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Shares and Markets - March 30, 2011 21:41
FTSE 100 Gains mainly led by Mining Sector
London’s FTSE 100 index surged 0.5 percent or 30 points to 5,962 in start of the session on Wednesday. The surge was mainly triggered by bullish sentiments from US and Asian stock markets. The index however closed 0.27 percent or 16.13 points up to 5,948.30 for the day. Mining sector stocks were major performers at […]
Stocks Decline Globally on Oil Price Hike
Stock exchanges remained bearish globally as the crude oil reached its highest in 2.5 years on Wednesday triggered by escalating riots in Middle East in Libya. Investors are shifting towards base metals such gold and risk free government bonds due the shortage of global oil production which has created worries about economic recovery. In Asia, […]
Dollar flounders despite strong Apple, IBM earnings
Despite strong quarterly earnings reports from tech giants Apple and IBM, the dollar remains weak across the board.
Some Encouraging Gains For Todays Market
Mining and oil firms have helped give the FTSE a powerful start this morning with the market presently up 1.60% at 4901. BP has made good gains along with a collection of mining companies including Xstrata and Antofagasta. Favourable results for Punch Taverns has seen their price rise whilst results for PartyGaming have been mainly […]
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