Market Report - Opening
London open: Stocks rise after solid US tech results; IAG slides
London stocks rose in early trade on Friday, underpinned by solid results from US tech giants, although worries about the coronavirus pandemic continued to weigh on investors’ minds.
London open: Stocks fall amid earnings deluge
London stocks fell in early trade on Thursday as investors waded through a deluge of corporate news and mulled the latest policy announcement from the US Federal Reserve.
London open: Stocks steady ahead of Fed announcement; Next surges
London stocks were little changed in early trade on Wednesday amid lingering concerns about a second wave of Covid-19 and as investors eyed the latest policy announcement from the US Federal Reserve.
London open: Stocks edge higher as housebuilders rally
London stocks edged higher in early trade on Tuesday, with housebuilders pacing the gains.
London open: Travel stocks pace the decline as Ryanair warns over second wave
London stocks were a little lower in early trade on Monday amid concerns about a second wave of coronavirus infections and souring relations between the US and China, as gold prices surged.
London open: Stocks slump as Sino-US tensions escalate
London stocks fell sharply in early trade on Friday amid escalating tensions between the US and China, although there was some encouraging news in the form of UK retail sales data.
London open: Stocks up but gains unspectacular amid Sino-US tensions
London stocks rose in early trade on Thursday as investors sifted through a raft of corporate news, but gains were unspectacular amid concerns about escalating tensions between the US and China.
London open: Stocks edge lower amid Covid fears; sterling loses ground
London stocks were a little weaker in early trade on Wednesday amid ongoing concern about a rise in new coronavirus cases in the US, as enthusiasm over the EU’s rescue package faded.
London open: Stocks rise after EU leaders agree rescue package
London stocks rose in early trade on Tuesday after EU leaders finally agreed on a Covid-19 rescue package.
London open: Stocks fall as EU rescue fund talks drag on
London stocks fell in early trade on Monday as EU talks over a rescue fund dragged on, amid ongoing concerns about a rise in new coronavirus cases in the US and elsewhere.
London open: Stocks edge higher ahead of EU summit
London stocks edged a little higher in early trade on Friday as investors eyed an EU summit in Brussels to discuss a coronavirus rescue fund.
London open: Stocks edge lower as investors mull Chinese, UK data
London stocks edged lower in early trade on Thursday following strong gains in the previous session, as investors digested the latest UK jobs data and economic growth figures out of China.
London open: Covid vaccine hopes boost stocks; inflation data in focus
London stocks rose in early trade on Wednesday, with sentiment underpinned by hopes of a coronavirus vaccine as investors mulled the latest UK inflation data.
London open: Stocks fall as investors mull GDP figures
London stocks fell in early trade on Tuesday as sentiment took a hit after California rolled back on its reopening plans and following the release of disappointing UK GDP data.
London open: Stocks rise as investors eye US earnings season
London stocks rose in early trade on Monday, taking their cue from gains in Asia, with investors cautiously optimistic about the US earnings season despite ongoing concerns about the coronavirus pandemic.
London open: Stocks fall amid fears over new coronavirus cases
London stocks fell in early trade on Friday amid ongoing concerns about a jump in new coronavirus cases.
London open: Stocks steady as Persimmon rallies, Rolls-Royce slumps
London stocks were steady in early trade on Thursday following weakness in the previous session, with gains in the housebuilding sector helping to offset heavy falls from the likes of Rolls-Royce and National Grid.
London open: Stocks edge lower ahead of mini budget
London stocks edged lower in early trade on Wednesday amid worries about a rise in coronavirus cases in the US and Australia, as investors eyed Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s mini budget.
London open: Stocks fall amid renewed coronavirus worries
London stocks fell in early trade on Tuesday following strong gains in the previous session, amid renewed concerns about rising coronavirus infections.
London open: Stocks rise on positive Asian cues; housebuilders pace gains
London stocks rose in early trade on Monday, taking their cue from a positive session in Asia, with housebuilders pacing the gains.