FTSE 100 hits new record as investors piled into UK index’s defensive heavyweights

THE FTSE 100 hit another record yesterday — shrugging off a rough day for global markets as investors piled into the UK index’s defensive heavyweights. The blue-chip benchmark rose 1.15 per ...
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UK's FTSE 100 breaks record for longest winning streak — and market watchers think it may have further to run

London's FTSE 100 index rose more than 1% on Friday, for its longest ever run of daily gains. The index notched fifteen consecutive sessions of gains. In 2017, the FTSE 100 had fourteen back-to-back ...
Investing.com UK

FTSE 100 today: Pound falls after UK unemployment data; index rises

The pound fell on Tuesday after UK labor market data showed a rise in unemployment and a sharper-than-expected slowdown in wage growth, while stocks continued to trade higher in late-morning trading.
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Flagship UK stock index has best year since 2009 - outperforming rivals

The UK's flagship stock index has had its best year since 2009 after a series of record-breaking days. The Financial Times Stock Exchange (FTSE) 100 ended the year up 21.5% compared to the start. It ...

Software sell-off over AI fears hits global stock markets, but FTSE 100 finishes at closing high on £8bn insurance takeover – as it happened

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UK stocks, pound and bonds fall as PM Starmer struggles with Mandelson crisis

LONDON, Feb 9 (Reuters) - British stocks, bonds and the pound came under pressure on Monday as Prime Minister Keir Starmer ...
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UK Stock Exposure Slashed by Most in Over Three Years, BofA Says

Investors cut their exposure to UK equities at the fastest pace in over three years, according to Bank of America Corp.’s global fund manager survey. Allocation to UK equities saw the biggest ...