LONDON MARKET CLOSE: Banks and oil majors keep FTSE 100 in the green
The FTSE 100 index closed up 22.99 points, 0.3%, to 8,303.62. The FTSE 250 ended down 46.87 points, 0.2%, at 20,853.21, and the AIM All-Share closed up just 0.25 of a point at 738.61.
London close: Stocks mixed as oil prices continue rising
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets ended Monday on a mixed note, as the ongoing conflict in the Middle East pushed oil prices higher, benefiting energy stocks. The FTSE 100 index gained 0.28%, ...
Fadel Partners wins USD400,000 contract with apparel industry leader
(Alliance News) - Fadel Partners Inc on Monday announced it has been awarded a two-year contract valued at USD400,000 with an unnamed "global leader" in the apparel industry.
TOP NEWS: AstraZeneca hails Airsupra trial results to treat asthma
(Alliance News) - AstraZeneca PLC on Monday said an independent data monitoring committee recommended an early trial stop for its medication Airsupra due to overwhelming efficacy at pre-planned ...
LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: Oil majors support FTSE 100 but pound struggles
(Alliance News) - Blue-chips in London were higher at midday on Monday, after a sluggish start, as a fresh spike in oil prices lifted BP and Shell. The FTSE 100 index was up 30.29 points, 0.4%, at ...
Jubilee Metals opts to buy majority interest in Zambian Project G
The London-based metal processing company, which has projects in South Africa and Zambia, has also elected to buy a majority interest in Project G under revised terms, increasing its holding to 65% ...
Schools operator Fairview seeks GBP2.7 million from London IPO
Fairview said it plans to offer 26.5 million new shares in a placing and subscription. This would raise GBP2.7 million and give the company a market capitalisation of GBP55.6 million, based on 556.0 ...
Oakley Capital invests GBP26 million in Assured Data Protection
(Alliance News) - Oakley Capital Investments Ltd on Monday announced its acquisition of West Yorkshire-based data protection provider, Assured Data Protection Ltd, for around GBP26 million.
UK house price growth spikes after Bank of England rate cut — Halifax
Halifax's September report showed UK house prices rose 0.3% from August and 4.7% year-on-year. In August, house prices rose 0.3% from July and 4.3% on-year. September's annual climb was the strongest ...
LONDON MARKET OPEN: Europe down as US data sends "doves back to nest"
Stock prices in Europe opened lower on Monday, contrasting with more bullish trade in Asia, as investors look ahead to this week's US inflation data, after a blockbuster jobs report. The FTSE 100 ...
Grainger in strong position for annual results following rental growth
(Alliance News) - Grainger PLC on Monday said it was in a "strong position" to deliver increased earnings ahead of its full-year results, as like-for-like rental growth and new builds enhance its ...
3i Infrastructure receives EUR309 million offer for 33% Valorem stake
Net proceeds to 3i Infrastructure from the stake sale are expected to be about EUR309 million, 15% higher than the investment's valuation of EUR268 million on March 31, and 31% higher than its ...