The FTSE 100 notched a record closing high today, edging up 0.1% to 9,177.24, as investors balanced stronger-than-expected UK growth data against a surprise rise in US producer price inflation.
The FTSE 100 notched a record closing high today, edging up 0.1% to 9,177.24, as investors balanced stronger-than-expected UK growth data against a surprise rise in US producer price inflation.
FTSE 100 Slips as Growth Data Tempers Rally
Aviva’s share price climbed 3.6% on Thursday, reaching its highest level since December 2007, after the FTSE 100 insurer reported robust first-half results and confirmed solid progress integrating Direct Line.
Aviva shares surged up to 10% today due to rumours suggesting it might be a takeover target for an overseas buyer.
In hindsight, Aviva shares were a great opportunity to buy shares in March 2020, when Covid-panic was at fever pitch. They were not only lowly priced, but also because the