The FTSE 100 closed 15.26 points, or 0.1%, higher at 10,695.25 on Friday, while the FTSE 250 rose 0.4% to 24,261.14 and AIM added 0.2%.
Share Talk Weekly Small Cap Movers & Shakers, Saturday 12th September 2026
London stocks closed higher on Friday after UK economic growth significantly exceeded expectations, although the stronger data also added to debate over the future direction of Bank of England interest
Share Talk Weekly Small Cap Movers & Shakers, Saturday 5th August 2026
The FTSE 100 finished virtually unchanged on Friday as stronger-than-expected US employment data pushed investors to reassess the likelihood of another Federal Reserve interest-rate increase in September.
Share Talk Weekly Small Cap Movers & Shakers, Monday 31st August 2026
The FTSE 100 closed higher on Friday, recovering from Thursday’s decline as investors digested corporate updates, improving UK business confidence and comments from Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh at the Jackson
Share Talk Weekly Small Cap Movers & Shakers, Saturday 22nd August 2026
The FTSE 100 ended the week firmly higher on Friday. London’s blue-chip index gained 68.40 points, or 0.6%, to 10,816.56, leaving it 0.6% higher for the week. The FTSE 250
Share Talk Weekly Small Cap Movers & Shakers, Sunday 26th July 2026
The FTSE 100 closed up 97.06 points, or 0.9%, at 10,736.23 on Friday as oil prices fell back below US$100 a barrel. The index was supported by a sharp reversal
Share Talk Weekly Small Cap Movers & Shakers, Saturday 4th July 2026
The FTSE 100 ended higher on Friday. London’s blue-chip index closed up 26.16 points, or 0.3%, at 10,679.03.
Share Talk Weekly Small Cap Movers & Shakers, Saturday 27th June 2026
London’s leading stock indices ended Friday on a subdued note, with the FTSE 100 edging lower after briefly trading near a two-month high. The blue-chip index closed down 21.87 points,
Share Talk Weekly Small Cap Movers & Shakers, Saturday 23rd May 2026
The FTSE 100 ended the session up 22 points at 10,466, while the more domestically focused FTSE 250 climbed 0.96% to 23,167.47. The FTSE 100 gained nearly 3% over the
Share Talk Weekly Small Cap Movers & Shakers, Saturday 16th May 2026
London stocks suffered a sharp sell-off on Friday, with the FTSE 100 recording its worst session since the outbreak of the Iran conflict. The FTSE 100 closed down 1.9%, with
Share Talk Weekly Small Cap Movers & Shakers, Saturday 9th May 2026
AIM market continues recovery
Share Talk Weekly Small Cap Movers & Shakers, Saturday 25th April 2026
The FTSE 100 closed down 78 points, or 0.75%, at 10,379, while the FTSE 250 fell 0.8% to 22,582.81. AIM had been trading close to multi-year lows before the Iran conflict.