London close: Stocks slip after surprise jump in UK inflation
17th Jan 2024 15:03
(Sharecast News) - London's financial markets experienced a downturn on Wednesday, as a surprising increase in UK inflation and sluggish Chinese GDP growth impacted investor sentiment.
Read moreLondon close: Stocks manage positive finish after mixed session
8th Jan 2024 16:38
(Sharecast News) - London's financial markets experienced a mixed trading day on Monday, with the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 indices closing in positive territory after spending much of the session in the red.
Read moreLondon close: Stocks fall amid rising geopolitical concerns
3rd Jan 2024 17:48
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed lower on Wednesday - the 40th anniversary of the FTSE 100's launch - as sentiment remained cautious due to increasing tensions in the Middle East.
Read moreLondon midday: FTSE still firmer ahead of US inflation print
12th Dec 2023 12:07
(Sharecast News) - London's markets remained relatively stable by midday on Tuesday, with the top-flight index still in the green after fresh jobs data showed a slowdown in wage growth.
Read moreLondon close: Stocks mixed ahead of central bank meetings
11th Dec 2023 15:38
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed with mixed results on Monday as miners faced pressure following disappointing Chinese economic data.
Read moreLondon close: Stocks rise as investors digest US jobs data
6th Dec 2023 15:15
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets finished with a positive performance on Wednesday, with the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 both closing in the green.
Read moreLondon close: Stocks finish weaker as commodities drag
4th Dec 2023 15:46
(Sharecast News) - London's equity markets closed lower on Monday as investors kept a watchful eye on upcoming US jobs data, while gold prices surged to record highs.
Read moreLondon close: Stocks rise on flurry of manufacturing data
1st Dec 2023 17:39
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed positively on Friday, with miners playing a pivotal role following broker upgrades and optimistic Chinese manufacturing data.
Read moreLondon close: Stocks turn higher on cooler US inflation report
14th Nov 2023 16:18
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets had managed to turn positive by the close on Tuesday after a lower-than-expected inflation report from the United States boosted confidence while investors also mulled the latest UK jobs data.
Read moreGlencore buys $6.9bn stake in Teck's Elk Valley Resources
14th Nov 2023 07:40
(Sharecast News) - Mining and commodities giant Glencore is spending $6.9bn to buy a 77% stake in Teck Resources' steelmaking coal business in Canada's Rocky Mountains, Elk Valley Resources (EVR).
Read moreGlencore cuts nickel, ferrochrome guidance for 2023
30th Oct 2023 07:47
(Sharecast News) - Commodities miner and trader Glencore has lowered its guidance for nickel and ferrochrome output for the full year after steep drops in production over the first nine months of 2023.
Read moreLondon close: Stocks mixed at start of busy week
23rd Oct 2023 19:21
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets finished with a varied performance on Monday, driven by concerns over rising UK bond yields and global interest rate trends.
Read moreGlencore to to shut Mount Isa copper mines by 2025 - report
17th Oct 2023 13:37
(Sharecast News) - Glencore is reportedly is set to close its copper mining operations in Mount Isa by the end of 2025, resulting in the loss of about 1,000 jobs, but will keep its refinery and smelters open in North Queensland.
Read moreLondon open: Miners lead stocks lower despite positive UK GDP
11th Aug 2023 08:18
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks slipped lower on Friday, reversing gains made the previous session, as investors continue to digest a barrage of mixed economic data this week.
Read moreFTSE 100 movers: Commodity stocks rise, Hiscox sinks
9th Aug 2023 16:16
(Sharecast News) - Mining stocks were up across the board on Wednesday, clawing back losses after a poor showing the previous session as weak economic data from China fuelled concerns over demand.
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