London close: Stocks mixed on cooler-than-expected US producer inflation
14th Jan 2025 15:00
(Sharecast News) - London's equity markets closed Tuesday in mixed territory as investors assessed new producer price data from across the pond, as well as the implications of a heavily oversubscribed UK government bond auction.
Read moreLondon close: Stocks finish lower after slew of weaker data
7th Jan 2025 15:42
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended lower on Tuesday, weighed down by weaker economic data and broader market uncertainty.
Read moreLondon close: Stocks finish first week of 2025 weaker
3rd Jan 2025 17:12
(Sharecast News) - London stock markets closed in the red on Friday as sharp declines in airline, mining, and housebuilding stocks weighed on indices, with a lack of significant news and profit-taking following a recent rally dampening sentiment.
Read moreLondon close: Stocks mixed as oil prices rise
5th Dec 2024 14:40
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed mixed on Thursday as investors digested a new report on the UK construction sector and monitored political developments in France, while Frasers Group weighed heavily on sentiment after the retailer slashed its profit outlook.
Read moreJPMorgan upgrades Bellway and Crest Nicholson, downgrades Taylor Wimpey
5th Dec 2024 10:34
(Sharecast News) - JPMorgan Cazenove upgraded Bellway and Crest Nicholson on Thursday but downgraded Taylor Wimpey as it took a look at UK housebuilders.
Read moreLondon close: Stocks little changed on weak manufacturing, retail data
2nd Dec 2024 15:14
(Sharecast News) - London markets ended Monday with little direction, as investors weighed a batch of UK data releases, with housebuilders in focus.
Read moreTaylor Wimpey backs FY outlook, hails signs of improvement in customer demand
7th Nov 2024 07:19
(Sharecast News) - Taylor Wimpey backed its full-year outlook on Thursday as it said it saw steady signs of improvement in customer demand in the second half to date, as mortgage rates reduced and affordability improved.
Read moreLondon close: Stocks down on corporate earnings, Budget fallout
31st Oct 2024 15:59
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended Thursday in negative territory, weighed down by corporate earnings releases and the market's response to the new Labour government's budget unveiled on Wednesday.
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 finish lower as oil prices sink
15th Oct 2024 15:39
(Sharecast News) - London markets ended Tuesday in negative territory, driven primarily by a sharp decline in energy stocks following a drop in oil prices.
Read moreLondon close: Stocks finish higher on UK GDP growth
11th Oct 2024 15:34
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed higher on Friday, as investors digested the latest UK GDP figures, while also looking ahead to potential stimulus measures from China, set to be announced over the weekend.
Read moreStifel upgrades Barratt Redrow, Crest Nicholson
11th Oct 2024 09:38
(Sharecast News) - Stifel adjusted its ratings on several UK housebuilders on Friday, upgrading Barratt Redrow and Crest Nicholson to 'buy' from 'hold' on the back of underperformance and a compelling valuation, respectively.
Read moreLondon close: Stocks red as US inflation, jobless claims top forecasts
10th Oct 2024 14:58
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets ended Thursday in negative territory as investors weighed a higher-than-expected inflation and jobless claims readings out of the United States.
Read moreLondon midday: Stocks dip ahead of US inflation reading
10th Oct 2024 12:10
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had fallen into the red by lunchtime on Thursday, as investors awaited crucial US inflation data, which could influence the Federal Reserve's next policy moves.
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