London close: Stocks led higher by rising metal prices
9th Jan 2025 16:53
(Sharecast News) - London stocks maintained positive momentum through to the close on Thursday, driven by gains in the mining sector and the continued depreciation of the pound.
Read moreLondon close: Stocks finish 2024's last full session weaker
30th Dec 2024 17:36
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks closed slightly lower in subdued trading on Monday, with market activity reflecting the final full session of 2024 amid a lack of significant corporate news or economic developments.
Read moreLondon close: Stocks sink as UK jobless rate rises
12th Nov 2024 16:39
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell sharply on Tuesday as investors digested recent UK employment data alongside broader market reactions to Donald Trump's US presidential victory last week.
Read moreFresnillo partner flags problems at Silverstream mineral source
12th Nov 2024 08:02
(Sharecast News) - Fresnillo announced on Tuesday that Industrias Peñoles, its partner in a long-standing silver production agreement, had notified it of operational issues affecting the Sabinas mine, fully owned by Peñoles.
Read moreLondon close: Stocks mixed on eve of US presidential election
4th Nov 2024 15:13
(Sharecast News) - London markets closed with mixed results on Monday, as investors prepared for a week laden with key political and economic events, including the upcoming US presidential election and anticipated policy statements in both the UK and US.
Read moreCanaccord Genuity lifts Fresnillo price target, downgrades to 'hold'
4th Nov 2024 11:35
(Sharecast News) - Canaccord Genuity downgraded Fresnillo on Monday to 'hold' from 'buy' as it pointed to a strong run over the past three to six months.
Read moreFresnillo reiterates guidance after solid Q3 output
23rd Oct 2024 07:09
(Sharecast News) - Mexico-focused precious metals miner Fresnillo has left full-year production guidance unchanged after a solid third-quarter output performance.
Read moreLondon close: Stocks mixed as government borrowing rises
22nd Oct 2024 15:23
(Sharecast News) - London stocks saw a mixed performance on Tuesday, with investors digesting the latest data on government borrowing ahead of next week's Budget.
Read moreLondon close: Stocks give up gains to finish in the red
21st Oct 2024 15:48
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended lower on Monday, after the People's Bank of China made bigger-than-expected cuts to loan prime rates, while UK house price growth stagnated.
Read moreLondon close: Stocks finish week on mixed note
18th Oct 2024 15:20
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed with mixed results on Friday, reflecting a cautious mood as investors reacted to economic growth data out of China, as well as an improvement in UK retail sales.
Read moreLondon close: Stocks rise on fresh rate cut hopes
16th Oct 2024 14:40
(Sharecast News) - London's equity markets finished higher on Wednesday as investors reacted positively to a significant drop in UK inflation, which reached its lowest point in over three years.
Read moreLondon close: Stocks mixed as oil prices continue rising
7th Oct 2024 15:43
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets ended Monday on a mixed note, as the ongoing conflict in the Middle East pushed oil prices higher, benefiting energy stocks.
Read moreLondon close: Stocks finish firmer in subdued trading
13th Sep 2024 16:44
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed in positive territory on Friday, bolstered by hopes of an interest rate cut in the United States, although the gains were modest as trading remained subdued.
Read moreCapital Economics ups end-2025 gold price forecast to $2,750/oz.
10th Sep 2024 15:35
(Sharecast News) - Capital Economics boosted its gold price forecast for the end of the following year, although it was expecting a bumpy ride.
Read moreLondon close: Stocks mixed on latest UK jobs data
10th Sep 2024 14:47
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed with mixed results on Tuesday, as investors weighed the latest UK jobs data showing both a slowdown in pay growth and a decline in the unemployment rate.
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