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UK’s FTSE 100 index showed modest gains on Monday, buoyed by travel and leisure shares, with Trainline’s stock seeing a significant boost after the company revised its revenue forecast upwards. Despite the index’s rise by 0.2%

FTSE 100 saw gains on Monday, contrasting with declines in major European indices, as markets responded to a rate cut by the People’s Bank of China. In early trade, the FTSE 100 rose by 0.2%, primarily

The FTSE 100 saw gains on Monday, closing up by 39.01 points, or 0.5%, at 8,292.66, while the FTSE 250 rose 52.26 points, or 0.3%, to 20,817.19. Despite these positive moves, the AIM All-Share dropped slightly,

The FTSE 100 made a modest gain of 0.1% this morning, supported by gains in the industrial sector and signs of a cooling UK jobs market, providing a positive outlook for UK equities. This small rise

Britain’s FTSE 100 index appears to be on the verge of some improvement, with futures showing a projected rise of 0.34%. This comes as Pfizer increases the size of its stake sale in Haleon, adding 100

UK stocks experienced a rise on Tuesday, mirroring global market gains. This upward movement came as markets responded positively to new stimulus measures introduced by China, boosting shares of both miners and retailers with a focus

For the first time in over three years, investors who are optimistic about UK equities now outnumber those who are more pessimistic. This shift is a significant development, reflecting a more favourable outlook for British stocks.

London’s FTSE 100 bounced back on Monday after six consecutive days of declines. Gains were primarily driven by the travel and leisure sectors, following a positive outlook from gambling group Entain. Meanwhile, investors were looking ahead

The FTSE 100 has reached a three-month high, surpassing its previous peak of 8,404 from August. The next target is the May high at 8,479. Minor support is observed around the mid-August high of 8,374, with

UK inflation reached the Bank of England’s 2% target for the first time in nearly three years, offering some relief to markets. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) reported that the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) fell

UK stocks enjoyed a positive session on Monday, with gains in the Mining, Industrial Metals & Mining, and Household Goods & Home Construction sectors driving the market higher. At the close of trading in London, the

On Friday, the UK’s FTSE 100 experienced a slight dip, declining by 0.2% by 0716 GMT. This drop followed five consecutive days of gains, setting the stage for a solid weekly performance. Despite the minor setback,

London stocks experienced a modest rise on Monday, following a turbulent week marked by declines. The blue-chip FTSE 100 index increased by 0.7%, while the mid-cap FTSE 250 index saw a 0.3% uptick by 0711 GMT.

Britain’s economy experienced stronger growth in 2022 than initially estimated, according to revised data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). This revised data attributes the improvement to the oil and gas sector, which benefitted from

Britain’s domestically-focused stocks have reached a two-year high as traders bet on the Bank of England cutting interest rates for the first time in four years. The midcap FTSE 250 index climbed by 0.6% to 21,486.01,

In the second quarter of 2024, UK dividends reached a new record, according to Computershare’s latest dividend monitor. Total payouts, bolstered by special dividends, increased by 11.2% year-on-year, hitting an all-time quarterly high of £36.7bn. The

Investors are increasingly viewing UK markets as a potential haven amidst rising political uncertainty in the U.S. and other parts of Europe. This shift could mark a significant turnaround for a country that seemed to have