead to key inflation data later in the week.
London open: Stocks gain as investors mull Rightmove data; inflation eyed
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged higher early trade on Monday as investors mulled the latest UK house price figures and looked ahead to key inflation data later in the week.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up as investors mull Rightmove data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Monday as investors mulled the latest UK house price figures.
London close: Stocks recoup some earlier losses
(Sharecast News) - London stocks remained in negative territory by Friday's close, although they managed to recoup some of the losses seen earlier in the session as Wall Street opened with positive momentum.
London midday: FTSE stays down; Auto Trader hit by downgrade
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the red by midday on Friday, having taken their opening cue from a downbeat close on Wall Street.
London open: FTSE edges down after US losses; Landsec in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower in early trade on Friday following a downbeat close on Wall Street.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower after Wall Street losses
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Friday following a downbeat close on Wall Street.
London close: Stocks mixed as ex-divs drag on FTSE
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended mixed on Thursday, following a flurry of corporate news and a focus on US unemployment figures.
London midday: FTSE stays down as ex-divs weigh; Sage tumbles
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still a little weaker by midday on Thursday amid a deluge of corporate news, dragged lower by ex-dividend shares.
London open: FTSE falls as ex-dividend stocks weigh
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Thursday amid a deluge of corporate news, dragged lower by ex-dividend shares.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up after positive US close
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Thursday following a positive close on Wall Street, amid a deluge of corporate news.
London close: Stocks green as US inflation comes in cooler
(Sharecast News) - London markets ended on a positive note on Wednesday, with strong showings from the likes of Experian and Imperial Brands, as investors digested slower-than-expected consumer inflation figures out of the United States.
London midday: FTSE stays up ahead of US inflation
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were off earlier highs but still in the black by midday on Wednesday, helped along by the likes of Experian and Imperial Brands, as investors eyed the latest US inflation reading.
London open: Stocks gain ahead of US inflation; Experian surges
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Wednesday, helped along by the likes of Experian and Imperial Brands, as investors eyed the latest US inflation reading.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up ahead of US CPI
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Wednesday following a positive session on Wall street, as investors eyed the latest US inflation reading.
London close: Stocks manage gains as unemployment rises
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed higher on Tuesday, as investors analysed the latest UK jobs data and remarks from Bank of England chief economist Huw Pill.
London midday: FTSE touch firmer after jobs data, Pill comments
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still just a touch firmer by midday on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest jobs data and comments from Bank of England chief economist Huw Pill.
London open: Stocks nudge up as investors mull jobs data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were just a touch higher in early trade on Tuesday as investors mulled conflicting UK jobs data.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down as investors mull jobs data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge lower at the open on Tuesday as investors mulled data showing the UK jobs market is cooling.
London close: Stocks take a breather after last week's surge
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets ended the day in negative territory on Monday, with investors taking a breather following a six-day winning streak that propelled the FTSE 100 to a new all-time high.
London midday: Markets stall as risk appetite fades ahead of US data
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks were more or less flat on Monday, with markets pausing following six consecutive days of gains that took the FTSE 100 to a new record high, as risk appetite started to fade ahead of some important US inflation figures later in the week.
London open: Stocks extend rally ahead of US inflation data
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks were inching higher on Monday morning, though risk appetite was capped by markets already trading at record highs ahead of some crucial inflation data from the US later in the week.
London pre-open: Stocks to dip after recent highs
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge down at the open on Monday as investors pause for breath after recent record highs.
London close: Stocks rise further as UK exits recession
(Sharecast News) - London stocks finished the trading week on a positive note on Friday, driven by gains in the mining sector, following the release of data indicating the UK's exit from recession.
London midday: Stocks extend gains as miners rally; GDP in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Friday, with miners pacing the advance, as data showed the UK is no longer in recession.
London open: FTSE gains as UK exits recession
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Friday as data revealed the UK is no longer in recession.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up as UK economy no longer in recession
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Friday as investors mulled the latest UK GDP figures.
London close: Stocks manage gains as BoE holds rates
(Sharecast News) - London markets closed on a positive note on Thursday, bolstered by the Bank of England's decision to maintain interest rates, in line with market expectations.
London midday: FTSE touch higher, sterling falls after BoE holds rates as expected
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still just a touch firmer by midday on Thursday, as the Bank of England stood pat on interest rates, as widely expected.
London open: Stocks nudge up ahead of BoE announcement
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged up in early trade on Thursday, with all eyes on the Bank of England policy announcement amid hopes of a summer rate cut.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up ahead of BoE announcement
(Sharecast News) - London stocks looked set for more gains on Thursday ahead of the Bank of England's latest policy decision, having scaled new highs a day earlier.
London close: Stocks rise further ahead of BoE decision
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed with gains on Wednesday, bolstered by a dip in the value of the pound against both the dollar and the euro.
London midday: Stocks maintain gains amid weaker pound; BoE eyed
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Wednesday, with a weaker pound providing a boost ahead of the Bank of England's latest policy announcement this week.
London open: Stocks gain as Informa, Wetherspoons rally
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Wednesday, helped along by solid performances from the likes of Informa and Wetherspoons, as investors eyed this week's Bank of England policy announcement.
London pre-open: FTSE seen up as attention turns to BoE
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for more gains on Wednesday as investors looked ahead to this week's policy announcement from the Bank of England.
London close: Stocks jump on return from long weekend
(Sharecast News) - London markets closed on a high note on Tuesday, as the top-flight index surged to record highs, buoyed by positive momentum from the US and European markets.
London midday: Stocks rally as they play catch-up with US, European gains
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still firmly in the black by midday on Tuesday, with the FTSE 100 hitting record highs as markets played catch up with gains seen in the US and Europe a day earlier.
London open: Stocks rally as investors mull retail sales, house prices
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rallied in early trade on Tuesday following solid gains on Wall Street and in Asia, as investors mulled the latest data on house prices and retail sales.
London pre-open: FTSE called higher after solid European, US sessions
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Tuesday as investors play catch up following positive sessions in Europe and the US on Monday.
London close: Stocks rise as US payrolls come in weaker
(Sharecast News) - London markets closed positively on Friday, as investors digested slower-than-expected payrolls growth in the US, while Anglo American jumped amid anticipation of a potential bidding war for the mining giant.
London midday: Stocks extend gains as Anglo rallies; payrolls eyed
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Friday, with Anglo American leading the advance amid the prospect of a potential bidding war, as investors eyed the latest US non-farm payrolls report.
London open: Stocks rise ahead of non-farm payrolls
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Friday following solid sessions in Asia and on Wall Street, as investors eyed the latest US non-farm payrolls report.
London pre-open; Stocks seen up as investors eye payrolls
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a firmer open on Friday following a positive session on Wall Street, as investors eyed the latest US non-farm payrolls report.
London close: Stocks rise on back of well-received earnings
(Sharecast News) - London's stocks finished with gains on Thursday, fuelled by strong performances from key players like Standard Chartered and Smurfit Kappa.
London midday: Stocks up but off highs as StanChart surges on results
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black but off earlier highs by midday on Thursday, helped along by solid performances from the likes of Standard Chartered and Smurfit Kappa, as investors continued to digest the latest policy announcement from the Federal Reserve.
London open: Stocks rise as StanChart, Smurfit rally
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Thursday, helped along by solid performances from the likes of Standard Chartered and Smurfit Kappa, as investors mulled the latest policy announcement from the Federal Reserve.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up amid corporate deluge
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Thursday as investors braced for a barrage of corporate news, including results from Shell and Standard Chartered.
London close: Stocks fall ahead of US Fed decision
(Sharecast News) - London markets closed lower on Wednesday, as investors digested the latest UK manufacturing data and anticipated an impending policy announcement from the US Federal Reserve.
London midday: Stocks a touch firmer as investors eye Fed announcement
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were just in the black by midday on Wednesday as investors mulled the latest UK manufacturing data and awaited a policy announcement from the US Federal Reserve.
London open: FTSE edges higher ahead of Fed; Nationwide data in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged up in early trade on Wednesday as investors eyed the latest UK manufacturing data and a policy announcement from the US Federal Reserve.
London pre-open: Stocks seen flat ahead of Fed announcement
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were called to open flat on Wednesday as investors eyed the latest UK manufacturing data and a policy announcement from the US Federal Reserve.
London close: Stocks follow Wall Street into the red
(Sharecast News) - London markets closed in the red on Tuesday, turning weaker during the afternoon to mirror the decline in Wall Street equities, as investors monitored the start of the Federal Reserve's two-day policy meeting.
London midday: FTSE pushes higher as HSBC, Whitbread gain
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Tuesday, helped along by solid performances from the likes of HSBC and Whitbread, as investors eyed the start of the Federal Reserve's two-day policy meeting.
London open: FTSE gains as investors eye Fed meeting; HSBC rallies
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Tuesday, helped along by solid performances from the likes of HSBC and Coca-Cola HBC, as investors eyed the start of the Federal Reserve's two-day policy meeting.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up as investors eye Fed
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Tuesday following a positive US close, as investors eyed the start of the latest Federal Reserve policy meeting.
London close: Stocks manage to finish above the waterline
(Sharecast News) - London markets showed resilience on Monday, finishing in the green as investors looked to the start of the US Federal Reserve's policy meeting.
London midday: Stocks maintain gains as Frasers, Anglo rally
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Monday, helped along by gains from the likes of Frasers Group and Anglo American, as investors eyed the start of the Federal Reserve's latest policy meeting.
London open: Stocks gain; Blackstone strikes deal for Hipgnosis
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Monday following another record high at the end of last week.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up; Halifax house prices in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks looked set for a positive open on Monday after closing at another record high at the end of last week.
London close: Stocks buoyed by banking, mining positivity
(Sharecast News) - London's equity markets closed positively on Friday, buoyed by gains in the banking sector following better-than-expected results from NatWest.
London midday: NatWest tops risers as Footsie hits fourth record high of the week
(Sharecast News) - Decent gains in the banking sector were providing a lift to UK equity markets on Friday following better-than-expected results from NatWest, sending the FTSE 100 to yet another all-time high.
London open: Banking and mining stocks lift FTSE 100 to new heights
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 raced ahead of the 8,100 level on Friday morning, helped by strong results from NatWest and decent gains in the mining sector provided a lift.
London pre-open: FTSE 100 to top 8,100 early on
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks are expected hit more record highs on Friday as investors continued to digest another round of corporate earnings ahead of some crucial economic data from the US later on.
London close: Stocks finish mixed as US GDP growth slows
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets finished with a mixed performance on Thursday, as investors digested a slower-than-expected GDP growth reading from the United States, while a slew of well-received earnings underpinned the top-flight index.
London midday: FTSE 100 set for new high as earnings impress
(Sharecast News) - A barrage of well-received corporate earnings and potential M&A activity in the mining sector gave London's FTSE 100 a boost on Thursday, with the index once again trading at record highs.
London open: Mining M&A and earnings give UK markets a boost
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks were back in uncharted territory on Thursday morning, on track for its third record closing high of the week after some profit taking the previous session.
London pre-open: Flat start expected as earnings flood in
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks are expected to open flat on Thursday, holding close to the record highs seen earlier in the week, as investors digested a barrage of corporate earnings and awaited some key economic data.
London close: Stocks finish weaker after earlier gains
(Sharecast News) - London markets closed the day weaker on Wednesday, reversing earlier gains as Wall Street stocks opened lower, although mining stocks remained above the waterline.
London midday: Earnings and metal prices lift FTSE 100 to another record
(Sharecast News) - UK equities were continuing to reach new heights on Wednesday as markets rose for the sixth consecutive session, helped by rising mining stocks and well-received results from Reckitt Benckiser and Lloyds.
London open: Reckitt, mining stocks push FTSE 100 to new heights
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks reached another record on Wednesday morning as strong gains from Reckitt Benckiser and the mining sector provided a lift early on.
London pre-open: Stocks to extend rally as Footsie eyes another record
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks are expected to rise for the sixth straight day on Wednesday, with futures pointing to a third consecutive record for the FTSE 100.
London close: Footsie hits another record, but BoE comments limit gains
(Sharecast News) - A weak performance from the heavyweight mining sector wasn't enough to stop the FTSE 100 from reaching a new record high on Tuesday, as London's blue-chip index rose for the fifth straight day.
London midday: FTSE 100 on track for another record as stocks rise
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was on set for its second record in as many days on Tuesday, as easing concerns about the Middle East and a weaker pound gave market sentiment a boost.
London open: Retail stocks continue to lift FTSE 100 to new heights
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks rose to another record high on Tuesday morning, rising for the fifth straight day, helped by a falling pound and another strong performance from retail stocks.
London pre-open: Further gains expected after FTSE 100 closes at record high
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks are expected to test new highs on Tuesday after surging to a new record the previous session, as a tumbling pound gave markets a big lift.
London close: Stocks jump on weaker sterling, easing geopolitics
(Sharecast News) - London's financial markets closed in the green on Monday, with the top-flight index remaining near record highs by the close.
London midday: FTSE 100 inches closer to record highs as retailers jump
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks were within touching distance of record highs on Monday, with the FTSE 100 outperforming the rest of Europe as it remains fairly insulated from concerns about weakness in the American tech sector.
London open: Retail stocks help FTSE 100 jump 1.2% early on
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 surged in early deals on Monday, with just six stocks on the top-tier index trading in negative territory, as markets edged closer to their all-time highs ahead of a busy week.
London pre-open: Strong gains expected ahead of busy week
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks are expected to rise for the fourth straight day on Monday as investors shake off recent concerns about monetary policy tightening and geopolitics ahead of a busy week for economic data and corporate earnings.
London close: Stocks mixed as investors watch Middle East newsflow
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed in a mixed state on Friday as traders kept a close watch on escalating tensions in the Middle East.
London midday: Stocks lower on Middle East tensions as risk appetite fades
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks were firmly in the red on Friday as traders reacted to rising tensions in the Middle East, with oil markets volatile as news continued to emerge from the region.
London open: Stocks fall on Middle East tensions as oil prices jump
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks fell on Friday morning after reports of Israel launching a retaliatory attack on Iran emerged, sending oil prices sharply higher.
London pre-open: Sharp falls expected after Israel retaliates
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks are expected to drop sharply on Friday morning after a flare-up of tensions in the Middle East.
London close: Stocks push ahead as airlines lead gains
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks finished firmly in positive territory on Thursday despite a brief dip in afternoon trade, as falling oil prices and a return in risk appetite helped equity markets higher following the recent sell-off.
London close: Stocks push ahead as airlines lead gains
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks finished firmly in positive territory on Thursday despite a brief dip in afternoon trade, as falling oil prices and a return in risk appetite helped equity markets higher following the recent sell-off.
London midday: Stocks rise as oil prices continue to drop
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks were rising on Thursday but had given up some of their earlier gains by lunchtime with investor risk appetite still shaken by a sell-off earlier in the week, though falling oil prices were helping bolster markets for the time being.
London open: Airlines, financial stocks provide a lift
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 advanced on Thursday morning with strong gains from airline and financial stocks providing a big lift, as the index continues to recover from hitting a four-week low on Tuesday.
London pre-open: Stocks seen higher in early deals
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks are expected to open higher on Thursday as they continue to bounce back from a sharp sell-off earlier in the week on the back of escalating tensions in the Middle East and fading hopes of rate cuts by the Federal Reserve.
London close: Stocks mixed as bargain hunters pick over FTSE 100
(Sharecast News) - London stocks showed a mixed performance by the close on Wednesday, with the top-flight index in the green as investors hunted for bargains after its four-week low on Tuesday.
London midday: Stocks bounce back after sell-off, IDS soars
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks were rising on Wednesday morning, rebounding slightly as investors went bargain-hunting after the FTSE 100 dropped to a four-week low the previous session.
London open: Stocks rebound from four-week low
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks edged higher on Wednesday morning as markets rebounded after the previous day's sell-off, with investors digesting domestic inflation data and hawkish comments from the head of the Federal Reserve.
London pre-open: Subdued start expected after huge sell-off
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks were expected to open flat on Wednesday, as markets pause for breath following the previous session's sell-off which sent the FTSE 100 to its lowest level in four weeks.
London close: FTSE 100 sinks to four-week low as risk-off trade takes hold
(Sharecast News) - London's top-tier stock market closed at its lowest levels in four weeks on Tuesday as risk-off trading took over in light of escalating tensions in the Middle East and concerns that monetary loosening in the UK and US may not happen as quickly as hoped.
London midday: Risk appetite hammered by mixed data, Middle East fears
(Sharecast News) - UK equities were a sea of red on Tuesday with just six stocks on the FTSE 100 in positive territory, as a barrage of mixed economic data and rising concerns about conflict in the Middle East hammering market sentiment.
London open: Stocks hit four-week low on mixed data, Middle East tensions
(Sharecast News) - London stocks dropped to a four-week low on Tuesday morning as mixed economic data from the UK and China, along with rising tensions in the Middle East, hammered investors' appetite for risk.
London pre-open: FTSE 100 to hit one-month low on Israel, China fears
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks are expected to open at a one-month low on Tuesday on the back of rising Middle East tensions and a mixed bag of economic data from China.
London close: Stocks slip on renewed geopolitical tensions
(Sharecast News) - London's equity markets markets experienced a downturn on Monday, with losses particularly notable in the mining and oil sectors, as investors remained cautious amid to escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
London midday: Oil and mining stocks drag UK markets lower
(Sharecast News) - Losses in the mining and oil sectors were providing a drag on London's FTSE 100 on Monday, as investors scaled back their appetite for risk in light of rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
London open: Israel-Iran tensions weigh on stocks early on
(Sharecast News) - Iran's attack on Israel overnight was weighing on London's stock market on Monday morning, with the FTSE 100 dropping 0.4% to 7,960 early on.
London pre-open: Stocks to fall as markets watch Middle East tensions
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks are expected to fall in early trading on Monday with investors likely to keep close eyes on the evolving situation between Israel and Iran, after Tehran launched drones and missiles overnight.
London close: Stocks mixed as data shows UK GDP growth
(Sharecast News) - London's markets closed with a mixed performance on Friday, as investors digested the latest GDP data suggesting an end to the recession in the UK.
London midday: Stocks extend gains as miners, housebuilders rally
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Friday as the latest GDP data suggested the UK recession had ended, with miners and housebuilders on the front foot.
London open: Stocks rally after GDP data, ahead of US earnings
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Friday as the latest GDP data suggested the UK recession had ended and as investors eyed the start of US earnings season.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up as investors mull GDP data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Friday as investors mulled the latest UK GDP data and eyed the start of US earnings season.
London close: Stocks finish lower as ECB stands pat
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets finished in negative territory on Thursday, as investors reacted to the European Central Bank's latest policy announcement and a producer price index release in the United States.
London midday: FTSE turns negative ahead of ECB; travel shares slump
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had moved into the red by midday on Thursday ahead of the latest policy announcement from the European Central Bank and PPI reading in the US, as investors continued to mull the impact of a hotter-than-expected US inflation print.
London open: FTSE nudges up ahead of ECB, US PPI
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged up in early trade on Thursday ahead of the latest policy announcement from the European Central Bank and PPI reading in the US, as investors continued to mull the impact of the hotter-than-expected US inflation print.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up as investors eyed ECB
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise on Thursday ahead of the latest policy announcement from the European Central Bank and PPI reading in the US, as investors continued to mull the impact of a hotter-than-expected US inflation print a day earlier.
London close: Stocks finish higher as US inflation tops forecasts
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed positively on Wednesday, as investors processed a higher-than-anticipated inflation report from the US, while Tesco paced the gains following favourable results.
London midday: Tesco paces gains as investors eye US inflation
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Wednesday, with Tesco pacing the gains after well-received results, as investors eyed the latest US inflation reading.
London open: Stocks gain ahead of US CPI; Tesco in the black
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Wednesday as investors eyed the latest US inflation reading, with Tesco in the black after well-received results.
London pre-open: Stocks seen higher ahead of US inflation
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Wednesday as investors eyed the latest US inflation reading.
London close: Stocks slip ahead of ECB, US inflation print
(Sharecast News) - London markets closed lower on Tuesday, as investors braced for a key US inflation reading as well as a policy announcement from the European Central Bank later in the week.
London midday: FTSE flat as investors eye US CPI, ECB announcement
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were steady by midday on Tuesday as investors eyed the latest US inflation reading, a policy announcement from the European Central Bank and the start of earnings season across the pond.
London open: FTSE edges lower as investors eye US inflation data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower in early trade on Tuesday as investors eyed the latest US inflation reading, a policy announcement from the European Central Bank and the start of earnings season across the pond later in the week.
London pre-open: Stocks seen muted; retail sales growth picks up
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a muted open on Tuesday as investors continued to eye the latest policy announcement from the European Central Bank and the start of US earnings season later in the week.
London close: Stocks rise at start of busy week
(Sharecast News) - London markets closed with gains on Monday as investors exercised caution ahead of key events later in the week.
London midday: Stocks muted ahead of busy week
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still just a touch higher by midday on Monday, with investors cautious at the start of a week that includes the latest policy announcement from the European Central Bank and the kick-off of US earnings season.
London open: Stocks little changed at start of busy week
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were little changed in early trade on Monday at the start of a week that includes the latest policy announcement from the European Central Bank and the kick-off of US earnings season.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up after Friday's losses
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to gain at the open on Monday following heavy losses at the end of last week.
London close: Stocks finish lower as US payrolls top forecasts
(Sharecast News) - London markets closed lower on Friday amid a backdrop of heightened investor caution, following robust US job data for March, hawkish remarks from Federal Reserve officials, and escalating tensions in the Middle East.
London midday: FTSE stays down ahead of payrolls
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still firmly in the red by midday on Friday as sentiment was hit by hawkish comments from Federal Reserve officials and escalating tensions in the Middle East.
London open: Stocks slump on hawkish Fed comments; payrolls eyed
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell sharply in early trade on Friday, taking their cue from heavy losses on Wall Street, following hawkish comments from Federal Reserve officials
London pre-open: FTSE seen flat ahead of payrolls
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a muted open on Friday as investors eyed the all-important non-farm payrolls release, and mulled data showing that UK house prices fell for the first time in six months in March.
London close: Stocks manage gains ahead of US payrolls report
(Sharecast News) - London markets closed higher on Thursday, driven by a robust showing from the mining sector and as investors contemplated the UK services sector's latest figures.
London midday: Stocks gain as investors mull services reading
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Thursday, helped along by a solid performance from the mining sector, as investors mulled the latest reading on the UK services sector.
London open: FTSE nudges up ahead of services data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged up in early trade on Thursday following a mostly firmer US session, as investors eyed the latest reading on the UK services sector.
London pre-open: FTSE to edge up ahead of services data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge up at the open on Thursday following a mostly firmer US session, as investors eyed the latest reading on the UK services sector.
London close: Stocks reverse losses to finish slightly higher
(Sharecast News) - London markets saw modest gains by the close on Wednesday, following Wall Street higher in afternoon trading.
London midday: Stocks stay down on US rate cut doubts
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the red by midday on Wednesday following a weaker close on Wall Street, amid growing doubts over US interest rate cuts following solid economic data.
London open: Stocks fall on US rate cut doubts
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Wednesday following a weaker close on Wall Street, amid growing doubts over US interest rate cuts following solid economic data.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower on US rate cut worries
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Wednesday following a downbeat close on Wall Street, as doubts over US interest rate cuts grew following solid economic data.
London close: Stocks turn red on return from Easter break
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks experienced a downturn by the end of trading on Tuesday, as investors resumed activity following the extended weekend, with initial gains reversed by the close ahead of a week marked by a number of key economic data releases.
London midday: FTSE 100 hits 14-month high but gains modest
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks were at their highest in 14 months Tuesday as investors returned to their desks after the long weekend, though gains were only modest ahead of a busy week for economic data which could decide on course for monetary policy in the short term.
London open: Mining and oil stocks lift FTSE early
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks put in decent gains on Tuesday morning, starting the second quarter off strongly on the back of a good performance from the mining and oil sectors early on.
London pre-open: Small gains expected early on
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks are expected to start the second quarter in positive territory, with the FTSE 100 called to open around the 8,000 mark on Tuesday.
London close: Stocks finish firmer ahead of Easter break
(Sharecast News) - London's equity markets closed higher on Thursday ahead of the Easter break, despite lingering concerns over the UK's recessionary status in the latter part of last year.
London midday: Stocks maintain gains ahead of Easter break
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still firmer by midday on Thursday as investors shrugged off data confirming the UK fell into recession in the second half of last year.
London open: Stocks edge up as investors mull GDP data; Spirent surges
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged up in early trade on Thursday, as investors digested data confirming the UK fell into recession in the second half of last year.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up; GDP in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Thursday following a positive session on Wall Street, as investors digested data confirming the UK fell into recession last year.
London close: Stocks manage small gains ahead of US inflation
(Sharecast News) - London markets managed modest gains by the close on Wednesday, as investor sentiment remained cautious ahead of a crucial US inflation report later in the week.
London close: Stocks manage small gains ahead of US inflation
(Sharecast News) - London markets managed modest gains by the close on Wednesday, as investor sentiment remained cautious ahead of a crucial US inflation report later in the week.
London midday: FTSE drifts lower; Diploma rallies on acquisition
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were a little weaker by midday on Wednesday, struggling for direction as investors eyed a key US inflation reading later in the week.
London open: Stocks nudge lower; Diploma surges on acquisition
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged lower in early trade on Wednesday following a slightly weaker close on Wall Street.
London pre-open: Stocks seen muted after slightly weaker US close
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a muted open on Wednesday following a slightly weaker close on Wall Street.
London close: Stocks rise as US consumer confidence remains stable
(Sharecast News) - London markets closed in positive territory on Tuesday, buoyed by a stable US consumer confidence report and anticipation for upcoming inflation data.
London midday: Stocks flat as investors eye US consumer confidence, inflation
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were little changed by midday on Tuesday as investors eyed a key US consumer confidence reading and inflation data due later in the week.
London open: FTSE edges lower amid 'wait and see' mood
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower in early trade on Tuesday following a downbeat close on Wall Street, as investors eyed a key US inflation reading due later in the week.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower after negative US close
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Tuesday following a downbeat close on Wall Street.
London close: Stocks slip back after last week's peak
(Sharecast News) - London markets finished in the red on Monday, having traded below the waterline through the session after reaching a peak at the end of last week.
London midday: Stocks edge lower after last week's gains
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had fallen into the red by midday on Monday, having closed at their highest level in more than a year at the end of last week.
London open: Stocks muted after Friday's highs; Kingfisher slumps
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were muted in early trade on Monday, having closed at their highest level in more than a year on Friday.
London pre-open: Stocks seen weaker after Friday's surge
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Monday, having closed at their highest level in more than a year on Friday.
London close: Stocks mixed as Bailey hints at rate cuts
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed in a mixed state on Friday as investors weighed optimistic retail sales data against remarks from Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey.
London midday: Stocks push higher after dovish Bailey, retail sales
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had pushed higher by midday on Friday as investors mulled better-than-expected retail sales data and dovish remarks by Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey.
London open: FTSE nudges up as investors mull retail sales
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged higher in early trade on Friday as investors mulled the latest retail sales data.
London pre-open: Stocks to nudge down after retail sales, consumer confidence data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to nudge lower at the open on Friday following big gains a day earlier, as investors mulled the latest reading on UK consumer confidence and a stagnation in retail sales.
London close: Stocks rise as BoE keeps rates on hold
(Sharecast News) - London markets closed higher on Thursday, sustaining gains after the Bank of England adhered to expectations by maintaining interest rates at a 16-year high.
London midday: Stocks maintain gains as BoE stands pat
(Sharecast News) - London stocks maintained gains just after midday on Thursday after the Bank of England held rates at a 16-year high, as expected.
London open: Stocks rally after Wall St gains; BoE in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rallied in early trade on Thursday, taking their cue from strong gains on Wall Street after the Federal Reserve stood pat on interest rates and chair Jerome Powell struck a dovish note.
London pre-open: Stocks seen higher after US gains; BoE in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to jump at the open on Thursday following strong gains on Wall Street, after the Federal Reserve stood pat on interest rates and chair Jerome Powell struck a dovish note.
London close: Stocks mixed ahead of Fed, BoE decisions
(Sharecast News) - London markets closed with a mixed but little-changed performance on Wednesday, as investors digested a larger-than-expected slowdown in UK inflation.
London midday: Stocks just lower after inflation data; rate announcements eyed
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still a touch weaker by midday on Wednesday as investors mulled a bigger-than-expected fall in UK inflation, with caution in the air ahead of rate decisions from the US Federal Reserve and the Bank of England.
London open: FTSE nudges lower after inflation data, ahead of Fed
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged lower in early trade on Wednesday as investors mulled a bigger-than-expected fall in UK inflation, with caution in the air ahead of rate decisions from the US Federal Reserve and the Bank of England.
London pre-open: Stocks seen flat; inflation falls more than expected
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a flat open on Wednesday as investors mulled the latest UK inflation data and looked ahead to a policy announcement from the US Federal Reserve.
London close: Stocks mixed as Japan ends negative rate policy
(Sharecast News) - London markets closed with a mixed performance on Tuesday, as investors weighed the implications of Japan's decision to end negative interest rates against upcoming policy announcements from the US Federal Reserve and the Bank of England later in the week.
