Despite general gains throughout the day, the FTSE 100 was down 1.32% (79.73 points) by the end of trading as the markets saw profit selling and taking after gains over recent months. Banks tended to especially lose out after performing …
Banks and energy leads London up
ondon trading saw a return of confidence, not least after Japan and China affirmed their commitment to buying up European bonds to support the regions sovereign rescue fund. Banks gained from increased investor confidence, with Barclays (BARC) leading the rally, …
CNE, BG up as energy sector sees gains
European equities markets were higher Wednesday as the energy sector saw gains following a significant gain in oil prices on Tuesday and banks also were mostly higher. The FTSE 100 added 1.15 percent to 5,004.3 in London, while the FTSE …
Amec adds 4.42 percent in London
European equities markets were higher Tuesday after Monday’s declines. London markets were up after reports that inflation held at 1.8 percent in July, although analysts still expect inflation to drop more this year. The FTSE 100 was 0.88 percent higher …