Good morning. UK markets are flirting with rarefied territory as blue-chip stocks set their sights on another record-breaking session.
Historic moment as FTSE 100 closes above 10,000
Britain’s blue-chip stock market has crossed a historic threshold, with the FTSE 100 closing above 10,000 points for the first time ever.
FTSE 100 set to roars back above 10,000 on global tech surge
Good morning. The tone at the open looks decisively upbeat, with early spread-betting signals pointing to a 61-point lift for the Footsie on Monday—enough to haul the index back above
BYD knocks Tesla off top spot in global EV race
China’s BYD has overtaken Tesla to become the world’s largest seller of electric vehicles.
FTSE 100 smashes 10,000 to kick off 2026
The FTSE 100 has kicked off the new year on a positive note, though markets are still firmly in holiday mode.
Strong year for UK stocks as FTSE 100 jumps 21.6% and FTSE 250 adds 9%
Britain’s stock market has chalked up its strongest annual performance since the aftermath of the financial crisis.
FTSE 100 notches new 2025 high as clock ticks down
The London stock market is closing out its strongest year since the aftermath of the global financial crisis at record levels.
London stocks edge higher but Santa rally remains elusive
London’s stock market has opened slightly higher, though there is still little sign of the traditional “Santa rally” in the City.
Used EV prices plunge as Chinese cars flood market
Used electric vehicle prices in the UK have fallen sharply, dropping by around £14,000 in just three years as cheaper Chinese models flood the market.
FTSE opens in the red following slow start for blue-chips
A subdued start to the final trading week of the year saw UK blue-chips open slightly lower, with the FTSE 100 slipping 5 points to 9,866.08.
FTSE 100 set to open in positive territory ahead of the bell
The FTSE 100 is set to open the post-Christmas session modestly higher, with futures pointing to an 8-point gain at 9,878.68, taking its lead from a strong finish to the
Santa skips the City as FTSE 100 dips before Christmas
The FTSE 100 has slipped into the red on the final trading day before Christmas, with hopes of a Santa rally fading as the market closed lower.