London midday: Stocks dip as investors mull BoJ, await Fed and BoE
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had dipped into the red by midday on Tuesday as investors mulled the end of negative rates in Japan and looked ahead to policy announcements from the US Federal Reserve and the Bank of England this week.
London open: FTSE nudges up as BoJ hikes rates
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged higher in early trade on Tuesday as investors mulled the first rate hike by the Bank of Japan in 17 years and looked ahead to policy announcements from the US Federal Reserve and the Bank of England this week.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down as BoJ ends negative interest rates
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Tuesday as investors mulled policy announcements from the Bank of Japan and Reserve Bank of Australia, and looked ahead to a key UK inflation reading this week.
London close: Stocks slip ahead of central bank decisions
(Sharecast News) - London markets closed with a slight downturn on Monday as investors monitored upcoming rate decisions from a number of central banks.
London midday: Stocks edge up ahead of rate decisions
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had edged higher by midday on Monday as investors eyed rate decisions this week from the Bank of Japan, the Federal Reserve and the Bank of England.
London open: Stocks steady as investors eye rate decisions
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were steady in early trade on Monday as investors eyed rate decisions this week from the Bank of Japan, the Federal Reserve and the Bank of England.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up as investors mull house price, manufacturing readings
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Monday as investors digested the latest readings on house prices and manufacturing, and eyed a UK inflation print and a policy announcement from the Federal Reserve on Wednesday.
London close: Stocks finish mixed after Reckitt compo blow
(Sharecast News) - London's equity markets finished in a mixed state at the end of a quiet trading session on Friday, after another hotter-than-expected US inflation reading overnight.
London midday: Stocks edge up as IAG flies higher on upgrades
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had edged higher by midday on Friday in quiet trade, with IAG and Vodafone leading the charge, as investors continued to mull another hotter-than-expected US inflation reading.
London open: Stocks flat but Vodafone jumps on Swisscom deal
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were steady in early trade on Friday as investors continued to mull another hotter-than-expected US inflation reading, but Vodafone surged on news Swisscom is buying its Italian business.
London pre-open: Stocks seen flat as investors continue to mull US inflation
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a steady open on Friday following a downbeat close on Wall Street, after another hotter-than-expected US inflation reading.
London close: Stocks fall as US inflation tops forecasts
(Sharecast News) - London's equity markets finished in negative territory on Thursday, driven by a flurry of stocks going ex-dividend and investor reactions to the latest US producer inflation and jobless data.
London midday: Stocks stay flat ahead of US PPI; housebuilders rally
(Sharecast News) - London equity markets were still steady by midday on Thursday as a raft of stocks went ex-dividend, with all eyes on the release of the latest US inflation reading.
London open: FTSE flat as investors eye US PPI
(Sharecast News) - London equity markets were little changed in early trade on Thursday as a raft of stocks went ex-dividend, with all eyes on the release of the latest US inflation reading.
London pre-open: Stocks to edge up as investors mull RICS survey
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge up at the open on Thursday as investors mulled the latest data on the UK housing market.
London close: Stocks mixed as UK economy returns to growth
(Sharecast News) - London markets finished with a mixed performance on Wednesday, following a surge on Tuesday, with investors buoyed by news of the UK economy's return to growth in January.
London midday: Stocks steady as UK economy returns to growth
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had given up small opening gains by midday on Wednesday, having surged a day earlier, as data showed the UK economy returned to growth in January.
London open: FTSE nudges up as investors mull GDP data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged up in early trade on Wednesday as data showed the UK economy returned to growth in January.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up as economy returns to growth
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Wednesday as data showed the UK economy returned to growth in January.
London close: Stocks rise as UK wage growth moderates
(Sharecast News) - London markets closed with gains on Tuesday, buoyed by hopes for interest rate cuts following a modest increase in UK wage growth.
London midday: Stocks extend gains amid rate cut hopes
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Tuesday as a further easing of UK wage growth raised rate cut expectations.
London open: FTSE rallies as wage data raises rate cut expectations
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Tuesday as a further easing of UK wage growth raised rate cut expectations.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up as investors mull jobs data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest UK jobs numbers.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up as investors mull jobs data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest UK jobs numbers.
London close: Stocks mixed as investors look to US inflation data
(Sharecast News) - London markets closed in a mixed state on Monday, reflecting a broader trend of cautious trading after a primarily weaker session in Asian markets overnight.
London midday: FTSE in the red ahead of US inflation data; Currys tumbles
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the red by midday on Monday following a mostly weaker session in Asia, as investors eyed this week's US consumer price inflation data.
London open: FTSE falls as investors eye US CPI; Currys tumbles
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Monday following a mostly weaker session in Asia, as investors eyed this week's US consumer price inflation data.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down as investors eye US CPI data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Monday, extending Friday's losses after a mostly weaker session in Asia, as investors eyed this week's US CPI data.
London close: Stocks mixed as US payrolls paint varied picture
(Sharecast News) - London markets ended the trading session on a mixed note on Friday, as investors digested a faster-than-expected rise in non-farm payrolls in the US.
London midday: FTSE drifts lower ahead of payrolls
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still a little lower by midday on Friday as investors eyed the release of the latest US non-farm payrolls report.
London open: Stocks edge down ahead of payrolls
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were a little lower in early trade on Friday, unable to hold on to opening gains as nervousness crept in ahead of the latest US non-farm payrolls report.
London pre-open: Stocks to nudge up ahead of payrolls
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to nudge higher at the open on Friday as investors eyed the latest US non-farm payrolls report.
London close: Stocks finish firmer as US jobless claims rise
(Sharecast News) - London markets closed with modest gains on Thursday, after higher-than-expected jobless claims figures from the US, and a flurry of corporate news in the UK.
London midday: FTSE stays down but Virgin Money jumps on takeover
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the red by midday on Thursday as investors waded through a deluge of corporate news and continued to digest the Spring Budget, but Virgin Money surged on takeover news.
London open: Stocks fall amid corporate deluge; Virgin Money surges on takeover
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Thursday as investors waded through a deluge of corporate news and continued to digest the Spring Budget, but Virgin Money surged on takeover news.
London pre-open: Stocks seen flat; Halifax data in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a steady open on Thursday following gains in the previous session, as investors mulled the latest house price data from Halifax.
London close: Stocks finish higher after Hunt's Spring Budget
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed in positive territory on Wednesday, as investors absorbed the Chancellor's Spring Budget announcement of a 2p reduction in National Insurance.
London midday: Stocks a little firmer ahead of Budget, Powell speech
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still a little firmer by midday on Wednesday as investors eyed the Spring Budget and a speech by US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell.
London open: Stocks edge up ahead of Budget, Powell speech
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged up in early trade on Wednesday as investors eyed the Spring Budget and a speech by US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell.
London pre-open: Stocks to edge up ahead of Budget
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge up at the open on Wednesday, with all eyes on the Spring Budget.
London close: Stocks finish higher ahead of Spring Budget
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets had edged into positive territory by the close on Tuesday, as investors reacted to speculation about the looming Budget, along with the latest services and retail sales figures, and a slew of corporate news announcements.
London midday: Stocks pare losses as investors mull Budget rumours, services data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had pared earlier losses to trade flat by midday on Tuesday, as investors mulled the latest Budget rumours, services and retail sales figures and a slew of corporate news.
London open: Stocks fall on retail sales, China disappointment
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Tuesday, with sentiment hit after China failed to announce any fresh stimulus and following the release of uninspiring UK retail sales figures.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower as retail sales hit by wet weather
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Tuesday as investors mulled uninspiring retail sales data and a slew of corporate releases.
London close: Stocks languish ahead of Wednesday's Budget
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets finished in the red on Monday, reflecting investor apprehension ahead of the impending Spring Budget.
London midday: Stocks extend losses ahead of Budget
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had fallen further into the red by midday on Monday, with caution in the air ahead of this week's Budget.
London open: Stocks edge down as investors eye Budget
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower in early trade on Monday, with caution in the air ahead of this week's Budget.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower as investors eye Budget
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge down at the open on Monday as investors turned their attention to this week's Budget.
London close: Stocks start the month with positive close
(Sharecast News) - London's financial markets finished in positive territory on Friday, with investor sentiment buoyed by the recent easing of inflation in the United States, as market participants mulled the latest manufacturing data from the UK.
London midday: FTSE maintains gains after manufacturing data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday as investors continued to cheer an easing in US inflation and mulled the latest UK manufacturing figures.
London open: Stocks rise on US inflation cheer; house prices, retail data in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Friday following solid gains on Wall Street, as investors continued to cheer an easing in US inflation.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up on Wall St gains; house prices return to growth
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Friday following solid gains in the US and Asia, as investors mulled the latest UK house price and retail sales data.
London close: Stocks finish positive as US inflation moderates
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets finished with moderate gains on Thursday, buoyed by a combination of factors including a slowdown in US inflation, robust UK earnings reports, and encouraging mortgage approvals figures.
London midday: FTSE maintains gains after mortgage approvals, ahead of US PCE
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still firmer by midday on Thursday as investors digested a slew of UK earnings releases and the latest mortgage approvals figures, and looked to a key US inflation reading.
London open: Stocks rise as investors eye US inflation data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged up in early trade on Thursday as investors digested a slew of UK earnings releases and looked to the release of key US inflation data.
London pre-open: Stocks to edge up as investors eye US inflation data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge up at the open on Thursday as investors eyed a slew of UK earnings releases and key US inflation data.
London close: Stocks slip as US GDP growth decelerates
(Sharecast News) - London's equity markets experienced a downturn by the close on Wednesday, largely influenced by underperforming stocks such as St James's Place and Reckitt Benckiser, following disappointing financial results.
London midday: Stocks extend losses as St James's Place, Reckitt drop
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Wednesday, dragged lower by St James's Place and Reckitt Benckiser after disappointing results, as investors eyed US GDP data.
London open: FTSE edges lower as St James's Place, Reckitt slump
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were a little weaker in early trade on Wednesday, with St James's Place and Reckitt Benckiser under the cosh after disappointing results.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up ahead of US GDP
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to nudge up at the open on Wednesday as investors eyed the latest US growth numbers.
London close: Stocks little changed as investors look to US data
(Sharecast News) - London's equity markets closed with a subdued performance on Tuesday, after a mixed but largely flat session trend as investors exercised caution ahead of US inflation figures later in the week.
London midday: FTSE flat as investors pause for breath
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had pared earlier small gains to trade flat by midday on Tuesday as investors erred on the side of caution ahead of key US inflation data later this week.
London open: Stocks nudge up as investors eye inflation data; Smith & Nephew rallies
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged higher in early trade on Tuesday as investors erred on the side of caution ahead of key inflation data later this week.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower on Wall Street losses
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Tuesday following losses on Wall Street.
London close: Stocks fall as investors look to US data
(Sharecast News) - London markets closed in negative territory on Monday, as investors remained cautious ahead of the release of crucial US economic data later in the week.
London midday: Stocks fall as housebuilders slump on probe
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the red by midday on Monday as investors eyed the release of key US data this week, with housebuilders under pressure amid news of a probe by the competition watchdog.
London open: Housebuilders pace decline on news of CMA probe
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Monday as investors eyed the release of key US data later this week, with housebuilders under pressure amid news of a probe by the competition watchdog.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down as attention turns to data points
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Monday as investors looked ahead to key economic data points during the week.
London close: FTSE rises on back of StanChart cheer
(Sharecast News) - London stocks finished with a mixed performance on Friday, as Standard Chartered underpinned the top-flight index following its announcement of a $1bn share buyback programme.
London midday: Stocks flatten out but StanChart powers ahead on buyback
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had pared earlier gains to trade flat by midday on Friday, but Standard Chartered powered ahead as it unveiled a $1bn share buyback.
London open: Stocks edge up as StanChart surges on buyback
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were a little firmer in early trade on Friday, with Standard Chartered racing ahead as it unveiled a $1bn share buyback.
London pre-open: Stocks seen flat; consumer confidence falters
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a broadly flat open on Friday despite strong gains on Wall Street, as investors digested the latest reading on UK consumer confidence and results from Standard Chartered.
London close: Stocks rise amid raft of solid earnings
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets finished in positive territory on Thursday, bolstered by upbeat performances from US AI chipmaker Nvidia and engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce.
London midday: FTSE edges up as Rolls-Royce rallies; PMI in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had edged higher by midday on Thursday as investors cheered solid results from US AI chipmaker Nvidia overnight and strong numbers from engine maker Rolls-Royce.
London open: FTSE nudges up as Rolls-Royce, Beazley surge
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged higher in early trade on Thursday as investors cheered solid results from US AI chipmaker Nvidia overnight and strong numbers from engine maker Rolls-Royce.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up after positive Asian session
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a firmer open on Thursday following a positive session in Asia and well-received results from US AI chipmaker Nvidia, with results from Lloyds, Rolls-Royce and WPP in focus on home shores.
London close: Stocks mixed ahead of Fed minutes, Nvidia results
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed with a mixed performance on Wednesday, as investors awaited updates from the US Federal Reserve and results from AI chipmaker Nvidia.
London midday: Stocks maintain losses as HSBC, Glencore slump
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the red by midday on Wednesday, led lower by HSBC and Glencore after results, as investors eyed the latest minutes from the Federal Reserve and results from US AI chipmaker Nvidia.
London open: Stocks fall as HSBC, Glencore weigh
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Wednesday, led lower by HSBC and Glencore after results, as investors mulled the latest UK borrowing figures.
London pre-open: Stocks to nudge up; HSBC in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to nudge higher at the open on Wednesday following a slightly lower close a day earlier, as investors mulled the latest UK borrowing figures and results from the likes of HSBC and Rio Tinto.
London close: Stocks finish lower on fresh China concerns
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed in negative territory on Tuesday, with concerns over China's economic prospects exerting pressure on mining shares.
London midday: Stocks mixed after China makes bigger rate cut
(Sharecast News) - London's stocks were in a mixed state at midday on Tuesday, as concerns around China's economic outlook continued to weigh on mining stocks.
London open: Stocks fall as miners slump; Barclays bucks trend
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Tuesday, with miners under pressure amid worries about China's economy, but Barclays powered ahead as investors welcomed the bank's strategic overhaul.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down as Barclays reports
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Tuesday following losses on Wall Street, with Barclays results in focus.
London close: Stocks manage gains on globally quiet day
(Sharecast News) - London's financial markets finished in positive territory on Monday, with stocks closing in the green after overcoming minor losses earlier in the session.
London midday: Stocks edge up in quiet trade; Currys surges
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had edged up by midday on Monday, reversing earlier small losses, as Currys rocketed amid takeover interest.
London open: Stocks nudge lower but Currys surges amid takeover interest
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were just a touch weaker in early trade on Monday, but electricals retailer Currys surged amid takeover interest.
London pre-open: Stocks to edge up; Currys rejects takeover bid from Elliott
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were expected to edge up on Monday, but trade was set to be fairly quiet with US markets closed for Presidents' Day.
London close: Stocks rise as UK retail sales rebound
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets saw positive gains on Friday, buoyed by encouraging UK retail sales data and favourable earnings reports from NatWest.
London midday: Stocks extend gains after retail sales; NatWest rallies
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Friday following the release of better-than-expected UK retail sales data and well-received results from NatWest.
London open: Stocks gain as retail sales beat expectations; NatWest in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Friday after the release of better-than-expected UK retail sales data and well-received results from NatWest.
London pre-open: Stocks to rise as retail sales beat expectations
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Friday following upbeat sessions in the US and Asia and better-than-expected UK retail sales data.
London close: Stocks manage gains despite UK recession news
(Sharecast News) - London markets had a mixed but ultimately positive day of trading on Thursday, despite news that the UK fell into a technical recession at the end of 2023.
London midday: Stocks dip as investors mull GDP; airlines fly higher
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had dipped into the red by midday on Thursday as investors mulled news that the UK fell into recession at the end of 2023.
London open: FTSE gains as investors mull GDP data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Thursday, taking their cue from gains in the US and Asia, as investors mulled news that the UK fell into recession at the end of 2023.
London close: Stocks rise as UK inflation holds steady
(Sharecast News) - London markets ended the day on a positive note on Wednesday as housebuilders rallied, following data indicating that UK inflation remained steady in January.
London midday: Stocks extend gains after inflation print; housebuilders rally
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Wednesday, with housebuilders on the front foot as data showed that UK inflation was steady in January, taking pressure off the Bank of England to keep rates higher for longer.
London open: Stocks gain as inflation holds steady
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Wednesday as data showed that UK inflation was steady in January, taking pressure off the Bank of England to keep rates higher for longer.
London pre-open: Stocks to edge down as inflation holds steady
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge down at the open on Wednesday following a downbeat session on Wall Street, as data showed that UK inflation held steady in January.
London close: Stocks fall as US inflation tops expectations
(Sharecast News) - London markets ended the trading day in negative territory on Tuesday, influenced by concerns over higher inflation figures from the United States and a deceleration in wage growth within the UK.
London close: Stocks fall as US inflation tops expectations
(Sharecast News) - London markets ended the trading day in negative territory on Tuesday, influenced by concerns over higher inflation figures from the United States and a deceleration in wage growth within the UK.
London midday: FTSE stays down as wage growth slows
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still a little lower by midday on Tuesday as investors mulled a slowdown in UK wage growth and looked ahead to a key US inflation reading.
London open: Stocks edge lower after UK jobs data, ahead of US CPI
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower in early trade on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest UK jobs data and looked ahead to a key US inflation reading.
London pre-open: Stocks seen flat as investors mull jobs data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a broadly flat open on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest UK jobs data.
London close: Stocks finish higher after very quiet Monday
(Sharecast News) - London markets managed modest gains by the close of a subdued trading session on Monday, with no significant corporate or economic catalysts driving movements.
London midday: FTSE drifts lower in quiet trade
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had drifted lower in quiet trade by midday on Monday, with little in the way of corporate of macro news to provide direction.
London open: Stocks flat in quiet trade; Ashmore hit by JPM note
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were steady in early trade on Monday morning, with little in the way of corporate or macro news to provide direction.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up after S&P 500 rally
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Monday after the S&P 500 closed above the 5,000 level for the first time on Friday.
London close: Stocks turn sour in afternoon trading
(Sharecast News) - London's markets turned lower on Friday afternoon, concluding a volatile week on a negative note.
London midday: FTSE nudges up as investors pause for breath
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had nudged higher by midday on Friday, with Convatec in the lead after solid results from a Danish peer.
London open: Stocks steady; Tesco rallies on banking arm sale
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were steady in early trade on Friday, but Tesco shot higher after agreeing to sell its retail banking arm to Barclays.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up after S&P 500 hits 5,000
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Friday after the S&P 500 hit 5,000 for the first time on Wall Street.
London close: Stocks slip as US jobless claims fall
(Sharecast News) - London markets experienced a downturn in trading on Thursday, with stocks relinquishing earlier gains as investors processed a decrease in jobless claims in the United States.
London midday: Stocks turn lower as AstraZeneca slides; Mondi surges
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had turned lower by midday on Thursday, giving up earlier gains as AstraZeneca slid after results.
London open: Stocks edge up after US gains; BAT, Unilever rally
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged up in early trade on Thursday after US markets hit record highs, with well-received updates from the likes of Unilever and British American Tobacco lending a hand.
London pre-open: Stocks to nudge up after Wall St gains
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge up at the open on Thursday following a solid performance on Wall Street.
London close: Stocks slip as Barratt, Redrow announce merger
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets finished in the red on Wednesday, as investors digested fresh house price data as well as news of a big merger in the housebuilding sector.
London midday: Stocks turn lower; Barratt and Redrow announce merger
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had reversed earlier small gains to trade lower by midday on Wednesday as investors mulled the latest Halifax house price data and a big M&A deal in the housebuilding sector.
London open: Stocks edge up as Barratt, Redrow announce £2.5bn merger
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged up in early trade on Wednesday, with housebuilders in the black as Barratt Developments and Redrow announced a £2.5bn merger, and as investors mulled the latest Halifax house price data.
London pre-open: Stocks set to rise; Halifax house prices in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a firmer open on Wednesday following an upbeat session on Wall Street, as investors mulled the latest Halifax house price data and a big M&A deal in the housebuilding sector.
London close: Stocks manage gains as oil prices rise
(Sharecast News) - London's financial markets finished with a positive performance on Tuesday, driven by encouraging data from the UK construction sector and BP's share buyback expansion.
London midday: Stocks up after construction data; BP surges
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were off highs but still in the black by midday on Tuesday after a better-than-expected reading on the UK construction sector, and with BP pacing the gains as the oil giant expanded its share buybacks.
London open: Stocks gain as BP rallies on share buybacks
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rallied in early trade on Tuesday, with BP pacing the gains as the oil giant expanded its share buybacks.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up after US markets end off lows
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Tuesday after US markets ended off their lows, as investors mulled the latest UK retail sales figures.
London close: Stocks turn lower on renewed interest rate concerns
(Sharecast News) - London's financial markets had turned negative by the close of trading on Monday, after better-than-expected UK services data was offset by a downward revision in service activity in the United States.
London midday: Stocks maintain gains after UK services data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Monday after better-than-expected UK services data, as investors mulled the latest comments from Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell.
London open: Stocks gain as investors mull Powell comments
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Monday, as investors mulled the latest comments from Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell, who poured cold water on hopes of a rate cut in March.
London pre-open: Stocks seen higher ahead of services PMI
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Monday as investors eyed the latest reading on the UK services sector.
London close: Stocks mixed as US payrolls come in red-hot
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed with mixed results on Friday, as investors were confronted by an unexpectedly strong US labour market as revealed in the latest US non-farm payrolls report.
London midday: FTSE maintains gains ahead of payrolls report
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still firmer by midday on Friday as investors cheered well-received results from Meta and Amazon and looked ahead to the latest US non-farm payrolls report.
London open: Stocks rise as US tech earnings boost sentiment; payrolls eyed
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Friday following strong gains on Wall Street and well-received results from Meta and Amazon, as investors eyed the latest US non-farm payrolls report.
London pre-open: Stocks seen higher on US gains; payrolls in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to jump at the open on Friday following strong gains on Wall Street, as investors eyed the latest US non-farm payrolls report.
London close: Stocks turn lower as BoE keeps rates on hold
(Sharecast News) - London's financial markets finished in the red on Thursday, reversing earlier gains after the Bank of England maintained interest rates at current levels.
London midday: FTSE maintains gains as BoE stands pat
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Thursday, helped along by a solid performance from Shell, as the Bank of England kept interest rates unchanged.
London open: Stocks edge up as BT, Shell gain after results; BoE eyed
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Thursday, underpinned by well-received results from Shell and BT, after the Federal Reserve poured cold water on the prospect of a rate cut in March and as investors eyed a policy announcement from the Bank of England.
London pre-open: Stocks to edge down after Fed, ahead of BoE
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge lower at the open on Thursday as investors mulled the latest policy announcement from the US Federal Reserve and looked ahead to a decision from the Bank of England.
London close: Stocks mixed ahead of US Fed, BoE decisions
(Sharecast News) - London's financial markets finished with mixed performance on Wednesday, with investors closing their wallets ahead of rate announcements from both the US Federal Reserve and the Bank of England.
London midday: Stocks little changed ahead of Fed; Vodafone in the red
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were little changed by midday on Wednesday as caution set in ahead of rate announcements from the US Federal Reserve and the Bank of England, and after results from Microsoft and Alphabet failed to impress.
London open: Stocks edge down as investors eye Fed, BoE announcements
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower in early trade on Wednesday as caution set in ahead of rate announcements from the US Federal Reserve and the Bank of England, while results from Microsoft and Alphabet failed to impress.
London pre-open: Stocks to edge up as investors eye Fed announcement
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge higher at the open on Wednesday as investors eyed the latest policy announcement from the US Federal Reserve.
London close: Stocks finish higher on raft of global data
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets managed modest gains on Tuesday, driven by the news that the eurozone had narrowly avoided a recession.
London midday: Stocks extend gains as investors eye US earnings
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had risen a little further by midday on Tuesday as investors mulled news that the eurozone has narrowly avoided a recession, and ahead of a raft of key US earnings.
London open: Stocks rise as shop price inflation eases; WPP surges
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Tuesday, taking their cue from a solid session on Wall Street, as data showed that UK shop price inflation eased sharply in January.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up on US gains
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Tuesday following solid gains on Wall Street.
London close: Stocks turn weaker ahead of busy week for earnings
(Sharecast News) - London's stock market saw slight declines by the close on Monday, as investors turned their attention to a week filled with corporate earnings reports and central bank announcements.
London midday: FTSE edges up as BP, Shell gush higher
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were a little firmer by midday on Monday as investors looked ahead to a busy week for earnings and central bank announcements, with strong performances from BP and Shell lending a hand.
London open: FTSE nudges up ahead of busy week
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged higher in early trade on Monday as investors looked ahead to a busy week for earnings and central bank announcements.
London pre-open: Stocks seen flat ahead of busy week
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a muted open on Monday as investors looked ahead to a busy week for earnings and central banks.
London close: Stocks finish higher as US inflation cools
(Sharecast News) - London's financial markets closed positively on Friday, as investors were buoyed by an optimistic consumer confidence survey and a lower-than-anticipated inflation reading from across the pond.
London midday: FTSE extends gains as investors eye US inflation reading
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Friday as investors mulled an upbeat consumer confidence survey, with luxury shares boosted by well-received results from LVMH and Remy Cointreau.
London open: Stocks gain as consumer confidence hits two-year high
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Friday as investors mulled an upbeat consumer confidence survey and looked ahead to the release of key US inflation data.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up as investors eye US inflation data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Friday following gains on Wall Street, as investors eyed the latest US inflation data.
London close: Stocks turn green after US GDP release
(Sharecast News) - Stocks in London had turned higher by the close on Thursday, as investors digested a better-than-expected GDP reading out of the United States.
London midday: Stocks stay down ahead of ECB; Elementis surges
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still a little weaker by midday on Thursday, with traders cautious ahead of the latest policy announcement from the European Central Bank and US GDP data.
London open: Stocks edge down ahead of ECB, US GDP data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged lower in early trade on Thursday as investors eyed the latest policy announcement from the European Central Bank and US GDP data.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower ahead of ECB, US GDP
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Thursday after disappointing results from Tesla and ahead of a rate announcement by the European Central Bank and US GDP data.
London close: Stocks rise on positive news from China
(Sharecast News) - London markets finished with a positive performance on Wednesday, driven by gains in the mining sector following China's announcement of an upcoming reduction in the reserve requirement ratio for banks.
London midday: Stocks stay up as miners rally; Haleon slumps
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had maintained gains by midday on Wednesday, with miners on the front foot after China said it will cut the reserve requirement ratio for banks from next month.
London open: Miners pace gains on China news; easyJet flies higher
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Wednesday, with miners pacing the gains after China said it will cut the reserve requirement ratio for banks from next month.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up on positive Wall St cues
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Wednesday following a positive session on Wall Street, as investors eyed the latest reading on the UK services and manufacturing sectors.
London close: Stocks slip as focus shifts to US earnings
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets experienced a downturn on Tuesday, despite the release of favourable UK borrowing figures as investors turned their focus to earnings from prominent US companies on Wall Street.
London midday: Stocks turn lower as focus shifts to US earnings
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had turned lower by midday on Tuesday despite better-than-expected UK borrowing figures, as investors eyed key earnings from across the pond.
London open: Stocks gain as miners rally; borrowing data in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged higher in early trade on Tuesday following another record close on Wall Street, as investors mulled better-than-expected UK borrowing figures.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up as investors mull borrowing figures
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Tuesday following another record close on Wall Street, as investors mulled the latest UK borrowing figures.
London close: Stocks maintain gains on fresh UK optimism
(Sharecast News) - London markets finished with a positive performance on Monday, following the lead of Wall Street's strong gains towards the end of the previous week.
London midday: Stocks stay up as EY Item Club lifts growth forecasts
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still a little firmer by midday on Monday, having taken their opening cue from solid gains on Wall Street at the end of last week, with an upbeat report from EY Item Club helping to underpin the mood.
London open: Stocks gain after US rally; Bodycote jumps
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Monday following solid gains on Wall Street at the end of last week.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up on Wall Street gains
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Monday following solid gains on Wall Street at the end of last week.
London close: Stocks mixed for third straight week of losses
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended the trading session on Friday with a dip in performance, after disappointing retail sales figures had a downward impact on the value of the pound.
London midday: Stocks stay up as sterling falls on weak retail sales
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Friday as weak retail sales figures weighed on sterling and boosted rate cut hopes.
London open: FTSE gains as weak retail sales boost rate cut hopes
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Friday as weak retail sales figures boosted rate cut hopes.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up after upbeat US session; retail sales slump
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge up at the open on Friday following a positive US session, as investors digest disappointing UK retail sales data.
London close: Stocks manage gains after deluge of updates
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets managed a positive finish amid subdued trading activity on Thursday, with investors digesting a plethora of corporate news.
London midday: Stocks tick up in muted trade; Flutter surges
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were a touch firmer by midday on Thursday in muted trade, as investors waded through a deluge of corporate news.
London open: Stocks nudge down amid raft of corporate news
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged a touch lower in early trade on Thursday following heavy losses in the previous session, as investors waded through a deluge of corporate news.
London pre-open: Stocks to edge lower amid corporate deluge
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to open just a touch lower on Thursday following heavy losses in the previous session, as investors waded through a deluge of corporate news.
London close: Stocks slip after surprise jump in UK inflation
(Sharecast News) - London's financial markets experienced a downturn on Wednesday, as a surprising increase in UK inflation and sluggish Chinese GDP growth impacted investor sentiment.
