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FTSE 100 The FTSE 100, also known as the Financial Times Stock Exchange 100 Index, is a stock index of the 100 most highly capitalized companies listed on the London Stock Exchange. It is seen as a gauge of prosperity for businesses regulated by UK company law and is the most widely used stock market index in the United Kingdom. The index is maintained by the FTSE Group, a subsidiary of the London Stock Exchange Group.
FTSE 100 slips after UK CPI hits 3% - UK Investor Magazine
The FTSE 100 slipped on Wednesday as UK CPI inflation soared to 3%, and soft results from Glencore weighed on the index. A weaker pound helped contain losses for London’s flagship index. Still, the inevitable losses in house builders after the stronger-than-expected inflation reading meant the FTSE 100 struggled to turn positive after starting the […]
HSBC announces fresh $2bn buyback after strong year for wealth unit - UK Investor Magazine
HSBC shares flatlined on Wednesday after the FTSE 100 banking giant released Q4 and full-year results that were largely ahead of expectations. Although some investors may be disappointed the stock didn’t have more of a positive reaction, there will be a degree of satisfaction with the results and the performance of HSBC shares going into […]
FTSE 100 steady as Antofagasta jumps - UK Investor Magazine
The FTSE 100 was trading in a holding pattern on Tuesday after positive UK jobs data helped fuel positive sentiment, but recent strength in the pound capped gains. Much of the FTSE 100’s rally to all-time highs in the early weeks of 2025 can be attributed to a weakening pound and the support it provides […]
FTSE 100 ticks higher, BAE Systems soars - UK Investor Magazine
The FTSE 100 rallied on Monday amid a broad European rally driven by defence stocks sparked by positioning for greater defence spending. Donald Trump’s approach to Ukraine peace negotiations has strengthened the argument that Europe must bolster its armed forces with investors quickly buying up defence shares, including London’s BAE Systems and Rolls Royce. “European […]
NatWest shares slip on uninspiring guidance - UK Investor Magazine
NatWest shares have followed Barclays’ playbook, declining despite the FTSE 100 bank reporting broadly positive Q4 and full-year 2024 results. Fourth-quarter 2024 earnings were reasonably good, with total income and profit before tax slightly exceeding expectations and net interest margin meeting estimates. However, shares fell 2% as investors looked to 2025 and booked gains in […]
FTSE 100 demonstates resilience amid tariff concerns - UK Investor Magazine
The FTSE 100 dipped marginally on Friday as corporate announcements again weighed on the index, and investors digested the latest developments from the White House. London’s leading index was down 0.15% at the time of writing but remained within touching distance of all-time record highs. Trump’s threat of ‘reciprocal tariffs’, which could target every trading […]
FTSE 100 tumbles as Barclays, Unilever and British American Tobacco earnings disappoint - UK Investor Magazine
The FTSE 100 was sharply lower on Thursday as corporate updates from Barclays, Unilever and British American Tobacco disappointed, sending the index deep into the red in early trade. This week, London’s leading index had shown remarkable resilience as traders contended with Donald Trump’s foreign policies and hot US inflation. US stocks stuttered yesterday after […]
FTSE 100 trades sideways as traders await catalyst - UK Investor Magazine
The FTSE 100 traded sideways in a tight range on Wednesday as investors awaited the next major catalyst for equities. The new US president has dominated trade since his inauguration but has been fairly quiet over the past few days, leaving traders at a loss as to what to expect next. US economic data due […]
Lloyds shares shake off motor finance charge to hit five-year high - UK Investor Magazine
Lloyds shares shrugged off a significant motor finance charge to produce the best initial reaction so far to this round of FY2024 results from FTSE 100 banks. Shares rose 2% after releasing the full-year and fourth-quarter results to hit the highest intraday levels since early 2020. Motor finance was always going to be the big […]