^FTSE - FTSE 100
| Previous Close | 7,577.20 |
| Open | 7,577.20 |
| Volume | 0 |
| Day's Range | 7,519.22 - 7,577.20 |
| 52 Week Range | 6,536.50 - 7,790.20 |
| Avg. Volume | 680,412,734 |
- MarketWatch•7 hours ago
London markets fail to gain from falling pound as Trump reignites trade war fears
London markets drifted lower as the pound continued its descent and fresh trade war fears hit the FTSE 100.
- Reuters•10 hours ago
UPDATE 2-Johnson Matthey battles lower profit at its biggest unit
Johnson Matthey on Wednesday lowered the profit outlook for its largest unit that makes pollution filters for cars and trucks and announced the departure of the unit's head, sending its shares down more than 3%. Shares of the FTSE 100 company was the biggest loser on London's blue-chip index. The moves follow scrutiny of Johnson Matthey's catalytic filters for trucks, which have been linked to emission issues at truckmakers Volvo and Cummins.
- Financial Times•14 hours ago
Climate change: is your equities portfolio too hot to touch?
This month, the UN estimated that climate disasters are happening at the rate of one a week. In October, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change said we had 12 years to hold global warming to 1.5C above pre-industrial levels. Aviva measured investments in its equities portfolios against the goals of the 2015 Paris agreement (limiting the rise to 2C) and found they are on track for a 3.4C rise.
- TheStreet.com•11 hours ago
Dow Futures Edge Higher As Markets Look to FAANG Earnings to Extend Record Rally
U.S. equity futures edged higher, potentially lifting Wall Street to fresh record peaks again Wednesday, as investors await the first of six major tech sector earnings reports later today that could make-or-break the recent stock market rally.
- FX Empire•yesterday
Earnings Season Hits High Gear, EU Markets Rise, RBA Set To Cut Rates In July
The U.S. retail sales are much stronger than expected and point to economic stability, not interest rate cuts.
- MarketWatch•yesterday
London markets climb as pound tumbles on fear of no-deal Brexit
London markets climbed on Tuesday as the pound continued to tumble on Brexit concerns despite strong U.K. wages growth.
- MarketWatch•yesterday
British wages climb to 11-year high as unemployment matches 45-year low
The U.K. labor picture remained strong in May, according to data released Tuesdayby the Office for National Statistics. Weekly earnings in the 3 months ending May rose 3.6%, the strongest rise since July 2008. The unemployment rate meanwhile stayed at 3.8%, matching the lowest level since 1974.
- Reuters•yesterday
UPDATE 2-Burberry bounce helps to push European stocks to 1-week high
British fashion brand Burberry's shares jumped on Tuesday, lifting other luxury goods makers, while upbeat earnings from big Wall Street banks spurred gains for the region's lenders, driving major European markets to their highest closing levels in a week. Burberry's shares surged 14.4%, their biggest one-day gain in 7 years, as quarterly results showed demand for new designs by creative chief Riccardo Tisci picking up. Upscale retailers in Europe, including Hermes, Louis Vuitton owner LVMH and Gucci parent Kering , rose between 0.4% and 2%, helping France's CAC 40 index outperform its European peers with a 0.65% gain.
- Financial Times•yesterday
Blackstone to buy CRH European distribution unit for €1.6bn
Irish building materials supplier CRH announced it will sell its European distribution business to private equity funds managed by Blackstone. The European business, which supplies roof tiles, sanitary heating and plumbing to a network of builders, will be sold for €1.64bn, including net debt. Proceeds will be used for future acquisitions and to fund the FTSE 100 company’s share buyback programme, according to the company.
- Investing.com•yesterday
Top 5 Things to Know in the Market on Tuesday
Investing.com - Here are the top five things you need to know in financial markets on Tuesday, July 16:
- Investing.com•yesterday
StockBeat: Burberry Follows England Cricketers' Path to Success
By Geoffrey Smith
- TheStreet.com•yesterday
Dow Futures Flat, But Near Record; Investors Eye Retail Sales, Q2 Bank Earnings
U.S. equity futures were little-changed in early Tuesday trading as investors maintained their cautious stance on global stocks heading into the second quarter earnings season and keyed on June retail sales data for further clues on the direction of Federal Reserve interest rates.
- MarketWatch•2 days ago
London markets rise as China growth slump lifts stimulus hopes
London markets nudged higher on Monday as China’s slowest growth rate in 27 years sparked hopes of fresh stimulus.
- Reuters•2 days ago
No FTSE 100 companies will go ex-div on July 18
- FX Empire•3 days ago
The Week Ahead: Stats, Geopolitics and Corporate America in Focus
It’s a big week ahead, with key stats, corporate earnings, and geopolitical risk to provide the majors with direction through the week.
- MarketWatch•5 days ago
London markets gain as Fed rate cut optimism boosts global stocks
London stocks continued to rally on Friday as the heightened prospect of Federal Reserve rate cuts swept optimism across global markets.
- MarketWatch•5 days ago
European market rally continues but German stocks hit by Daimler profit warning
European markets edged higher on further signs of a Federal Reserve rate cut but the DAX struggled after a damaging profit warning from German car giant Daimler.
- TheStreet.com•5 days ago
Dow Futures Extends Gains, Hold 27,000 Level, As Markets Ride Fed Rate Support
U.S. equity futures extended gains Friday, following on from record high closes for both the Dow and the S&P; 500 last night, as investors continue to expect interest rate support from the Federal Reserve while betting on underlying strength of the domestic economy.
- Financial Times•5 days ago
New CBI head pledges to shift focus to smaller companies
The CBI needs to champion smaller, more entrepreneurial companies to shake off a reputation as “the voice of big British business”, according to Karan Bilimoria, the chairman of Cobra Beer who is lined up to be president of the UK’s largest employer organisation. Lord Bilimoria was appointed vice-president of the CBI last month, and will take over as president when John Allan, Tesco chairman, steps down in a year’s time.
- MarketWatch•6 days ago
London markets fail to capitalize on Fed boost as pound surges
London markets pared gains after the Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell’s dovish comments failed to significantly support the FTSE 100.
- MarketWatch•6 days ago
U.S. spat with France over tech tax stunts European market gains
European markets rose after Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell’s dovish comments but were held back after the U.S. became embroiled in a spat with France over digital tax plans.
- TheStreet.com•6 days ago
Dow to Test Record Highs, S&P Poised for 3,000 Open as Rate Cut Rally Extends
U.S stocks look set to open at fresh record highs Thursday as investors extend their market reaction to Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's testimony on Capitol Hill yesterday that rekindled hopes of deeper near-term rate cuts.
- Yahoo Finance Video•5 days ago
No-deal Brexit could prompt near-zero interest rates
Yahoo Finance’s Edmund Heaphy weighs in on what’s happening in the overseas markets.