London midday: Stocks extend losses after UK inflation data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended losses by midday on Wednesday as a surprise jump in UK inflation dampened rate cut hopes, while sluggish Chinese GDP also weighed on sentiment.
London open: Stocks slump as UK inflation ticks higher
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell sharply in early trade on Wednesday as a surprise jump in UK inflation dampened rate cut hopes.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down as UK inflation ticks higher
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Wednesday following downbeat sessions in the US and Asia, as investors mulled the latest UK inflation figures.
London close: Stocks finish lower as wage growth eases
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets finished in the red on Tuesday, as investors assessed the latest UK jobs data.
London midday: Stocks stay down as rate cut hopes dashed; Ocado surges
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still down by midday on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest UK jobs data, and as hawkish comments from central bankers dampened rate cut hopes.
London open: FTSE falls as rate cut expectations scaled back; jobs data in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest UK jobs data, and as hawkish comments from central bankers dampened rate cut hopes.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down as investors mull UK jobs data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Tuesday following a downbeat session in Asia, as investors mulled the latest UK jobs data.
London close: Stocks mixed on relatively quiet Monday
(Sharecast News) - London's stock market finished with a mixed performance on Monday, after underwhelming reports from PageGroup and Crest Nicholson.
London midday: Stocks turn lower as PageGroup, Crest Nicholson disappoint
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had fallen into the red by midday following disappointing updates from PageGroup and Crest Nicholson, with trade expected to be quieter than usual as US markets will be closed for Martin Luther King day.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up; US markets closed for Martin Luther King day
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Monday following a mostly positive session in Asia, but trade was expected to be quieter than usual, with US markets closed for Martin Luther King day.
London close: Stocks rise on positive UK economic data
(Sharecast News) - London's financial markets closed on a positive note today, buoyed by fresh data indicating that the UK economy had returned to growth in November.
London midday: Stocks stay up after UK GDP data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Friday after data showed the UK economy returned to growth in November, as investors mulled the latest earnings from US banking behemoths Bank of America and JPMorgan Chase.
London open: Stocks gain as UK economy returns to growth
(Sharecast News) - London stocks gained in early trade on Friday after data showed the UK economy returned to growth in November, and as investors eyed earnings from US banking behemoths.
London pre-open: Stocks to rise as UK economy returns to growth
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Friday following heavy losses in the previous session, as data showed the UK economy returned to growth in the November.
London close: Stocks fall as US inflation comes in hot
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed in the red on Thursday, reversing earlier gains after US consumer inflation came in hotter than expected.
London midday: FTSE dips ahead of US inflation reading
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had dipped into the red by midday on Thursday, reversing earlier gains ahead of the latest US inflation reading, with M&S under the cosh after a trading update.
London open: Stocks gain ahead of US inflation; Tesco, M&S in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Thursday following gains in the US and Asia, with supermarkets in focus after trading updates from Tesco and Marks & Spencer.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up as investors eye US inflation
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a higher open on Thursday following gains on Wall Street and in Asia, as investors eyed the release of the latest US inflation reading.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up as investors eye US inflation
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a higher open on Thursday following gains on Wall Street and in Asia, as investors eyed the release of the latest US inflation reading.
London close: Stocks slip as investors brace for US inflation
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed with losses on Wednesday, influenced by a pessimistic growth outlook from the World Bank and investors' attention to upcoming US inflation data.
London midday: Stocks stay down; insurers Admiral, Direct Line take a hit
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the red by midday on Wednesday following a downbeat growth forecast from the World Bank, and as investors eyed the latest US inflation data this week.
London open: Stocks dip after World Bank warning; Sainsbury's in the red
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Wednesday following a downbeat growth forecast from the World Bank, and as investors eyed the latest US inflation data this week.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower after US losses; Sainsbury's, Persimmon in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a weaker open on Wednesday following a mostly negative close on Wall Street.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower after US losses; Sainsbury's, Persimmon in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a weaker open on Wednesday following a mostly negative close on Wall Street.
London close: Stocks finish red after choppy session
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had turned back into the red by the close on Tuesday, with recruitment firms and asset managers pacing the declines after some disappointing corporate updates.
London midday: Stocks flatten out as recruiters slump on Hays warning
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had pared gains by midday on Tuesday to trade flat, with recruiters under the cosh after a profit warning from Hays.
London open: Stocks tick up but recruiters slump after Hays profit warning
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged up in early trade on Tuesday following solid gains on Wall Street, but recruiters were under the cosh after a profit warning from Hays.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up after solid US session
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Tuesday following solid gains on Wall Street.
London midday: FTSE in the red as miners retreat; US inflation eyed
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the red by midday on Monday amid weakness in the mining sector, as investors eyed the release of the latest US inflation reading this week.
London open: Stocks edge lower as investors eye US inflation reading
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower in early trade on Monday following a mostly downbeat Asian session, as investors eyed the release of the latest US inflation reading this week.
London pre-open: Stocks seen weaker as investors eye US inflation print
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Monday following a mostly downbeat Asian session, as investors eyed the release of the latest US inflation reading this week.
London close: Stocks finish red after US payrolls beat
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended the trading day in negative territory on Friday as investors considered the latest UK construction data and a fresh non-farm payrolls report out of the US.
London midday: FTSE in the red ahead of payrolls; construction PMI in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still firmly in the red by midday on Friday as investors mulled the latest UK construction data and eyed the release of the US non-farm payrolls report.
London open: Stocks fall ahead of payrolls report
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Friday as investors eyed the release of the latest US non-farm payrolls report.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down ahead of payrolls
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a weaker open on Friday as investors eyed the release of the latest all-important US non-farm payrolls report.
London close: Stocks rise as US jobless claims slow
(Sharecast News) - London markets showed mixed performance on Thursday as investors digested the latest UK services and mortgage data and a fall in jobless claims across the pond.
London midday: FTSE pares gains amid diverging fortunes for Next, JD Sports
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had pared gains to trade flat by midday on Thursday as investors mulled the latest UK services and mortgage approvals data, with retailers Next and JD Sports in the spotlight amid diverging fortunes.
London open: Stocks gain ahead of data slew; Next, JD Sports in the spotlight
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Thursday ahead of a slew of UK data releases, with retailers Next and JD Sports in the spotlight amid diverging performances.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up ahead of data slew; Fed minutes in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge higher at the open on Thursday after a negative close the previous day, as investors eyed a slew of UK data releases.
London close: Stocks fall amid rising geopolitical concerns
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed lower on Wednesday - the 40th anniversary of the FTSE 100's launch - as sentiment remained cautious due to increasing tensions in the Middle East.
London midday: Stocks turn lower amid Middle East tensions, ahead of Fed minutes
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had fallen into the red by midday on Wednesday on the 40th anniversary of the launch of the FTSE 100, with investors jittery amid escalating tensions in the Middle East and ahead of the latest Fed minutes.
London open: Stocks edge up but gains muted amid Middle East tensions
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Wednesday on the 40th anniversary of the launch of the FTSE 100 index, but gains were muted amid escalating tensions in the Middle East and ahead of the latest Fed minutes.
London pre-open: Stocks to fall after US tech losses
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Wednesday following heavy losses in US tech shares overnight.
London close: Stocks pull back as Red Sea tensions rise
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks finished in the red but off their daily lows as markets pulled back from a seven-month high amid mixed economic data and rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
London midday: Early gains erased as stocks drop by lunchtime
(Sharecast News) - The initial New Year's optimism that led to early-morning gains in London quickly faded, with the FTSE 100 sinking into the red by lunchtime.
London open: Retail stocks lift FTSE 100 higher early on
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks were on the rise on Tuesday as markets across Europe started the new year in an optimistic mood.
London pre-open: Positive start expected on first trading day of 2024
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks are expected to open the first trading session of 2024 in positive territory, with the FTSE 100 tipped to rise 0.3% from the previous close of 7,733.24 - its highest finish since May 2023.
London close: Stocks mixed after short New Year session
(Sharecast News) - London markets had a mixed performance in a shortened pre-holiday trading session on Friday.
London open: Gains modest but stocks rise to seven-month high
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks edged higher to a seven-month high on Friday morning, though gains were likely to be limited in a shortened trading session ahead of the New Year's break.
London pre-open: Small gains expected in shortened trading session
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were expected to rise slightly on Friday morning, though movements continue to be limited as volumes remain low in festive trading.
London close: Stocks slip as US jobless claims top expectations
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets experienced a modest decline on Thursday, as the day unfolded with a pronounced lack of significant market-moving developments.
London midday: Stocks reverse gains to turn lower at lunchtime
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets had turned negative by lunchtime on Thursday, reflecting a subdued trading environment during the typically quiet period between Christmas and New Year.
London open: Stocks start the day in positive territory
(Sharecast News) - Stocks in London opened higher on Thursday amid a dearth of corporate news, after another advance for the S&P 500.
London pre-open: Stocks set for another positive start
(Sharecast News) - Stocks in London were set to open higher on Thursday amid a dearth of corporate news, after another advance for the S&P 500.
London close: Stocks maintain gains amid post-Christmas rally
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed in positive territory on Wednesday, buoyed by a global surge in stock prices as the S&P 500 neared an all-time high on Wall Street.
London midday: Stocks ride global wave of post-Christmas optimism
(Sharecast News) - London's equity markets were still above the waterline at lunchtime on Wednesday, following a late Santa rally on Wall Street overnight.
London open: FTSE takes cues from Wall Street 'Santa rally'
(Sharecast News) - London's stocks returned from the Christmas break in the green on Wednesday, boosted by a late Santa rally on Wall Street overnight.
London pre-open: FTSE set for positive return from Christmas break
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to return from the Christmas break in the green on Wednesday, following a late Santa rally for Wall Street overnight.
London close: Stocks flat after GDP data, retail sales
(Sharecast News) - It was more 'meh' than 'ho ho ho' at the end of a shortened holiday session on Friday, after data showed the UK was teetering on the brink of recession, although retail sales figures were better than expected.
London open: Stocks edge lower after GDP, retail sales data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower in early trade on Friday as a downward revision to UK GDP data raised the risk of recession, although retail sales figures were better than expected.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower as UK GDP revised down
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Friday as UK GDP data for the third quarter was revised down.
London close: Stocks finish weaker amid uninspiring data
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets ended the day in negative territory on Thursday, despite a rebound on Wall Street in early trading, as investors digested lacklustre government borrowing and retail sales data.
London midday: Stocks in the red after borrowing, retail sales data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the red by midday on Thursday following heavy losses on Wall Street, as investors digested uninspiring government borrowing and retail sales figures.
London open: Stocks fall after US losses, UK borrowing figures
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Thursday following heavy losses on Wall Street, as UK borrowing figures came in higher than expected.
London pre-open: Stocks to fall after US losses; borrowing data in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Thursday following heavy losses on Wall Street, as investors digest the latest UK borrowing figures.
London close: Stocks rise as UK inflation slows further
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets saw a notable upswing on Wednesday, driven by encouraging data revealing a greater-than-anticipated slowdown in UK inflation for November.
London midday: FTSE up but off highs as inflation eases more than expected
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were off earlier highs but still firmly in the black by midday on Wednesday after data showed that UK inflation slowed more than expected in November, boosting rate cut hopes for next year.
London open: Stocks rally as inflation eases more than expected
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rallied in early trade on Wednesday after data showed that UK inflation slowed more than expected in November, boosting rate cut hopes for next year.
London pre-open: Stocks to rise as inflation eases more than expected
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Wednesday following a positive session on Wall Street, and as data showed that UK inflation slowed more than expected in November.
London close: Stocks manage gains amid holiday slowdown
(Sharecast News) - London's financial markets showed resilience on Tuesday, maintaining positive momentum despite the usual holiday slowdown.
London midday: Stocks pare gains; manufacturing data in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had pared earlier gains to trade flat by midday on Tuesday, with the Christmas lull well and truly upon us, as investors digested the latest reading on the UK manufacturing sector and a policy announcement from the Bank of Japan.
London open: Stocks edge up in quiet trade; Superdry tumbles
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged higher in early trade on Tuesday, with the Christmas lull well and truly upon us, as investors mulled the latest policy announcement from the Bank of Japan.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up after positive US session; BoJ stands pat
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Tuesday following a mostly positive US session, and after the Bank of Japan stood pat on interest rates.
London close: Stocks make small gains in wake of rate decisions
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed with minimal changes on Monday, following a week marked by significant central bank decisions.
London midday: Stocks extend gains as Vodafone and Entain jump
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Monday, helped along by strong performances from Vodafone, Entain and Rolls-Royce, as investors mulled the latest comments from Federal Reserve officials.
London open: FTSE edges up as Entain, Vodafone rally
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged higher in early trade on Monday, helped along by strong performances from Entain and Vodafone, as investors mulled the latest comments from Federal Reserve officials.
London close: Stocks weaker after busy week for rate decisions
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets ended the week on a subdued note on Friday as investors digested recent central bank policy updates.
London midday: Stocks fall after 'mixed messages' from central banks
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had fallen into the red by midday on Friday as investors continued to mull this week's slew of central bank policy announcements.
London open: Stocks steady as investors mull central bank announcements
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were steady in early trade on Friday as investors paused for breath after a slew of central bank policy announcements this week.
London pre-open: Stocks to edge up as Fed enthusiasm wanes
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Friday but gains were expected to be limited as enthusiasm over the Federal Reserve's dovish comments this week began to wane.
London close: Stocks rise as BoE keeps rates on hold
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed higher on Thursday after the Bank of England maintained interest rates at lunchtime, as anticipated.
London midday: Stocks maintain strong gains as BoE stands pat on rates
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still sharply higher by midday on Thursday after the Bank of England stood pat on interest rates, as expected.
London open: FTSE surges after Fed signals rate cuts next year
(Sharecast News) - London stocks surged in early trade on Thursday after the Federal Reserve signalled interest rate cuts were on the way next year, with the Bank of England and the European Central Bank due to make their final policy announcements of 2023 later.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up after Fed signals rate cuts
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to surge on Thursday following strong gains on Wall Street, after the Federal Reserve signalled interest rate cuts were on the way next year, and as investors eyed policy announcements from the Bank of England and the European Central Bank.
London close: Stocks finish higher ahead of Fed decision
(Sharecast News) - London markets remained in positive territory by the close of Wednesday after weak UK GDP data led investors to anticipate a potential rate cut from the Bank of England.
London midday: Stocks stay up ahead of Fed decision; UK GDP in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Wednesday as weak UK GDP data raised expectations of a rate cut by the Bank of England, and as investors eyed the latest policy announcement from the US Federal Reserve.
London open: Stocks edge up after UK GDP data, ahead of Fed
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged up in early trade on Wednesday as weak UK GDP data raised expectations of a rate cut by the Bank of England, and as investors eyed the latest policy announcement from the US Federal Reserve.
London pre-open: Stocks to edge up after UK GDP data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge up at the open on Wednesday following a positive close on Wall Street, as investors mulled the latest UK GDP figures and looked ahead to a policy announcement from the Federal Reserve.
London close: Stocks slip as investors digest US inflation
(Sharecast News) - London's markets finished in the red on Tuesday, as investors digested a slight decrease in consumer inflation in the US, while the UK's unemployment figures remained stable.
London midday: FTSE still firmer ahead of US inflation print
(Sharecast News) - London's markets remained relatively stable by midday on Tuesday, with the top-flight index still in the green after fresh jobs data showed a slowdown in wage growth.
London open: Stocks rise after UK jobs data, ahead of US inflation
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged higher in early trade on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest UK jobs data - which showed that wage growth eased - and looked ahead to a key US inflation reading and a string of central bank policy announcements this week.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up as investors mull jobs data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Tuesday following a positive session in Asia, as investors mulled the latest UK jobs data.
London close: Stocks mixed ahead of central bank meetings
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed with mixed results on Monday as miners faced pressure following disappointing Chinese economic data.
London midday: Stocks fall further as miners slump on China data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had fallen further by midday Monday, with miners under the cosh after weak Chinese data, ahead of a key week for central bank meetings.
London open: Stocks edge lower ahead of central bank meetings
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower in early trade on Monday ahead of a key week for central bank meetings.
London pre-open: Stocks to edge up ahead of central bank meetings
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge up at the open on Monday ahead of a key week for central bank meetings.
London close: Stocks firmer as US payrolls beat forecasts
(Sharecast News) - London's financial markets closed positively on Friday as investors digested the latest non-farm payrolls report out of the United States.
London midday: FTSE gains as investors eye payrolls; Anglo American tumbles
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had edged further into the black by midday on Friday as investors eyed the release of the latest US non-farm payrolls report.
London open: Stocks nudge up ahead of payrolls
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged higher in early trade on Friday as investors eyed the release of the latest US non-farm payrolls report.
London pre-open: Stocks to gain ahead of payrolls
(Sharecast News) - London stocks looked set for a firmer open on Friday as investors eyed the release of the latest US non-farm payrolls report.
London close: Stocks weaker as investors look to central banks
(Sharecast News) - London markets closed lower on Thursday as investors reacted to lacklustre Chinese trade data and the latest UK house price figures.
London midday: Stocks off lows but IAG slumps on downgrade
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the red but off earlier lows by midday on Thursday, as investors mulled uninspiring Chinese trade data and the latest figures on UK house prices.
London open: Stocks fall after China data; house prices rise
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Thursday, taking their cue from downbeat sessions in the US and Asia, after disappointing Chinese trade data.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down on weak US, Asian cues
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Thursday following downbeat sessions in the US and Asia, as investors mull disappointing Chinese data and the latest UK house price figures.
London close: Stocks rise as investors digest US jobs data
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets finished with a positive performance on Wednesday, with the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 both closing in the green.
London midday: FTSE pushes higher ahead of ADP report; BAT slumps
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Wednesday as investors eyed the latest ADP jobs report in the US, but British American Tobacco slumped after a disappointing update.
London open: Stocks nudge up but BAT tumbles after update
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged higher in early trade on Wednesday as investors eyed the latest ADP jobs report in the US, but British American Tobacco tumbled after a disappointing update.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up ahead of ADP report
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Wednesday after a mostly positive Asian session, as investors eyed the latest ADP jobs report in the US.
London close: Stocks mixed as investors mull fresh data
(Sharecast News) - London's financial markets finished with a mixed performance on Tuesday as investors considered key economic data and developments from both sides of the Atlantic.
London midday: FTSE stays down as investors mull retail sales, services data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the red by midday on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest retail sales and services data.
London open: Stocks fall as investors eye services PMI; Barclays slumps
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade Tuesday, taking their cue from downbeat US and Asian sessions, as investors mulled the latest retail sales data and looked ahead to the services PMI.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower ahead of services PMI
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Tuesday following downbeat US and Asian sessions, as investors eyed the latest UK services data.
London close: Stocks finish weaker as commodities drag
(Sharecast News) - London's equity markets closed lower on Monday as investors kept a watchful eye on upcoming US jobs data, while gold prices surged to record highs.
London midday: FTSE stays down as miners, energy stocks fall
(Sharecast News) - London equity markets were still in the red by midday on Monday, with miners and energy stocks weaker, as investors looked ahead to key US jobs data this week and as gold prices hit record highs.
London open: Stocks fall as gold hits record high
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Monday following a downbeat session in Asia, as investors looked ahead to key US jobs data this week and as gold prices hit record highs.
London pre-open: Stocks seen muted; gold prices surge
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a muted open on Monday following a downbeat session in Asia, as investors looked ahead to key US jobs data this week and as gold prices pushed to record highs.
London close: Stocks rise on flurry of manufacturing data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed positively on Friday, with miners playing a pivotal role following broker upgrades and optimistic Chinese manufacturing data.
London midday: Miners pace gains on China manufacturing data, broker upgrades
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still firmly in the black by midday on Friday, with miners pacing the advance after broker upgrades and encouraging Chinese manufacturing data, with UK figures for the sector also in focus.
London open: Stocks up after encouraging Chinese manufacturing, UK house price data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Friday after the release of encouraging Chinese manufacturing and UK house price data, with miners pacing the gains.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up; house prices rise again
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Friday following a mostly positive close on Wall Street, as investors mulled the latest house price data and looked ahead to the manufacturing PMI.
London close: Stocks mixed after US, Europe inflation data
(Sharecast News) - London's markets finished with a mixed performance on Thursday, with the top-flight index lifted by the likes of BP and Shell.
London midday: Stocks push higher as Shell, BP gain ahead of OPEC meeting
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had pushed higher by midday on Thursday, helped along by a strong showing from oil giants BP and Shell, as investors mulled the latest eurozone inflation data and looked ahead to a key US inflation report.
London open: Stocks nudge lower ahead of eurozone, US inflation data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged a touch lower in early trade on Thursday as investors eyed eurozone and US inflation data.
London pre-open: Stocks seen higher ahead of eurozone, US inflation
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Thursday as investors eyed eurozone and US inflation data.
London close: Stocks mixed as US GDP growth tops forecasts
(Sharecast News) - London markets closed with a mixed performance on Wednesday, influenced by a combination of UK data releases and robust economic growth in the US.
London midday: Stocks off lows as investors eye US GDP
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were just a touch weaker by midday on Wednesday, off earlier lows, as investors mulled a raft of UK data releases and eyed the latest US GDP figures.
London open: Stocks edge down ahead of data raft
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Wednesday as investors eyed a raft of UK data releases and third-quarter US GDP figures.
London pre-open: Stocks seen weaker ahead of UK data slew, US GDP
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Wednesday following a downbeat Asian session, ahead of a slew of UK data releases and US GDP figures.
London close: Stocks slip after mountain of broker notes
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets finished in the red on Tuesday as investors deliberated over the latest shop price data, as well as a deluge of broker notes.
London midday: Stocks stay down; Rolls-Royce, easyJet buck trend
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still weaker by midday on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest shop price data, but Rolls-Royce bucked the trend as it laid out its medium-term targets.
London open: Stocks fall but Rolls-Royce bucks trend
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Tuesday following an uninspiring session on Wall Street, as investors mulled the latest shop price data, but Rolls-Royce bucked the trend as it laid out its medium-term targets.
London pre-open: Stocks seen muted after uninspiring Wall St session
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a muted open on Tuesday following an uninspiring session on Wall Street.
London close: Stocks start week in subdued state
(Sharecast News) - London's financial markets saw a somewhat subdued performance on Monday, as concerns regarding the Chinese economy cast a shadow over investor sentiment.
London midday: Stocks stay down amid China concerns; Rightmove rallies
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still a little weaker by midday on Monday, with concerns about the Chinese economy weighing on sentiment.
London open: Stocks edge down on weak Asian cues; Rightmove rallies
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower in early trade on Monday, taking their cue from a downbeat session in Asia.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower on weak Asian cues
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Monday following a downbeat session in Asia.
London close: Stocks mixed on quiet Friday
(Sharecast News) - Market performance showed a mixed trend in London today, with movements relatively subdued after the Thanksgiving holiday across the pond.
London midday: Stocks stay down in quiet trade
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still a little weaker by midday on Friday, with trade likely to remain quiet as US markets will be open for just a half day later.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower as investors mull confidence survey
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Friday following a mostly downbeat session in Asia, as investors mull the latest consumer confidence survey.
London open: Stocks edge lower in quiet trade; consumer confidence rebounds
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower in early trade on Friday following a mostly downbeat session in Asia, as investors mulled the latest consumer confidence survey.
London close: Stocks make small gains on quiet Thursday
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets saw a positive turnaround by the end of the day on Thursday despite subdued trading activity due to the Thanksgiving holiday in the United States.
London midday: Stocks turn lower in quiet trade; PMI in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had drifted into the red by midday on Thursday in quiet trade, with US markets closed for Thanksgiving.
London open: Stocks edge up as oil giants rally
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged higher in early trade on Thursday following a positive close on Wall Street, and helped along by a strong showing from oil giants BP and Shell.
London pre-open: Stocks to edge up but quiet session expected amid US holiday
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to nudge higher at the open on Thursday following a positive close on Wall Street, but the session was likely to be quiet, with US markets closed for Thanksgiving.
London close: Stocks mixed as investors digest Autumn Statement
(Sharecast News) - London markets closed with a mixed performance on Wednesday, influenced by the Chancellor's Autumn Statement and big moves from the likes of Sage and Kingfisher.
London midday: Stocks flat as Autumn Statement looms
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had pared earlier small gains to trade flat by midday on Wednesday, as investors eyed the Autumn Statement.
London open: Stocks edge up ahead of Autumn Statement
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Wednesday, but gains were muted as investors eyed the Autumn Statement.
London pre-open: Stocks seen steady ahead of Autumn Statement
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a steady start on Wednesday as investors eyed the Autumn Statement.
London close: Stocks slip ahead of FOMC minutes, Autumn Statement
(Sharecast News) - London stocks finished in the red on Tuesday as investors examined the latest UK borrowing data ahead of Wednesday's Autumn Statement.
London midday: FTSE falls further after borrowing data, ahead of FOMC minutes
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended losses by midday on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest UK borrowing data ahead of this week's Autumn Statement, and looked ahead to the FOMC minutes.
London open: FTSE nudges lower after borrowing figures
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged lower in early trade on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest UK borrowing data ahead of this week's Autumn Statement.
London pre-open: Stocks seen steady after borrowing figures
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a steady open on Tuesday despite a solid close on Wall Street, as investors mulled the latest UK borrowing figures ahead of this week's Autumn Statement.
London close: Stocks mixed ahead of Autumn Statement
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets saw a mixed performance at the close of trading on Monday, with Ashtead and Compass among the leading losers.
London midday: Stocks down but off lows as investors eye Autumn Statement
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were off earlier lows but still in the red by midday on Monday, with Ashtead and Compass under the cosh after an update and results, as investors looked ahead to the Autumn Statement.
London open: Stocks edge down as Ashtead, Compass slide
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower in early trade on Monday, dragged down by heavy losses for the likes of Ashtead and Compass, as investors looked ahead to the Autumn Statement this week.
London pre-open: Stocks to edge lower as investors eye Autumn Statement
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge lower at the open on Monday following solid gains at the end of last week, as investors look ahead to the Autumn Statement.
London close: Stocks higher despite weaker retail sales data
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets finished in a positive state on Friday despite weaker-than-expected UK retail sales figures.
London midday: Stocks extend gains as investors mull retail sales
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Friday as investors mulled weaker-than-expected UK retail sales figures.
London open: Stocks rise despite disappointing retail sales
(Sharecast News) - London stocks gained in early trade on Friday as investors shrugged off disappointing UK retail sales figures.
London pre-open: Stocks seen higher; retail sales disappoint
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Friday following heavy losses a day earlier, as investors mulled disappointing retail sales data.
London close: Stocks sink after three days of gains
(Sharecast News) - London markets ended in negative territory on Thursday, reversing a three-day winning streak.
London midday: Stocks fall as Burberry slides on sales warning
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had fallen into the red by midday on Thursday after three days of gains, with luxury fashion brand Burberry pacing the decline after a sales warning.
London open: Stocks little changed; Burberry tumbles on sales warning
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were little changed in early trade on Thursday as investors paused for breath following recent gains on the back of softer-than-expected UK and US inflation data, with Burberry under the cosh after a sales warning.
London pre-open: Stocks to fall after recent gains
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Thursday following recent gains on the back of softer-than-expected UK and US inflation data.
London close: Stocks maintain gains on cooler inflation reading
(Sharecast News) - London markets closed positively on Wednesday after a larger-than-anticipated decline in UK inflation sparked optimism about potential interest rate cuts.
London midday: Stocks maintain gains after inflation data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still firmly in the black by midday on Wednesday as a bigger-than-expected drop in UK inflation fuelled hopes of interest rate cuts.
London open: Stocks rally after UK inflation data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rallied in early trade on Wednesday as investors welcomed a bigger-than-expected drop in UK inflation.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up as inflation falls to two-year low
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Wednesday following upbeat US and Asian sessions, as investors mulled a bigger-than-expected drop in UK inflation.
London close: Stocks turn higher on cooler US inflation report
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets had managed to turn positive by the close on Tuesday after a lower-than-expected inflation report from the United States boosted confidence while investors also mulled the latest UK jobs data.
London midday: FTSE falls further ahead of US inflation print
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended losses by midday on Tuesday as investors mulled UK jobs data and as jitters crept in ahead of the latest US inflation report.
London open: Stocks edge down after jobs data, ahead of US inflation
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower in early trade on Tuesday as investors mulled UK jobs data and eyed the latest US inflation report.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down ahead of US inflation; UK jobs data in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Tuesday as investors eyed the latest US inflation reading and mulled UK jobs data.
London close: Stocks firmer ahead of key inflation readings
(Sharecast News) - London markets closed in a resilient state on Monday, maintaining positive momentum from the end of last week after solid gains on Wall Street on Friday.
London midday: Stocks maintain gains as investors eye inflation data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Monday following on from solid gains on Wall Street at the end of last week, as investors looked ahead to inflation readings this week in the UK and US.
London open: Stocks rise as investors eye inflation readings
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Monday following heavy losses at the end of last week, as investors looked ahead to inflation readings this week in the UK and US.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up as investors eye inflation data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a firmer open on Monday following heavy losses at the end of last week, as investors looked ahead to inflation readings this week in the UK and US.
London close: Stocks tumble on Powell comments as GDP stagnates
(Sharecast News) - London markets declined on Friday as investors reacted to hawkish remarks by Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell made overnight.
