Why the FTSE 100 is breaking records — and why that’s good for your pensions - Investments in the index have risen since April - here’s how that impacts you ...

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Europe markets open: FTSE, DAX futures up 0.2% on strong Barclays, AstraZeneca earnings

European stock markets are poised for a higher open on Tuesday, with major bourses looking to shake off the previous session’s losses. A wave of strong corporate earnings reports, notably from British ...

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LONDON MARKET OPEN: FTSE 100 rises on lift from AstraZeneca results

The FTSE 100 index opened up 11.70 points, 0.1%, at 9,093.14. The FTSE 250 was down marginally by 0.82 points at 21,950.74, and the AIM All-Share was down 2.61 points, 0.3%, at 770.41.

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FTSE 100 Live 29 July: Barclays and AstraZeneca post results, index higher

AstraZeneca shares have risen 80p to 10,870p and Barclays by 1.15p to 362.35p after the blue-chip heavyweights released half-year results. The FTSE 100 index is up 5.28 points to 9086.72, with ...

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FTSE 100 Live: UK Stocks Set to Rise as Focus on Barclays, Astra Earnings

The FTSE 100 is set to bounce a little after falling with other European stocks yesterday. Futures are up 0.2%. The pound is nearly flat for the session but has slipped well below $1.34 again ...

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