European equities markets were lower Monday on concerns following a report from Moody’s Investors Services that the credit ratings of the United States and European nations such as the UK, Germany and France could be threatened.
The FTSE 100 was 0.57 percent lower to 5,593.85 in London, while the FTSE 250 fell 0.63 percent to 9,879.01.
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Most European equities markets were higher Friday, although the CAC-40 was 0.04 percent lower to 3,927.4 in Paris.
The FTSE 100 added 0.15 percent to 5,625.65 in London, while the FTSE 250 gained 0.88 percent to 9,941.56.
British Sky Broadcasting Group led gainers on the 100, adding 5 percent on rumors that News Corp (NYSE: NWS) could [...]
European equities markets were lower Thursday after new data from China showed that nation’s inflation hit a sixteen month high in February, causing concerns that China will tighten its monetary policy further.
The FTSE 100 was down 0.41 percent to 5,617.26 in London, while the FTSE 250 dropped 0.11 percent to 9,854.44.
Most miners saw declines [...]
Equities markets in the Asia-Pacific region were higher Wednesday.
The FTSE 100 added 0.68 percent to 5,640.57 in London, while the FTSE 250 was up 0.93 percent to 9,865.29.
Inter-dealer money brokers led both the 100 and the 250, with Tullett Prebon (LSE: TLPR) gained 25.73 percent on the 250 after it was identified as a possible [...]
Equities markets in Europe were mixed Tuesday.
The FTSE 100 was down 0.08 percent to 5,602.3 in London, while the FTSE 250 fell 0.12 percent to 9,774.68.
Waste management company Shanks Group (LSE: SKS) was the biggest decliner of the day in London as it dropped 15.12 percent on the 250 after its board of directors rejected [...]
European equities markets were mixed Monday as London markets gained slightly but markets in Paris and Frankfurt were lower.
The FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 each added 0.12 percent on the session in London, to 5,606.72 and 9,786.39 respectively.
Forth Ports (LSE: FPT) was the biggest winner by far in London as it added 25.6 percent on [...]