Tag: UK stocks
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London IPOs Are Dribbling Back, but Funds Are Short on Cash
London IPOs Are Returning, Yet Demand Is Cautious London’s initial public offerings (IPOs) are making a cautious comeback after years of stagnation, yet the rush of eager buyers that typically follows a hot listing is notably subdued. The rebound is real — evidenced by new flotations such as Shawbrook Group Plc — but fund managers…
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FTSE 100 Dips as Gold Pullback and Easing Gaza Tensions Weigh on Markets
FTSE 100 slips as gold loses momentum and defence stocks retreat The FTSE 100 gave back some of Friday’s gains as gold prices cooled and easing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East dampened demand for defence stocks. By mid-morning, London’s blue-chip index was hovering around 9,498, down modestly as miners and energy shares weighed on…
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FTSE 100 Live: Lloyds climbs as gold vaults over $4,000 while miners rally
Market snapshot: a broad-based lift for UK stocks The FTSE 100 finished the session higher, edging up and extending a remarkable stretch of gains as investors rotated into a mix of high‑quality cyclicals and financials. Lloyds Banking Group contributed to the move for banks, while miners propelled the index with copper and precious metal exposures…
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FTSE 100 Surges as Lloyds, Miners Lead; Gold Breaks $4,000 Again
FTSE 100 hits fresh intraday highs as banks and miners drive gains The London market moved decisively higher on Wednesday, with the FTSE 100 punching through key levels as a blend of financials and miners spearheaded the rally. By late trading, the index was hovering around the 9,550 area, having touched intraday highs near 9,577.08…