Market Report - Midday
02 Jun
London midday: Stocks maintain gains but struggle for direction
London stocks were still a little higher by midday on Wednesday but markets lacked direction, with many traders away from their desks for the half-term holiday.
01 Jun
London midday: Stocks extend gains after manufacturing data
London equity markets had extended gains by midday on Tuesday, with energy and mining stocks pacing the advance as investors mulled an encouraging reading on the UK manufacturing sector.