The FTSE 100 index is poised for a much stronger session, with IG Index futures pointing to a rise of about 63 points at the opening bell. The improvement follows a run of lacklustre trading, including yesterday after the top flight edged 9.
Britain's blue-chip FTSE 100 kicked off the week higher on Monday, boosted by heavyweight healthcare and defence stocks, on pace to snap a four-day losing streak. The index was up 0.2% by 1052 GMT, coming off its worst weekly showing so far this year on Friday.
Britain's blue-chip FTSE 100 ended flat on Monday and the midcap index fell to a one-month closing low as investors awaited comments from Bank of England policymakers for clues on the interest rate outlook.
The FTSE 100 and European stocks made small moves on Tuesday, following a mixed session for the US, as markets weigh the latest developments in president Donald Trump's attempt to end the Russia-Ukraine war.
Two former FTSE 100 stocks were in the spotlight today after Just Eat Takeaway.com backed a £3.4 billion takeover and B&M European Value Retail cut profit guidance. The developments came as London’s blue-chip index added 19.89 points to 8679.26, a resilient performance given Friday’s heavy selling on Wall Street.
The S&P Global Flash UK PMI revealed the steepest fall in private sector employment since November 2020. The wage pressures also contributed to the fastest increase in average cost burdens for 21 months in February.
London's exporter-heavy FTSE 100 index closed at a record high on Wednesday, lifted by gains in AstraZeneca and insurer Prudential, with a weak pound providing an additional boost.
--Off 1.69% from its 52-week high of 8807.44 hit Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025 --Up 13.56% from its 52-week low of 7624.98 hit Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024 --Rose 12.68% from 52 weeks ago --Off 1.69% from ...
(Alliance News) - Coca-Cola Europacific Partners PLC and THG PLC are set to join the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250, after both changed listing arrangements, while John Wood Group PLC's share price slump means an exit from the mid-cap index is likely.
Friedrich Merz led the party to a 28.6% share of the vote. The far right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party came second with 20.8% share of the vote.
Defence-focused stocks have opened sharply higher, with BAE Systems up 5% or 67p to 1295p at the top of the FTSE 100 index. The outlook for increased military spending also boosted FTSE 250-listed Qinetiq by 3% or 11p to 379.