The Aviva share price has done remarkably well in the past few months. The stock has risen by about 80%...
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 Rolls-Royce share price has attempted to make a comeback in the past few days after dropping sharply in December....
The FTSE 100 index has done relatively well this year. The index is trading at £7,545, which is a few...
The FTSE 100 index has not been spared in the ongoing global stock unraveling. The index crashed by over 2.40%...
The Burberry share price popped on Wednesday after the firm published strong guidance. The BRBY stock jumped by over 6%,...
The Unilever share price has collapsed. The stock tumbled by over 4% on Tuesday in London and by over 13%...
The FTSE 100 index has started 2022 with a bang. It has soared to the highest level since 2020 and...
The FTSE 100 index has delivered a Santa rally this year. The index has risen in the past three straight...
The FTSE 100 index is tilting upwards as investors reflect on the new Plan B rules and the trading update...
The British American Tobacco share price popped on Tuesday as investors reflected on the company’s trading statement. BATS is trading...