FTSE treads water as Germany’s top index hits fresh record
9 months, 3 weeks ago

FTSE treads water as Germany’s top index hits fresh record

The Independent  

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FTSE 100 lifts to month-high amid strong banking stocks
4 weeks ago

FTSE 100 lifts to month-high amid strong banking stocks

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FTSE climbs after UK economy returns to growth
2 months, 1 week ago

FTSE climbs after UK economy returns to growth

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UK stocks swing into the red as oil prices retreat
2 months, 2 weeks ago

UK stocks swing into the red as oil prices retreat

The Independent  

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UK stocks falter and pound weakens despite OECD upgrading growth outlook
2 months, 4 weeks ago

UK stocks falter and pound weakens despite OECD upgrading growth outlook

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FTSE 100 reverses gains as week of ‘profit-taking’ takes toll on European stocks
3 months ago

FTSE 100 reverses gains as week of ‘profit-taking’ takes toll on European stocks

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FTSE 100 nudges upwards after solid session for blue-chips
3 months, 3 weeks ago

FTSE 100 nudges upwards after solid session for blue-chips

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FTSE 100 makes strong gains as European markets bounce back
4 months, 2 weeks ago

FTSE 100 makes strong gains as European markets bounce back

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FTSE 100 surges in value amid strong blue-chip showing
4 months, 3 weeks ago

FTSE 100 surges in value amid strong blue-chip showing

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London markets end week on a high as NatWest helps lift FTSE 100
4 months, 3 weeks ago

London markets end week on a high as NatWest helps lift FTSE 100

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UK stock markets rise after economic growth beats forecasts
5 months, 1 week ago

UK stock markets rise after economic growth beats forecasts

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London’s FTSE 100 makes gains as European markets rebound
6 months ago

London’s FTSE 100 makes gains as European markets rebound

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London’s FTSE 100 holds onto gains after record-breaking week
7 months, 3 weeks ago

London’s FTSE 100 holds onto gains after record-breaking week

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FTSE reaches another record level on strong earnings and Anglo American bid
7 months, 3 weeks ago

FTSE reaches another record level on strong earnings and Anglo American bid

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FTSE 100 closes at record high as firms given boost by tumbling value of pound against US dollar
8 months ago

FTSE 100 closes at record high as firms given boost by tumbling value of pound against US dollar

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FTSE 100 stock index of Britain's biggest publicly-listed companies reaches all-time high - beating previous record set in February 2023
8 months ago

FTSE 100 stock index of Britain's biggest publicly-listed companies reaches all-time high - beating previous record set in February 2023

Daily Mail  

The FTSE 100 hit a record high today, catching up with major global peers which have struck all-time peaks this year as inflation cools. The index of Britain's leading publicly listed reached 8,071.12 points, surpassing a record 8,047.06 points struck in February last year. The index of Britain's leading publicly listed reached 8,071.12 points, surpassing a record 8,047.06 points struck …

European shares slip despite gold rally helping boost miners
8 months, 2 weeks ago

European shares slip despite gold rally helping boost miners

The Independent  

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Top UK shares boosted after inflation beats forecasts
10 months, 1 week ago

Top UK shares boosted after inflation beats forecasts

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Gamblers lead FTSE in slight gain as it lags European peers
11 months ago

Gamblers lead FTSE in slight gain as it lags European peers

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FTSE 100 treads water as European stocks end month on a high
1 year, 2 months ago

FTSE 100 treads water as European stocks end month on a high

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FTSE 100 falls after soaring wages spark inflation concerns
1 year, 4 months ago

FTSE 100 falls after soaring wages spark inflation concerns

The Telegraph  

The FTSE 100 has fallen after soaring wages sparks inflation concerns. Britain’s blue-chip index sank to a one-month low on Tuesday after latest figures showed that UK wages rose at the fastest pace on record. The surprise figures have spurred concerns that higher wage growth will require the Bank of England to keep interest rates higher for longer, in hopes …

FTSE swings higher on hopes of cooling inflation
1 year, 4 months ago

FTSE swings higher on hopes of cooling inflation

The Independent  

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FTSE rises despite bleaker-than-expected economic data
1 year, 4 months ago