London midday: Stocks slump on Powell comments; UK GDP shows stagnation
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended losses by midday on Friday following hawkish comments from Fed chair Jerome Powell, and as data showed the UK economy stagnated in the third quarter.
London open: Stocks fall on hawkish Fed comments; UK economy stagnates
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Friday following hawkish comments from Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell, as investors mulled the latest UK GDP data.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down after US losses; GDP in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Friday following a downbeat session on Wall Street on the back of hawkish comments from Fed chair Jerome Powell, as investors mulled the latest UK GDP data.
London close: Stocks gain as investors await Powell speech
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets were buoyant at the close of trading on Thursday, influenced by Chinese inflation data, a substantial influx of corporate news, and a speech from the Fed chair later in the global day.
London midday: Stocks tick higher amid earnings deluge; Powell speech eyed
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had ticked higher by midday on Thursday as investors mulled the latest Chinese inflation data, waded through a deluge of corporate news and eyed another speech by Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell.
London open: FTSE little changed after China data, earnings avalanche
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were little changed in early trade on Thursday as investors mulled the latest Chinese inflation data and waded through another deluge of corporate news.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down as investors mull China inflation
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall on Thursday following mixed Asian and US sessions, as investors mulled the latest Chinese inflation figures.
London close: Retail stocks rise on mixed day for markets
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets experienced a mixed day of trading on Wednesday after a robust performance from the retail sector, led by gains from Marks and Spencer.
London midday: Stocks struggle for direction as risk appetite declines
(Sharecast News) - The UK stock market was more or less flat on Wednesday as strong gains in retail, led by Marks & Spencer, were offset by falls in the financial and mining sectors.
London open: Markets struggle for direction, but M&S shares surge
(Sharecast News) - The FTSE 100 was struggling for direction in early deals on Wednesday as investors continued to act cautiously following strong gains made last week.
London pre-open: Stocks expected to slip early on
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks are expected to open in negative territory on Wednesday, as markets continued to pull back after recent gains.
London pre-open: Stocks expected to slip early on
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks are expected to open in negative territory on Wednesday, as markets continued to pull back after recent gains.
London close: Stocks mixed after flurry of corporate news
(Sharecast News) - London markets had a mixed performance on Tuesday, influenced by factors including uninspiring Chinese trade figures, the latest UK house price and retail sales data, and a barrage of corporate news.
London midday: Stocks flat after China data; housebuilders rally
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were steady by midday on Tuesday as investors mulled uninspiring Chinese trade figures, the latest UK house price and retail sales data and a deluge of corporate news
London open: Stocks little changed as investors mull China, UK data releases
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were little changed in early trade on Tuesday after a downbeat Asian session, as investors mulled the latest house price and retail sales data and waded through a deluge of corporate news.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down after China data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to nudge lower at the open on Tuesday following Chinese trade data and a downbeat Asian session.
London close: Stocks mixed, Ryanair leads low-cost airlines higher
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets finished mixed on Monday, with low-cost airlines in focus as investors cheered Ryanair's latest figures.
London midday: Stocks dip but airlines boosted by Ryanair results
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had dipped into the red by midday on Monday, but airlines rallied after well-received results from Ryanair.
London open: Stocks nudge higher; airlines rally on Ryanair results
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were just a touch firmer in early trade on Monday despite solid gains in Asia, but airlines rallied after well-received results from Ryanair.
London pre-open: Stocks seen muted as investors mull rate decisions
(Sharecast News) - London stocks looked set for a muted open on Monday despite solid gains in Asia, as investors continue to digest interest rate announcements from the Federal Reserve and the Bank of England last week.
London close: Stocks mixed as US payrolls miss forecasts
(Sharecast News) - London markets saw a mixed performance on Friday as investors responded to underwhelming services data and the release of US non-farm payrolls data.
London midday: Stocks nudge lower; all eyes on payrolls report
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had nudged into the red by midday on Friday after the release of uninspiring services data, as caution set in ahead of the non-farm payrolls report.
London open: FTSE edges higher ahead of payrolls
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Friday following a solid session on Wall Street, as investors eyed the release of the all-important non-farm payrolls report.
London pre-open: Stocks seen higher ahead of payrolls
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Friday following a solid session on Wall Street, as investors eyed the release of the all-important non-farm payrolls report.
London close: Stocks rise as BoE keeps rates steady
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets ended the day on a positive note on Thursday, following the Bank of England's decision to maintain interest rates as markets widely expected.
London midday: Stocks maintain gains as BoE stands pat
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had maintained gains by midday on Thursday after the Bank of England stood pat on interest rates, as widely expected.
London close: Stocks rise ahead of US Fed policy decision
(Sharecast News) - London's stock market finished in positive territory on Wednesday, with investors keeping a keen eye on the upcoming policy announcement from the US Federal Reserve.
London midday: Stocks nudge lower ahead of Fed announcement
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had nudged into the red by midday on Wednesday as investors erred on the side of caution ahead of the latest policy announcement from the US Federal Reserve.
London open: Stocks edge up as Next, GSK boost outlooks
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged up in early trade on Wednesday, helped along by well-received updates from the likes of Next and GSK, as investors awaited the latest policy announcement from the US Federal Reserve.
London pre-open: Stocks to rise ahead of Fed announcement
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Wednesday following a positive US session, as investors eyed the latest policy announcement from the Federal Reserve.
London pre-open: Stocks to rise ahead of Fed announcement
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Wednesday following a positive US session, as investors eyed the latest policy announcement from the Federal Reserve.
London close: Stocks finish mixed, Rolls-Royce jumps on upgrade
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets saw a mixed performance on Tuesday, with Rolls-Royce recording solid gains after a rating upgrade, while BP fell on disappointing third-quarter numbers.
London midday: Stocks push higher as Rolls-Royce shines
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had pushed higher by midday on Tuesday, with Rolls-Royce pacing the gains after a rating upgrade, but BP under pressure after disappointing third-quarter numbers.
London open: Stocks flat as BP results disappoint
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were steady in early trade on Tuesday, with BP under pressure after disappointing third-quarter numbers, as investors mulled the latest data out of China and UK shop price index.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down; shop price inflation eases
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge down at the open on Tuesday despite a solid session on Wall Street.
London close: Stocks higher after flurry of corporate updates
(Sharecast News) - London's financial markets showed resilience on Monday, finishing with gains as investors assessed corporate results and awaited significant central bank policy updates.
London midday: Stocks maintain gains; HSBC dips after results
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had maintained gains by midday on Monday, as investors mulled results from the likes of HSBC and Pearson, and looked ahead to a series of key central bank policy announcements.
London open: Stocks gain ahead of key policy announcements; HSBC results in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Monday as investors mulled results from the likes of HSBC and Pearson, and looked ahead to a series of key central bank policy announcements this week.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up; HSBC, Pearson results in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Monday as investors continued to keep an eye on developments in the Middle East.
London close: Stocks mixed, NatWest drags banks lower
(Sharecast News) - London's financial markets put in a mixed performance on Friday as investors reacted to crucial US inflation data and NatWest's disappointing financial results.
London midday: Stocks muted ahead of US inflation print
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had popped higher by midday on Friday but gains were muted ahead of a key US inflation reading, while NatWest tumbled after results.
London open: Stocks nudge down ahead of US PCE; NatWest tumbles
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged lower in early trade on Friday as investors eyed the release of a key US inflation reading, with NatWest under the cosh after results.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up as investors eye US PCE
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Friday following a positive Asian session, as investors eyed the release of a key US inflation print.
London close: Stocks fall as investors mull ECB, US GDP; StanChart tumbles
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended firmly in the red on Thursday as investors mulled the latest US growth figures and a rate decision by the European Central Bank, with Standard Chartered under the cosh after third-quarter results.
London close: Stocks hit by concerns about global growth
(Sharecast News) - London stocks finished in the red on Thursday dragged lower by losses in Standard Chartered following its third-quarter results, amid weakness on Wall Street.
London midday: Stocks stay down ahead of ECB; StanChart slides
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the red by midday on Thursday as investors eyed the latest policy announcement from the European Central Bank and US GDP data, with Standard Chartered under the cosh after third-quarter results.
London open: Stocks fall ahead of ECB; StanChart tumbles on results
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Thursday, as investors eyed the latest policy announcement from the European Central Bank and US GDP data, with Standard Chartered under the cosh after third-quarter results.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower ahead of ECB, US GDP
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to drop at the open on Thursday following losses on Wall Street, as investors eyed the latest policy announcement from the European Central Bank and US GDP data.
London close: Stocks end choppy session mixed
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed with a mixed performance on Wednesday, as investors weighed a number of factors.
London midday: Stocks a touch lower as Reckitt tumbles
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were a touch weaker by midday on Wednesday, with Reckitt Benckiser under the cosh, as investors mulled the latest stimulus measures from China and mixed reactions to results from Microsoft and Google owner Alphabet overnight.
London open: Stocks edge lower; Lloyds drops after results
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower in early trade on Wednesday as investors mulled the latest stimulus measures announced by China and mixed reactions to results from Microsoft and Google owner Alphabet overnight.
London pre-open: Stocks seen muted as investors mull Microsoft, Alphabet results
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a fairly muted open on Wednesday despite solid US and Asian sessions, following mixed reactions to results from Microsoft and Google owner Alphabet.
London close: Stocks edge up on US gains but banks hit by Barclays update
(Sharecast News) - London stocks reversed earlier losses to end up on Tuesday, boosted by a solid showing on Wall Street, but banks were under the cosh after a disappointing update from Barclays.
London midday: Stocks a touch weaker as Barclays drags banks lower
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were just a touch weaker by midday on Tuesday, with banks under the cosh after a disappointing update from Barclays, as investors mulled a raft of economic releases.
London open: Banks pace the decline after Barclays update
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Tuesday, with banks under the cosh after a disappointing update from Barclays, as investors mulled the latest UK jobs data.
London pre-open: Stocks to fall as investors mull jobs data, eye PMIs
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall on Tuesday as investors digested the latest UK jobs data and looked ahead to services and manufacturing PMIs.
London close: Stocks mixed at start of busy week
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets finished with a varied performance on Monday, driven by concerns over rising UK bond yields and global interest rate trends.
London midday: Stocks fall further as bond yields jump
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended losses by midday Monday as UK bond yields jumped amid worries about higher-for-longer interest rates, with eyes on developments in the Middle East and a packed corporate schedule this week.
London open: Stocks fall as investors brace for big earnings
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Monday, as investors continued to eye developments in the Middle East and looked ahead to a busy week on the earnings front.
London pre-open: Stocks seen flat as investors keep an eye on Middle East
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a flat open on Monday as investors continued to eye developments in the Middle East.
London close: Stocks end week in the red as investors play it safe
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell further on Friday, with sentiment dented by ongoing concerns about the situation in the Middle East, disappointing retail sales and consumer confidence data at home, and rising bond yields.
London midday: Stocks fall further amid Middle East woes; retail sales in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had fallen further by midday on Friday, with sentiment dented by ongoing concerns about the situation in the Middle East, disappointing retail sales and consumer confidence data, and rising bond yields.
London open: Stocks fall after retail sales, consumer confidence data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Friday amid ongoing concerns about the situation in the Middle East, as investors mulled weaker-than-expected retail sales, a deterioration in consumer confidence and the latest government borrowing figures.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down as Middle East tensions weigh
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Friday amid ongoing concerns about the situation in the Middle East, as investors mulled the latest UK retail sales and consumer confidence data.
London close: Stocks drop ahead of Powell speech
(Sharecast News) - London stocks finished near their session lows as tensions in the Middle East continued to dent sentiment.
London midday: Stocks stay down on Middle East tensions; Rentokil tanks
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were off earlier lows but still firmly in the red by midday on Thursday as tensions in the Middle East continued to dent sentiment.
London open: FTSE slumps amid Middle East woes; Rentokil slides
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell sharply in early trade on Thursday following heavy losses on Wall Street and in Asia, as tensions in the Middle East continued to dent sentiment.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down on Middle East woes
(Sharecast News) - London stocks looked set for further losses on Thursday following downbeat sessions in the US and Asia as tensions in the Middle East continued to dent sentiment.
London close: Stocks slump on UK inflation, Middle East concerns
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed lower on Wednesday, influenced by a higher-than-anticipated UK inflation figure and concerns stemming from ongoing tensions in the Middle East.
London midday: FTSE stays down after inflation data, amid Middle East woes
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the red by midday on Wednesday as investors mulled a slightly hotter-than-expected UK inflation print, with the conflict in the Middle East denting sentiment.
London open: Stocks fall after inflation data; airlines under the cosh
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Wednesday as investors mulled a slightly hotter-than-expected UK inflation print.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up as investors mull inflation data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Wednesday as investors mulled the latest UK inflation print and looked to more key US earnings and an inflation reading from across the pond.
London close: UK stocks outperform on economic data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks outperformed their peers on either side of the Atlantic, as investors mulled an easing in UK wage growth and better-than-expected economic data in the States.
London midday: FTSE stays up as defensives gain
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Tuesday, with utilities pacing the gains, as investors mulled an easing in UK wage growth and more key US earnings.
London open: Stocks edge up after wages data; US earnings eyed
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged up in early trade on Tuesday as investors mulled an easing in UK wage growth and looked ahead to more US earnings.
London pre-open: Stocks seen muted as investors mull earnings data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a muted open on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest UK earnings data and continued to eye developments in the Middle East.
London pre-open: Stocks seen muted as investors mull earnings data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a muted open on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest UK earnings data and continued to eye developments in the Middle East.
London pre-open: Stocks seen muted as investors mull earnings data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a muted open on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest UK earnings data and continued to eye developments in the Middle East.
London pre-open: Stocks seen muted as investors mull earnings data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a muted open on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest UK earnings data and continued to eye developments in the Middle East.
London pre-open: Stocks seen muted as investors mull earnings data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a muted open on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest UK earnings data and continued to eye developments in the Middle East.
London close: Stocks edge up as investors keep an eye on Middle East
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had risen by midday on Monday, boosted by firmer commodity prices, as investors continued to eye developments in the Middle East and looked ahead to a busy macro and corporate calendar.
London midday: Stocks gain on commodities boost
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had risen by midday on Monday, boosted by firmer commodity prices, as investors continued to eye developments in the Middle East and looked ahead to a busy macro and corporate calendar.
London open: Stocks flat amid Middle East woes
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were steady in early trade on Monday as a boost from rising oil prices was offset by concerns about the conflict in the Middle East.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up as oil prices rise
(Sharecast News) - London stocks looked set for a positive open on Monday as oil prices rose due to ongoing tensions in the Middle East.
London close: Stocks finish lower on global stability concerns
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended on a downbeat note on Friday after a hotter-than-expected US inflation print overnight, and escalating oil and gas prices fuelled anxiety across the board.
London midday: Stocks fall as oil, gas prices jump
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had fallen into the red by midday on Friday as a hotter-than-expected US inflation print and rising oil and gas prices added to concerns about rate hikes.
London open: Stocks muted after US inflation print; bank earnings eyed
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were muted in early trade on Friday as hotter-than-expected US inflation data raised expectations of another rate hike by the Federal Reserve.
London pre-open: Stocks seen muted as investors mull China data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a muted open on Friday following downbeat US and Asian sessions, as investors mulled the latest Chinese data.
London close: Stocks mixed as US inflation comes in slightly hot
(Sharecast News) - London markets ended with a mixed outcome on Thursday, as investors digested a fresh inflation reading out of the US, as well as a slight uptick in the UK economy.
London midday: Stocks extend gains after UK GDP, ahead of US CPI
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Thursday after data showed the UK economy bounced back in August, as investors eyed the latest US inflation reading.
London open: Stocks rise as UK economy returns to growth
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Thursday, tacking gains in the US and Asia, as data showed the UK economy bounced back in August.
London pre-open: Stocks to rise; UK economy returns to growth
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Thursday following positive US and Asian sessions, as investors mulled the latest UK GDP and house price figures.
London close: Stocks weaker amid Gaza tensions, hot US producer prices
(Sharecast News) - Stocks in London ended in the red on Wednesday, impacted by heightened concerns regarding global inflation and ongoing situations in the Middle East.
London midday: Stocks little changed, buoyed by retreat in Gilt yields
(Sharecast News) - Stocks in London were little changed on Wednesday ahead of the release of key inflation data in the U.S. later in the session.
London open: All eyes on U.S. inflation, geopolitics
(Sharecast News) - Stocks in London were trading a tad higher on Wednesday ahead of the release of key inflation data in the U.S. later in the session.
London pre-open: Stocks set for flat start, US inflation data and Fedspeak ahead
(Sharecast News) - Stocks in London were expected to start the session little changed ahead of the release of key inflation data in the U.S. later on Wednesday.
London close: Stocks finish higher on dovish Fed rhetoric
(Sharecast News) - London markets enjoyed a buoyant session on Tuesday, closing with substantial gains after dovish comments from US Federal Reserve officials overnight signalled a potential pause to interest rate hikes.
London midday: FTSE extends gains after dovish Fed comments
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Tuesday as dovish comments from US Federal Reserve officials suggested an end to rate hikes, helping to lift the mood.
London open: Stocks rally on Fed comments; grocery price inflation eases
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Tuesday, taking their cue from a positive session on Wall Street, as hopes of a pause in US rate hikes helped to offset concerns over the conflict in the Middle East.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up after positive US close
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Tuesday following a positive close on Wall Street, after Federal Reserve officials suggested the recent spike in bond yields may mean the central bank can leave interest rates unchanged.
London close: Stocks slip into red on growing Middle East concerns
(Sharecast News) - London's financial markets closed in the red on Monday, relinquishing earlier gains as geopolitical tensions emanating from the Israel-Gaza conflict hit global sentiment.
London midday: Stocks maintain gains; BP, Shell boosted by surging oil prices
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still firmer by midday on Monday, with defence and energy shares pacing the advance, as oil prices surged amid tensions in the Middle East.
London open: Stocks rise as oil prices surge on Middle East tensions
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Monday, with defence and energy shares pacing the advance, as oil prices surged amid tensions in the Middle East.
London pre-open: Stocks seen flat as oil prices surge on Middle East tensions
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a steady open on Monday as oil prices surged amid tensions in the Middle East.
London close: Stocks manage solid finish after US payrolls surge
(Sharecast News) - London stocks managed an uplifting performance on Friday, buoyed by optimistic economic data from the United States and a wave of speculative trading focussed on Aviva.
London midday: FTSE maintains gains ahead of payrolls; Aviva surges
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Friday as investors eyed the latest non-farm payrolls report for clues on the outlook for US interest rates, with Aviva surging ahead on bid speculation.
London open: Stocks rise ahead of payrolls report
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Friday as investors mulled UK house price data and eyed the release of the latest non-farm payrolls report.
London pre-open: Stocks seen higher ahead of payrolls
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Friday ahead of the all-important non-farm payrolls report.
London close: Stocks manage modest gains as bond yields retreat
(Sharecast News) - London stocks saw a modest uplift on Thursday, providing investors with relief following recent turbulence in global markets, as the deceleration in US Treasury yields helped stabilise sentiment across global markets.
London midday: Stocks extend gains but oil giants BP, Shell under the cosh
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Thursday as a retreat in US Treasury yields provided some relief after the recent selloff.
London open: Stocks nudge up after US Treasury yields retreat
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged higher in early trade on Thursday following solid gains on Wall Street, as a retreat in US Treasury yields provided some relief.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up after positive US session
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Thursday following solid gains in the US, as investors eyed the latest initial jobless claims ahead of Friday's all-important non-farm payrolls report.
London close: Stocks finish in the red after raft of global data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks retreated on Wednesday, reversing earlier gains as investors contended with suboptimal data from the UK services sector and the US jobs market.
London midday: Stocks pop higher but borrowing costs surge amid selloff
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had popped a touch higher by midday on Wednesday, but 30-year borrowing costs hit their highest level in 25 years amid a global selloff, as worries about higher-for-longer rates rattled investors.
London open: Stocks fall amid bond market selloff; Tesco rallies
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Wednesday following weak US and Asian sessions, as worries about higher-for-longer rates rattled investors.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down on US rate worries
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Wednesday following heavy losses on Wall Street and in Asia, amid worries about US rates.
London close: Stocks finish turbulent Tuesday in the red
(Sharecast News) - London markets experienced a bumpy ride on a turbulent trading day, ending Tuesday's session in the red despite cautious optimism in earlier hours.
London midday: Stocks nudge up in quiet trade; shop price inflation in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had nudged higher by midday on Tuesday following heavy losses in the previous session, as investors mulled the latest UK shop price data.
London open: Stocks steady after heavy losses; food prices fall
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were steady in early trade on Tuesday following heavy losses in the previous session, as investors mulled the latest UK shop price data.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down on weak Asian cues
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Tuesday following a downbeat session in Asia.
London close: Stocks sink as manufacturing data weighs
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets faced significant downturns at the close of trade on Monday, with both the FTSE 100 and the FTSE 250 indices ending the session in negative territory.
London midday: Stocks turn lower after manufacturing data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had turned lower by midday on Monday after the release of uninspiring manufacturing data.
London open: Stocks rise as US avoids govt shutdown; house price data in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged higher in early trade on Monday after the US narrowly avoided a government shutdown over the weekend, and as investors mulled the latest UK house price data.
London pre-open: Stocks to nudge up as US avoids government shutdown
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to nudge up at the open on Monday after the US narrowly avoided a government shutdown over the weekend.
London close: Stocks finish firmer after upward revision to UK GDP
(Sharecast News) - Stocks in London ended the week on an optimistic note as investors took time to assess many indicators, including encouraging news regarding the UK's economic growth.
London midday: Stocks maintain gains as GDP revised higher
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still firmly in the black by midday on Friday as investors mulled upbeat UK growth data.
London open: Stocks, sterling gain after UK GDP data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Friday as investors mulled upbeat UK growth data.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up as investors mull UK GDP
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Friday following a positive close on Wall Street, as investors mulled the latest UK growth data.
London close: Stocks mixed as interest rate concerns simmer
(Sharecast News) - London stocks finished with a varied performance on Thursday as investors pored over the latest US jobless claims data, with underlying anxieties regarding interest rates still bubbling away.
London midday: Stocks fall as investors fret about rates, Evergrande
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had fallen into the red by midday on Thursday after a steady start, amid worries about interest rates and China's Evergrande.
London open: Stocks flat as Evergrande shares suspended
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were steady in early trade on Thursday as the suspension of Evergrande shares weighed on sentiment.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up despite Evergrande worries
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Thursday following losses in the previous session.
London close: Stocks finish choppy session in the red
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets presented a downbeat picture at the close of Wednesday's trading session.
London midday: Stocks edge lower; Centrica hit by broker notes
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had edged lower by midday on Wednesday as the prospect of higher-for-longer interest rates continued to weigh on sentiment.
London open: Stocks flat as investors pause for breath
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were flat in early trade on Wednesday as investors paused for breath after recent losses, with the prospect of higher-for-longer interest rates continuing to weigh on sentiment.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down after US losses
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a slightly weaker open on Wednesday following heavy losses on Wall Street.
London close: Stocks mixed on global economic jitters
(Sharecast News) - Stocks in London ended Tuesday on a varied note, reflecting global apprehensions around the Chinese economy and rising interest rates, while the shadow of a US credit warning from Moody's loomed large.
London midday: Stocks flat as worries about China, rates weigh on sentiment
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had pared earlier losses to trade flat by midday on Tuesday, as worries about the Chinese economy and elevated interest rates, and a US credit warning from Moody's weighed on sentiment.
London open: Stocks nudge lower amid China worries, after Moody's US warning
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were a touch weaker in early trade on Tuesday as worries about the Chinese economy and elevated interest rates, and a warning from Moody's over the US credit rating weighed on sentiment.
London pre-open: Stocks seen muted after Moody's US warning
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a muted open on Tuesday following a downbeat session in Asia, after Moody's warned that a US government shutdown could be bad news for the country's triple-A credit rating.
London close: Mining, gambling and tobacco stocks drag Footsie down 0.9%
(Sharecast News) - UK equities dropped on Monday owing to heavy falls in the mining, gambling and tobacco sectors weighing on markets, as investors scaled back their appetite for risk in the facing of surging bond yields and a higher interest-rate outlook.
London midday: Miners and gambling stocks drag FTSE lower
(Sharecast News) - Equities in London retreated on Monday, with mining stocks and gambling companies providing a big drag on markets, with the FTSE 100 down 0.7% at 7,631 by lunchtime.
London open: Stocks mixed early on as China fears hit sentiment
(Sharecast News) - The FTSE 100 was struggling for direction in early trading on Monday with mining stocks providing a drag on renewed concerns about demand as China's property crisis deepened.
London pre-open: Stocks to slip in early deals
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks are expected to edge lower on Monday, following a mixed performance on Asian indices overnight,
London close: Earlier gains wiped out as nerves set in
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 had come off earlier highs to settle flat by Friday's close, in an underwhelming finish to a busy week full of interest-rate decisions and cautious comments from policymakers.
London midday: Stocks post modest gains as financials, miners gain
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks were putting in a decent performance on Friday, bucking the negative trend seen across Europe, with decent gains in the heavyweight financial and mining sectors providing a lift.
London open: Markets directionless in wake of central bank decisions
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks were struggling for direction in early deals on Friday as investors continued to digest market-moving central bank decisions across the globe.
London pre-open: Stocks to slip early on
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks were expected to slip again on Friday on a busy day for economic data as investors continue to digest central bank decisions across the globe.
London close: Stocks drop on 'higher-for-longer' interest rate outlook
(Sharecast News) - Global stock markets tanked on Thursday, with London's FTSE 100 no exception, after closely watched meetings at the Federal Reserve and Bank of England clouded the outlook for interest rates over the coming months.
London midday: Stocks cut losses after BoE holds rates steady
(Sharecast News) - London stocks completed erased early losses by Thursday lunchtime after the Bank of England chose to keep interest rates unchanged at its latest policy meeting after data showed a surprise slowdown in inflation.
London open: Retail stocks gain, but markets hit by Fed comments
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks retreated on Thursday as investors' appetite for risk declined in the aftermath of some hawkish comments from the Federal Reserve, as markets look ahead to an uncertain monetary policy decision from the Bank of England.
London pre-open: Big falls expected as Fed sets hawkish tone
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks are expected to retreat from a fresh four-month high on Thursday after comments from the Federal Reserve sunk indices on Wall Street the previous evening.
London close: FTSE at fresh four-month high ahead of central bank decisions
(Sharecast News) - London's benchmark FTSE 100 closed with strong gains on Wednesday with investors in an optimistic mood after data showed that UK inflation unexpectedly slowed, as markets awaited central bank meetings at both the Federal Reserve and Bank of England.
London midday: Housebuilders and real estate stocks pull FTSE higher
(Sharecast News) - A surprise drop in UK inflation triggered some big gains for London-listed property stocks on Wednesday, with hopes rising that the Bank of England's next interest-rate hike might just be its last.
London open: Property stocks lift markets as UK inflation falls
(Sharecast News) - The FTSE 100 rose on Wednesday morning as an unexpected drop in UK core inflation raised hopes that tomorrow's anticipated interest-rate hike by the Bank of England would be its last in the current cycle.
London pre-open: Stocks called higher as UK inflation falls
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks are expected to open slightly higher on Wednesday, though gains are likely to be limited as investors continue to avoid taking on too much risk ahead of central bank meetings at home and abroad.
London close: Fed, BoE nerves set as stocks finish flat
(Sharecast News) - Stocks finished Tuesday's trading session flat as another jump in oil prices added to nerves ahead of monetary policy meetings at the Federal Reserve and Bank of England in the coming days.
London midday: Markets "calm" ahead of Fed and BoE meetings
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was more or less unchanged on Tuesday as investors chose to keep their powder dry ahead of what's set to be an important week for monetary policy in the UK and US.
London open: Stocks edge higher, but Kingfisher tanks
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks edged higher on Tuesday morning, though gains were only moderate as investors continued to exercise caution ahead of some potentially market-moving central bank meetings later this week.
London pre-open: Flat start expected as nerves set in
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks are expected to open flat on Tuesday as investors continue to act cautiously ahead of some pivotal central bank meetings later this week.
London close: Property stocks drag FTSE 100 into the red
(Sharecast News) - European indices dropped on Monday as rising oil prices and nervousness ahead of a number of key central bank policy meetings later this week hit investors' nerves, with London's FTSE 100 retreating from a four-month high.
London midday: Investors show nerves ahead of Fed, BoE decisions
(Sharecast News) - London stocks pulled back from a five-month high on Monday as risk appetite waned on a relatively quiet day for economic data or corporate earnings.
London open: Stocks flat as risk appetite declines ahead of central bank decisions
(Sharecast News) - London stocks opened more or less flat on Monday morning, pausing at a four-month high as investors exercised caution ahead of some pivotal monetary policy decisions later in the week.
London pre-open: Stocks set to retreat from four-month high
(Sharecast News) - UK markets were expected to open the new week on the back foot as investors exercised caution after some big gains over previous sessions.
London close: FTSE finishes higher after positive China data
(Sharecast News) - London's top-flight index managed a positive finish on Friday based on promising Chinese economic data.
London midday: FTSE maintains gains on China data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Friday following the release of encouraging Chinese data.
London open: Stocks rise on encouraging Chinese data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Friday following the release of encouraging Chinese data.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up after encouraging Chinese data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Friday after the release of encouraging Chinese data.
