The FTSE 100 wavered after the opening bell on Wednesday as it closed out a year of gains on an uncertain note in what is a shortened trading day. London markets close at 12.30pm ...

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London stock market ending best year since 2009 at record high – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news ...

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LONDON MARKET EARLY CALL: FTSE 100 to ease after hitting record high

The index of London large-caps closed up 74.18 points, 0.8% at 9,940.71 on Tuesday. It was its best-ever closing level and hit a record intraday high of 9.954.32 points. So far this year, the FTSE 100 ...

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London’s stock market records best year for new listings since 2021

London's stock market recorded its most robust year for new listings since 2021, experiencing a significant resurgence driven by a late surge in activity. The London Stock Exchange welcomed 11 initial ...

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Late spurt of IPOs drives strongest year for London stock market since 2021

The IPOs raised £1.9 billion in total proceeds, making it the strongest year since 2021 when £16.8 billion was raised in a record year for the London Stock Exchange (LSE). It is also more than double ...

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