Stock prices were mixed in London on Friday morning, as investors look ahead to some more US inflation data due out this afternoon.The FTSE 100 index opened up 33.51 points, 0.4%, at 8,256.85. The FTSE 250 was down 14.25 points, 0.1%, at 21,174.66, and the AIM All-Share was up 1.04 points, 0.1%, at 782.57.The Cboe UK 100 was up 0.4% at 824.03, the Cboe UK 250 was up slightly at 18,438.38, and the

European markets and the pound had a strong day on Thursday, with the afternoon's US inflation reading boosting risk appetite.Markets in New York got off the line slowly, however, amid an apparent rotation out of tech following a bullish run in recent days.The FTSE 100 index closed up 29.83 points, 0.4%, at 8,223.34. The FTSE 250 was surged 261.15 points, 1.3%, at 21,188.91, and the AIM All-Share

Share prices in London closed up on Wednesday as New York climbed midday, following Fed Chair Jerome Powell's testimony and ahead of key US inflation data on Thursday.The FTSE 100 index closed up 53.70 points, 0.7%, at 8,193.51. The FTSE 250 ended up 282.74 points, 1.4%, at 20,927.76, and the AIM All-Share closed up 0.91 of a point, 0.1%, at 772.85.The Cboe UK 100 ended up 0.7% at 816.35, the Cboe

Stock prices in London were mildly up after no block in France secured a majority, with the left-wing New Popular Front beating the far right.Amongst individual stocks, Britvic got a boost, after it backed a £3.3 billion takeover offer from Carlsberg.The FTSE 100 index opened up just 1.20 points at 8,205.13. The FTSE 250 was up 36.32 points, 0.2%, at 20,822.97, and the AIM All-Share was up 0.03 o

Stock prices in London were in the green at midday Friday, as Labour won their first general election since 2005, with party leader Keir Starmer set to become prime minister shortly.There are just two seats to go, with Labour so far scoring a landslide of 412 seats.The FTSE 100 index was up 6.08 points, 0.1%, at 8,247.34. The FTSE 250 was up 224.64 points, 1.1%, at 20,834.98, and the AIM All-Share

Stocks in London closed mostly higher on Thursday as investors awaited the outcome of the UK general election.Pollsters currently have Labour waking up to a majority, marking the first time that the party has been in power since 2010.The FTSE 100 index closed up 70.14 points, or 0.9%, at 8,241.26. The FTSE 250 ended up 80.92 points, or 0.4%, at 20,610.34, while the AIM All-Share closed fractionall

Stock prices in London were higher at midday Thursday, as voters continue to turn out at poll stations to deliver what is expected to be a general election victory for the Labour party for the first time since 2005.The FTSE 100 index was up 66.66 points, or 0.8%, at 8,237.46. The FTSE 250 was up 41.98 points, or 0.2%, at 20,571.24, and the AIM All-Share was up 0.67 points, or 0.1%, at 770.79.The C

Stock prices were in the green on Wednesday morning amid optimism that the Federal Reserve in the US might cut interest rates in the future.In the UK, it is the day before election day. Polls have seen Keir Starmer's Labour party take the lead as the Conservatives slip.The FTSE 100 index opened up 42.55 points, 0.5%, at 8,163.75. The FTSE 250 was up 99.58 points, 0.5%, at 20,294.05, and the AIM Al

European markets were solidly higher heading into Monday afternoon, with the blue-chip benchmark in Paris leading the way after more favourable than expected French election results.The FTSE 100 index was up 24.91 points, or 0.3%, at 8,189.06. The FTSE 250 was up 74.56 points, or 0.4%, at 20,360.19, and the AIM All-Share was up 1.46 points, or 0.2%, at 765.84.The Cboe UK 100 was up 0.2% at 815.04,

Stock prices in London opened higher on Monday, ahead of the UK general election on Thursday and amid news that UK house prices grew in June.The CAC 40 in Paris was outperforming other major indices in Europe, amid news that the far right secured a lead in the first round of polling in France.The FTSE 100 index opened up 30.00 points, 0.4%, at 8,194.12. The FTSE 250 was up 120.42 points, 0.6%, at

Offers at £12 and £12.50 rejectedRobinsons maker's shares surge on bid excitementCarlsberg 'considering its position'Soft drinks business Britvic (BVIC) was the FTSE 250's biggest gainer on Friday, with shares in the Fruit Shoot-to-J2O maker fizzing 11% higher to £11.29 on news it has rebuffed two takeover approaches from Carlsberg (CARL-B:CPH).The Danish brewer sweetened its original £12 per

Stocks in London made a cautious start to the week, with falls in mining stocks pegging back the FTSE 100 after mixed economic data from China.The FTSE 100 index traded down 7.60 points, 0.1%, at 8,139.26. The FTSE 250 edged up just 1.22 points to 20,121.58, and the AIM All-Share lost 0.54 of a point, 0.1%, at 775.50.The Cboe UK 100 was down 0.2% at 810.01, the Cboe UK 250 was up 0.1% at 17,517.86

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The FTSE 100 ended higher on Wednesday, while peers in Europe received much-needed respite after a tricky start to the week, as a cooler US inflation reading gave stocks a shot in the arm before the Federal Reserve decision later.Results from European elections hurt equities on the continent, the CAC 40 in Paris in particular, though Wednesday's US data offered stocks some relief.All eyes will be

Stock prices in London were virtually unmoved Thursday morning, as investors carefully eye a flurry of US economic data.Amongst individual stocks, Auto Trader was the morning's star performer, after it posted higher annual revenue and profit. Bootmaker Dr Martens shares got a boost, too, despite warning of a gloomy outlook.The FTSE 100 index opened up 0.35 of a point at 8,183.42. The FTSE 250 was

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