London close: Stocks buoyed by banking, mining positivity

26th Apr 2024 16:35

(Sharecast News) - London's equity markets closed positively on Friday, buoyed by gains in the banking sector following better-than-expected results from NatWest.

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Anglo-American rejects £31bn BHP offer

26th Apr 2024 07:04

(Sharecast News) - Anglo American on Friday rejected an "opportunistic" £31bn bid from rival miner BHP, saying it significantly undervalued the company.

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London close: Stocks finish mixed as US GDP growth slows

25th Apr 2024 15:14

(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets finished with a mixed performance on Thursday, as investors digested a slower-than-expected GDP growth reading from the United States, while a slew of well-received earnings underpinned the top-flight index.

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Anglo American confirms takeover proposal from BHP

25th Apr 2024 06:39

(Sharecast News) - Anglo American surged on Thursday after it received an unsolicited non-binding and highly conditional £31.1bn all-share takeover proposal from Australia's BHP Group - a deal that would create the world's largest miner and copper producer.

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London close: Stocks finish weaker after earlier gains

24th Apr 2024 15:09

(Sharecast News) - London markets closed the day weaker on Wednesday, reversing earlier gains as Wall Street stocks opened lower, although mining stocks remained above the waterline.

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Europe close: Stocks rise as investors digest PMI data

23rd Apr 2024 15:19

(Sharecast News) - European markets closed above the waterline on Tuesday, propelled by positive survey data from the eurozone that bolstered investor sentiment.

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Copper production rises but diamond output falls at Anglo American

23rd Apr 2024 07:14

(Sharecast News) - Anglo American reported relatively flat group production in the first quarter on Tuesday as rising copper production was offset by sliding diamond output.

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Anglo American to oppose any Kabwe claim appeal

22nd Apr 2024 08:29

(Sharecast News) - Anglo American said in an update on Monday that it would oppose any appeal related to the Kabwe claim, which it considers "misconceived".

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London close: Stocks mixed as bargain hunters pick over FTSE 100

17th Apr 2024 16:34

(Sharecast News) - London stocks showed a mixed performance by the close on Wednesday, with the top-flight index in the green as investors hunted for bargains after its four-week low on Tuesday.

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De Beers diamond sales fall in cautious market

17th Apr 2024 07:31

(Sharecast News) - Provisional rough diamond sales from Anglo-American's De Beers' unit fell to $445m in the third sales cycle compared with $542m a year ago amid a subdued market.

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London close: Stocks slip on renewed geopolitical tensions

15th Apr 2024 15:39

(Sharecast News) - London's equity markets markets experienced a downturn on Monday, with losses particularly notable in the mining and oil sectors, as investors remained cautious amid to escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

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London close: Stocks mixed as data shows UK GDP growth

12th Apr 2024 14:45

(Sharecast News) - London's markets closed with a mixed performance on Friday, as investors digested the latest GDP data suggesting an end to the recession in the UK.

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London close: Stocks slip ahead of ECB, US inflation print

9th Apr 2024 15:12

(Sharecast News) - London markets closed lower on Tuesday, as investors braced for a key US inflation reading as well as a policy announcement from the European Central Bank later in the week.

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London close: Stocks rise at start of busy week

8th Apr 2024 16:52

(Sharecast News) - London markets closed with gains on Monday as investors exercised caution ahead of key events later in the week.

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London close: Stocks manage gains ahead of US payrolls report

4th Apr 2024 15:58

(Sharecast News) - London markets closed higher on Thursday, driven by a robust showing from the mining sector and as investors contemplated the UK services sector's latest figures.

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