Stocks in London closed in the red on Thursday, following a mixed bag of economic data from the US, with inflation surprising to the upside while jobless claims came in higher than expected.The FTSE 100 index closed down 6.01 points, 0.1%, at 8,237.73. The FTSE 250 ended 114.01 points lower, 0.6%, at 20,708.37, and the AIM All-Share fell 2.13 points, 0.3%, to 734.53.The Cboe UK 100 ebbed 0.1% to 8

London's blue chips faded after a bright start to trade in the red at midday on Thursday, ahead of US inflation data later in the session.The FTSE 100 had made a positive start, before some pre-US data nerves kicked in.The more tepid trade in Europe came despite equities in China ending the day in the green on supportive measures from the nation's central bank. The Shanghai Composite rose 1.3%, of

The FTSE 100 opened higher on Thursday, supported by strong gains in GSK, while European peers falteredThe FTSE 100 index traded up 25.77 points, 0.3%, at 8,269.51. The FTSE 250 slipped 12.69 points, 0.1%, at 20,809.69, and the AIM All-Share down just 0.19 of a point at 736.47.The Cboe UK 100 was up 0.3% at 828.03, the Cboe UK 250 flat at 18,285.44, and the Cboe Small Companies was unmoved at 16,6

Stocks in London closed mostly higher on Monday, as analysts say expectations of a 50 basis point rate cut from the US Federal Reserve have grown since last week.The FTSE 100 index rose 5.35 points, or 0.1%, at 8,278.44. The FTSE 250 ended up 34.22 points, 0.2%, at 20,929.59, but the AIM All-Share eased 1.50 points, or 0.2%, at 743.73.The Cboe UK 100 rose 0.1% to 827.78, the Cboe UK 250 fell sligh

49% premium to undisturbed share priceDirectors unanimously recommend offeri3 shareholders to receive cash dividendCanadian oil and gas producer i3 Energy's (I3E:AIM) shares surged 25% higher to 12p on Tuesday morning after the board recommended a £174 million takeover by Toronto-listed Gran Tierra Energy (GTE:TSE) following a period of poor share price performance.While the offer represents a de

Out of nowhere, signs of life are appearing in the cannabis sector following a near total collapse in share prices over the last three years. Unlike prior booms and busts, of which there have been many over the last six years, this latest flourish appears to have legs.The Financial Times reported (15 July) several European start-ups are looking to go public to take advantage of potentially signifi

Canadian General Investments (CGI) £21.94Gain to date: 2.4%We flagged an opportunity to get into this North American-focused investment trust, which is listed in both the UK and Canada, at a big discount in April 2024 citing its impressive long-term track record and the nous of its manager Greg Eckle. WHAT'S HAPPENED SINCE WE SAID TO BUY?In share price terms, not a lot really as the stock is jus

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Stocks in London edged into the red on Friday, with European markets cautious ahead of a key US inflation print this afternoon, as new economic data revealed the UK is on the brink of recession.The London Stock Exchange will shut at 1230 GMT on Friday, marking the start of Christmas celebrations. They will then be shut on Monday and Tuesday for Christmas Day and Boxing Day.The FTSE 100 index opene

2023 has proved a challenging year for the world's largest sportswear firm, Nike (NKE:NYSE), due to headwinds from slowing consumer spending and difficulties in the key Chinese market.Nevertheless, shares in the Oregon-based sneakers star have rallied strongly in recent months meaning Nike needs to deliver some positive news to sustain the momentum when it puts up second-quarter earnings on 21 Dec

London's FTSE 100 underwhelmed by peers in mainland Europe were on the up and stock market futures across the pond were positive with investors largely optimistic that the afternoon's US inflation reading will be a favourable one.The FTSE 100 index fell 30.70 points, 0.4%, at 7,395.13. Pressure on the large-cap benchmark came from telecommunications and tobacco stocks, as well as international ear

Cloud security firm Zscaler (ZS:NASDAQ) is set to report its fourth quarter and full-year earnings for the period ended 31 July on 5 September. The release comes after a decent run for the share price in recent months.The San Jose-based cybersecurity business provides tools to protect data centres against hacking attacks. The company sells products which aim to help safely connect the right user t

Stock prices in London rose in the morning on Thursday, as investors eye a key interest rate decision from the European Central Bank, just a day after the US central bank lifted its rates.The FTSE 100 index was up 16.29 points, 0.2%, at 7,693.18. The FTSE 250 was up 144.87 points, 0.8%, at 19,331.41, and the AIM All-Share was up 2.87 points, 0.4%, at 769.02.The Cboe UK 100 was up 0.3% at 767.45, t

Stocks in London opened higher in London on Thursday amid a plethora of earnings from big companies and after the Federal Reserve's interest rate hike on Wednesday.The FTSE 100 index opened up 19.54 points, 0.3% at 7,696.43. The FTSE 250 was up 123.39 points, 0.6%, at 19,309.93, and the AIM All-Share was up 2.0 points, 0.3%, at 768.15.The Cboe UK 100 was up 0.3% at 767.50, the Cboe UK 250 was up 0

Shares in London continued in the green on Thursday at midday, as gains in the mining sector helped stocks hold onto Wednesday's rally from better-than-expected UK inflation data.The FTSE 100 index was up 56.11 points, 0.7%, at 7,644.31. The FTSE 250 was up 134.49 points, 0.7%, at 19,457.01, and the AIM All-Share was up 0.1 of a point at 766.22.The Cboe UK 100 was up 0.6% at 762.42, the Cboe UK 25

With the departure of several big gold miners from the UK market over the past decade, Endeavour Mining (EDV) saw an opportunity when it was looking to add a stock listing to its existing one in Toronto.Endeavour shares began trading in London in June 2021 and it joined the FTSE 100 in 2022. With the subsequent delisting of the Russian gold miner Petropavlovsk and likely departure of Polymetal (PO

Lookers agrees £465.4 million takeoverBidder is privately-owned Canadian auto dealerOffer price represents 35% premiumShares in automotive retailer Lookers (LOOK) revved up 34% to 118.5p after the company agreed a £465 million, all-cash takeover by Toronto-based car dealership group Alpha Auto.Pitched at 120p per share, the offer price is a 35% premium to Lookers' closing share price on Monday a

Wizz Air expected to report a loss for the year but hopes for recoveryBudget carrier is looking for a return to profit in the current financial yearThe European budget airline Wizz Air (WIZZ) is expected to report an overall net loss for the year ending 31 March 2023 on 8 June, hit by a range of issues such as the Russia-Ukraine conflict as well as rising maintenance and fuel costs.However Jozsef

With banks still very much the focus of the market's attention, should investors rethink not just their direct exposure to the sector through individual stocks but also their indirect exposure through funds and investment trusts with large weightings in the sector?Shares has examined some of the funds and trusts with the largest reported exposure to financial firms as a proportion of total assets

The FTSE 100 got to within touching distance of another record high on Monday, with stocks in Europe on the rise ahead of Tuesday's US inflation reading.Monday's stock market bounce could prove to be short-lived if the US inflation rate comes in hotter than expected. The FTSE 100 could make a tilt at the 8,000 mark if the reading is favourable, however.The FTSE 100 index ended up 65.15 points, or