FTSE 100

  • FTSE slides back from record territory

    FTSE slides back from record territory

    The FTSE 100 index slid back this morning after closing at a record 6949 points yesterday.

  • FTSE flirts with record but dragged back by HSBC

    FTSE flirts with record but dragged back by HSBC

    The FTSE 100 index briefly reached record territory this morning before being dragged back down to earth by poor numbers put out by HSBC.

  • Equity markets rally on Russia ceasefire

    Equity markets rally on Russia ceasefire

    Equity markets have seen significant rallies today driven in large part by an apparent easing of one of the principal geopolitical risks weighing on asset prices.

  • Goldman says FTSE 250 inexpensive

    Goldman says FTSE 250 inexpensive

    Goldman Sachs believes FTSE 250 stocks look inexpensive despite the building likelihood of a UK interest rate hike in late 2014 or early 2015.

  • Pharma M and A prompts FTSE jump

    Pharma M and A prompts FTSE jump

    GlaxoSmithKline and AstraZeneca make big gains

  • UK investors urged to mind the gap

    UK investors urged to mind the gap

    UK equities have so far this year failed to extend on the growth of 2013, and there is a growing feeling that this is likely to remain the case until earnings improve.

  • Meteor launches pair of index related products

    Meteor launches pair of index related products

    The newest launches play on expectations of positive blue-chip index performance in the UK and Europe.

  • Morgan stanley unveils fts elinked structure

    Morgan stanley unveils fts elinked structure

    UK retail investors are able to invest in a capital-at-risk plan linked to the FTSE 100 Index.

  • FTSE stock picks for 2014

    FTSE stock picks for 2014

    How likely are investors to put their cash into companies listed on Britain’s iconic index?

  • The David and Goliath playing Footsie

    The David and Goliath playing Footsie

    Amid celebrations of the 30th anniversary of the FTSE 100‚ and the real possibility of it reaching record highs this year‚ it’s small and mid caps that still hold sway in many investors’ affections.

  • FTSE celebrates its first 30 years

    FTSE celebrates its first 30 years

    As the day dawned on 3 January, Britain’s leading share market index ushered in its 30th anniversary.

  • pa analysis corporate spending to return

    pa analysis corporate spending to return

    With the FTSE 100 flapping around the 6,500 market, it is clear that markets will need something new to move higher from here. Economic recovery is certainly a tailwind, but has long been factored into valuations. The return of corporate expenditure could be the key.