FTSE 100 climbs as banks rally on Asian strength
Banks lifted FTSE 100 higher as Asian optimism spread while mining stocks retreated from gains.
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FTSE 100 Opens Lower as Dollar Weakness and Metals Rally Shape Early Trade
FTSE 100 opens lower as dollar weakens, metals rally, and investors await major Big Tech earnings.
SSP Group Sees Strong Q1 Sales Growth and Maintains FY26 Guidance
SSP Group Q1 sales rise 6% with strong UK growth; full-year guidance remains unchanged.
FTSE 100 Edges Higher as UK Retail Sales Beat Forecasts
UK retail sales beat forecasts, lifting the FTSE 100, while mid-caps lag despite broader sector gains.
B&M Cuts Profit Guidance Following Pricing and Clearance Investments
B&M lowers full-year guidance due to pricing, clearance investments, and Heron Foods underperformance.
FTSE Rises as Trump Drops Europe Tariffs
London stocks rise as tariff threats fade, UK borrowing disappoints less, and risk appetite returns.
FTSE 100 Unchanged as Global Sell-Off Pauses
FTSE 100 opens flat as UK inflation rises; Burberry and Rio Tinto outperform, JD Wetherspoon declines.
FTSE 100 Slides as US Tariff Threats Keep Investors Nervous
FTSE 100 falls 1.2% as US tariff threats, Davos headlines, and European uncertainty weigh on stocks.
Defence stocks Lift FTSE 100 Amid European Trade Tensions with the US
Trump’s Greenland tariffs rattle Europe, boosting defence and gold; WH Smith surges, Marshalls slips. US closed.
FTSE recovers after weak open as hotels and defence stocks lead
London shares recover on Friday as hotels and defence rise, offsetting retail weakness and small-cap volatility.
Ashmore Shares Soar as Emerging Markets Flows Make a Comeback
Ashmore shares jump as $2.6bn net inflows highlight renewed investor appetite for emerging markets.
FTSE edges higher as UK GDP beats forecasts and Schroders surges
FTSE rises modestly after UK GDP beats forecasts, with Schroders surging on upbeat profit outlook.
Miners Boost FTSE 100 as Gold Hits Record
FTSE 100 lifted by miners and gold, Pearson and Mirriad fell; AstraZeneca and Truetide advanced.
FTSE 100 Pauses After Record Close
FTSE 100 flat as healthcare falls; Whitbread, Diageo rise; US Fed concerns, earnings season ahead.
Fed concerns weigh on the FTSE 100
FTSE 100 opens lower as Fed concerns weigh; Oxford Nanopore and JD Sports post strong gains.
FTSE 100 Climbs as Glencore Rio Talks Shake Up Miners
FTSE 100 rises as Glencore–Rio merger talks lift miners, while Sainsbury’s slides after mixed Christmas trading.
FTSE 100 Opens Lower as AB Foods, Tesco, and Shell Disappoint
FTSE 100 dips as AB Foods, Tesco, and Shell disappoint; Ocado and Cerillion climb.
FTSE 100 Falls Back From Record High as Oil and Miners Weigh
FTSE 100 retreats from record highs as oil and mining shares lag, while defensive and retailer stocks outperform.
Next Lifts Profit Forecast After Christmas Sales Beat Expectations
Next shares rise as Christmas sales exceed expectations, profit guidance increases and international growth drives strength.
FTSE 100 Extends Gains as Next Boosts Retail Sector
FTSE 100 rises as Next leads gains; inflation data and corporate movers shape early London trading.
Dow Jones Rallies After Venezuela Events
Dow Jones jumps sharply as energy and financial stocks lift the index after Venezuela geopolitical headlines.
FTSE 100 Rises as Miners and Defence Stocks Gain on Venezuela Shock
FTSE 100 rises as miners and defence stocks gain following Venezuela turmoil, amid light trading volumes.
Tesla Leads Tech Weakness as S&P 500 and Nasdaq Dip in Early 2026 Trading
Tesla drags large-cap tech lower while S&P 500 and Nasdaq fade after early gains today.
FTSE 100 breaks 10,000 as defence and energy stocks drive London’s early gains
FTSE 100 tops 10,000 as defence, energy stocks lead gains, Seplat rises, Tap Global falls.
FTSE 100 Dips After Record Run as Thin Trading Takes Hold
FTSE edges lower in thin trading after record highs, rounding off a strong year for London stocks.
FTSE 100 Pushes Higher as Year-End Trading Picks Up
London stocks edge higher as year-end trading picks up, with Fresnillo leading gains ahead of Fed minutes.
FTSE Opens Mixed as year end Week Begins
FTSE opens mixed in thin trade as miners rise, dealmaking drives mid-caps, and metals ease.
FTSE 100 Opens Lower on Christmas Eve as Year-End Trading Remains Quiet
FTSE drifts lower on Christmas Eve as BP sale leads quiet trading and light volumes.
Quiet Start in London as FTSE Holds Firm Before Christmas
London opens quietly before Christmas, FTSE holds firm, Metlen rises, Videndum slumps, pound strengthens.
FTSE 100 closes lower as Growth Worries Resurface
FTSE 100 slips as UK growth worries return, gold miners shine, and hopes of 10,000 fade.
US Stocks Kick Off Week Higher as Gold and Silver Take Centre Stage
US stocks rise as tech rebounds, gold and silver surge to record highs, outpacing major assets.
FTSE Gives Back Friday Gains as UK GDP Slows
FTSE 100 slips 0.6% as UK GDP slows; Rank, Harbour Energy fall, Atlantic Lithium jumps.
FTSE Ends Week Higher as Miners and Carnival Boost Markets
FTSE 100 rises as Anglo American advances and Carnival surges on record profit, dividends reinstated.
Wall Street Rallies as Tech Stocks Lead
Global stocks rose as tech rallied, Oracle jumped on TikTok deal, while tariffs hit consumer names.
WH Smith Shares Slip as North American Accounting Error Drags Profits
WH Smith profits collapse, dividend cut, North American accounting error undermines travel retail growth and investor confidence.
FTSE 100 Flat at Open After BoE Cut as Retail Sales Miss
London trades quietly as central banks diverge, retail sales miss forecasts, and Strix jumps on asset sale.
Wall Street Bounces Back as Softer Inflation Data Sparks Tech Rebound
Wall Street rebounds as softer inflation data and Micron earnings spark a recovery in tech stocks.
FTSE closes in the green as BoE Cuts Rates and Tech Concerns Take a Backseat
London shares rise as BoE cuts rates, corporate news lifts Currys, Whitbread, and Tekmar stocks.
November CPI Misses Forecast, Wall Street Futures Rally Ahead of Open
November CPI undershoots forecasts, easing inflation and pushing Wall Street futures higher before US open.
Currys shares soar 10% as profits rebound and dividend returns to the table
Currys shares jump 10% as profits rebound, interim dividend returns, and growth continues in UK and Nordics.