Blue-chip stocks in London advanced on Thursday, as housebuilders buoyed the FTSE 100 index despite jitters from retailers after poor updates.The FTSE 100 index rose 20.07 points, 0.2%, at 8,565.20. It earlier set a new intra-day high of 8,572.51.The FTSE 250 lost 59.91 points, 0.3%, at 20,520.39, and the AIM All-Share ended down just 0.14 of a point at 720.86.The Cboe UK 100 rose 0.3% at 859.10,

Stock prices in London were mostly lower at midday on Thursday, ahead of US jobless figures, while the European Central Bank's next rate call due next Thursday is getting closer.'The FTSE 100's strong start to 2025 is starting to lose some momentum,' commented AJ Bell's Russ Mould, adding: 'In London, retailers were on the back foot with some recent measures of UK consumer confidence suggesting th

Stocks in London opened mixed on Thursday, while the DAX 40 in Frankfurt and the CAC 40 in Paris opened a notch higher, as investors await eurozone consumer confidence data.The FTSE 100 index opened down 0.15 points at 8,544.98. The FTSE 250 was down 23.09 points, 0.1%, at 20,557.21, and the AIM All-Share was up 1.72 points, 0.2%, at 722.72.The Cboe UK 100 was flat at 856.61, the Cboe UK 250 was d

In just the first 20 days of 2025 the FTSE 100 index of blue-chip stocks has equaled its gains for the entirety of 2024, in the process closing at an all-time high of 8,505 points on 17 January.A better-than-expected inflation report for December together with weaker-than-expected retail sales for the same month appeared to open the door to faster Bank of England rate cuts, pushing the index to it

Investors will be hoping for another serving of positive news when resilient beverages business AG Barr (BAG) delivers its trading update for the year ended 25 January 2025 on 28 January. However, cooling UK consumer confidence since the Budget combined with recent cold weather suggests guidance upgrades are unlikely.The FTSE 250 firm, whose brands include Irn-Bru, Rubicon and Boost, is rebuilding

As we predicted a fortnight ago, US banks enjoyed strong revenue growth in the fourth quarter of 2024 helped by elevated levels of trading in stocks and bonds as well as higher investment banking fees as companies took advantage of low borrowing costs and buoyant stock markets to raise fresh capital.Given the sharp rise in the KBW Nasdaq Bank index over the last year, and gains of around 50% for b

The US and China are at loggerheads, philosophically, politically and economically ? though thankfully not in military terms ? and the contrast between how the two are perceived by financial markets could hardly be greater. Stock markets offer part of the story, as America's headline indices sit at or near to all-time highs, while the Shanghai Composite equity benchmark languishes where it did bac

Eight years ago, at his first inauguration, Donald Trump delivered one of the darkest addresses in presidential history.This time round, he tried to make the mood more uplifting, describing himself as 'optimistic' and promising 'a thrilling new era of national success', although it soon became obvious this success could come at a high price for America's trading partners.Describing Trump as 'usher

The FTSE 100 fell slightly on Wednesday, as international earners put pressure on the index and as easyJet sank on a 'woolly' update.The FTSE 100 index fell just 3.16 points at 8,545.13. The FTSE 250 lost 15.43 points, 0.1%, at 20,580.30, and the AIM All-Share ended up 1.89 points, 0.3%, at 721.00.The Cboe UK 100 lost 0.1% at 856.60, the Cboe UK 250 fell 0.2% at 17,962.96, and the Cboe Small Compa

Blue chip stock prices in London, Paris and Frankfurt were in the green at Wednesday midday, while British pub operator JD Wetherspoon was down a notch as it warned on higher costs amid an incoming increase in national insurance contributions for UK employers.The UK Chancellor is unlikely to be celebrating after public sector net borrowing rose to £17.81 billion in December, far outpacing FXStree

Netflix added record 19 million subscribers Shares set to surpass $1,000 for the first timeLive sports proving a winnerShares in Netflix (NFLX:NASDAQ) soared more than 14% to $997 in after hours trading on 21 January after the global streaming giant revealed it added a record 19 million new subscribers in the fourth quarter.That meant the company finished 2024 with 302 million subscribers, up 15%

Stock prices in London were in the green on Wednesday morning, with FTSE 100 firm Intermediate Capital enjoying a boost after hailing 'strong fundraising.'PSNB totalled £17.81 billion in December, up from £11.8 billion in November. The November figure was revised up from £11.25 billion, and the December one far outpaced FXStreet-cited market consensus of £13.4 billion.For the year that ended D

Key UK indices closed in the green on Tuesday as Trump's stance on tariffs appeared to shift to a more moderate position and UK unemployment rose above expectations.The FTSE 100 index rose 27.75 points, 0.3%, at 8,548.29, just shy of a new intra-day high of 8,550.41.The FTSE 250 ended 108.99 points higher, 0.5%, at 20,595.73, and the AIM All-Share rose 0.82 of a point, 0.1%, at 719.11.The Cboe UK

Stock prices in Europe lacked direction at Tuesday midday, while analysts still believe the Monetary Policy Committee in the UK will opt for an interest rate cut next month, despite solid wage growth.'The FTSE 100 was subject to choppy trading following [US President] Trump's inauguration,' AJ Bell's Russ Mould said. 'Having jumped at the market open, the UK index quickly pulled back as investors

95% of FY25 revenue secured£20 million buyback from todayMarshalls update disappointsShares in FTSE 250 infrastructure group Kier (KIE) gained after their recent setback as the company revealed it had 'traded well' in the six months to December and was launching a small buyback programme.The stock price gained 7p or 5% to 145p, continuing its rebound from the 130p level of a week ago. GOOD

Stock prices in London, Paris and Frankfurt were higher on Tuesday morning, while the newest ONS data showed that UK earnings growth outpaced inflation.Meanwhile, UK unemployment rate rose above analysts' forecast to 4.4% for November, according to the Office for National Statistics.Average earnings rose by 5.6% including and excluding bonuses, outpacing inflation. Wage growth excluding bonuses sp

Both sterling and London's blue chip index were up at Monday's close amid reports indicating a potential delay in Donald Trump's tariff policy.The FTSE 100 index rose 15.32 points, 0.2%, at 8,520.54. It had earlier reached a new intra-day high of 8,548.59.The FTSE 250 ended 110.68 points lower, 0.5%, at 20,486.74, and the AIM All-Share shed 0.78 of a point, 0.1%, at 718.29.The Cboe UK 100 ended up

Digital business set to outperform says Panmure LiberumDue to report full year results on 4 MarchYear-to-date shares up 7%Shares in Reach (RCH) soared 25% to 90p in early morning trading as the newspaper publisher said it expects to deliver results ahead of current market expectations for the full year.Back in October 2024 the publisher said it was confident in delivering full-year guidance due to

Stock prices in London were mostly in the red at midday on Monday, as Pod Point shares dived as it lamented an ongoing weakness in the private new car segment of the electric vehicle market.'Markets are beating to the drum of Donald Trump on the day of his return to the White House,' commented AJ Bell's Russ Mould. 'Markets are eagerly awaiting Trump's first batch of executive orders as this will

Stocks in London opened mixed but the blue chip FTSE 100 was in the green early Monday, with Pershing Square up as it announced it will pay dividends for every quarter of 2025.Financial markets are closed in the US on Monday to mark Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, and as president-elect Donald Trump prepares to officially take office.The FTSE 100 index opened up 16.47 points, 0.2%, at 8,521.69. The F