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History shows how a UK election can impact the country’s stock market
Labour leader Tony Blair arriving in Downing Street after his election victory with crowds waving flags in the background, 2nd May 1997. Jeff Overs | BBC News & Current Affairs | Getty Images LONDON — The U.K. is less than six weeks away from a General Election in which polls suggest the center-left Labour Party […]
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European stocks follow global markets lower as interest rate outlook weighs on sentiment
Stocks on the move: National Grid rebounds, Acciona down British utility company National Grid flipped from being the Stoxx 600’s worst performer on Thursday to its best during intraday trading on Friday. The power line operator was up 7% in late morning trade, following its full-year results and announcement that it plans to raise £7 […]
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UK stocks are outperforming the U.S. and one CIO says they look ‘very cheap’
U.K. stocks are finally turning a corner after years of underperformance, according to one chief investment officer, who stressed that valuations are looking “very cheap.” The U.K. FTSE 100 is up around 11% over the last three months, while the broader FTSE 250 index is more than 9% higher. In comparison, the U.S.’ S&P 500 […]
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European markets increase with world sentiment steady just after U.S. positions facts UK’s FTSE shut
LONDON — European marketplaces advanced Monday as traders ongoing to evaluate the risk of level cuts immediately after softer-than-envisioned U.S. work opportunities data. The French CAC 40 was up .2%, German DAX was also better by .2% and the Italian FTSE MIB was up .2%. The U.K.’s FTSE 100 was shut Monday for a community […]
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Europe stocks extend declines in shadow of Middle East tensions; Ericsson up 8%, Dr Martens plunges 30%
Dr Martens shares plunge 30% to all-time low, trading halted Dr. Martens is a brand of footwear known for its yellow stitching and patented air-cushioned soles. The brand was adopted by British punk rockers in the 1970s, but went mainstream during the grunge movement of the 1990s. drmartens.com Shares of Dr Martens plunged 30% to […]
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European marketplaces cautiously bigger as euro zone inflation falls less than envisioned
A Television presenter gets ready for the each day reporting from the flooring of the German share price tag index DAX at the inventory trade in Frankfurt, Germany, November 15, 2023. Staff members | Reuters LONDON — European markets moved greater on Friday to get started the new investing thirty day period following a profitable […]
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European stocks extend gains at open; UK retail sales better than expected; NatWest posts profit beat
Europe stocks open higher European stocks opened higher Friday, rounding off a strong week that has seen investors monitor a slew of earnings and data. France’s CAC 40 index was 0.6% higher after marking an intraday record high, while London’s FTSE 100 gained 0.7% after British retail sales beat forecasts. Germany’s DAX was up 0.54%. […]
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As London loses another listing, analysts are cautious of producing off the United kingdom cash
The workplaces of London Stock Exchange Group Plc, correct, in Paternoster Square in the City of London, British isles. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Visuals LONDON — TUI became the newest corporation to ditch its share listing in London, as shareholders voted overwhelmingly for the German travel giant to list entirely in Frankfurt. The Hannover-headquartered […]
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European markets established for increased open with earnings, central banking institutions in concentrate
LONDON — European markets are established for a higher open on Friday to near out a busy week of corporate earnings and main central bank choices. The pan-European Stoxx 600 closed down .5% on Thursday, pulling again from the two-12 months highs it scaled in late January, immediately after the Bank of England held desire rates regular […]
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Unwanted fat Cat Thursday: United kingdom CEO pay out by now exceeds common worker wage for the 12 months
Skyscrapers in the Canary Wharf money, organization and searching district in London, Uk. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Visuals The normal FTSE 100 CEO will have attained extra this calendar year than the median whole-time worker’s yearly wage by 1 p.m. London time on Thursday, according to estimates from the Significant Fork out Centre imagine […]
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