London close: Stocks recoup some earlier losses
17th May 2024 15:52
(Sharecast News) - London stocks remained in negative territory by Friday's close, although they managed to recoup some of the losses seen earlier in the session as Wall Street opened with positive momentum.
Read moreLondon close: Stocks take a breather after last week's surge
13th May 2024 15:36
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets ended the day in negative territory on Monday, with investors taking a breather following a six-day winning streak that propelled the FTSE 100 to a new all-time high.
Read moreRio Tinto automated iron ore train derails in Western Australia
13th May 2024 07:54
(Sharecast News) - An automated iron ore train operated by mining giant Rio Tinto has derailed after colliding with a set of stationary wagons in north-western Australia on Monday, the company said.
Read moreLondon close: Stocks rise further ahead of BoE decision
8th May 2024 16:36
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed with gains on Wednesday, bolstered by a dip in the value of the pound against both the dollar and the euro.
Read moreLondon 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.
Read moreLondon 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.
Read moreEurope 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.
Read moreLondon 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.
Read moreRio Tinto holds guidance despite lower Q1 iron ore production
17th Apr 2024 07:06
(Sharecast News) - Mining giant Rio Tinto on Wednesday held annual production guidance, despite a sharp fall in first-quarter iron ore shipments and production.
Read moreLondon 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.
Read moreLondon 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.
Read moreLondon 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.
Read moreRio Tinto appoints new chief commercial officer
8th Apr 2024 07:22
(Sharecast News) - Mining giant Rio Tinto announced the appointment of Bold Baatar to the position of chief commercial officer on Monday, responsible for overseeing its commercial and business development operations globally.
Read moreLondon close: Stocks turn red on return from Easter break
2nd Apr 2024 15:22
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks experienced a downturn by the end of trading on Tuesday, as investors resumed activity following the extended weekend, with initial gains reversed by the close ahead of a week marked by a number of key economic data releases.
Read moreLondon close: Stocks mixed as investors look to US inflation data
11th Mar 2024 14:48
(Sharecast News) - London markets closed in a mixed state on Monday, reflecting a broader trend of cautious trading after a primarily weaker session in Asian markets overnight.
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