London's FTSE 100 rounded off a strong week with another gain, with hope on the tariff front and a stronger-than-forecast US jobs report boosting investor morale. The FTSE 100 index ended up 99.55 points, 1.2%, at 8,596.35. The FTSE 250 rose 105.54 points, 0.5%, at 20,240.51, and the AIM All-Share climbed 7.77 points, 1.1%, at 707.75. For the week, the FTSE 100 added 2.2%, the 250s rose 3.2%...

Stocks in London, Paris and Frankfurt were higher at midday on Friday, with Atalaya Mining shares up as it is set to join the FTSE 250, while investors await US unemployment data. 'The FTSE 100 was on course to extend its winning streak after signs of a potential de-escalation of the tariff stand-off between US and China gave investors real heart,' AJ Bell's Russ Mould said. The FTSE 100 index...

Stock prices in London, Paris and Frankfurt were in the green on Friday morning, amid new first-quarter earnings, with NatWest shares up as pretax profit climbed. Most notably, Beijing's commerce ministry on Friday confirmed the US had reached out for negotiations on tariffs and that it was 'currently evaluating' the offer. However, it added: 'If the US wants to talk, it should show its...

London's FTSE 100 closed in the green on Thursday, extending its longest winning streak in eight years as Wall Street enjoys a boost from results from tech stocks. The FTSE 100 index closed up just 1.95 points at 8,496.80. The FTSE 250 advanced 250.38 points, 1.3%, at 20,134.97, and and the AIM All-Share gained 9.26 points, 1.3%, at 699.98. The Cboe UK 100 ended up 0.5% at 847.87, the Cboe UK...

London's blue chip index was down marginally at Thursday midday amid soft UK manufacturing data, with US jobless and manufacturing purchasing managers' index set data to arrive. The S&P Global UK manufacturing purchasing managers' index picked up to 45.4 points in April from 44.9 in March, topping the 44.0 flash estimate. New business for UK manufacturers meanwhile slid for the seventh month...

CMA findings as expected More price transparency needed Possible cap on cremations mark-up The CMA's (Competition and Markets Authority) potential remedies for the UK's £6.3 billion veterinary market proved to be more bark than bite, sparking a 13% jump in the share price of CVS (CVSG:AIM) and a 3% rise in Pets at Home (PETS). Since the CMA announced its formal investigation into the...

Stocks were in the green on Thursday morning in London, with software provider Eleco on AIM shining after it said it is 'well positioned' for strong results. Meanwhile in Asia, Chinese media has reported that Washington is approaching Beijing regarding tariff negotiations. Yuyuan Tantian, a Chinese outlet linked to state broadcaster CCTV, said citing sources that Washington was 'proactively'...

Barely a month seems to go by without another small cap company announcing its intention to delist from the London stock market. The latest escapee is leading cell therapeutics firm MaxCyte (MXCT:AIM) which announced its intention to cancel its AIM listing on 15 April. The proposed cancellation, if approved by shareholders, is expected to take place on 25 June. The board of directors believe...

It's now more than 10 years since the 'pension freedoms' reforms announced by former chancellor George Osborne in his bombshell 2014 Budget took effect in the UK. These changes fundamentally upended the retirement system and the income choices available to millions of Brits. That decision at a stroke opened up a whole new world of choice and flexibility to people accessing their retirement pot...

First quarter earnings from Tesla (TSLA:NASDAQ) landed with a thud and came as a stark reminder of the company's dual identity: a visionary leader in electric vehicles and autonomous technology, yet a business grappling with near-term financial turbulence, and a brand damage stink that could linger far longer. While cheerleader-in-chief Elon Musk cranked up the hype, with ambitious plans for a...

London stocks closed in the green on Wednesday, boosted by a slew of earnings releases, while US markets slipped on weak economic growth and employment data readings. The FTSE 100 index closed up 31.39 points, 0.4%, at 8,494.85. The FTSE 250 advanced 74.87 points, 0.4%, at 19,884.59, and the AIM All-Share gained 9.41 points, 1.4%, at 690.72. The Cboe UK 100 ended slightly lower at 843.51, the...

Stock prices in London, Paris and Frankfurt were in the green on Wednesday midday, as investors await key US personal consumption expenditures price index data, as well as US GDP. The FTSE 100 index was up 11.50 points, 0.1%, at 8,474.96. The FTSE 250 was 130.57 points, 0.7%, at 19,940.29, and the AIM All-Share was up 6.19 points, 0.9%, at 687.50. The Cboe UK 100 was up 0.1% at 844.42, the...

Quarterly earnings beat forecasts Investment bank outperforms Full-year profit outlook raised Like its rivals HSBC (HSBA) and Societe Generale (GLE:EPA), UK lender Barclays (BARC) enjoyed a strong first quarter thanks to the increased volatility in stock and bond markets which powered gains in its investment banking business. Barclays shares, which have gained more than 45% in the last year...

Stock prices in London and Frankfurt were higher on Wednesday morning, with an expected slowed annual UK house price growth, and Germany set for a new government as Social Democrats approved a coalition with the conservatives. Meanwhile in the UK, the annual rate of UK house price growth slowed to 3.4% in April, from 3.9% in March, and house prices decreased on-month by 0.6%, surpassing the...

London's FTSE 100 remained in the green for its twelfth consecutive day on Tuesday, boosted by HSBC's first-quarter earnings and in spite of softened US economic data. The FTSE 100 index rose 46.12 points, 0.6%, at 8,463.46. The FTSE 250 advanced 76.41 points, 0.4%, at 19,809.72, and the AIM All-Share gained 5.56 points, 0.8%, at 681.31. The Cboe UK 100 rose 0.6% to 843.73, the Cboe UK 250...

Stock prices in London and Frankfurt were higher at Tuesday midday, as investors wait for US trade balance data, with US house price index data to follow. Asked whether the power cut there had triggered a fear that British infrastructure could be affected in the same way, Home Secretary Yvette Cooper told Sky News that the UK has a 'continued approach' to 'resilience' and 'security issues'....

Stock prices in London were in the green on Tuesday morning, despite Associated British Foods and BP shares falling after reporting profit dives. Also, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer congratulated Canada's new Prime Minister Mark Carney on his election win. 'The UK and Canada are the closest of allies, partners and friends,' Starmer said in a statement. 'Our partnership is based on shared...

London's FTSE 100 closed broadly flat on Monday, in a muted day of trading ahead of the coming week's slew of economic data and earnings reports. The FTSE 100 index rose just 2.09 points at 8,417.34. The FTSE 250 advanced 123.62 points, 0.6%, at 19,733.31, and the AIM All-Share gained 2.90 points, 0.4%, at 675.75. The Cboe UK 100 rose 0.1% to 838.93, the Cboe UK 250 climbed 0.8% at 17,261.86,...

London's FTSE 100 was in the green at midday on Monday, boosted by gains in retailers and housebuilders, while a UK minister believes US President Donald Trump's recent meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to be a 'step in the right direction'. 'A weekend light on drama was just what the doctor ordered for financial markets and the FTSE 100 made a strong start on Monday to move...

Stocks in London, Paris and Frankfurt were in the green on Monday morning, after a quiet weekend regarding the issue of tariffs, as senior BRICS diplomats are meeting in Brazil with a focus on US President Donald Trump's trade policies. 'The ministers are negotiating a declaration aimed at reaffirming the centrality and importance of the multilateral trading system,' Brazil's BRICS...