The Persimmon share price (LON: PSN) came under heavy fire this week, dropping to a six-month low of 2,666p this...
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 Harbour Energy share price has dipped on the day, as investors reacted negatively to the news of the proposed...
The BP share price (LON: BP) has spent the last 6 days attempting to clear the significant technical resistance seen...
The Persimmon share price continues the stunted recovery from last month’s first-half trading update, reclaiming the 200-day moving average yesterday....
The FTSE 100 index had a relatively mixed month in August. The index initially rose to £7,240, the index erased...
The BP share price continues to ride the waves provided by Hurricane Ida’s action in closing the Gulf Coast platforms...
The Anglo American share price has risen 3.01% this Monday, as recovering metal prices continue to boost mining stocks. Monday’s...
The Just Eat Takeaway share price has suffered a steep intraday selloff, as the company’s shares face delisting from the...
FTSE 100 has started the day in muted fashion and lower by 0.40%. However, tomorrow’s meeting of central bankers may...
The Ocado share price has wound up on the gainer’s chart on the FTSE 100 index, with a 2.42% gain...