Britain’s blue-chip share index achieved its highest weekly points gain since 2008, overcoming a sharp rise in oil prices and escalating concerns over the Middle East conflict. The FTSE 100
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Bond yields have surged, oil and gas prices have rallied, and the FTSE 100 has plummeted to its lowest point since January, as reciprocal military strikes on energy interests across
The FTSE 100 experienced a significant decline as oil and gas prices surged following missile strikes by Iran on energy facilities in the Middle East. This escalation has heightened concerns
The FTSE 100 has achieved its largest monthly gain in over three years, climbing 6.7 per cent in February to surpass the 10,900-point mark for the first time. This index,
Rio Tinto Ltd (LSE:RIO, ASX:RIO, OTC:RTNTF) experienced a 4% decline in early trading following the release of flat underlying earnings of $10.9 billion for 2025. The share price weakness was
The FTSE 100 advanced 21 points to reach 9,971.85 during morning trading, supported by strong gains amongst defence sector equities as investors responded to escalating geopolitical uncertainties. BAE Systems climbed
Britain’s blue-chip stock index has surpassed the 10,000 threshold for the first time, opening 2026 with a historic peak following its strongest annual performance in sixteen years. The benchmark FTSE
The FTSE 100 concluded 2025 at 9,931.38 points, registering an annual gain of 21.51 percent and representing the index’s strongest yearly percentage increase since 2009, when it advanced 22.07 percent.
Whitbread, owner of the Premier Inn chain, is under mounting pressure to separate its business following a significant move by US activist investor Corvex Management. Corvex has recently revealed a
BP is set for a major strategic overhaul as Meg O’Neill is appointed chief executive, succeeding Murray Auchincloss in a surprise change that has triggered fervent investor reactions. The move
Smiths Group, a constituent of the FTSE 100, has completed the sale of its airport security scanner business for £2 billion to CVC, marking another significant step in its restructuring
Allwyn International, operator of the UK National Lottery, is on the cusp of a major transformation as it prepares for a merger with its Greek subsidiary Opap, positioning itself to
Markets opened cautiously as investors awaited results from Nvidia, the world’s largest chipmaker and a pivotal force in this year’s artificial intelligence equity rally. Futures pointed to modest gains at
Global equity markets registered significant declines on Tuesday as a continued sell-off shook investor confidence. Sentiment was influenced in part by anticipation surrounding Nvidia’s upcoming earnings report, a crucial moment
WPP, Britain’s advertising heavyweight, is drawing significant takeover speculation following a difficult year that threatens its place in the FTSE 100. French rival Havas, led by the Bolloré family, is
Land Securities has revised its rental income outlook upward, attributing the change to robust performance across its office and retail holdings. The FTSE 100 property firm now expects like for
