^FTSE - FTSE 100
| Previous close | 7,167.39 |
| Open | 7,167.39 |
| Volume | 0 |
| Day's range | 7,162.37 - 7,220.52 |
| 52-week range | 6,536.50 - 7,903.50 |
| Avg. volume | 712,150,061 |
- Barrons.com•22 hours ago
European markets green as trade talk optimism spreads; SocGen up on cost-cut talk
Europe’s markets were positive on Friday, after investor optimism from U.S.-China trade talks spread through the indexes. The Stoxx Europe 600 gained 0.2% to 371.33, after finishing down 0.3% on Thursday. As this week’s trade talks between the U.S. and China come to a close, investors are optimistic about progress, with President Donald Trump reportedly set to meet with China’s top trade negotiator on Friday.
FX Empire•23 hours agoChina Cracking Down On Australia, Trade Hopes Lift Stocks, The Worst May Not Be Over For Equity Markets
Trade hopes lift global equities but the hardest part is still to come, Chinese Vice Premier Liu is set to meet with US President Donald Trump later today.
- The Wall Street Journal•yesterday
[$$] Pearson Posts Profit Rise
Net profit rose 45% to GBP588 million, boosted by a one-off tax benefit, Pearson said. Pearson had guided for adjusted operating profit to come in at between GBP540 million and GBP545 million. On an underlying basis, adjusted operating profit rose 8%, Pearson said.
- Investing.com•yesterday
Top 5 Things to Know in the Market on Friday
Investing.com - Here are the top five things you need to know in financial markets on Friday, Feb. 22:
- Investing.com•yesterday
MarketPulse Europe: Stocks Higher as Trade, Brexit Hopes Brighten the Gloom
By Geoffrey Smith
- Barrons.com•2 days ago
Europe’s markets struggle against downbeat earnings, economic news
Europe’s markets were mixed on Thursday, struggling against a myriad of headwinds including weak economic data and earnings. A batch of earnings data drove action for a number of stocks, and leaned on some indexes.
- FX Empire•2 days ago
Fed Minutes Not So Dovish, Scandal Rocks EU, The Trade Deal Is Coming Into Focus
Cautious markets are hopeful a trade deal will be reached soon after sketchy details of possible documents are released to the media.
- The Wall Street Journal•2 days ago
Global Stocks Pause After Recent Climb
U.S. stocks were set to make cautious gains Thursday, despite downbeat sessions elsewhere, as investors awaited fresh economic data and the latest round of U.S.-China trade talks. Futures put the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 both up 0.2% and Nasdaq-100 futures 0.3% higher. Bunge, Kraft Heinz, Caesars Entertainment and Baidu will also be in focus with the companies due to report earnings.
Associated Press•2 days agoGlobal stocks mostly rise ahead of US-China tariff war talks
BEIJING (AP) — Most global stock markets rose Thursday as U.S. and Chinese officials entered two days of negotiations aimed at ending a bruising tariff battle.
- The Wall Street Journal•2 days ago
[$$] European Equities Market Talk Roundup
1057 GMT - RELX’s 2018 results come with few surprises, as the key indicators are broadly in line with expectations, Citi says. “Steady predictable organic growth is why investors like RELX,” Citi analysts say. Although the company’s adjusted operating profit falls a touch short of expectations, adjusted EPS is slightly ahead of analysts’ estimates, Citi says.
- FX Empire•3 days ago
Trade Hopes Spur Rally, Europe Up On Earnings, FOMC Back In The Spotlight
Trade hopes fuel global stock market rally, anticipation for today’s FOMC minutes release caps gains.
- Barrons.com•3 days ago
Europe’s indexes stay buoyant after buyback announcements from Lloyds and Glencore
A combined $4.3bn of share repurchases helped investors look past falling profits at both firms, and contributed to keeping the region’s indexes in the green on Wednesday morning.
- Investing.com•3 days ago
MarketPulse Europe - Sainsbury's Asda Deal Crushed by Regulator
By Geoffrey Smith
- Investing.com•4 days ago
Day Ahead: Top 3 Things to Watch
Investing.com - Here’s a preview of the top 3 things that could rock markets tomorrow.
- FX Empire•4 days ago
Trade Tensions Simmer, Banks Lead EU Lower, Earnings Still In Focus
Trade sentiment drags on equities on Tuesday but there is still hope a deal can be reached between US and Chinese negotiators.
- Barrons.com•4 days ago
European markets struggle as investors respond to HSBC and BHP earnings
European stocks were down on Tuesday, as investors responded to disappointing earnings from HSBC and BHP Group while trade negotiations between the U.S. and China continue
- Reuters•4 days ago
UK Stocks-Factors to watch on Feb 19
(Adds company news items and futures) Feb 19 (Reuters) - Britain's FTSE 100 index is seen opening 8 points higher at 7,228 on Tuesday, according to financial bookmakers, while FTSE 100 futures were down ...
- FX Empire•4 days ago
Brexit, the Pound and the Political Chaos
Time is rapidly running out for the British Government to garner a deal. As the UK political parties divide, it’s looking gloomy for the Pound.
- Investing.com•4 days ago
MarketPulse Europe - The Double-Edged Sword of Asian Exposure
By Geoffrey Smith
- Investing.com•5 days ago
Top 5 Things to Know in The Market on Monday
Investing.com - Here are the top five things you need to know in financial markets on Monday, February 18:
- Investing.com•5 days ago
MarketPulse Europe - Stocks Struggle After ECB Hopes Fuel 4-Month High
Investing.com -- Europe’s stock markets are edging lower Monday, struggling to build on a four-month high they hit on Friday on hopes of action from the European Central Bank to revive the economy.
- FX Empire•6 days ago
The Week Ahead – Brexit, PMI Numbers and Trade Talks in Focus
The ECB, the FED, and the RBA release meeting minutes in the week, as the markets look for any more signs of a possible recession. Trade talks also resume.
- Financial Times•7 days ago
[$$] Investors warn executives that pensions fairness is vital
Executive pay has long caused conflict between shareholders and boards but generous pension deals are expected to be the main battleground this AGM season. UK investors are increasingly irate at the difference in benefits between company bosses and ordinary workers. In some cases, FTSE 100 chief executives receive retirement benefits worth more than half of their salary while staff are lucky to get a tenth of their pay as a pension contribution.
- Financial Times•8 days ago
[$$] Recovery in stocks needs weaker dollar and China stimulus
This year’s Super Bowl may be over, but Wall Street is still in need of the equivalent of the “Hail Mary” pass that has such a special place in American football. Earnings growth for S&P 500 companies is expected to grind to a virtual halt in the first half of the year compared with the same period in 2018, when the effect of the corporate tax cuts kicked in.
Associated Press•9 days agoStocks move higher as US, China begin talks on tariffs war
European shares rose Thursday and Wall Street was set to open higher after the U.S. and China kicked off two days of trade talks in Beijing. The aim is to forestall further tariff hikes in a bruising dispute ...