London close: Stocks stay green as energy prices rise
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets finished positively on Thursday, boosted by the mining sector, as investors analysed fresh UK house price data and a rate hike from the European Central Bank.
London midday: FTSE racks up strong gains as miners rally
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had powered higher by midday on Thursday, led by the mining sector, as investors mulled the latest UK house price data and eyed a policy announcement from the European Central Bank.
London open: Stocks edge up ahead of ECB; RICS survey in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged up in early trade on Thursday as investors mulled the latest UK house price data and eyed a policy announcement from the European Central Bank.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up ahead of ECB announcement
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Thursday as investors eyed the latest policy announcement from the European Central Bank.
London close: Stocks mixed as investors digest US inflation data
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets ended with a mixed performance on Wednesday, with slight fluctuations as investors grappled with the latest economic data from both the UK and the US.
London midday: Stocks fall further ahead of US inflation reading
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had fallen further by midday on Wednesday as investors mulled weaker-than-expected UK GDP data and looked ahead to the latest US inflation reading.
London open: Stocks dip as UK economy contracts more than expected
(Sharecast News) - London stocks dipped in early trade on Wednesday as investors mulled weaker-than-expected UK GDP data and looked ahead to the latest US inflation reading.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower as GDP shrinks more than expected
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Wednesday following downbeat US and Asian sessions, as investors mulled the latest UK GDP figures.
London close: Stocks maintain gains after latest jobs data
(Sharecast News) - London's top-flight index ended Tuesday on a positive note, with AB Foods in focus on the back of an optimistic trading statement, as investors pored over the latest UK jobs data.
London midday: Stocks extend gains as AB Foods rallies on update
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Tuesday, with Primark owner AB Foods on the rise after an upbeat trading statement, as investors mulled the latest UK jobs data.
London open: Stocks edge up as investors mull UK jobs data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged up in early trade on Tuesday following a solid session on Wall Street, as investors mulled the latest UK jobs data.
London pre-open: Stocks to nudge up as investors mull UK jobs data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge up at the open on Tuesday following a solid session on Wall Street, as investors mulled the latest UK jobs data.
London close: Stocks finish firmer at start of busy week
(Sharecast News) - London's major stock indices ended in positive territory on Monday, supported by robust performances from the mining and housebuilding sectors.
London midday: FTSE stays up as miners, housebuilders rally
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were off earlier highs but still in the black midday on Monday, helped along by a strong showing from miners and housebuilders, as investors looked ahead to a busy week.
London open: Miners pace gains ahead of busy week
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Monday, with miners pacing the advance as investors looked ahead to a busy week.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up ahead of busy week
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Monday ahead of a busy week.
London close: Stocks end choppy trading day in the green
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed on a positive note at the end of a volatile trading session on Friday, as investors eyed ongoing discussions concerning the potential of further interest rate hikes from the Federal Reserve.
London midday: Stocks turn lower but retailers rally on broker notes
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had turned a little lower by midday on Friday as investors continued to mull the prospect of further interest rate hikes from the Federal Reserve.
London open: Stocks flat but JD Sports, Next lifted by broker notes
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were little changed in early trade on Friday as investors continued to mull the prospect of further interest rate hikes from the Federal Reserve.
London pre-open: Stocks seen touch lower on downbeat US cues
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge down at the open on Friday following a mostly downbeat session on Wall Street.
London close: Stocks mixed as weaker pound lifts FTSE 100
(Sharecast News) - London's stock market presented a mixed close on Thursday, with the bourse's top-flight index ending in positive territory, buoyed by a weakening pound.
London midday: FTSE turns higher amid sterling weakness; Melrose rallies
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had popped into the black by midday, helped along by a weaker pound, as investors continued to fret about the potential for further rate hikes from the Federal Reserve, and after the release of uninspiring Chinese trade and German industrial production figures.
London open: Stocks fall on US rate worries; Direct Line surges
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Thursday following downbeat US and Asian sessions, as investors fretted over the prospect of more rate hikes from the Federal Reserve.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower on weak US, Asian cues
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Thursday following downbeat US and Asian sessions.
London close: Stocks slip on rising oil price concerns
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed in negative territory on Wednesday, as a significant rise in oil prices fuelled investor concerns over inflation.
London midday: Stocks stay down; construction data in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the red by midday on Wednesday as a jump in oil prices sparked worries about inflation.
London open: Stocks in the red on inflation fears; Barratt slumps
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Wednesday as a jump in oil prices sparked worries about inflation.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down after oil price surge
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Wednesday as a surge in oil prices sparked worries about inflation.
London close: Stocks fall on back of weak services data
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets ended the trading day in negative territory on Tuesday, pressured by a decline in sterling against the dollar on the back of disappointing services sector data.
London midday: Stocks pop higher as sterling slumps on services data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had popped into the black by midday on Tuesday, as sterling fell on the back of uninspiring services data.
London open: Stocks fall on China data; services PMI eyed
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Tuesday following uninspiring Chinese data, as investors eyed the latest reading on the UK services sector.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down ahead of services PMIs
(Sharecast News) - London stocks looked set for further losses on Tuesday following an uninspiring Asian session, as investors eyed the latest UK and eurozone services PMIs.
London close: Stocks reverse gains in late trading
(Sharecast News) - London's leading stock indices closed in negative territory on Monday, despite opening in the green earlier in the day.
London midday: Stocks stay up as China stimulus, Fed hopes boost sentiment
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Monday, with sentiment underpinned by Chinese stimulus measures and expectations the US Federal Reserve will pause on rates this month.
London open: Stocks rise on US jobs report, Chinese stimulus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Monday, with sentiment underpinned by Chinese stimulus measures and expectations the US Federal Reserve will pause on rates this month.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up on positive Asian cues
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to gain at the open on Monday, taking their cue from a positive Asian session.
London close: Stocks close up as investors mull payrolls
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended up on Friday as investors bet that the latest US non-farm payrolls will prompt the Federal Reserve to pause on interest rates this month.
London midday: Stocks extend gains ahead of payrolls report
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Friday ahead of the latest non-farm payrolls release, as investors mulled better-than-expected Chinese manufacturing data, but uninspiring UK manufacturing and house price figures.
London open: Stocks edge higher ahead of payrolls
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged up in early trade on Friday following losses in the previous session, as investors eyed the latest US non-farm payrolls report.
London pre-open: FTSE to edge up ahead of non-farm payrolls
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge higher on Friday following losses in the previous session, as investors eyed the latest US non-farm payrolls report.
London close: Stocks finish mixed after US inflation reading
(Sharecast News) - London's stock market had a mixed performance on Thursday, as investors carefully evaluated a crucial inflation report from the United States amidst an otherwise data-heavy trading day.
London midday: Stocks little changed ahead of US inflation
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were little changed by midday on Thursday as investors eyed a key US inflation reading and mulled the latest data for the eurozone.
London open: Stocks nudge down ahead of inflation readings
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ticked lower in early trade on Thursday as investors eyed key eurozone and US inflation readings.
London pre-open: Stocks to nudge up ahead of inflation readings
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to nudge up at the open on Thursday as investors eyed eurozone and US inflation readings.
London close: Stocks manage gains amid wave of data
(Sharecast News) - London's stock market saw moderate gains on Wednesday, despite retreating from session highs by the close of trading.
London midday: Stocks off highs as investors mull mortgage approvals
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were up but off highs by midday on Wednesday, with Prudential rallying on the back of results, as investors mulled the latest UK mortgage approvals and consumer credit data.
London open: Stocks gain on US cues; Prudential rallies
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Wednesday, taking their cue from a solid session on Wall Street, with Prudential pacing the gains.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up on positive US cues
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Wednesday following a solid session on Wall Street.
London close: Stocks rise on buoyant global sentiment
(Sharecast News) - London stocks enjoyed a day of robust gains, closing significantly higher on Tuesday following a strong performance from Asian markets.
London midday: Stocks stay firm as housebuilders rally
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still firmly in the black by midday on Tuesday following a positive Asian session, with housebuilders pacing the gains.
London open: Stocks rally on China optimism; Bunzl boosts guidance
(Sharecast News) - London stocks shot higher in early trade on Tuesday following a positive Asian session, as traders returned to their desks after the long weekend.
London pre-open: Stocks to nudge up after long weekend
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to nudge higher at the open on Tuesday following a positive Asian session, as traders returned to their desks after the long weekend.
London close: Gains erased as Fed chair gives cautious outlook
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks reversed earlier gains to trade broadly flat by the close on Friday, as comments from Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell at the closely watched Jackson Hole conference dampened risk appetite.
London midday: Stocks firmer ahead of Powell, Lagarde speeches
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were firmer by midday on Friday as investors turned their attention to the Jackson Hole symposium in Wyoming, in particular speeches by Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell and ECB president Christine Lagarde.
London open: Stocks edge up ahead of Jackson Hole speeches
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged higher in early trade on Friday as investors turned their attention to the Jackson Hole symposium in Wyoming, in particular speeches by Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell and ECB president Christine Lagarde.
London pre-open: Stocks to nudge down ahead of Powell, Lagarde speeches
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to nudge lower at the open on Friday as investors eyed speeches by Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell and ECB president Christine Lagarde at the Jackson Hole symposium in Wyoming.
London close: Stocks end mixed ahead of Jackson Hole
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed with a mixed performance on Thursday as investors digested the most recent retail sales data, and turned their attention to the start of the Jackson Hole symposium across the pond.
London midday: Stocks stay up after Nvidia impresses
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still firmer by midday on Thursday as investors cheered better-than-expected results from US chip designer Nvidia and looked to the start of the Jackson Holy Symposium.
London open: Stocks rally after Nvidia beat
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rallied in early trade on Thursday, taking their cue from an upbeat session on Wall Street after better-than-expected results from US chip designer Nvidia.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up after Nvidia beats expectations
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Thursday following a positive session on Wall Street, as investors cheered better-than-expected results from US chip designer Nvidia.
London close: Stocks rise despite weaker global data
(Sharecast News) - Equity markets in London managed a positive close on Wednesday, despite underwhelming economic indicators from across Europe, with utility plays among the more buoyant sectors.
London midday: Markets shrug off weak data as utilities gain
(Sharecast News) - London's Footsie index was up 1% by lunchtime on Wednesday, led by strong gains from utility stocks, despite some disappointing economic data across Europe.
London open: Stocks rise ahead of PMIs
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Wednesday following a positive Asian session, as investors eyed a slew of PMI readings.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up ahead of PMIs
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Wednesday following a positive Asian session, as investors eyed a slew of PMIs.
London midday: FTSE extends gains as investors mull borrowing, manufacturing data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Tuesday as investors digested the latest UK borrowing and manufacturing figures.
London open: Stocks edge up as investors mull borrowing figures
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged up in early trade on Tuesday after a mostly firmer session on Wall Street, as investors digested the latest UK borrowing figures.
London pre-open: Stocks to edge up; borrowing figures in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge up on Tuesday after a mostly firmer session on Wall Street.
London close: Stocks edge up after borrowing figures, manufacturing data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended off highs but in the black on on Tuesday as investors digested the latest UK borrowing and manufacturing figures.
London close: Housebuilders pace decline after Crest Nicholson warning
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed lower on Monday, with housebuilders pacing the decline after a profit warning from Crest Nicholson.
London midday: FTSE extends gains as energy shares rally; housebuilders slide
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Monday, helped along by energy shares as investors mulled the latest rate cut by the People's Bank of China, but housebuilders slid after a profit warning from Crest Nicholson.
London open: Stocks edge up but housebuilders slump on Crest Nicholson warning
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged higher in early trade on Monday as investors mulled the latest rate cut by the People's Bank of China, but housebuilders were under the cosh after a profit warning from Crest Nicholson.
London pre-open: Stocks to edge up as investors digest PBoC
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge up at the open on Monday as investors digested the latest rate cut by the People's Bank of China.
London close: Stocks end tough week in the red
(Sharecast News) - London stocks faced significant losses by the close of trading on Friday, as concerns over a number of macroeconomic factors weighed heavily on sentiment.
London pre-open: Stocks to fall as China property crisis deepens
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks were expected to fall for the sixth straight session on Friday on signs that the ongoing real estate crisis in China is far from over.
London close: Stocks fall amid broad global sell-off
(Sharecast News) - Markets in London faced a tough session on Thursday, under the dark clouds of US inflation and intensifying concerns over the Chinese debt crisis.
London midday: Markets subdued, but stocks bounce off lows
(Sharecast News) - Fresh concerns about US inflation and the Chinese debt crisis were weighing on market sentiment on Thursday, though the FTSE 100 was trading flat by lunchtime after bouncing off five-week lows in morning trade.
London open: Markets rattled by FOMC minutes
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks slipped on Thursday, following US and Asian markets lower overnight, as investors reacted to the possibility of further interest-rate hikes by the Federal Reserve.
London pre-open: Stocks to slip on US rate-hike fears
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks were set to decline for the fifth straight session on Thursday after the minutes of a recent Federal Reserve meeting showed caution about taking the brakes off interest-rate hikes too soon.
London close: Stocks extend losses as rate hike fears continue
(Sharecast News) - UK stock markets faced a downturn on Wednesday, as gains from blue-chip insurers were overshadowed by concerns that the Bank of England could introduce another interest rate hike.
London midday: Stocks slip as core inflation stays high
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks were trading at five-week lows on Wednesday despite some big gains from blue-chip insurers, with market sentiment hit by fears that the Bank of England may step in to raise interest rates once again.
London open: Stocks flat as rate-hike fears dampen risk appetite
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks were struggling for direction on Wednesday after data showed that core inflation remains stubbornly high, raising fears that the Bank of England may step in to tighten monetary policy even further.
London pre-open: Stocks to extend five-week low
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks were set for another day of losses on Wednesday, after a heavy fall the previous session, as investors showed caution on busy day for economic data.
London close: Stocks tumble on interest rate, China concerns
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks faced significant pressure on Tuesday, closing on a sour note over concerns over potential further interest rate hikes by the Bank of England.
London open: Housing stocks pull FTSE lower on rate-hike fears
(Sharecast News) - The FTSE 100 dropped in early trade on Tuesday as investors reacted to an unexpected acceleration in UK wage growth and a surprise interest rate cut in China.
London pre-open: FTSE 100 to bounce off one-month low
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a slight rebound on Tuesday morning after falling to a one-month low, as investors digested some key data from the UK labour market, and a surprise rate cut in China overnight.
London close: Stocks slip on renewed China concerns
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets experienced a marginal dip at the close of trading on Monday, with both the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 indices ending in the negative.
London midday: China concerns dampen sentiment on quiet day
(Sharecast News) - London stock markets were struggling for direction on Monday morning, as fresh concerns about China's economy and an absence of any new economic data or corporate earnings prompted investors to exercise some caution.
London open: Miners drag FTSE 100 into the red
(Sharecast News) - Mining stocks were leading UK markets lower in early deals on Monday as renewed concerns about China's economy dampened sentiment.
London pre-open: Subdued start expected on quiet day for earnings, data
(Sharecast News) - The UK stock market was set for a subdued start on Monday morning, with investors likely to show caution on a light day for economic data and corporate earnings.
London close: Stocks sink on surprise rise in UK GDP
(Sharecast News) - London stocks remained in the red at the close of trading on Friday, as market participants reacted to a mixture of stronger-than-anticipated UK GDP numbers and fresh US producer inflation data.
London open: Miners lead stocks lower despite positive UK GDP
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks slipped lower on Friday, reversing gains made the previous session, as investors continue to digest a barrage of mixed economic data this week.
London pre-open: Stocks set to slip despite positive UK GDP data
(Sharecast News) - London's stocks were expected to slip in early trading on Friday despite data showing that the UK economy expanded at a faster-than-forecast rate in the second quarter.
London close: Stocks rise as US inflation meets expectations
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed with gains on Thursday, buoyed by a US inflation report that came broadly in line with market expectations.
London midday: Markets subdued ahead of US CPI data
(Sharecast News) - Investors were keeping their powder dry on Thursday in London as stock markets chose to remain cautious ahead of a much-anticipated US inflation report later on.
London open: Tentative start for FTSE 100 as markets eye US data
(Sharecast News) - The FTSE 100 edged higher in morning trade on Thursday, rising for the second straight session, though gains were limited as investors showed caution ahead of some all-important inflation figures from the US.
London pre-open: Futures edge higher as market awaits US inflation data
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks were set to tick slightly higher on Thursday morning, though gains would likely be muted as the market awaits key inflation data from the US later on.
London close: Stocks bounce back after shrugging off China data
(Sharecast News) - Stocks in London saw an encouraging rally on Wednesday, driven largely by a robust performance from the heavyweight mining, oil, and banking sectors.
London midday: Mining, oil and banking stocks provide a boost
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks bounced back on Wednesday, with the heavyweight mining, oil and banking sectors providing a lift despite ongoing concerns about recent Chinese economic data.
London open: Banks, miners lead the rebound early on
(Sharecast News) - Mining and banking stocks led the UK's benchmark equity index higher on Wednesday morning, rebounding after losses the previous session, despite economic data from China continuing to paint a dreary picture for the world's second-largest economy.
London pre-open: Stocks set for higher start
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a slight rebound on Wednesday morning after falling the previous session, though concerns over the health of the Chinese economy were likely to dominate newsflow on a quiet day for company news.
London close: Stocks weaker amid concerns for global stability
(Sharecast News) - Stocks in London finished in negative territory on Tuesday, largely influenced by unfavourable economic data from China coupled with underwhelming corporate earnings reports.
London midday: Shares down on China data, weak earnings news
(Sharecast News) - The FTSE 100 was trading lower on Tuesday as weak economic data from China and disappointing corporate earnings dampened sentiment in the mining sector.
London open: Shares make muted start as China data hits miners
(Sharecast News) - It was a subdued start for UK equity indices on Tuesday as weaker-than-expected economic data out of China dragged mining stocks into the red.
London pre-open: Stocks set top dip after Chinese trade data
(Sharecast News) - Stocks were set for a dip following the release of data showing a third straight decline in exports from the world's second-largest economy, China.
London close: Stocks start week in a lacklustre state
(Sharecast News) - Stocks in London ended Monday's trading session marginally in the red, influenced by a negative closing on Wall Street last week.
London midday: Shares lower after mixed US payroll data
(Sharecast News) - Stocks in London were trading slightly lower on Monday following a negative close to trading on Wall Street the week before.
London open: Stocks dip at the start of the week
(Sharecast News) - Stocks in London were trading slightly lower on Monday following a negative close to trading on Wall Street the week before.
London pre-open: Stocks set to dip after U.S. jobs data
(Sharecast News) - Stocks in London were being called to start the session lower following a negative close to trading on Wall Street the week before.
London close: Shares rally as US payroll data hints at possible rate pause
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rallied to close higher on Friday after the latest monthly non-farm payrolls report in the US suggested the US Federal Reserve may be able to pause interest rate rises.
London midday: Shares flat ahead of US jobs data; WPP, Capita slump
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had slipped into the red by midday on Friday as investors waited on the release of the latest monthly non-farm payrolls report in the US.
London open: Stocks edge higher with U.S. jobs data in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were trading on a slightly mixed note, even as investors waited on the release of the latest monthly non-farm payrolls report in the States.
London pre-open: Futures pointing lower ahead of US non-farm payrolls
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were seen starting the session slightly higher, even as investors waited on the release of the latest monthly non-farm payrolls report in the States.
London close: Stocks end on mixed note even as Bank hikes rates
(Sharecast News) - Stocks ended the session on a mixed note even after the Bank of England went ahead and hiked rates.
London midday: Stocks off lows ahead of BoE decision
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had come off their lows as investors waited on the Bank of England's latest policy decision at noon.
London open: Stocks retreat ahead of BoE
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were trading lower as investors waited on the Bank of England's latest policy decision at noon.
London pre-open: Stocks set to edge up ahead of BoE rate decision
(Sharecast News) - London stocks looked set for a slightly higher start as investors waited on the Bank of England's latest policy decision at noon.
London close: Stocks dragged lower by U.S. debt quandary
(Sharecast News) - London stocks finished lower after a downgrade of the U.S. government's long-term credit rating overnight caught traders on the hop.
London midday: Stocks off lows after U.S. debt downgrade
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were holding lower at midday after a downgrade of the U.S. government's long-term credit rating overnight caught traders on the hop.
London open: U.S. government debt downgrade catches traders on the hop
(Sharecast News) - London stocks dropped at the start of the session after a downgrade of the U.S. government's long-term credit rating caught traders on the hop.
London pre-open: Stocks set for lower start after Fitch cuts U.S. debt rating
(Sharecast News) - London stocks looked set for a slightly lower start following news that Fitch had downgraded the U.S. government's long-term credit rating.
London close: Stocks slip as longer-term Gilt yields grind back higher
(Sharecast News) - London stocks finished in the red on Tuesday as investors mulled downbeat manufacturing data and results from the likes of BP, HSBC and Diageo, together with a rise in longer-term Gilt yields.
London midday: Stocks turn lower after manufacturing data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had turned negative by midday on Tuesday as investors mulled downbeat manufacturing data and results from the likes of BP, HSBC and Diageo.
London open: Stocks nudge up as Diageo, HSBC rally
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged higher in early trade on Tuesday as investors eyed the latest reading on the UK manufacturing sector and mulled results from the likes of BP, HSBC and Diageo.
London pre-open: Stocks seen flat ahead of manufacturing data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a flat open on Tuesday as investors eyed the latest reading on the UK manufacturing sector.
London close: FTSE edges up ahead of busy week
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended a touch firmer on Monday as investors mulled the latest Chinese manufacturing data and news of further measures from authorities in China to boost consumption.
London midday: Stocks flat as investors digest Chinese stimulus announcements
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were hugging the flatline on Monday as investors mulled the latest Chinese manufacturing data and news of further measures from authorities in China to boost consumption.
London open: Stocks edge down; Marshalls slides on profit warning
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower in early trade on Monday as investors mulled the latest Chinese manufacturing data and news of further measures from authorities in China to boost consumption.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down as investors mull China data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Monday as investors mulled the latest Chinese manufacturing data and news of further measures from authorities in China to boost consumption.
London close: Stocks end turbulent week in a mixed state
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets finished with a mixed performance on Friday, driven by multiple factors including a policy change from the Bank of Japan, and significant results from companies such as NatWest, Standard Chartered, and International Airlines Group (IAG).
London midday: Stocks touch higher ahead of US inflation gauges
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still a touch higher by midday on Friday as investors mulled a policy shift from the Bank of Japan and results from the likes of NatWest, Standard Chartered and IAG.
London open: Stocks edge up as investors mull BoJ shift; StanChart rallies
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged higher in early trade on Friday as investors mulled a policy shift from the Bank of Japan and results from the likes of NatWest, Standard Chartered and IAG.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower; NatWest in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a weaker open on Friday following a downbeat session on Wall Street, with earnings from NatWest in focus.
London close: Stocks finish firmer after tsunami of earnings
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed firmer on Thursday, backed by a slew of corporate earnings and a substantial policy decision by the US Federal Reserve.
London midday: FTSE maintains gains as investors wade through earnings
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still a little firmer by midday on Thursday as investors mulled the latest policy announcement from the Federal Reserve and waded through an avalanche of earnings.
London open: Stocks edge up amid earnings avalanche
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged higher in early trade on Thursday as investors mulled the latest policy announcement from the Federal Reserve and waded through an avalanche of earnings.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up amid earnings avalanche
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Thursday as investors wade through an avalanche of earnings and mull the latest policy announcement from the Federal Reserve, with the European Central Bank due to announce its decision later.
London close: Stocks in risk-off mood ahead of Fed decision
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed in a mixed state on Wednesday, with the top-flight FTSE 100 in the red as investors looked ahead to the policy announcement from the US Federal Reserve.
London midday: Stocks in the red as Lloyds, NatWest slump
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had fallen into the red by midday on Wednesday, with Lloyds and NatWest under the cosh, as investors waded through a raft of earnings and looked ahead to the latest policy announcement from the Federal Reserve.
London open: Stocks steady amid raft of earnings, ahead of Fed
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were steady in early trade on Wednesday as investors waded through a raft of earnings and looked ahead to the latest policy announcement from the Federal Reserve.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down ahead of Fed announcement
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Wednesday after an uninspiring Asian session, as investors eye the latest policy announcement from the Federal Reserve and a slew of UK earnings.
London close: Stocks manage gains as miners surge
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed marginally higher on Tuesday, driven by positive performances from the mining sector and consumer goods behemoth Unilever, which enjoyed a boost from robust second-quarter results.
London midday: Stocks a touch firmer as miners, Unilever rally
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still a touch firmer by midday Tuesday, with miners on the front foot, and consumer goods giant Unilever boosted by well-received second-quarter results.
London open: Stocks tick higher as miners, Unilever advance
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged up in early trade on Tuesday, with miners on the front foot, and Unilever boosted by well-received second-quarter results.
London pre-open: Stocks seen muted as investors eye earnings, Fed meeting
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a muted open on Tuesday as investors mull results from the likes of Unilever, Compass Group and Croda and eye the start of the Federal Reserve's two-day policy meeting.
London close: Stocks mixed as fresh PMI data disappoints
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed with a mixed result on Monday, reflecting investors' mixed sentiment as they reacted to a weak set of economic data at the start of a busy week on the economic calendar.
London midday: Stocks mixed after soft PMI data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were trading on a mixed note following a lacklustre close on Wall Street at the end of the previous week and week survey results.
London open: Stocks start week on a mixed note
(Sharecast News) - London stocks began the week on a mixed note, after a lacklustre session on Wall Street to close out last week.
London pre-open: FTSE set to fall at start of busy week
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets looked set to open lower on Monday, after a lacklustre session on Wall Street to close out last week.
London close: Stocks finish buoyant week in mixed state
(Sharecast News) - Stocks in London presented a mixed picture at the close of trading on Friday, with the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 finishing in opposite territories, despite a slight uptick in Wall Street during early trading across the Atlantic.
London midday: Stocks trade mixed with central bank meetings on the horizon
(Sharecast News) - Stocks were still trading on a mixed note come midday despite Wall Street looking primed for a modest bounce at the opening bell.
London open: Stocks slip heading into central bank decisions
(Sharecast News) - Stocks were mixed at the start of the session, tracking overnight losses on Wall Street on the back of the latest quarterly results out of Netflix and Tesla.
London pre-open: Stocks set for slightly lower start after mixed economic data
(Sharecast News) - Stocks were set for a slightly lower start at the end of the week, tracking overnight losses on Wall Street on the back of the latest quarterly results out of Netflix and Tesla.
London close: FTSE 100 adds to gains on mixed day for stocks
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed in a mixed state on Thursday, with the leading FTSE 100 capitalising on Wednesday's robust performance, while the FTSE 250 dipped.
London midday: Stocks extend gains as miners, housebuilders advance
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Thursday, building on the stellar session a day earlier, when the top-flight index had its best day so far this year on the back of a softer-than-expected inflation reading.
London open: Stocks gain as miners rally
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Thursday, albeit gains were much more muted than in the previous session, when a softer-than-expected UK inflation print saw the top-flight index enjoy its best day of the year so far.
London pre-open: Stocks to nudge down after Wednesday's strong gains
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to nudge lower at the open on Thursday following strong gains in the previous session on the back of a softer-than-expected UK consumer price inflation print.
London close: Stocks soar on lower-than-expected CPI numbers
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets saw an impressive rise on Wednesday, with housebuilders surging after a decrease in consumer price inflation, lessening the burden on the Bank of England to continue with rate hikes.
London midday: FTSE extends gains as housebuilders rally on inflation data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Wednesday, with housebuilders on the rise after data showed a bigger-than-expected decline in consumer price inflation, easing pressure on the Bank of England to keep hiking rates.
London open: Housebuilders pace gains as inflation eases more than expected
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rallied in early trade on Wednesday, with housebuilders pacing the gains after data showed a bigger-than-expected decline in consumer price inflation, easing pressure on the Bank of England to keep hiking rates.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up as inflation falls more than expected
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Wednesday following an upbeat session on Wall Street, as investors mulled a bigger-than-expected drop in UK inflation.
London close: Stocks rise despite mixed US bank results
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed on a high note Tuesday, as investors pored over the latest US retail sales figures as well as data showing easing grocery inflation in the UK.
London midday: Stocks muted ahead of US retail sales, earnings releases
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still little changed by midday on Tuesday as investors eyed the latest US retail sales data and big earnings releases across the pond, as well as this week's UK inflation figures.
London open: FTSE little changed but Ocado, Darktrace surge
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were little changed in early trade on Tuesday as investors eyed the latest US retail sales data and big earnings releases across the pond, as well as this week's UK inflation figures.
London pre-open: Stocks seen flat ahead of US retail sales, earnings
(Sharecast News) - London stocks looked set for a flat open on Tuesday as investors eyed the latest US retail sales data and big earnings releases.
London close: Stocks weaker after China disappointment
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed in negative territory on Monday, as disappointing growth figures from China affected major miners.
London midday: Stocks stay down as miners hit by China data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still down by midday on Monday, with miners under the cosh after disappointing Chinese growth figures.
London open: Miners pace the decline as China GDP disappoints
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower in early trade on Monday, with miners under the cosh after disappointing Chinese growth figures.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down after China data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Monday following disappointing Chinese data.
London close: Stocks slip on Friday but still finish week higher
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed marginally lower on Friday, with earlier gains lost as investors turned their attention towards Wall Street, digesting a series of significant bank earnings reports.
