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London’s FTSE 100 loses ground as UK service sector growth slows
2 weeks, 5 days ago

London’s FTSE 100 loses ground as UK service sector growth slows

The Independent  

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FTSE boosted by Trump victory as analysts predict stunning result will be 'very favourable' for UK stock market
1 month, 2 weeks ago

FTSE boosted by Trump victory as analysts predict stunning result will be 'very favourable' for UK stock market

Daily Mail  

UK stocks saw a bounce today in the wake of Donald Trump's stunning victory in the US election. Markets believe Mr Trump's plans to crack down on immigration, cut taxes and impose tariffs will drive inflation upwards and increase US debt. UK stocks saw a bounce today in the wake of Donald Trump's stunning victory in the US election The …

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MARKET REPORT: Broker upgrades turn the tide for water stocks
1 month, 2 weeks ago

MARKET REPORT: Broker upgrades turn the tide for water stocks

Daily Mail  

Water companies flowed higher as two banks upgraded ratings within the sector to reflect hopes of a more favourable pricing agreement with regulators. In reaction, on the FTSE 100, Severn Trent gained 3 per cent, or 78p, at 2648p, United Utilities added 3.2 per cent, or 32.5p, at 1059.5p, and FTSE 250-listed Pennon rose 3 per cent, or 16p, to …

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FTSE 100 recovers ground after market jitters
1 month, 3 weeks ago

FTSE 100 recovers ground after market jitters

The Independent  

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Global stocks tumble and pound weakens as investors digest UK Budget
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Global stocks tumble and pound weakens as investors digest UK Budget

The Independent  

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FTSE 100 rises while UK Government hopes to win over global investors
2 months, 1 week ago

FTSE 100 rises while UK Government hopes to win over global investors

The Independent  

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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

The Independent  

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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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Investing in the Merchants Trust could add some Footsie firepower to your portfolio
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Investing in the Merchants Trust could add some Footsie firepower to your portfolio

Daily Mail  

This week, Chancellor Rachel Reeves modified her stance on the economy. Shares in the trust stand at a negligible discount – 0.7 per cent – to the trust's net asset value Since other trusts are at double-digit discounts, this underlines Merchants' appeal to those seeking to brighter future for UK plc. Interactive Investor's top tips include City of London, a …

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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

The Independent  

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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

The Independent  

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FTSE 100 ends day slightly down after UK economic growth flatlines
3 months, 1 week ago

FTSE 100 ends day slightly down after UK economic growth flatlines

The Independent  

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Global stock markets positive after UK and US inflation releases
4 months, 1 week ago

Global stock markets positive after UK and US inflation releases

The Independent  

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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

The Independent  

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London stocks drop as markets shaken by global IT outage
5 months ago

London stocks drop as markets shaken by global IT outage

The Independent  

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A stock market needs to attract stocks. Someone also needs to buy them.
5 months, 1 week ago

A stock market needs to attract stocks. Someone also needs to buy them.

Live Mint  

If you are shopping around for a country to float your company, looser listing rules may sway your decision. Last week, the Financial Conduct Authority, the City of London’s watchdog, published an overhaul of its stock-market rules that will come into force on July 29. Also, more companies will be able to issue, alongside vanilla “A-class" shares, “B-class" ones with …

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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

The Independent  

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UK Elections: Pound sterling rises, bonds strengthen, stocks hit record high after Labour secures parliamentary majority
5 months, 2 weeks ago

UK Elections: Pound sterling rises, bonds strengthen, stocks hit record high after Labour secures parliamentary majority

Live Mint  

The British Pound Sterling saw a notable surge on Friday, June 5, following the Labour Party's decisive victory in the parliamentary election, Reuters reported. As of 07:08 GMT, the pound rose nearly 0.1 per cent against the US dollar to $1.27 and maintained a steady position against the Euro at 84.75 pence, also boosting UK government bonds and the stock …

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Britain’s economy is struggling – so why is the FTSE 100 at a record high?
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Britain’s economy is struggling – so why is the FTSE 100 at a record high?

The Independent  

Britain’s economy is struggling to emerge from a shallow recession, afflicted by sky-high interest rates and persistent inflation. The FTSE is weighted by its constituents’ market value, so a 1 per cent increase in the price of shares in drug giant AstraZeneca – a business valued at £177bn – will have far more impact than, say, a 20 per cent …

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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 …

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

Top UK shares boosted after inflation beats forecasts

The Independent  

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Pound slips as UK growth forecasts downgraded and oil prices plunge
1 year, 1 month ago

Pound slips as UK growth forecasts downgraded and oil prices plunge

The Independent  

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Hunt must end ‘vicious cycle’ of stock market decline, demand FTSE 100 chiefs
1 year, 1 month ago

Hunt must end ‘vicious cycle’ of stock market decline, demand FTSE 100 chiefs

The Telegraph  

Hotel Chocolat’s £543m sale to Mars fuelled concerns on Thursday, as the US confectionery giant bought the UK retailer at a huge premium. Richard Bernstein, who leads asset manager Crystal Amber, said the Hotel Chocolat sale highlighted the “absurdity” of UK valuations. So many other sitting ducks.” Retail expert Jonathan de Mello said the offer was “astounding”, adding that it …

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