FTSE 100 gets a boost from the banking sector
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The resurgent banking sector helped the leading share index close in positive territory following reports of a bid approach for Northern Rock, dealers said Thursday.
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The Dow gained more than 100 points within minutes of the central bankâs announcement and continued to climb before falling just before the close.
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Subprime worries returned to haunt the banking sector Friday even as the FTSE 100 recorded its sixth consecutive session of gains.
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London's FTSE 100 index of leading shares closed 2.90 percent higher Tuesday after a rollercoaster day as the US central bank slashed interest rates.
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Business & money: Shares jump more than 12% after embattled bank reveals takeover offers.
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Leading shares closed higher having remained in positive territory all day, with the banking sector leading a wide-spread rally on the FTSE 100, while Wall Street offered no guidance as US markets were shut for Presidents Day.
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A strong rally on US and Asian markets overnight boosted the FTSE on Thursday.
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The interest rate at which UK banks lend money to each other reaches its highest level since 1998 as the credit crunch continues.
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European tobacco stocks were lifted by bid activity on Thursday which helped equity markets nudge higher, while interest rate decisions by both the Bank of England and the European Central Bank went as expected.
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London equities made strong gains on Monday, with banking stocks at the forefront of the rally at the start of a busy week for newsflow in the sector.
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The FTSE 100 has recorded its highest close in four months, extending a recent winning streak to 11 gains out of the last 12 sessions, with fund managers and other financial shares setting the pace.
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London equities rose on Friday, supported by fresh bid talk and a resurgent mining sector.
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A buoyant hotel sector helped the FTSE 100 maintain its dizzying ascent Wednesday as investors shrugged off the likelihood of a widely-expected hike in interest rates by the Bank of England.
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The British-based bank delivers an upbeat outlook and modest writedowns.
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London equities moved higher in morning trade on Tuesday after an extended bank holiday weekend. Banks were in focus on further bid news while Vodafone cheered investors with strong annual results.
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The FTSE 100 index of leading shares jumped 0.69 percent to 6,313.70 points in late morning trade on Thursday.
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London's FTSE 100 index breaks through the 5,000-points barrier for the first time in more than two-and-a-half years.