London midday: Stocks muted ahead of US bank results
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still little changed by midday on Friday as investors eyed earnings across the pond from JPMorgan, Citigroup and Wells Fargo.
London open: Stocks flat as investors eye US bank earnings
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were steady in early trade on Friday as investors eyed earnings across the pond from JPMorgan, Citigroup and Wells Fargo.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down ahead of US bank earnings
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge down at the open on Friday as investors eyed earnings across the pond from JPMorgan, Citigroup and Wells Fargo.
London close: Stocks rise on UK GDP, US producer price data
(Sharecast News) - Stocks in London managed an upbeat finish on Thursday, propelled by easing concerns over US Federal Reserve interest rate hikes, amid focus on the latest UK GDP data and fresh US inflation figures.
London midday: Stocks tick up but housebuilders under pressure
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had popped higher by midday on Thursday amid easing concerns about Fed rate hikes, as investors mulled the latest UK GDP data and looked ahead to the release of more US inflation data.
London open: Stocks nudge down as investors mull GDP
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged lower in early trade on Thursday as investors mulled the latest UK GDP data.
London pre-open: Stocks seen muted as investors mull GDP data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a muted open on Thursday as investors mulled the latest UK GDP data.
London close: Stocks surge as US inflation undershoots expectations
(Sharecast News) - Equity markets in London finished Wednesday well into the green, bolstered by inflation data from the US that came in below predictions.
London midday: Stocks extend gains ahead of US inflation print
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Wednesday as investors eyed the latest US inflation data.
London open: Stocks rise as investors eye US inflation data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Wednesday following a positive close on Wall Street, as investors eyed the latest US inflation data.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up ahead of US inflation data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Wednesday following a positive close on Wall Street, as investors eye the latest US inflation data.
London close: Stocks rise as sterling strengthens
(Sharecast News) - London's stock market made a recovery by the close on Tuesday, overcoming earlier losses despite a strengthening pound.
London midday: Stocks nudge down after jobs data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had edged lower by midday on Tuesday, held back by a stronger pound as a jump in wage growth fuelled expectations of further rates hikes by the Bank of England.
London open: Stocks flat as investors mull wage growth
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were steady in early trade on Tuesday as the latest UK jobs data showed a jump in wage growth that's expected to maintain pressure on the Bank of England to hike interest rates.
London pre-open: Stocks seen flat after jobs data, retail sales
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a steady open on Tuesday as investors mull the latest UK jobs and retail sales data.
London close: Stocks start week with some small gains
(Sharecast News) - London's main stock indices ended modestly higher on Monday, buoyed by slight gains amid market worries over sluggish Chinese economic data.
London midday: Stocks steady as investors mull China inflation data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still little changed by midday on Monday as investors mulled disappointing data out of China, with miners under the cosh.
London open: Stocks little changed after China data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were little changed in early trade on Monday as investors mulled disappointing data out of China.
London pre-open: Stocks seen muted as investors mull China inflation
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a muted open on Monday following a mixed session in Asia.
London close: Stocks mixed on US payrolls, UK house price data
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets experienced a mixed performance on Friday with concerns over impending interest rate hikes, the latest US non-farm payrolls report, and fresh UK house price data all influencing movements.
FTSE 100 movers: Utilities in the red; Coca-Cola HBC fizzes higher
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was down 0.2% at 7,263.44 in afternoon trade on Friday.
London midday: Stocks stay down ahead of payrolls
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still a little lower by midday on Friday amid rate hike concerns, as investors mulled the latest UK house price data and awaited the release of the US non-farm payrolls report.
London open: Stocks fall as investors eye payrolls
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Friday amid rate hike concerns, as investors mulled the latest UK house price data and awaited the release of the US non-farm payrolls report.
London pre-open: Stocks seen muted ahead of payrolls
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a flat open on Friday following heavy losses in the previous session, as investors mulled the latest UK house price data and looked ahead to the release of the US non-farm payrolls report.
London close: Stocks fall on renewed interest rate fears
(Sharecast News) - London's stock market endured a blow on Thursday, with investors responding to fears of forthcoming rate hikes by the US Federal Reserve as well as the latest American employment data.
London midday: Stocks drop as Gilt yields move higher again
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were down on Thursday as investors mulled the latest minutes from the US Federal Reserve, which suggested that more rate hikes were on the cards.
London midday: Stocks fall further on hawkish Fed, UK construction data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had fallen further by midday on Thursday as investors mulled the latest minutes from the US Federal Reserve, which suggested that more rate hikes were on the cards, and following the release of disappointing UK construction data.
London open: Stocks fall after hawkish Fed minutes
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Thursday as investors mulled the latest minutes from the US Federal Reserve, which suggested that more rate hikes were on the cards.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower as investors mull Fed minutes
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Thursday following downbeat US and Asian sessions.
London close: Stocks fall on fresh service sector data
(Sharecast News) - London stock markets ended lower on Wednesday, as investors cautiously responded to fresh services data from the UK and China, and looked to the latest Federal Reserve minutes.
London midday: Stocks stay down as investors mull UK, China services data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the red by midday on Wednesday as investors digested UK and China services data, and eyed the latest minutes from the Federal Reserve.
London open: Stocks fall as China data disappoints
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Wednesday after the release of disappointing Chinese data, and as investors eyed the latest minutes from the Federal Reserve and a reading on the UK services sector.
London pre-open: Stocks to nudge down ahead of services data, FOMC minutes
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to nudge lower at the open on Wednesday following a downbeat Asian session, as investors eyed the latest reading on the UK services sector and minutes from the Federal Reserve.
London close: Stocks finish mixed on quiet trading day
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed on a mixed note on Tuesday, in what was a relatively quiet trading day amidst a lack of economic news, and as the US markets remained closed for Independence Day.
London midday: Stocks edge higher in quiet trade
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had edged higher by midday on Tuesday as investors mulled news of China's export restrictions on metals, and with the session likely to remain quiet as US markets will be closed for Independence Day.
London open: Stocks flat; housebuilders hit by JPM note
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were steady in early trade on Tuesday, with the session likely to be fairly quiet as US markets will be closed for Independence Day, and as investors mulled news of China's export restrictions on metals.
London pre-open: Stocks seen muted; Sainsbury's in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a muted open on Tuesday as investors mull the latest policy announcement from the Reserve Bank of Australia and with US markets set to be closed for Independence Day.
London close: Stocks mixed amid global manufacturing weakness
(Sharecast News) - London's leading stock indices painted a mixed picture at the close of trading on Monday, with the FTSE 100 index slipping slightly amid a lacklustre start to the week across the pond on Wall Street.
London midday: Stocks push higher as miners rally
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had edged higher by midday on Monday amid hopes of further economic stimulus from China.
London open: Stocks nudge up as miners rally; China data in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged up in early trade on Monday following an upbeat session in Asia, but gains were muted as investors mulled a slowdown in China's manufacturing sector.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up on positive Asian cues
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Monday following an upbeat session in Asia, as investors eye the release of manufacturing data.
London close: Stocks rise on buoyant global sentiment
(Sharecast News) - London's financial markets rallied on Friday, buoyed by heightened confidence in the US economic outlook and encouraging UK GDP data.
London midday: Stocks up as investors position for US inflation data
(Sharecast News) - Stocks were catching a bid on Friday on greater confidence in the outlook for the US economy and signs that inflation was cooling across the Channel.
London open: Inflation again in focus at quarter's end
(Sharecast News) - Stocks were edging up in the final trading session of the second quarter, as investors waited on the release of key inflation data in the euro area and U.S..
London close: Stocks and bonds unloved as Thames Water fiasco festers
(Sharecast News) - Stocks in London underperformed peers on either side of the Atlantic as another batch of mostly better-than-expected economic data out of the States pushed government bond yields in the US and the UK higher.
London midday: Stocks drift lower
(Sharecast News) - Stocks in London were holding slightly lower come midday as they waited on the latest inflation data from across the Channel.
London open: Stocks dip as investors wait on European inflation numbers
(Sharecast News) - Stocks in London were trading slightly lower on Thursday morning as they waited on the latest inflation data from across the Channel.
London pre-open: Stocks set for flat start
(Sharecast News) - Stocks in London looked set for a flat start to trading on Thursday morning.
London close: Stocks make gains despite profit-taking
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets saw a notable surge on Wednesday, with both the FTSE 100 and the FTSE 250 closing higher amid a gathering of global financial policymakers.
London midday: Solid gains for stocks ahead of ECB policy summit
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were firmly higher ahead of the start of a panel discussion at the European Central Bank's semi-annual policy retreat in Sintra, Portugal, in which several of the world's top central bankers would participate.
London open: Stocks rise following strong gains in the US, Japan
(Sharecast News) - Stocks in London began the session with modest gains following a strong advance on Wall Street during the previous session.
London pre-open: Stocks set to edge higher, central banks in focus
(Sharecast News) - Stocks in London were being called to start the day with slight gains following the strong advance seen on Wall Street during the previous session.
London close: Stocks manage gains at end of muted day
(Sharecast News) - London stock markets presented a muted picture at the close of trading on Tuesday, following an early surge influenced by optimism about Chinese economic growth, which subsequently lost momentum.
London midday: Stocks pare gains as early China boost fades
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had pared gains by midday on Tuesday, as an early boost on the back of Chinese growth hopes faded.
London open: Stocks rise as miners rally; shop price inflation eases
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Tuesday, with miners pacing the gains after Chinese Premier Li Qiang said the country was still on track to reach its annual growth target of around 5%.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up; shop price inflation eases
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Tuesday following a mostly positive session in Asia.
London close: Stocks slip after failed Russia rebellion
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed in a muted state on Monday after a slow start to the week, amid uncertainty arising from an unsuccessful coup attempt in Russia over the weekend.
London midday: Stocks maintain losses but Aston Martin surges
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still a little weaker by midday on Monday as a failed coup against Putin over the weekend dented sentiment.
London open: Stocks fall after weekend events; Aston Martin surges
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Monday as a failed coup against Putin over the weekend dented sentiment.
London pre-open: Stocks seen muted after failed coup against Putin
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a muted open on Monday as investors got their first chance to react to a failed coup against Putin over the weekend.
London close: Stocks lower as rate rise still weighs
(Sharecast News) - London's stock market concluded a lacklustre trading week with losses across the board on Friday, as continued investor concern over the recent interest rate hike weighed heavily on shares, particularly in the housebuilding sector.
London midday: Stocks stay down as housebuilders slump
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still lower by midday on Friday, with housebuilders under the cosh as investors continued to mull the impact of the latest interest rate hike.
London open: Stocks fall as investors mull retail sales, consumer confidence data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Friday as investors continued to assess the impact of the latest interest rate hike, with retail sales and consumer confidence data in focus.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower as investors mull retail sales
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Friday as investors digest the latest UK retail sales and consumer confidence data.
London close: Stocks falter after BoE's 50 basis point hike
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed significantly lower on Thursday following the Bank of England's decision to hike interest rates by 50 basis points.
London midday: Stocks stay down as BoE hikes rates to 5%
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still firmly in the red by midday on Thursday after the Bank of England hiked interest rates by 50 basis points.
London open: Stocks fall ahead of BoE rate announcement; Ocado surges
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell sharply in early trade on Thursday as investors eyed another rate hike by the Bank of England.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down ahead of BoE announcement
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Thursday as investors eyed another rare hike by the Bank of England.
London close: Stocks lower as UK inflation remains sticky
(Sharecast News) - London stock markets closed lower on Wednesday, pulled down by escalating inflation fears and uncertainty preceding this week's interest rate decision from the Bank of England.
London midday: Stocks down but off lows after inflation data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were off earlier lows but still a little weaker by midday on Wednesday as investors digested a higher-than-expected UK inflation print, ahead of this week's Bank of England rate announcement.
London open: Stocks fall as inflation sticks at 8.7%
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Wednesday as investors mulled a higher-than-expected UK inflation print, ahead of this week's Bank of England rate announcement.
London pre-open: Stocks seen muted as UK inflation stays at 8.7%
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a muted open on Wednesday as investors mulled the latest UK inflation data ahead of this week's Bank of England rate announcement.
London close: Stocks weaker ahead of BoE rate decision
(Sharecast News) - London's stocks closed in negative territory on Tuesday, as investors weighed the implications of the latest policy announcement from China, along with newly released UK grocery price data.
London midday: Stocks flat as investors mull PBOC; grocery price inflation eases
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were flat by midday on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest policy announcement in China and UK grocery price data, and looked ahead to inflation data and an expected rate hike from the Bank of England this week.
London open: Stocks nudge down as investors mull PBOC
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged lower in early trade on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest policy announcement from the People's Bank of China and looked ahead to UK inflation data and an expected rate hike from the Bank of England this week.
London pre-open: Stocks seen flat as investors digest PBOC
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a muted open on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest policy announcement from the People's Bank of China.
London close: Stocks weaker on globally subdued day
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed in the red on a globally subdued Monday, with investors eagerly anticipating the Bank of England's monetary policy decision expected later this week.
London midday: Stocks stay down amid China growth concerns
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still weaker by midday on Monday amid concerns about China's growth prospects, and as investors eyed another rate hike by the Bank of England this week.
London open: Stocks fall amid China concerns
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Monday amid concerns about China's growth prospects, and as investors eyed another rate hike by the Bank of England this week.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down after downbeat US, Asian sessions
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Monday following a downbeat Asian session and a negative close on Wall Street at the end of last week, as investors await fresh catalysts.
London close: Stocks end up but Travis Perkins tumbles on profit warning
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended a little higher on Friday, as investors continued to digest this week's policy announcements from the US Federal Reserve and the European Central Bank.
London midday: Stocks maintain gains; Tesco falls after update
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Friday, having taken their cue from a solid session on Wall Street.
London open: Stocks rise after strong US session
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Friday, taking their cue from a solid session on Wall Street.
London pre-open: Stocks to edge up after Wall Street gains
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge up at the open on Friday following a solid session on Wall Street.
London close: Stocks mixed on slew of global data
(Sharecast News) - Stock markets in London ended the trading day with mixed results on Thursday, following a stream of global data and the US Federal Reserve's decision to hold steady on interest rates.
London midday: FTSE flat as investors mull Fed's hawkish pause
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had pared earlier losses to trade flat by midday on Thursday after the US Federal Reserve left rates unchanged but signalled that two more hikes were on the way this year.
London open: Stocks edge down after Fed's 'hawkish hold'
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower in early trade on Thursday after the US Federal Reserve left rates unchanged but signalled that two more hikes were on the way later this year.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down as Fed delivers hawkish hold
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Thursday after the US Federal Reserve left rates unchanged but signalled that two more hikes were on the way later this year.
London close: Stocks mixed as investors hope for Fed pause
(Sharecast News) - London's equity markets ended Wednesday on a mixed note, but overall changes were minimal, as global investors cast their gaze westwards to the upcoming interest rate decision from the US Federal Reserve.
London midday: Stocks turn higher as investors eye Fed; Vodafone jumps
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had turned higher by midday on Wednesday as investors eyed an expected pause in rates hikes from the US Federal Reserve and digested the latest UK GDP reading, with Vodafone rallying after it announced a mobile merger with Three UK.
London open: Stocks nudge down ahead of Fed; UK economy returns to growth
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged lower in early trade on Wednesday as investors eyed a policy announcement from the US Federal Reserve, and digested the latest UK GDP reading.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down ahead of Fed; UK GDP in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge down at the open on Wednesday as investors eyed a policy announcement from the US Federal Reserve, and digested the latest UK GDP reading.
London close: Stocks muted as US inflation comes in cooler
(Sharecast News) - Tuesday saw London's stock markets conclude the day's trading in a reserved state, as investors processed new inflation data out of the United States, which revealed a deceleration in the rate of consumer price growth.
London midday: Stocks flat ahead of US inflation; gilt yields spike
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had pared gains by midday on Tuesday as investors eyed the latest US inflation print, while gilt yields spiked as UK jobs data put pressure on the Bank of England to keep raising interest rates.
London open: Stocks edge up as investors digest jobs data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged higher in early trade on Tuesday following a positive close on Wall Street, as the latest UK jobs data put pressure on the Bank of England to keep raising interest rates.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up as investors mull jobs data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Tuesday following an upbeat session on Wall Street, as investors mulled the latest UK jobs data.
London close: Stocks finish flat ahead of key central bank meetings
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed a quiet day in the green on Monday, with major indexes ending just above break-even point as investors prepared themselves for a significant week of interest rate decisions from a trio of the world's leading central banks.
London midday: Stocks pare gains as investors eye US inflation, Fed
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had pared earlier gains by midday on Monday, as investors braced for a week of key rate announcements and the latest US inflation reading.
London open: Stocks gain as investors eye US inflation, central bank meetings
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Monday following losses at the end of last week, as investors braced for a week of key rate announcements and the latest US inflation reading.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up ahead of busy interest rates week
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Monday following losses at the end of last week, as investors eye a week of key rate announcements and the latest US inflation reading.
London close: Stocks fall ahead of central bank decisions next week
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets concluded the week in negative territory on Friday, with investors casting a cautious eye towards next week's crucial interest rate decision from the U.S. Federal Reserve.
London midday: Stocks fall as Croda tanks on profit warning
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had fallen into the red by midday, with Croda under the cosh after a profit warning, as investors eyed US inflation data and the latest policy announcement from the Federal Reserve next week.
London open: Stocks nudge up as investors eye US inflation, Fed next week
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Friday following positive sessions in the US and Asia, but gains were muted as investors eyed US inflation data and the latest policy announcement from the Federal Reserve next week.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up on positive US, Asian sessions
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Friday following gains in the US and Asia, as investors mull the latest China inflation data.
London close: Ex-dividends, interest rate concerns drag on stocks
(Sharecast News) - Thursday trading on London's stock markets ended in the red, as a newly declared recession in the eurozone and escalating concerns over interest rates cast a pall over investors' sentiment.
London midday: Stocks dip amid interest rate worries
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had nudged into the red by midday on Thursday, as interest rate worries dented sentiment.
London open: Stocks flat amid interest rate worries
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were flat in early trade on Thursday, as interest rate worries dented sentiment.
London pre-open: Stocks to edge lower after downbeat Asian session
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were for a slightly weaker open on Thursday following a downbeat Asian session.
London close: Stocks slip on global data, UK house prices
(Sharecast News) - London's primary stock indices concluded Wednesday's session beneath the waterline, as investors remained vigilant over fresh data on global economic growth and UK housing prices.
London midday: Stocks turn higher but gains muted after China, Halifax data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had popped into the black by midday on Wednesday, but gains were muted as investors mulled a slump in Chinese exports and a drop in UK house prices.
London open: Stocks edge lower after China data, Halifax house prices
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower in early trade on Wednesday as investors mulled a slump in Chinese exports and a drop in UK house prices.
London pre-open: Stocks seen muted as investors mull China data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a muted open on Wednesday as investors mulled the latest Chinese trade figures, which showed a slide in exports.
London close: Stocks manage small gains after lacklustre session
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets overcame initial losses to close slightly higher on Tuesday, having earlier fallen on the back of an unexpected interest rate increase from the Reserve Bank of Australia.
London midday: Stocks fall amid US recession worries; UK construction PMI in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had fallen a little further into the red by midday on Tuesday, weighed down by US recession worries, a surprise rate hike by the Reserve Bank of Australia, and uninspiring retail sales data.
London open: FTSE nudges down amid US recession concerns
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged lower in early trade on Tuesday, held back by US recession worries, a surprise rate hike by the Reserve Bank of Australia and uninspiring retail sales data.
London pre-open: Stocks seen muted after RBA hikes rates
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a muted open on Tuesday after the Reserve Bank of Australia hiked interest rates again.
London close: Stocks slip back after oil price rally
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had reversed earlier gains to close weaker on Monday, having earlier rallied on the back of higher oil prices, as investors mulled the latest reading on the UK services sector.
London midday: Stocks maintain gains as oil prices rally
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still firmer by midday on Monday amid higher oil prices, as investors mulled the latest reading on the UK services sector.
London open: Stocks gain; oil rallies on Saudi production cuts
(Sharecast News) - London stocks gained in early trade on Monday following positive US and Asian sessions, with oil prices on the rise.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up as oil prices rise
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge up in early trade on Monday following a strong close on Wall Street at the end of last week.
London midday: Stocks extend gains as investors eye payrolls
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Friday after the US Senate passed a bi-partisan agreement to raise the debt ceiling, and as investors eyed the latest non-farm payrolls report.
London open: Stocks rise on US debt deal; all eyes on payrolls
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Friday after the US Senate passed a bi-partisan agreement to raise the debt ceiling, and as investors eyed the latest non-farm payrolls report.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up after US Senate passes debt ceiling bill
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Friday after the US Senate passed a bi-partisan agreement to raise the debt ceiling, and as investors eyed the latest non-farm payrolls report.
London close: Stocks rally on US debt deal, payrolls report
(Sharecast News) - London stocks racked up strong gains on Friday after the US Senate passed a bi-partisan agreement to raise the debt ceiling, and following the release of a stronger-than-expected non-farm payrolls report.
London midday: Stocks stay up but Dr Martens tumbles on results
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still firmer by midday on Thursday, after the US House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed the debt ceiling bill agreed last weekend, and as investors mulled encouraging Chinese data.
London close: Stocks rise on US debt deal optimism, China data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended up on Thursday after the US House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed the debt ceiling bill agreed last weekend, and after the release of encouraging Chinese data.
London open: Stocks rise on US debt deal hopes, after China data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Thursday after the US House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed the debt ceiling bill agreed last weekend, and as investors mulled encouraging Chinese data.
London pre-open: Stocks seen higher on US debt deal optimism
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Thursday after the US House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed the debt ceiling bill agreed last weekend.
London close: Stocks slump as Chinese data, US debt uncertainty weigh
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended sharply lower on Wednesday as weak Chinese data dented sentiment, and as investors eyed a Congress vote on a deal to avert US debt default.
London midday: Stocks stay down after China data; US debt deal eyed
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were off earlier lows but still in the red by midday on Wednesday as weak Chinese data dented sentiment.
London open: Stocks fall after weak China data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Wednesday as weak Chinese data dented sentiment.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down after China data disappoints
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Wednesday following losses in Asia after the release of weak Chinese manufacturing figures.
London close: Stocks mixed on return from long weekend
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets gave a mixed performance on returning from the bank holiday weekend on Tuesday, as market participants held onto hopes that a US debt ceiling deal would be approved this week.
London midday: Stocks stay down amid US debt deal doubts
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the red by midday on Tuesday amid continued uncertainty over whether a US debt default will be averted, and as data showed that shop price inflation in the UK edged higher in May.
London open: Stocks edge down amid US debt deal uncertainty
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Tuesday amid continued uncertainty over whether a US debt default will be averted, and as data showed that shop price inflation edged higher in May.
London pre-open: Stocks seen muted amid US debt deal hopes
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a muted open on Tuesday as traders return to their desks after the long weekend, amid hopes of a US debt deal.
London close: Stocks mixed amid renewed US debt ceiling hopes
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets ended the week on a mixed note on Friday, with the benchmark index rising amid hopes of a nearing deal over the US federal debt ceiling.
London midday: Stocks up but off highs; miners rally
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were off earlier highs but still in the black by midday on Friday amid hopes a US debt ceiling deal will be done, as investors mulled better-than-expected UK retail sales data.
London open: Stocks rise amid US debt ceiling hopes, after retail sales
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Friday amid growing hopes that a US debt ceiling deal will be done, as investors mulled better-than-expected UK retail sales data.
London pre-open: Stocks seen muted as investors mull retail sales
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a muted open on Friday as investors mull the latest UK retail sales data.
London close: Stocks fall on stack of data, debt ceiling talks drag
(Sharecast News) - London stock markets ended the trading session in the red on Thursday, weighed down by persisting investor concerns surrounding the lack of any clear progress in US debt ceiling discussions.
London midday: Stocks down but off lows; US debt ceiling still in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still a touch weaker by midday on Thursday but off earlier lows, held back by worries about a potential US debt default and news that Germany had fallen into recession.
London open: Stocks fall amid US debt default worries, after German GDP
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Thursday as worries about a potential US debt default and news that Germany had fallen into recession dented sentiment.
London pre-open: Stocks seen muted as US debt ceiling talks drag on
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a muted open on Thursday following heavy losses in the previous session, as investors continued to eye US debt ceiling talks.
London close: Stocks fall on inflation data, debt ceiling standstill
(Sharecast News) - London's main stock gauges closed in negative territory on Wednesday, after a higher-than-expected UK inflation report and as concerns over the unresolved US federal debt ceiling issue continued.
London midday: FTSE extends losses after UK inflation print
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had fallen further into the red by midday on Wednesday as investors mulled a higher-than-expected UK inflation print, and a lack of progress in US debt ceiling negotiations.
London open: Stocks slide amid US debt ceiling impasse, after inflation print
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell sharply in early trade on Wednesday, with US debt ceiling talks still firmly in focus as Republicans and the White House struggle to make any headway, and as investors mulled a higher-than-expected UK inflation reading.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower as investors mull inflation data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Wednesday following a downbeat session in the US, as investors mull the latest UK inflation data.
London close: Stocks lower on data, debt ceiling discussions
(Sharecast News) - London's top share indices had dipped back into negative territory by the close of trading on Tuesday, driven by investor concerns over the looming deadline for raising the US federal debt ceiling.
London midday: Stocks turn positive; RS Group under the cosh
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had turned positive by midday on Tuesday, helped along by a solid performance from property names, as investors mulled the latest UK borrowing figures and continued to eye US debt ceiling talks.
London open: Stocks edge down after borrowing figures
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower in early trade on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest UK borrowing figures and continued to eye US debt ceiling talks.
London pre-open: Stocks seen muted; borrowing figures in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a muted open on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest UK borrowing figures and continued to eye US debt ceiling talks.
London close: Stocks mixed on quiet day as focus turns to US
(Sharecast News) - Stocks in London ended mixed on Monday, although movements were minor as investor attention was largely drawn to ongoing negotiations over the US federal debt ceiling.
London midday: Stocks stay up as Burberry, StanChart gain
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still a little firmer by midday on Monday, helped along by solid performances from Standard Chartered and Burberry, but gains were unspectacular as US debt ceiling talks remained in focus.
London open: Stocks edge up but Dechra tumbles on profit warning
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged higher in early trade on Monday following a positive session in Asia, with all eyes on the US as debt ceiling talks are set to continue.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up as US debt ceiling talks set to continue
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Monday following a positive session in Asia, with all eyes on the US as debt ceiling talks are set to continue.
London close: Stocks mixed as debt ceiling remains in focus
(Sharecast News) - Trading in London closed with mixed performance on Friday as investors monitored negotiations between congressional Republicans and the White House to avert a potential US federal debt default.
London midday: Stocks maintain gains but C&C tumbles
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Friday amid hopes a deal will be reached to avert a US debt default.
London open: Stocks edge higher; UK consumer confidence improves
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged higher in early trade on Friday following a positive close on Wall Street, amid hopes a deal will be reached to avert a US debt default.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up after positive US session
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Friday following an upbeat session on Wall Street amid optimism a deal will be reached on the US debt ceiling.
London close: Stocks rise as US debt ceiling hopes simmer
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets ended Thursday's trading session on a positive note, buoyed by optimism around a potential deal to raise the US debt ceiling.
London midday: Stocks rise on US debt ceiling optimism; BT tumbles
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Thursday amid hopes of a US debt ceiling deal, but BT tumbled after announcing plans to cut up to 55,000 jobs.
London open: Stocks rise on US debt ceiling hopes
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Thursday, taking their cue from an upbeat session on Wall Street amid US debt ceiling hopes.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up on US debt ceiling hopes
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Thursday following an upbeat close on Wall Street amid debt ceiling hopes.
London close: Stocks weaker as debt ceiling talks drag on
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed in negative territory on Wednesday, with investor sentiment clouded by ongoing talks in Washington over the US federal debt ceiling, with a deadline swiftly approaching.
London midday: Stocks little changed as US debt ceiling talks in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were little changed by midday on Wednesday as investors continued to keep their eye on US debt ceiling talks.
London open: FTSE edges lower; US debt ceiling talks remain in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower in early trade on Wednesday following a downbeat session on Wall Street, as investors continued to keep their eye on US debt ceiling talks.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down after US losses
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Wednesday following a downbeat session on Wall Street, as investors continue to keep their eye on US debt ceiling talks.
London close: Stocks mixed as jobless rate ticks higher
(Sharecast News) - London stock markets closed in a mixed state on Tuesday, as investors juggled fresh economic data from the United States and the latest UK unemployment report.
London midday: Stocks little changed after UK jobs data; Vodafone slumps
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were little changed by midday on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest UK jobs report and some disappointing data out of China.
London open: Stocks edge up as investors mull UK jobs data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged higher in early trade on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest UK jobs report and some disappointing data out of China.
London pre-open: Stocks seen muted as investors mull UK jobs data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a muted open on Tuesday as investors digest the latest UK jobs data.
London close: Stocks finish firmer on US debt ceiling hopes
(Sharecast News) - Stocks in London closed on an upward trajectory on Monday, as investors shifted their attention across the pond towards ongoing discussions in the United States over the federal debt ceiling.
London midday: Stocks rise on debt ceiling hopes
(Sharecast News) - Stocks were modestly higher come midday on the back of the positive headlines around the ongoing debt ceiling talks in the US, although analysts were cautious.
