News by: Max Julius
FTSE gains on upbeat US consumer morale data
Britain’s FTSE 100 climbs after stronger US consumer confidence data, even as the index heads for its lowest weekly close since January.
FTSE bounces on US jobs data, Greece bailout cash
Britain’s FTSE 100 makes gains on the back of stronger US jobs data and after the EU approves a key bailout payment to Greece.
FTSE slides on fears over Spain's banks, Greek politics
Britain’s FTSE 100 slides to a four-month low amid concerns over the cost of efforts to rescue Spain’s banks and a political vacuum in Greece.
FTSE edges down as Europe elections digested
Britain’s FTSE 100 weakens as UK investors react to general elections in France and Greece over the bank holiday weekend.
FTSE pares gains after US services data
Britain’s FTSE 100 trims early gains after disappointing US services data offset better-than-expected unemployment data.
BSkyB advances on record profit; FTSE falters
British Sky Broadcasting (BSY.L) shares climb on record profits; FTSE 100 retreats from a one-month high ahead of key US jobs data.
BP slips as oil spill crimps profit; FTSE edges up
Shares in oil giant BP (BP.L) fall on weaker-than-forecast earnings as the 2010 spill in the Gulf of Mexico continues to take its toll.