London’s FTSE 100 could ‘kick on’ further despite record breaking run May 16, 2024 The blue-chip index has gained 8.9 per cent so far this year and has set 12 all-time highs in May, a record since the FTSE's creation in 1984.
Future shares surge after Marie Claire publisher commits to further cash returns May 16, 2024 Future, the media publisher responsible for outlets like Country Life, Marie Claire and T3, suffered from a fall in revenue, operating profit and earnings per share in its latest earnings statement.
Watches of Switzerland: Rolex seller ‘cautiously optimistic’ as it posts modest growth amid ‘rich-session’ May 16, 2024 Watches of Switzerland, the British retailer which sells the likes of Rolex and Tag Heuer watches, said it was “cautiously optimistic” about trading over the next financial year as the firm reports modest growth.
FTSE 100 today: London markets set to surge, riding global rally fuelled by US inflation relief May 16, 2024 Asian stocks echoed Wall Street's optimism on Fed rate cuts. Oil and gold surged, eyes on US Philly Fed Index, BT Group, Walmart earnings.
FTSE 100 today: London markets set to extend positive streak; trends hinge on US inflation data May 15, 2024 Asian stocks mirrored Wall Street's rally. Sony surged on buyback news. Eyes on US CPI data and Burberry earnings.
FTSE 100 today: London markets to open higher on weaker UK jobs report May 14, 2024 Asia markets mixed after lackluster Wall Street. Focus on UK jobs report, Fed Chair Jerome Powell speech, and Vodafone's earnings.
FTSE 100 today: London markets set to hold strong in bull rally ahead of UK jobs data May 13, 2024 Asian markets started cautiously, while China's CPI rose for the third month. Investors now await US inflation data and Walmart's earnings.
Virgin Money’s largest investor slams board for £2.9bn Nationwide deal May 12, 2024 Virgin Money's largest independent investor has slammed the bank's board for accepting a bid from Nationwide, saying it is "likely to sell shareholders very short".
FTSE 100 notches best week of the year as string of good news ends winter blues May 10, 2024 Friday's rally was largely driven by miners who were lifted on the back takeover speculation and higher prices for metals and minerals.
Banks divided: Interest rate decision sparks debate over timing – June or August? May 10, 2024 Investment banks are divided on when the Bank of England (BoE) may execute its initial rate cut.