London open: Stocks edge up despite US debt ceiling concerns
(Sharecast News) - Stocks were being buoyed at the start of the week by positive headlines around the ongoing debt ceiling talks in the US, although analysts were cautious
London pre-open: Stocks set to edge up, US debt ceiling talks in focus
(Sharecast News) - Stocks in London appear headed for a slightly higher start with some positive headlines around the ongoing debt ceiling talks in the US buoying sentiment.
London close: Stocks mixed on data, US debt ceiling worries
(Sharecast News) - London's equity markets closed in a mixed state on Friday, as investors weighed fresh economic data from both sides of the Atlantic.
London midday: Stocks trade mixed as investors eye US debt ceiling talks
(Sharecast News) - Stocks in London were trading in mixed fashion at the end of the week, despite hopes that the talks underway to raise the US government's debt ceiling might succeed.
London open: Stocks up on hopes for debt ceiling, US-China talks
(Sharecast News) - Stocks in London were trading slightly higher at the end of the week, amid hopes that the talks underway to raise the US government's debt ceiling might succeed.
London pre-open: Stocks set for higher start on hopes for US debt ceiling talks
(Sharecast News) - Stocks in London looked set for a slightly higher start at the end of the week amid hopes over the talks underway to raise the US government's debt ceiling.
London close: Stocks lower as BoE goes for 12th consecutive rate hike
(Sharecast News) - Stocks in London ended the trading day weaker on Thursday, as investors assessed the potential ramifications of the Bank of England's interest rate increase.
London midday: FTSE touch lower as BoE hikes rates as expected
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were a touch lower just after midday on Thursday as the Bank of England hiked interest rates by 25 basis points, as expected.
London open: Stocks up as sterling weakens ahead of BoE
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Thursday as sterling weakened ahead of an expected 25 basis point rate hike by the Bank of England.
London pre-open: Stocks seen muted ahead of BoE
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a muted open on Thursday as investors eyed the latest policy announcement from the Bank of England.
London close: Stocks weaker as US consumer inflation cools
(Sharecast News) - London markets closed in the red on Wednesday, as investors digested the latest consumer inflation reading from the United States.
London midday: Stocks slightly lower ahead of US inflation
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still a little weaker by midday on Wednesday as investors eyed the latest US inflation report.
London open: Stocks edge down ahead of US inflation
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower in early trade on Wednesday as investors eyed the latest US inflation report.
London pre-open: Stocks seen muted ahead of US inflation
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a muted open on Wednesday as investors eyed the latest US inflation report.
London close: Stocks weaker ahead of BoE, US inflation
(Sharecast News) - London's equity markets closed in negative territory on Tuesday, after the long weekend for the King's coronation.
London midday: Stocks fall as investors eye US inflation, BoE announcement
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had fallen into the red by midday on Tuesday as investors erred on the side of caution ahead of the latest US inflation report and Bank of England rate announcement this week.
London open: Stocks flat as investors eye US inflation, BoE announcement
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were steady in early trade on Tuesday as traders returned to their desks after the long weekend, with all eyes on the latest US inflation report and Bank of England rate announcement this week.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up after long weekend
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Tuesday as traders return to their desks after the long bank holiday weekend.
London close: Stocks rise as US payrolls beat expectations
(Sharecast News) - Stocks in London closed higher on Friday as investors digested the latest nonfarm payrolls data from the US ahead of the King's coronation weekend.
London midday: Stocks up ahead of non-farm payrolls
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were off earlier highs but still in the black by midday on Friday, as investors eyed the latest US non-farm payrolls report, with upbeat results from BA owner IAG and US tech giant Apple helping to lift the mood.
London open: Stocks rise ahead of payrolls; IAG flies higher
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Friday following heavy losses in the previous session, as investors eyed the latest US non-farm payrolls report, with upbeat results from BA owner IAG helping to lift the mood.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up ahead of payrolls
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Friday following heavy losses in the previous session, as investors eyed the latest US non-farm payrolls report.
London close: Stocks weaker on rate hikes, mixed data
(Sharecast News) - Stocks in London closed lower on Thursday, as investors processed mixed economic data from both sides of the Atlantic.
London midday: Stocks fall further but Shell in the black on results
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended losses by midday on Thursday amid renewed concerns about the US bank sector, as investors mulled the latest rate hike from the Federal Reserve, looked ahead to a policy announcement from the European Central Bank and waded through a deluge of earnings.
London open: Stocks fall amid US bank worries; Shell, Next buck trend
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Thursday amid renewed concerns about the US banking sector, as investors mulled the latest rate hike from the Federal Reserve, looked ahead to a policy announcement from the European Central Bank and waded through a deluge of earnings.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower as concerns about US banks resurface
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Thursday amid renewed concerns about US banks, as investors mulled the latest rate hike from the US Federal Reserve and looked ahead to a policy announcement from the European Central Bank.
London close: Stocks maintain gains ahead of Fed decision
(Sharecast News) - London's stock market rebounded on Wednesday, having incurred heavy losses in the previous session.
London midday: Stocks up but off highs ahead of Fed rate decision
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were off earlier highs but still in the black by midday on Wednesday following heavy losses in the previous session, as investors eyed the latest policy announcement from the US Federal Reserve.
London open: Stocks rise ahead of Fed announcement
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Wednesday following heavy losses in the previous session, as investors eyed the latest policy announcement from the US Federal Reserve.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up ahead of Fed decision
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Wednesday following heavy losses in the previous session and after markets on Wall Street ended off their lows, as investors eye the latest policy announcement from the US Federal Reserve.
London close: Stocks fall as investor jitters return
(Sharecast News) - London markets closed in negative territory on Tuesday, with the FTSE 350 falling into the red during afternoon trading.
London midday: FTSE flat as Pearson, BP slump
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had pared earlier small gains to trade flat by midday on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest reading on the UK manufacturing sector, with Pearson and BP pacing the decline, while housebuilders rallied.
London open: Stocks tick up as HSBC, housebuilders rally
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ticked up in early trade on Tuesday, helped along by well-received results from HSBC and strength in the housebuilding sector.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up after long weekend
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge higher at the open on Tuesday as investors mull news of JPMorgan's takeover of First Republic and results from the likes of HSBC and BP, as well as a surprise interest rate hike in Australia.
London close: Stocks finish April in risk-on mood
(Sharecast News) - London stocks reversed course to finish the month of April on a positive note, despite the selling centred on lenders' shares after first-quarter earnings from NatWest failed to impress.
London midday: Stocks lower as banks fall on NatWest results
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still lower by midday on Friday, with banks pacing the decline after first-quarter earnings from NatWest failed to impress.
London open: FTSE edges lower; NatWest in the red after results
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower in early trade on Friday despite strong cues from Wall Street, as investors digested another raft of earnings, with NatWest in the spotlight.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up on strong US cues
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Friday following strong gains on Wall Street.
London close: Stocks mixed after earnings deluge, US data
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed in a mixed state on Thursday, as investors waded through a flood of economic updates out of the US during the afternoon.
London midday: Stocks touch lower amid earnings avalanche, ahead of US data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were a smidgen lower by midday on Thursday amid a deluge of corporate earnings, as worries about the banking sector continued to play on investors' minds and ahead of key US GDP and jobs data.
London open: Stocks steady amid corporate deluge
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were steady in early trade on Thursday amid a deluge of corporate news, as worries about the banking sector continued to play on investors' minds.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower amid earnings deluge
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Thursday following a mostly downbeat US session and despite solid results from Meta, as investors brace for a deluge of UK corporate news.
London close: Stocks lower amid another batch of earnings
(Sharecast News) - London's equity markets closed lower on Wednesday as investors thumbed through another series of corporate updates.
London midday: Stocks stay down but housebuilders a bright spot
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the red by midday on Wednesday after disappointing results from First Republic sent shares on Wall Street sliding, but losses were capped by strength in the housebuilding sector and well-received results from Microsoft and Alphabet.
London open: Stocks fall on weak US cues; Persimmon bucks trend
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Wednesday, taking their cue from a downbeat session on Wall Street after First Republic's results reignited concerns about the banking sector, despite well-received results from Microsoft and Alphabet.
London pre-open: Stocks to fall after downbeat US session
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall on Wednesday following heavy losses on Wall Street, as First Republic's results reignited concerns about the banking sector, despite well-received results from Microsoft and Alphabet.
London close: Stocks weaker as investors eye US tech earnings
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets were still lower by the close on Tuesday, as investors looked ahead to key earnings reports from some of America's largest tech names.
London midday: Miners, banks pace declines as investors eye US earnings
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still lower by midday on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest UK borrowing figures and results from the likes of AB Foods and Whitbread, ahead of key US tech earnings.
London open: Stocks fall but Whitbread bucks trend after results
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest UK borrowing figures and results from the likes of AB Foods and Whitbread, ahead of key US tech earnings.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower; borrowing figures in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Tuesday following an uninspiring Asian session, as investors brace for a busy week of earnings.
London close: Stocks finish below the line ahead of big week
(Sharecast News) - London markets closed almost unchanged on Monday, with stocks finishing just below the waterline.
London midday: Stocks flat ahead of key US, UK earnings
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were flat by midday on Monday, with investors cautious ahead of big US tech results and UK earnings later in the week.
London open: FTSE nudges lower as energy, mining stocks fall
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged lower in early trade on Monday, with miners and energy shares under pressure, as traders looked ahead to key US and UK results later in the week.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower on weak Asian cues
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Monday following a mostly lower Asian session.
London close: Stocks manage to end week positively
(Sharecast News) - Stocks in London managed to close just above the waterline on Friday, buoyed by strong UK private sector output data as investors apparently shrugged off weak retail sales.
London midday: Stocks steady as investors mull raft of data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still steady by midday on Friday as investors mulled a raft of UK data, including disappointing retail sales.
London open: FTSE little changed after disappointing retail sales
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were little changed in early trade on Friday as investors mulled weaker-than-expected retail sales data.
London pre-open: Stocks seen flat as investors mull retail sales
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a flat open on Friday as investors mulled the latest UK retail sales and consumer confidence data.
London close: Stocks end flat; miners in the red
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended flat on Thursday, with miners under pressure, as investors waded through a raft of corporate news.
London midday: Stocks a touch lower as miners retreat
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still a touch lower by midday on Thursday as investors waded through a raft of corporate news.
London open: Stocks edge lower amid corporate deluge; banks rally
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower in early trade on Thursday as investors waded through a raft of corporate news.
London pre-open: Stocks to edge down; US tech results in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to nudge lower at the open on Thursday following uninspiring US and Asian sessions, as US corporate results left investors unimpressed.
London close: Stocks slip as food inflation remains red-hot
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed in negative territory on Wednesday, after fresh data showed UK inflation falling less than expected last month.
London midday: Stocks stay down after UK inflation data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still lower by midday on Wednesday after data showed that UK inflation fell less than expected last month as record food prices continued to mount, raising rate hike expectations.
London open: Stocks fall as investors mull inflation data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower in early trade on Wednesday after data showed that UK inflation fell less than expected last month as record food prices continued to mount, raising rate hike expectations.
London pre-open: Stocks seen muted as investors mull inflation data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a muted start on Wednesday as investors mulled the latest UK inflation figures.
London pre-open: Stocks seen muted as investors mull inflation data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a muted start on Wednesday as investors mulled the latest UK inflation figures.
London close: Stocks rise after strong Chinese GDP data
(Sharecast News) - London's stock market closed in positive territory on Tuesday, as investors digested the latest UK jobs data, as well as strong economic growth figures from China.
London midday: Stocks edge higher amid corporate updates
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were trading slightly higher come midday, underpinned by solid updates from the likes of Entain and easyJet, as investors mulled the latest UK jobs data and better-than-expected Chinese GDP figures.
London open: Stocks gain as investors mull China GDP, UK jobs data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Tuesday, underpinned by solid updates from the likes of Entain and easyJet, as investors mulled the latest UK jobs data and better-than-expected Chinese GDP figures.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up as investors mull China GDP, UK jobs data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Tuesday following a positive US session and better-than-expected Chinese GDP figures, as investors digest the latest UK jobs data.
London close: Stocks tread water on quiet Monday
(Sharecast News) - Investors in London saw a positive finish to their Monday, as a flurry of corporate deal activity boosted market sentiment.
London midday: Stocks stay up as deal news lifts mood
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Monday, with sentiment boosted by a flurry of deal news.
London open: Stocks gain as deal news boosts sentiment
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Monday, with deal news boosting sentiment.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up; Wood Group opens talks with Apollo
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Monday, with sentiment still underpinned by solid earnings at the end of last week from US banks Citigroup, JPMorgan and Wells Fargo.
London close: Stocks higher despite US retail sales slide
(Sharecast News) - London markets closed higher on Friday, although both of the main indices gave up some earlier gains on the back of fresh US data.
London midday: Stocks stay up ahead of US retail sales, bank earnings
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still firmer by midday on Friday, with sentiment lifted by a cooler-than-expected US inflation print, as investors eyed US retail sales and bank earnings.
London open: Stocks edge up ahead of US retail sales, bank earnings
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged higher in early trade on Friday, taking their cue from positive sessions in the US and Asia, as investors eyed US retail sales and bank earnings.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up ahead of US retail sales, bank earnings
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Friday following positive US and Asian sessions, as investors eye US retail sales and bank earnings.
London close: Stocks rise despite stagnant UK growth data
(Sharecast News) - London markets closed higher on Thursday, as investors shrugged off some stagnant UK economic data.
London midday: Stocks steady as investors mull GDP figures
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still flat by midday on Thursday after data showed that the UK economy stagnated in February as strikes dented productivity.
London open: Stocks flat after UK GDP
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were flat in early trade on Thursday after data showed that the UK economy stagnated in February as strikes dented productivity.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down as investors mull China trade, UK GDP data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge down at the open on Thursday as investors mulled Chinese trade data and the latest UK GDP reading.
London close: Stocks higher as US inflation comes in cooler
(Sharecast News) - London markets closed in the green on Wednesday, after fresh data from across the pond showed consumer inflation in the United States falling back more than expected in March.
London midday: Stocks push higher ahead of US inflation reading
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Wednesday as investors eyed a key US inflation reading and the latest minutes from the Federal Reserve.
London open: Stocks edge up ahead of US CPI, Fed minutes
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged cautiously higher in early trade on Wednesday as investors eyed a key US inflation reading and the latest minutes from the Federal Reserve.
London pre-open: Stocks seen muted ahead of US inflation, Fed minutes
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a muted open on Wednesday as investors eyed a key US inflation reading and the latest minutes from the Federal Reserve.
London close: Miners lead gains after long Easter break
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed in positive territory on Tuesday, as investors returned from the four-day Easter weekend.
London midday: Stocks stay up as miners rally
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still firmer by midday on Tuesday as traders returned to their desks after the long Easter weekend, with mining stocks pacing the gains.
London open: Stocks rise on positive US, Asian cues
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Tuesday following mostly positive US and Asian sessions, as traders returned to their desks after the long Easter weekend.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up as traders return after long weekend
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Tuesday following a mostly higher US close, as traders return to their desks after the long Easter weekend.
London close: Stocks rise ahead of Easter long weekend
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets ended the last day of the Good Friday-truncated week in positive territory on Thursday.
London midday: Stocks push higher; Shell gains after update
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Thursday as investors mulled UK construction and house price data, and looked ahead to key US jobs figures.
London open: Stocks rise as miners rally on China data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Thursday ahead of the long Easter weekend, with miners pacing the gains after encouraging Chinese services data.
London pre-open: Stocks seen muted ahead of long weekend
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a muted open on Thursday as we head towards the long Easter weekend, with traders wary ahead of the release of the US non-farm payrolls report on Friday.
London close: Stocks mixed as investors weigh UK, US data
(Sharecast News) - London markets closed with mixed results on Wednesday, as investors balanced positive news on the UK services sector against concerns over a potential US slowdown.
London midday: Stocks rise after encouraging service sector reading
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had risen by midday on Wednesday as investors digested an encouraging reading on the UK services sector, although worries about a US slowdown continued to play on investors' minds.
London open: FTSE edges up but gains muted amid recession fears
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged higher in early trade on Wednesday but gains were unspectacular as recession fears weighed.
London pre-open: Stocks to edge up ahead of services data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge up at the open on Wednesday as investors eyed the latest reading on the UK services sector.
London close: Stocks turn negative as caution returns
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets ended Tuesday in negative territory, reversing earlier gains amid some afternoon weakness on Wall Street.
London midday: Stocks pare gains as investors mull RBA decision; Glencore rallies
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had pared earlier gains to trade just a touch higher by midday on Tuesday, as investors mulled the latest policy announcement from the Reserve Bank of Australia.
London open: Stocks gain; RBA pauses rate hikes
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Tuesday following mixed sessions in the US and Asia, as investors mulled the latest policy announcement from the Reserve Bank of Australia.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up; RBA stands pat on rates
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Tuesday following mixed sessions in the US and Asia.
London close: FTSE boosted by oil majors as prices jump
(Sharecast News) - London markets closed on Monday with a mixed performance, with energy stocks among the major gainers after the weekend's announcement from OPEC.
London midday: FTSE stays up as energy shares rally
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still firmly in the black by midday on Monday, with energy heavyweights boosted by surging oil prices.
London open: BP, Shell pace gains as oil surges on OPEC+ cut
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Monday, underpinned by surging oil prices.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up as oil surges on OPEC+ output cut
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Monday, boosted by a surge in oil prices.
London close: Stocks rise as US inflation comes in cooler
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets ended the day on a positive note on Friday, with both of the bourse's main indices showing gains.
London midday: Stocks up but gains muted ahead of US inflation data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still higher by midday on Friday following an upward revision to UK GDP figures, but gains were unspectacular as investors looked ahead to key US inflation data.
London open: Stocks nudge up as UK GDP revised higher
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged higher in early trade on Friday following positive US and Asian sessions, as investors mulled an upward revision to UK GDP figures and looked ahead to key US inflation data.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up as UK GDP revised up
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Friday following positive US and Asian sessions, as investors mulled an upward revision to UK GDP figures.
London close: Stocks rise despite some weak data
(Sharecast News) - London stock markets closed in positive territory on Thursday, as investors processed the latest data releases from the US.
London midday: Stocks push higher as investors eye US data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Thursday as investors shifted their attention to upcoming US data releases.
London open: Stocks edge up as attention shifts to US data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged higher in early trade on Thursday as investors shifted their attention to upcoming US data releases.
London pre-open: FTSE seen muted as attention turns to US data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a muted open on Thursday following solid gains in the previous session, as attention turns to US data releases.
London close: Stocks climb as mortgage approvals rise
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets performed positively on Wednesday, as concerns over the banking sector continued to ease.
London midday: Stocks push higher; Next fails to impress
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Wednesday as worries about the banking sector continued to recede, but Next was under the cosh as it struck a cautious note on its outlook.
London open: Stocks rise but Next slides on cautious outlook
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Wednesday as worries about the banking sector continued to recede, but Next tumbled as it struck a cautious note on its outlook.
London pre-open: Stocks seen little changed as investors eye data slew
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a muted open on Wednesday as investors eyed a slew of key UK data releases.
London close: Stocks mixed on renewed inflation concern
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets were mixed at the close on Tuesday, as banking sector concerns eased, to be replaced by fresh inflation consternation after two surveys showed a surge in food prices.
London midday: FTSE pares gains; food inflation in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had pared gains by midday on Tuesday, having opened firmly in the black as worries about the banking sector continued to ease, with two separate surveys showing a surge in food inflation.
London open: Stocks gain as bank sector fears ease; Ocado rallies
(Sharecast News) - London stocks gained in early trade on Tuesday as worries about the banking sector continued to ease.
London pre-open: Stocks to rise as banking sector worries ease
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Tuesday as worries about the banking sector continued to ease.
London close: Stocks rise as banking fears ebb
(Sharecast News) - London's equity markets turned in a positive performance by the close on Monday, as concerns over the global banking sector took a back seat.
London midday: Stocks maintain gains as banks recover
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Monday as worries about the banking sector subsided.
London open: FTSE gains as bank shares recover
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Monday, with banks pacing the advance following heavy losses at the end of last week.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up as focus remains on banking sector
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Monday following heavy losses at the end of last week, as banking shares remained in focus.
London close: Renewed banking woes see stocks finish lower
(Sharecast News) - London's markets closed in negative territory on Friday, with banks taking the brunt of the hit as sentiment once again soured.
London midday: FTSE tumbles as banking fears return to haunt markets
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had tumbled by midday on Friday, with banks under the cosh as worries about the European banking sector came back to haunt markets.
London open: Stocks slump despite better-than-expected retail sales
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Friday despite an unexpected uptick in retail sales and better-than-expected consumer confidence data, with banks under pressure again.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down as investors mull retail sales
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Friday despite an upbeat close in the US, as investors mulled the latest UK retail sales data.
London close: Stocks finish red after BoE rate hike
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed lower on Thursday following the decision by the Bank of England to hike interest rates by 25-basis points to 4.25%, in a bid to combat rising inflation.
London midday: FTSE stays down as BoE hikes by 25 basis points
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the red by midday on Thursday after the Bank of England hiked rates by 25 basis points to 4.25%, as expected, in the face of rising inflation.
London open: FTSE falls ahead of BoE rate decision
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Thursday following a downbeat session on Wall Street, as investors mulled the latest rate decision from the US Federal Reserve and looked ahead to a policy announcement from the Bank of England.
London close: Stocks mixed ahead of Fed, inflation surprise confounds
(Sharecast News) - Equity markets in London saw a mixed performance on Wednesday, with some banks holding onto their gains through to the close.
London midday: Stocks pare losses despite inflation jump
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were steady by midday on Wednesday, paring earlier losses as banks continued to recover, despite an unexpected jump in consumer price inflation that puts pressure on the Bank of England to hike rates.
London open: Stocks edge lower after unexpected rise in inflation
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower in early trade on Wednesday as an unexpected jump in consumer price inflation put pressure on the Bank of England to hike rates.
London pre-open: Stocks to rise; UK inflation rises to 10.4%
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Wednesday following positive US and Asian sessions, as investors mulled the latest UK inflation data.
London close: Stocks rise as calm returns to markets
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed in positive territory on Tuesday, as market participants welcomed a renewed sense of calm following recent unrest in the banking sector.
London midday: FTSE extends gains as banking shares recover
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Tuesday as a sense of calm returned to markets following recent turmoil in the banking sector, with all eyes on upcoming rate decisions from the Federal Reserve, Bank of England and Swiss National Bank.
London open: FTSE gains as attention shifts to rate decisions
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest UK borrowing figures and turned their attention to upcoming rate decisions from the Federal Reserve, Bank of England and Swiss National Bank.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up on positive US cues
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Tuesday following a positive session on Wall Street.
London close: Stocks manage gains after Credit Suisse takeover
(Sharecast News) - London stocks managed a positive finish on Monday, having clawed back from a downbeat start as investors mulled the implications of Credit Suisse's takeover by UBS.
London midday: Stocks recover some poise after Credit Suisse takeover
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were up by midday on Monday, recovering some poise after a downbeat start, as investors mulled the implications of Credit Suisse's takeover by UBS.
London open: Banks pace decline after UBS agrees to buy Credit Suisse
(Sharecast News) - London stocks slid in early trade on Monday, taking their cue from heavy losses in Asia, with banks under the cosh again after Credit Suisse agreed to be bought by rival UBS.
London pre-open: Stocks to slide after UBS takeover of Credit Suisse
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to slide again on Monday following heavy losses in Asia, after UBS agreed to buy Credit Suisse.
London close: Stocks drop as banking sentiment falls again
(Sharecast News) - London's stock market closed in negative territory on Thursday, as initial relief over the rescue of US bank First Republic faded, and Credit Suisse faced further troubles.
London midday: Stocks pare gains as Credit Suisse resumes slide
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had pared gains by midday on Friday as initial relief over a rescue of US bank First Republic waned, while Credit Suisse resumed its slide.
London open: Stocks rise as US banks step in to help First Republic
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Friday, tracking gains on Wall Street after a group of US banks stepped in to rescue First Republic Bank.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up after US banks support First Republic
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Friday following a positive close on Wall Street, after a group of US banks stepped in to help First Republic Bank.
London close: Stocks rise as confidence returns to banking plays
(Sharecast News) - London's equity markets bounced back on Thursday after a rough prior session, with the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 both showing gains.
London midday: FTSE stays up after Credit Suisse bailout
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Thursday following a heavy selloff in the previous session, as bank shares recovered after Credit Suisse took a loan from the Swiss National Bank.
London open: Stocks gain; banks recover poise as Credit Suisse takes $54bn loan
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Thursday following a heavy selloff in the previous session, as bank shares recovered after Credit Suisse took a $54bn loan from the Swiss National Bank.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up as Credit Swiss takes $54bn loan
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Thursday following a heavy selloff in the previous session amid a rout in bank shares, as Credit Suisse took a $54bn loan from the Swiss central bank.
London close: Banking panic overshadows Hunt's Budget
(Sharecast News) - London's financial markets saw a significant downturn by the close on Wednesday, after Chancellor Jeremy Hunt took the wraps off his long-awaited Budget earlier in the afternoon.
London midday: Stocks crumble as Credit Suisse woes rattle markets
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had crumbled by midday on Wednesday as worries about the banking sector intensified after a top Credit Suisse shareholder said it would not provide the troubled lender with any further financial assistance.
London open: Stocks fall ahead of Spring Budget
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Wednesday as investors eyed Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's Spring Budget.
London pre-open: Stocks seen muted ahead of Spring Budget
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a muted open on Wednesday as investors eyed Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's Spring Budget.
London close: Stocks finish higher as banks rebound
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rebounded on Tuesday, following a tumultuous start to the week as concerns over the fallout from the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank gripped the markets.
London midday: Stocks pare losses as calm returns to markets
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had pared earlier losses to trade flat by midday on Tuesday, having sold off heavily in the previous session amid concerns about the fallout from the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank.
London open: Stocks fall again; UK jobs data in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell again in early trade on Tuesday, having sold off heavily in the previous session amid concerns about the fallout from the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, as investors mulled the latest UK jobs data.
London pre-open: Stocks to edge down after Monday's selloff
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge lower at the open on Tuesday following a heavy selloff in the previous session on the back of concerns about the SVB collapse.
London midday: Banks pace decline as stocks tumble on SVB woes
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had tumbled by midday on Monday, with banks under the cosh again as the fallout from the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank continued to rattle markets.
London open: Stocks edge lower; HSBC buys SVB's UK arm
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower in early trade on Monday as investors mulled news that HSBC has bought the UK arm of stricken Silicon Valley Bank for a nominal £1, and looked ahead to this week's Budget.
London pre-open: Stocks seen muted; HSBC buys SVB's UK arm
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a muted open on Monday as investors continued to assess the impact of the SVB fallout and looked ahead to this week's budget.
London close: Stocks fall as investors mull strong US payrolls report
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed with losses on Friday, as investors weighed the impact of a robust US jobs report as well as better-than-expected UK GDP data.
London midday: Banks pace decline after Wall St selloff
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still firmly in the red by midday on Friday, with banks tracking a selloff on Wall Street, as investors mulled better-than-expected UK GDP data and looked ahead to the release of the non-farm payrolls report.
London open: Stocks tumble after Wall St selloff; GDP in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks tumbled in early trade on Friday following heavy losses on Wall Street, as investors mulled better-than-expected UK GDP data and looked ahead to the release of the non-farm payrolls report.
London pre-open: Stocks to tumble after heavy US losses
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to slump at the open on Friday following heavy losses on Wall Street, as investors mull the latest UK GDP data.
London close: Earnings and ex-divs keep equities in the red
(Sharecast News) - London equities closed in the red on Thursday after a series of disappointing earnings reports, with concerns about potential interest rate hikes dampening market sentiment.
London close: Earnings and ex-divs keep equities in the red
(Sharecast News) - London equities closed in the red on Thursday after a series of disappointing earnings reports, with concerns about potential interest rate hikes dampening market sentiment.
London midday: Stocks stay down rate hike woes
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still down by midday on Thursday amid another deluge of earnings, as rate hike concerns weighed on sentiment after US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell's congressional testimony.
London open: FTSE falls amid rate hike concerns
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Thursday amid another deluge of earnings, as investors continued to digest hawkish guidance from US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell on rate hikes.
London pre-open: Stocks to fall; investors face another earnings deluge
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Thursday as investors digested US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell's second day of testimony before Congress and looked ahead to this week's non-farm payrolls.
London close: Stocks mixed amid interest rate concern
(Sharecast News) - London stock markets saw mixed performances by the close on Wednesday, as investors sifted through several corporate news releases as well as the latest US jobs data.
London midday: Stocks flat as investors mull Powell comments
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had pared earlier losses to trade flat by midday on Wednesday, as investors sifted through a raft of corporate news and continued to mull a hawkish testimony from Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell.
London open: Stocks fall on hawkish Powell; Admiral slumps on results
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Wednesday, taking their cue from a downbeat session on Wall Street after a hawkish testimony from Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower on downbeat US cues
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Wednesday following heavy losses on Wall Street on the back of a hawkish testimony from Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell.
London close: Stocks turn red on Powell's hawkish comments
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed in the red on Tuesday, as investors turned their attention to the testimony of US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell before Congress.
London midday: FTSE edges higher ahead of Powell testimony
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had edged higher by midday on Tuesday as investors eyed a testimony by US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell.
