FTSE 100 movers: Banks and miners weaker, property stocks extend gains
26th May 2015 13:18
UK stocks were were buffeted on Tuesday by Greek uncertainty, stateside interest rate speculation and weakness among miners and financials. As of 14:30 BST, the FTSE 100 was trading 23.5 points lower at 7,008.24. Banking stocks with high eurozone exposure plummeted as Greece concerns merged with Sp
Read moreFTSE 100 movers: Vodafone surges on continued merger speculation, miners higher
22nd May 2015 12:51
UK stocks were buoyed on Friday by higher commodity prices and data revealing the US had remained in deflation last month. Sector-wise gains made by miners, engineers and telecoms stocks outweighed weakness in technology and travel stocks. At 14:00 BST, the FTSE 100 was trading 37 points higher at 7
Read moreFTSE 100 movers: Miners higher, Hargreaves Lansdown surges on record inflows
21st May 2015 13:19
London stocks inched higher on Wednesday, buoyed by stronger than expected retail sales and strong performances from mining, telecommunications and pharmaceutical stocks. At 14:30 BST, the FTSE 100 was trading 4 points higher at 7,011. Mining stocks, including Fresnillo, BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto,
Read moreLondon close: Stocks end with small gains but upside limited
18th May 2015 17:02
London's FTSE 100 managed to finish in the green after a choppy session, though upside was limited by continuing uncertainty in Greece. The Footsie settled 8.38 points higher at 6,968.87, ending well below the intraday high of 7,015.49 but firmly above the intraday low of 6,931.64. While mining sto
Read moreSector movers: BHP Billiton falls, but miners broadly higher
18th May 2015 14:50
Mining stocks were among the best performers of the day on Monday as gains across the wider sector outweighed heavy losses by heavyweight metals producer BHP Billiton. BHP Billiton was trading 4.1% lower after its South32 spin-off was valued at the lower end of market expectations on its debut on th
Read moreFTSE 100 movers: Fresnillo surges on strong output guidance, financials lower
18th May 2015 12:34
UK stocks erased early gains as Greek concerns and a lack of economic data stoked investor uncertainty. Sector-wise, financials delivered the biggest drag, while energy stocks and miners provided a welcome boost. As of 13:30, the FTSE 100 was trading flat, just 1 point higher at 6,961 points. Fresn
Read moreLondon midday: Early gains wiped out on Greek uncertainty
18th May 2015 11:54
UK stock markets had erased gains and were trading flat by Monday lunchtime with financial shares providing a drag on concerns about Greece. The FTSE 100 was down 0.08% at 6,955.17 by midday, pulling back after reaching a high of 7,015.49 early on. Financials were trading lower with banking group L
Read moreLondon open: Stocks advance as Aveva and Bwin jump on M&A
18th May 2015 09:13
UK stocks jumped on Monday morning despite ongoing uncertainty about Greece, as the mood on the market was boosted by bid speculation surrounding Aveva and Bwin.party. The FTSE 100 was up 0.56% at 6,999.75 early on, with mining stocks leading the charge, though BHP Billiton was bucking the trend. E
Read moreLondon pre-open: Small gains expected early on
18th May 2015 07:43
UK stocks are expected to edge higher on Monday morning, though developments in Greece are likely to cap any upside as uncertainty lingers on. City sources predict the FTSE 100 will open nine points higher than Friday's close of 6,960.49. Economic data is on the thin side on Monday with the NAHB US
Read moreFresnillo reiterates production guidance with upbeat outlook
18th May 2015 07:19
Precious metals producer Fresnillo said it remains on track to hit its output guidance in 2015 after a strong start to the year following a "challenging" 2014. At its annual general meeting on Monday, the Mexico-based miner is expected to reiterate its target of producing 45m-47m ounces of silver a
Read moreFTSE 100 movers: miners and oil stocks dominate fallers, ITV rebounds
15th May 2015 12:28
The UK blue chip index retreated on Friday as a calmer bond market and favourable British construction data was overpowered by a weaker commodities market. Sector-wise, oil and industrial metal stocks provided the biggest drag on the FTSE, dwarfing the boost provided by real estate and travel. At 3:
Read moreSector movers: Oilfield services, mining and housebuilers lead market higher
13th May 2015 12:46
Oilfield services, mining and housebuilding stocks took the London market back into the green on Wednesday. At 15:18 BST, the FTSE 100 was trading at 6,966.21 up 0.47% or 32.41 points with housebuilders edging the blue chip index higher as they continued to benefit from buoyancy in the wider propert
Read moreLondon close: Stocks finish off lows but FTSE still drops 1.4%
12th May 2015 16:33
UK stocks suffered steep declines on Tuesday as volatility in sovereign debt markets and ongoing fears about Greece sent shares 1.4% lower, with Easyjet leading the fallers on a cautious outlook. The FTSE 100 finished the session down 96.05 points, or 1.37%, at 6,933.80, though the index did finish
Read moreFTSE 100 movers: Easyjet nose dives on strikes and currency headwinds, financials lower
12th May 2015 13:10
Budget airline Easyjet led fallers despite meeting guidance and swinging to a small profit in the first half, warning it is likely to face tougher conditions in the latter part of the year. The company saw its shares sink after saying that exchange-rate movements and air traffic control strikes in F
Read moreSector movers: Oil and mining stocks fall as dollar strength hits commodities
7th May 2015 17:17
Stocks in the UK oil and mining sectors on Thursday as political uncertainty prompted an aversion to risk on London's stock market. A stronger dollar was also to blame for falls in the resources categories as crude, gold and silver prices weakened. Data released during the session showed that conti
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