FTSE rises despite bleaker-than-expected economic data

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FTSE ends week in the red after bruising week wipes value off top stocks
1 year, 5 months ago

FTSE ends week in the red after bruising week wipes value off top stocks

The Independent  

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FTSE 100 plunges to lowest close since November as global stocks rocked
1 year, 5 months ago

FTSE 100 plunges to lowest close since November as global stocks rocked

The Independent  

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FTSE hits troubled waters as utility companies struggle
1 year, 5 months ago

FTSE hits troubled waters as utility companies struggle

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London’s FTSE rises but lags behind buoyant global markets
1 year, 7 months ago

London’s FTSE rises but lags behind buoyant global markets

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FTSE starts week in the green amid rising commodity prices
1 year, 7 months ago

FTSE starts week in the green amid rising commodity prices

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Pound leaps further as European markets boosted by US job figures
1 year, 7 months ago

Pound leaps further as European markets boosted by US job figures

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FTSE 100 tumbles into the red after recent rally while pound jumps higher
1 year, 9 months ago

FTSE 100 tumbles into the red after recent rally while pound jumps higher

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Miners drag FTSE further down off record highs
1 year, 10 months ago

Miners drag FTSE further down off record highs

The Independent  

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FTSE 100 closes in the red for first time this year
1 year, 11 months ago

FTSE 100 closes in the red for first time this year

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Strong pound and US market weakness drags FTSE 100 lower
2 years ago

Strong pound and US market weakness drags FTSE 100 lower

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Global stocks sink as all eyes on mass tech sector lay-offs
2 years, 1 month ago

Global stocks sink as all eyes on mass tech sector lay-offs

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Car makers and engineering firms help drive European stocks higher
2 years, 5 months ago

Car makers and engineering firms help drive European stocks higher

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FTSE dragged back by oil price plunge and US inflation
2 years, 8 months ago

FTSE dragged back by oil price plunge and US inflation

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Finance firms help FTSE climb despite higher borrowing
2 years, 9 months ago

Finance firms help FTSE climb despite higher borrowing

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Europe’s markets bounce back over Ukraine talks and China stimulus
2 years, 9 months ago

Europe’s markets bounce back over Ukraine talks and China stimulus

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FTSE rises again amid Omicron optimism while Wall Street falters
2 years, 11 months ago

FTSE rises again amid Omicron optimism while Wall Street falters

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FTSE 100 makes gains as German lockdown reports unnerve Europe
3 years ago

FTSE 100 makes gains as German lockdown reports unnerve Europe

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FTSE 100 falls below 7,000 for first time since July
3 years, 3 months ago

FTSE 100 falls below 7,000 for first time since July

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FTSE 100 close to 7,000 as global markets recover, Sensex extends gains
3 years, 5 months ago

FTSE 100 close to 7,000 as global markets recover, Sensex extends gains

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European markets rebound as pound hits five-month low
3 years, 5 months ago

European markets rebound as pound hits five-month low

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FTSE 100 advances after Covid restrictions ease
3 years, 5 months ago

FTSE 100 advances after Covid restrictions ease

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FTSE 100 rebounds after crash as global markets also recover losses, Sensex at record high
3 years, 6 months ago

FTSE 100 rebounds after crash as global markets also recover losses, Sensex at record high

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FTSE hits highest level since before Covid crash
3 years, 6 months ago

FTSE hits highest level since before Covid crash

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FTSE climbs to month high after rebound in UK GDP
3 years, 6 months ago

FTSE climbs to month high after rebound in UK GDP

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FTSE 250 hits fresh high as solid London trading week continues
3 years, 6 months ago

FTSE 250 hits fresh high as solid London trading week continues

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FTSE 100 edges higher as crypto recovery and oil prices boost world markets
3 years, 6 months ago

FTSE 100 edges higher as crypto recovery and oil prices boost world markets

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FTSE 100 edges higher following positive company results, while Sensex also extends gains
3 years, 7 months ago

FTSE 100 edges higher following positive company results, while Sensex also extends gains

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