London open: FTSE steady ahead of Powell testimony
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were steady in early trade on Tuesday as investors erred on the side of caution ahead of a testimony by US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up ahead of Powell testimony
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Tuesday as investors eye a speech by US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell.
London close: Stocks mixed as investors look to US events
(Sharecast News) - London markets closed with a mixed performance on Monday, as investors awaited key events stateside later in the week.
London midday: Miners pace the decline on China growth target
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were in the red by midday on Monday, with miners pacing the decline after China set a weaker-than-expected growth target, as investors looked to a speech by US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell and the non-farm payrolls this week.
London open: Stocks little changed; miners under the cosh
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were steady in early trade on Monday, with little in the way of corporate or macro news to provide direction, as investors looked ahead to a speech by US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell and the all-important non-farm payrolls this week.
London pre-open: Stocks set for muted start
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a muted open on Monday, with little in the way of corporate or macro news to provide direction.
London close: FTSE pares gains to end flat
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended flat on Friday, unable to hold on to earlier gains despite reassuring comments from a Fed official and encouraging Chinese and UK data.
London midday: Stocks stay up as miners, airlines rally
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still a little firmer by midday on Friday as comments from a US Federal Reserve official and encouraging Chinese and UK data underpinned the mood.
London open: FTSE rises after Bostic comments, China data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade Friday following solid US and Asian sessions, as comments from a US Federal Reserve official and encouraging Chinese data underpinned the mood.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up on solid US, Asian cues
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Friday following solid US and Asian sessions.
London close: FTSE reverses earlier losses after wave of earnings
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were mixed by the close on Thursday, with the top-flight index breaking into positive territory, as investors waded through an avalanche of corporate news and digested the latest eurozone inflation data.
London midday: Stocks down amid earnings deluge; eurozone inflation in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were off lows but still in the red by midday on Thursday as investors waded through an avalanche of corporate news and digested the latest eurozone inflation data.
London open: Stocks fall amid earnings avalanche
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Thursday following mostly downbeat US and Asian sessions, as investors waded through an avalanche of corporate news.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower amid earnings avalanche
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Thursday following mostly downbeat US and Asian sessions, amid an avalanche of corporate news.
London midday: FTSE extends gains as miners rally; housebuilders slump
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Wednesday following upbeat UK and Chinese manufacturing data, with miners pacing the advance but housebuilders under the cosh after a profit warning from Persimmon.
London open: Stocks rise as miners gain on China data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Wednesday, with miners pacing the advance on the back of encouraging Chinese data, but housebuilders under the cosh after a profit warning from Persimmon.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up ahead of PMIs
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Wednesday following a positive Asian session and after losses a day earlier.
London close: Stocks mixed on renewed interest rate concerns
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were mixed by the close on Tuesday, with Ocado in the red after disappointing results, as data showed that food inflation hit a record high.
London midday: FTSE stays down as Ocado slides; food inflation hits 17.1%
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the red by midday on Tuesday, with Ocado pacing the decline after disappointing results, as data showed that food inflation hit a record high.
London open: FTSE in the red as Ocado slumps on results
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Tuesday following solid gains in the previous session, as investors sifted through a raft of corporate news, with Ocado under pressure after disappointing results.
London pre-open: Stocks seen muted
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a muted open on Tuesday following solid gains in the previous session.
London close: Stocks firmer as Sunak announces new Brexit deal
(Sharecast News) - London stocks managed a positive finish on Monday, with Rolls-Royce pacing the gains after a rating upgrade, with well-received results from Bunzl and a guidance upgrade from AB Foods underpinning the mood.
London midday: Rolls-Royce paces gains after rating upgrade
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still firmly in the black by midday on Monday, with Rolls-Royce pacing the gains after a rating upgrade, with well-received results from Bunzl and a guidance upgrade from AB Foods underpinning the mood.
London open: Stocks rally; AB Foods, Bunzl in the black
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Monday following heavy losses last week, helped along by well-received results from Bunzl and a guidance upgrade from Associated British Foods.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up after last week's losses
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Monday following heavy losses last week.
London close: Stocks turn red on US inflation data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had swung into the red by the close on Friday, as investors digested a key US inflation reading and mulled a better-than-expected UK consumer confidence survey.
London midday: FTSE maintains gains ahead of US inflation reading
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still a little firmer by midday on Friday, having taken their opening cues from an upbeat session on Wall Street, as investors eyed a key US inflation reading and mulled a better-than-expected consumer confidence survey.
London open: FTSE rises but IAG flies lower after results
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Friday, taking their cue from a positive close on Wall Street as investors eyed a key US inflation reading and mulled a better-than-expected UK consumer confidence survey.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up on positive US cues
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Friday following an upbeat session on Wall Street.
London close: Stocks mixed after wave of corporate updates
(Sharecast News) - Equity markets in London were mixed at the close on Thursday as investors mulled a downward revision to US economic growth, with disappointing results from the likes of Mondi and BAE Systems and ex-dividend stocks weighing.
London midday: FTSE stays down as Mondi, BAE fall on results
(Sharecast News) - Equity markets in London were still lower by midday on Thursday as investors mulled the latest FOMC minutes, with disappointing results from the likes of Mondi and BAE Systems and ex-dividend stocks weighing.
London open: Stocks edge lower as Mondi, BAE results fail to impress
(Sharecast News) - Equity markets in London edged lower in early trade on Thursday as investors mulled the latest FOMC minutes, with disappointing results from the likes of Mondi and BAE Systems and ex-dividend stocks proving a drag.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down after FOMC minutes
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for more losses on Thursday as investors mulled the latest FOMC minutes amid a barrage of corporate news, with results from the likes of Rolls-Royce, BAE Systems and Anglo American.
London close: Stocks fall further ahead of Fed minutes
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the red by the close on Wednesday, as worries about further rate hikes dented sentiment ahead of the release of the latest FOMC minutes.
London midday: FTSE extends losses ahead of FOMC minutes
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended losses by midday on Wednesday as worries about further rates hike dented sentiment ahead of the release of the latest FOMC minutes.
London open: Stocks fall amid rate hike worries; Lloyds fails to impress
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Wednesday, with investors eyeing the latest minutes from the FOMC as rate hike concerns dented sentiment.
London pre-open: Stocks to fall amid rate hike worries
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Wednesday following weak US and Asian sessions, amid worries about further rate hikes.
London close: Stocks fall despite better-than-expected economic data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed below the waterline on Tuesday, as investors sifted through a raft of UK data and results from the likes of HSBC and InterContinental Hotels.
London midday: FTSE touch lower after data deluge; HSBC pops higher
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still a touch lower by midday on Tuesday as investors sifted through a raft of UK data and results from the likes of HSBC and InterContinental Hotels.
London open: FTSE edges lower despite better-than-expected borrowing data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower in early trade on Tuesday despite better-than-expected UK borrowing figures, with a cautious outlook from HSBC weighing on the mood.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down as investors mull borrowing data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Tuesday following a downbeat Asian session, as investors mulled the latest UK borrowing figures.
London close: Stocks manage gains on quiet Monday
(Sharecast News) - London stocks managed a positive finish on Monday amid quiet trade, with US markets closed for Presidents' Day and little in the way of corporate news to provide direction.
London midday: Stocks steady in quiet trade; Frasers Group rallies
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were steady by midday on Monday amid quiet trade, with US markets closed for Presidents' Day and little in the way of corporate news to provide direction.
London open: FTSE nudges up but trade likely to be subdued
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged higher early on Monday, with trade expected to be fairly quiet as US markets are closed for Presidents' Day and with little in the way of corporate news to provide direction.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up but quiet day expected
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Monday, but trade was expected to be fairly quiet with US markets closed for a public holiday and little in the way of corporate news to provide any direction.
London close: Stocks lower on downbeat Fed sentiment
(Sharecast News) - London stocks remained in negative territory by the close on Friday as US rate hike fears continued to weigh on sentiment, with NatWest under the cosh after results.
London midday: Stocks stay down as NatWest slides
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were off earlier lows but still in the red by midday on Friday as US rate hike fears weighed on sentiment, with NatWest under the cosh after results.
London open: FTSE in the red after retail sales; NatWest tumbles
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Friday, with NatWest under the cosh after results, as investors mulled the latest UK retail sales data.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down as investors mull retail sales
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Friday following downbeat US and Asian sessions, as investors digest the latest UK retail sales data.
London close: FTSE finishes above 8,000 despite US PPI pullback
(Sharecast News) - London's top-flight index closed above the 8,000 point level after a wavering session on Thursday, with Centrica surging ahead after bumper results.
London midday: FTSE pares gains after breaching 8,000; Centrica surges
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had pared earlier gains to trade just in the black by midday on Thursday, with Centrica surging ahead after bumper results.
London open: FTSE jumps past 8,000 as Centrica surges
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 jumped past 8,000 in early trade on Thursday, having breached that level for the first time a day earlier, with Centrica pacing the gains after bumper results.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up on positive US cues
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise on Thursday following positive US and Asian sessions.
London close: FTSE touches 8,000 level as sterling weakens
(Sharecast News) - London stocks finished in the green on Wednesday, with the FTSE 100 briefly breaking the 8,000 level for the first time during the session, as investors mulled a dip in UK inflation and a better-than-expected rise in US retail sales.
London midday: Stocks flat ahead of US retail sales; banks in the red
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had pared earlier losses to trade flat by midday on Wednesday, with banks weaker after disappointing results from Barclays, as investors mulled a dip in UK inflation and looked ahead to the release of US retail sales.
London open: FTSE edges lower as UK inflation eases
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower in early trade on Wednesday, with banks under pressure after disappointing results from Barclays, as investors mulled a bigger-than-expected dip in UK inflation and looked ahead to the release of US retail sales.
London pre-open: Stocks seen muted as UK inflation dips
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a muted open on Wednesday as investors mulled the latest UK inflation figures and looked ahead to the release of US retail sales.
London close: Stocks mixed amid hotter-than-hoped US inflation
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were mixed at the close on Tuesday, as investors mulled faster-than-expected inflation in the US, while unemployment in the UK remained stable.
London midday: FTSE maintains gains ahead of US inflation data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest UK jobs numbers and looked ahead to the release of US inflation figures.
London open: Stocks rise after UK jobs data, ahead of US inflation
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest UK jobs numbers and looked ahead to the release of US inflation figures.
London pre-open: Stocks seen muted as investors eye US inflation
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a muted open on Tuesday as investors eyed the latest UK jobs data and looked ahead to the release of US inflation figures.
London close: Stocks end higher ahead of key US CPI data
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London midday: FTSE maintains gains but housebuilders hit by broker note
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Monday but gains were unspectacular amid a dearth of corporate news and as investors eyed the latest UK and US inflation data this week.
London open: Stocks edge higher in quiet trade
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged higher in early trade on Monday amid a dearth of corporate news, as investors eyed the release of the latest US inflation data this week.
London pre-open: Stocks to nudge up as investors eye US CPI
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge up just a touch on Monday following a downbeat session in Asia, as investors eye the release of the latest US inflation data this week.
London close: Stocks end week on a down note with US CPI ahead
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the red on Friday as investors failed to find any comfort in news the UK narrowly avoided following into recession last year.
London midday: Stocks stay down but BP, Shell rally
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the red by midday on Friday as investors failed to find any comfort in news the UK narrowly avoided following into recession last year.
London open: Stocks in the red; UK narrowly avoids technical recession
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Friday as data showed that the UK narrowly avoided a technical recession at the end of last year.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower as investors mull GDP data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Friday following a downbeat session on Wall Street, as investor mull the latest UK GDP data.
London close: FTSE 100 continues grind higher towards 8,000 points
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were mixed on Thursday but the top-flight index continued to grind higher as investors sifted through corporate news, with Standard Chartered surging ahead on deal speculation.
London midday: Stocks maintain gains as StanChart surges, Entain slumps
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Thursday as investors sifted through corporate news, with Standard Chartered surging ahead on deal speculation.
London open: Stocks gain as StanChart surges on bid speculation
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Thursday as investors sifted through corporate news, with Standard Chartered surging ahead on bid speculation.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up despite uninspiring US, Asian sessions
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Thursday despite uninspiring US and Asian sessions.
London close: Stocks edge higher
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were up again on Wednesday, having hit a fresh all-time high at one point, as investors welcomed less hawkish than feared comments from US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell overnight.
London midday: FTSE gains amid Powell relief
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Wednesday, having hit a fresh all-time high, as investors welcomed less hawkish than feared comments from US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell.
London open: Stocks rise as investors mull Powell comments
(Sharecast News) - London stocks hit a record high in early trade on Wednesday, having taken their opening cue from gains on Wall Street, as investors mulled the latest comments from US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up on positive Wall St cues
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Wednesday following a positive close on Wall Street, as investors digest the latest comments from US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell.
London close: Stocks end mixed ahead of key speech from Fed's Powell
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended Tuesday on a mixed note, although BP shares surged following the release of its latest set of results, even as investors eyed a speech by US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell scheduled for after the close.
London midday: BP paces the gains as investors eye Powell speech
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still up by midday on Tuesday, with BP leading the charge after results, as investors eyed a speech by US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell.
London open: Stocks rise as BP surges on results
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Tuesday, with BP leading the charge after results, as investors eyed a speech by US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell.
London pre-open: Stocks to edge up; BP in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge up at the open on Tuesday following losses in the previous session, with BP results in focus.
London close: Stocks fall as investors recalibrate rate hike expectations
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were knocked lower on Monday by the prospect of further rates hikes from the Federal Reserve and as Sino-US tensions dented sentiment.
London midday: Stocks fall amid Sino-US tensions, Fed rate hike fears
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were firmly in the red by midday on Monday as Sino-US tensions and the prospect of further rates hikes from the Federal Reserve dented sentiment.
London open: Stocks fall after record high; US-China tensions in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Monday after hitting a new all-time high at the end of last week, and as Sino-US tensions dented the mood.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower after hitting record high
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Monday, after the top-flight index hit a record high at the end of last week.
London close: FTSE 100 notches up new record high
(Sharecast News) - London's top-flight index carved out a new all-time high after it was reported that the US labor market created far more jobs at the start of 2023 than anyone had dared imagine.
London midday: Stocks tick higher ahead of payrolls
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had ticked a little higher by midday on Friday as investors mulled the latest reading on the UK services sector and looked ahead to the release of the non-farm payrolls report.
London open: FTSE little changed after US tech results, ahead of payrolls
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were steady in early trade on Friday following disappointing US tech results and as investors erred on the side of caution ahead of the latest non-farm payrolls report.
London pre-open: Stocks seen flat after US tech earnings, ahead of payrolls
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a steady open on Friday following disappointing US tech results and as investors eyed the latest non-farm payrolls report.
London close: Stocks jump as investors eye interest rate peak
(Sharecast News) - London stocks jumped on Thursday, while sterling fell further after the Bank of England hiked rates for the tenth month in a row.
London midday: Stocks stay up as BoE hikes rates to 4%
(Sharecast News) - London stocks remained in the black by midday on Thursday, while sterling fell further after the Bank of England hiked rates for the tenth month in a row.
London open: FTSE rises ahead of BoE, ECB rate decisions
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Thursday as investors mulled the latest policy announcement from the Federal Reserve and looked ahead to rate decisions from the Bank of England and European Central Bank.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up ahead of BoE, ECB rate decisions
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Thursday following a positive close on Wall Street, as investors mulled the latest policy announcement from the Federal Reserve and looked ahead to rate decisions from the Bank of England and European Central Bank.
London close: FTSE dips ahead of Fed rate announcement
(Sharecast News) - London stocks reversed earlier modest gains to end just lower on Wednesday as investors eyed a rate announcement from the US Federal Reserve.
London midday: FTSE a little firmer as investors eye Fed
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Wednesday, but gains were unspectacular as investors eyed a rate announcement from the US Federal Reserve.
London open: FTSE edges up ahead of rate decisions
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged higher in early trade on Wednesday, taking their cue from a positive finish on Wall Street, as investors eyed policy announcements from the Federal Reserve, Bank of England and European Central Bank.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up as investors eye Fed
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Wednesday following a positive close on Wall Street, as investors eyed the latest policy announcement from the US Federal Reserve.
London close: Stocks slip ahead of Fed rate decision
(Sharecast News) - London stocks registered slight losses on Tuesday as investors grew jittery ahead of the latest rate decision from the US Federal Reserve scheduled for the next day and after the International Monetary Fund downgraded its UK growth forecast.
London midday: Stocks fall further ahead of Fed decision, after IMF downgrade
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were firmly in the red by midday on Tuesday as investors grew jittery ahead of the latest rate decision from the US Federal Reserve and after the International Monetary Fund downgraded its UK growth forecast.
London open: Stocks fall as IMF downgrades UK growth forecast
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower in early trade on Tuesday following downbeat sessions in the US and Asia, and after the International Monetary Fund downgraded its UK growth forecast.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down on weak US, Asian cues
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Tuesday following downbeat sessions in the US and Asia, and after the International Monetary Fund forecast a UK recession this year.
London close: Stocks tick higher as investors eye rate decisions
(Sharecast News) - London stocks shook off earlier losses to end higher on Monday, but gains were unspectacular as investors eyed a series of key central bank rate announcements this week.
London midday: Stocks stay down as investors eye rate decisions
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still lower by midday on Monday as investors eyed a series of key central bank rate announcements this week.
London open: FTSE edges lower ahead of busy week
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower in early trade on Monday as investors eyed a series of key central bank rate announcements this week.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower ahead of central bank announcements
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Monday ahead of key central bank rate announcements this week.
London close: Stocks grind higher in cautious trading
(Sharecast News) - London stocks finished the week on a positive note as investors as investors digested slightly weaker than expected consumption data and softer readings for inflation expectations in the US.
London midday: Stocks little changed ahead of US data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were just a touch firmer by midday on Friday as investors continued to mull a better-than-expected US GDP reading a day earlier and looked ahead to the release of inflation figures.
London open: Stocks flat but Sainsbury's rallies as Bestway takes stake
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were steady in early trade on Friday as investors continued to mull a better-than-expected US GDP reading a day earlier, with Sainsbury's surging on news that Bestway has bought a stake in the supermarket giant.
London pre-open: Stocks to rise on positive US cues
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Friday following a positive close on Wall Street on the back of better-than-expected GDP data.
London close: Modest gains for stocks after Q4 US GDP data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were modestly higher on Thursday amid well-received updates from the likes of 3i or Intermediate Capital Group.
London midday: FTSE touch higher ahead of US GDP
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were just a touch firmer by midday on Thursday as investors mulled the latest reading on the UK retail sector and eyed the release of US GDP data.
London open: FTSE edges up as investors eye US GDP
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged higher in early trade on Thursday following a late rally on Wall Street, as investors eyed the latest US GDP data.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up as investors eye US GDP
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Thursday after markets on Wall Street ended off their lows, as investors eye the latest US GDP data.
London close: Stocks drift lower as investors digest corporate updates
(Sharecast News) - London stocks drifted lower on Wednesday, but airlines got a boost after an upbeat update from easyJet.
London midday: Stocks flat but airlines higher on easyJet update
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were little changed by midday on Wednesday, but airlines got a boost after an upbeat update from easyJet.
London open: Stocks nudge higher; easyJet, Ascential surge
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were just a touch higher in early trade on Wednesday, but easyJet and Ascential surged after upbeat updates.
London pre-open: Stocks seen muted; retail footfall sees strong growth
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a muted open on Wednesday following a mixed US session.
London close: Stocks end mixed after soft data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended the day in mixed fashion, as investors mulled a surge in public borrowing and news that UK business output fell in January at the fastest rate in two years.
London midday: FTSE in the red as business activity slumps
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had fallen further by midday on Tuesday, as investors mulled a surge in public borrowing and news that UK business output fell in January at the fastest rate in two years.
London open: Stocks fall as investors mull borrowing figures
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower in early trade on Tuesday despite strong gains on Wall Street, as investors mulled a surge in public borrowing.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up after Wall Street gains
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Tuesday following strong gains on Wall Street.
London close: Stocks buoyed by gains on Wall Street
(Sharecast News) - Stocks traded slightly higher despite downbeat forecasts for the UK economy out of consultancy EY, thanks to increased speculation of a downshift in the speed of rate hikes in the US.
London midday: Stocks edge higher amid dearth of data
(Sharecast News) - Stocks were trading slightly higher come midday despite downbeat forecasts for the UK economy out of consultancy EY, thanks to increased speculation of a downshift in the speed of rate hikes in the US.
London open: Possibility of slower Fed rate hikes buoys stocks
(Sharecast News) - Stocks were a tad higher at the start of the week with investors shaking off the freezing temperatures in London and downbeat forecasts for the UK economy out of consultancy EY, helped by increased speculation of a downshift in the speed of rate hikes in the US.
London pre-open: Stocks to start the day little changed, US dollar in the headlines
(Sharecast News) - Stocks in London were set for a slightly higher start on Monday with investors' attention on weakness in the US dollar.
London close: FTSE gains as retailers rise despite disappointing data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended in the black on Friday, with retailers on the rise despite disappointing retail sales and consumer confidence data.
London midday: FTSE still a little firmer despite disappointing data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still a little firmer by midday on Friday, despite disappointing retail sales and consumer confidence data.
London open: Stocks rise despite disappointing retail sales, consumer confidence
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Friday following heavy losses in the previous session, despite disappointing retail sales and consumer confidence data.
London pre-open: FTSE seen up as investors mull consumer confidence, retail sales
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Friday following heavy losses in the previous session, as investors digest the latest UK retail sales figures.
London close: Stocks weaker as recession fears continue
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed in negative territory on Thursday as concerns about a US recession dented the mood.
London midday: Stocks extend losses amid recession worries
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended losses by midday on Thursday as concerns about a US recession dented the mood.
London open: Stocks fall amid US slowdown concerns; Dr Martens tumbles
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Thursday following heavy losses on Wall Street, amid concerns about a US slowdown.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower on US slowdown worries
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Thursday following downbeat sessions in the US and Asia, amid concerns about a US slowdown.
London close: Inflation data pulls consumer stocks lower
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended Wednesday trading in negative territory, as investors mulled the latest UK inflation data.
London midday: FTSE treads water, pound rallies as inflation eases
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still treading water by midday on Wednesday as investors mulled the latest UK inflation data.
London open: Stocks flat as investors digest inflation data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were little changed in early trade on Wednesday as investors mulled the latest UK inflation data.
London pre-open: Stocks to fall as investors mull inflation data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge down at the open on Wednesday as investors mull the latest UK inflation data.
London close: Stocks lower as wages pressure interest rates
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed below the waterline on Tuesday, after jobs data earlier showed wages rising at their quickest pace in more than 20 years in the November quarter, adding pressure on the Bank of England to hike rates.
London midday: Stocks lower as investors mull jobs data; Ocado slides
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still a little lower by midday on Tuesday as the latest UK jobs data showed that wages grew at their fastest pace in more than 20 years in the three months to November, adding pressure on the Bank of England to hike rates.
London open: FTSE nudges lower as Ocado tumbles
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged lower in early trade on Tuesday as the latest UK jobs data showed that wages grew at their fastest pace in more than 20 years in the three months to November, adding pressure on the Bank of England to hike rates.
London pre-open: Stocks seen flat as investors mull jobs data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a flat open on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest UK jobs data.
London close: Stocks rise on quiet Monday as house prices climb
(Sharecast News) - London stocks managed a positive finish on Monday, almost touching its record high, although the session remained quiet on a global basis as US markets were closed for Martin Luther King day.
London midday: Stocks edge up but markets quiet on US holiday
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had ticked a little higher by midday on Monday, heading towards a new record high, although the session was set to remain fairly quiet as US markets will be closed for Martin Luther King day.
London open: Stocks edge up as FTSE nears record highs
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged higher in early trade on Monday, heading towards a new record high, but the session could be fairly quiet as US markets are closed for Martin Luther King day.
London pre-open: Stocks to edge higher ahead of busy week
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to nudge up at the open on Monday on what could be a fairly quiet session, with US markets closed for Martin Luther King day.
London close: Stocks rise as UK economy unexpectedly grows
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed above the waterline on Friday after a better-than-expected UK GDP reading, as investors sifted through a number of key earnings from across the pond.
London midday: Stocks higher after GDP data; US earnings eyed
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still firmer by midday on Friday after a better-than-expected UK GDP reading, as investors eyed the release of key US bank earnings.
London open: Stocks gain after better-than-expected GDP
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Friday after a better-than-expected UK GDP reading, as investors eyed the release of key US bank earnings.
London pre-open: Stocks to edge up as investors mull GDP data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Friday following a positive session on Wall Street, as investors mulled the latest UK GDP data and eyed the release of key US bank earnings.
London midday: FTSE pushes up amid retail avalanche; US CPI eyed
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Thursday as investors waded through a deluge of retail updates and eyed the latest US inflation data.
London open: FTSE rises amid deluge of retail updates, ahead of US inflation
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Thursday as investors eyed the latest US inflation data and waded through a deluge of retail updates.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up ahead of US inflation data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Thursday, taking their cue from an upbeat session on Wall Street, as investors eye US inflation data.
London close: Stocks edge higher ahead of US CPI report
(Sharecast News) - London stocks extended their gains on Wednesday, helped by a well-received update from JD Sports.
London midday: FTSE extends gains; JD Sports surges
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Wednesday, with retailers on the rise after a well-received update from JD Sports.
London open: FTSE edges up as JD Sports rallies, Sainsbury's falls
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged higher in early trade on Wednesday, taking their cue from a positive session on Wall Street after US Fed chair Jerome Powell refrained from saying anything about rate policy in a speech in Sweden.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up; retailers in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Wednesday, tracking gains on Wall Street after US Fed chair Jerome Powell refrained from saying anything about rate policy in a speech in Sweden.
London close: Stocks weaker as Powell steers clear of hawkishness
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed in the red on Tuesday, as investors mulled hawkish comments from Federal Reserve officials, including an afternoon speech from US Fed chair Jerome Powell.
London midday: Stocks stay down ahead of Powell speech
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still a little lower by midday on Tuesday as investors mulled hawkish comments from Federal Reserve officials and looked ahead to a speech by Fed chair Jerome Powell.
London open: FTSE edges lower as investors eye Powell speech
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower in early trade on Tuesday as investors eyed a speech by Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower; Powell speech eyed
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Tuesday after US stocks ended mostly lower a day earlier.
London close: Stocks mixed as investors mull China reopening
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were mixed by the close on Monday, as investors continued to mull last week's payrolls report and a further easing of Covid curbs in China.
London midday: Stocks nudge lower despite China hopes
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had nudged lower by midday on Monday as investors continued to mull last week's payrolls report and a further easing of Covid curbs in China.
London open: Stocks edge up as heavily-weighted miners rally
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged up in early trade on Monday, with sentiment boosted by China reopening hopes and last week's US non-farm payrolls report.
London pre-open: Stocks seen higher amid China hopes
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a firmer open on Monday following a positive session in Asia, with China reopening hopes expected to boost sentiment.
London close: Stocks rise as investors sift through US payrolls
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed in positive territory on Friday, as investors thumbed through the latest batch of US non-farm payrolls figures.
London midday: Stocks stay up ahead of payrolls report; Clarkson surges
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still a little firmer by midday Friday as investors eyed the release of the latest US non-farm payrolls report.
London open: FTSE edges higher ahead of payrolls
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged higher in early trade on Friday as investors eyed the latest US non-farm payrolls report.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up ahead of payrolls
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Friday as investors await the release of the latest US non-farm payrolls report.
London close: Retailers carry FTSE to a positive finish
(Sharecast News) - London stocks managed a positive finish on Thursday after a lacklustre start, with retailers on the rise after well-received updates from the likes of Next and B&M.
London midday: FTSE boosted by retailers as Next upgrades guidance
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had pushed into the black by midday on Thursday following a lacklustre start, with retailers on the rise after well-received updates from the likes of Next and B&M.
London open: FTSE nudges lower; Next surges after update
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged lower in early trade on Thursday as investors mulled hawkish minutes from the US Federal Reserve, but retailers were on the rise after positive updates from the likes of Next and B&M European Value Retail.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down as investors mull Fed minutes
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Thursday as investors mull the latest minutes from the US Federal Reserve.
London close: Stocks manage positive finish despite crude slide
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets finished in positive territory on Wednesday, as eurozone PMI data indicated the recession may not be as deep as expected, and investors sifted through some data from across the pond.
London midday: Shares extend gains after EZ PMI data pleases
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks extended gains on Wednesday as eurozone PMI data indicated the recession may not be as deep as expected and investors awaited the latest minutes from the Federal Reserve for any hints on the path of interest rates.
London open: Shares edge ahead as investors eye PMIs
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks opened higher on Wednesday as investors eyed PMI data in the eurozone and US and the latest minutes from the Federal Reserve for any hints on the path of interest rates.
London pre-open: Stocks seen higher ahead of eurozone PMIs
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks were seen opening higher on Wednesday as investors eyed PMI data in the eurozone and US as well as the latest minutes from the Federal Reserve for an indication on where interest rates may be heading.
London close: Stocks start year with positive session
(Sharecast News) - Stocks in London managed a positive finish to the first trading session of the year, helped by a drop in sterling and amid optimism around the reopening of the Chinese economy.
London midday: Stocks hold on to early gains
(Sharecast News) - Stocks in London were holding on to early gains in the first trading session of the year, helped by a drop in sterling and amid optimism around the reopening of the Chinese economy.

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