DP World, the giant Dubai-based logistics company, is facing significant criticism for its decision to axe hundreds of workers in...
FTSE 100
In this section, you will find important FTSE 100 news, actionable trading ideas, and a live FTSE 100 CFD chart to help you understand the markets better.
What is the FTSE 100 index?
The Financial Times Stock Exchange 100 Index (FTSE 100), is a stock index of the 100 companies with the highest market capitalisation listed on LSE. The Financial Times Stock Exchange 100 companies represent about 81% of the entire London Stock Exchange market capitalisation.
Component companies must meet a number of criteria set out by the FTSE Group, including having a full listing on the LSE with a Euro or Sterling denominated price on the electronic platform, and meeting certain criteria on free float, nationality, and liquidity.
The FTSE 100 index began with a base level of 1000, on January 3, 1984. The index hit the highest closing value of 7,877.45 on 22 May 2018. Institutional investors use the FTSE 100 as a benchmark of global growth and economic and international events.
The Fresnillo share price strong rebound has hit a barrier as silver and gold prices take a breather. The FRES...
The FTSE 100 index has been under intense pressure in 2022 as the crisis in Ukraine escalates. After soaring to...
The FTSE 100 index is not having a good year. Like other American and European indices, it has crashed into...
Any FTSE 100 forecasts for a positive start to the month are quickly fading away in the wake of steep...
The Evraz share price has collapsed. The Russian metal and coal company’s shares have plummeted to 60p, a few points...
The IAG share price is not doing well as concerns of high energy prices and geopolitics affect demand prospects. The...
The escalation of geopolitical tensions between Russia and Ukraine did not impact price action much on Tuesday, allowing the FTSE...
The Aviva share price has done remarkably well in the past few months. The stock has risen by about 80%...
The Rolls-Royce share price has attempted to make a comeback in the past few days after dropping sharply in December....