The FTSE 100 opened higher on Wednesday, gaining 0.26% in early trade to 10,171.30, supported by strength in industrials, mining, and select defensives. The adv ...

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FTSE 100 LIVE: Stocks rise as China trade surplus hits record high

The FTSE 100 and European stocks advanced on Wednesday as China reported strong trade numbers for 2025, with its surplus rising to a record high despite a slump in exports to the ...

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FTSE 100 Live 14 January: Hays posts trading update, gold price record

Recruiter Hays today said net fees dropped 10% year-on-year in the three months to the end of December. The figure for its UK and Ireland division fell 9% over the same period, with both temporary and ...

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Stocks slip as Whitbread tops of FTSE 100

Stocks slip as Whitbread tops of FTSE 100 - The World Bank has raised its global growth forecast by 0.2 percentage points for 2026.

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Metals and mining stocks lift FTSE 100 to record close

London's FTSE 100 claimed ‌a record close on Monday, as a rally in resource-focused stocks helped reverse early losses that were driven by market unrest following the Trump administration's renewed ...

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