The WPP share price is the best performer in the FTSE 100 after the firm published strong quarterly results. The...
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 Meggitt (MGGT) share price will be in focus after the UK government announced that it will take a keen...
The HSBC share price is set to rebound in London after the company published strong quarterly results. The stock jumped...
The next 48-hours may decide the fate of the FTSE 100 index. A jam-packed earnings calendar could finally set the...
The Rio Tinto share price declined by more than 1% ahead of the company’s half-year results. The stock declined 6,026p,...
The IAG share price will likely see some volatility this week as the number of Covid cases in some of...
The BATS share price is in a tight range ahead of the company’s half-year earnings. The British American Tobacco share...
The FTSE 100 index retreated sharply in the futures market as investors remained concerned about the rising number of Covid...
The FTSE 100 price may soon overcome a significant technical barrier. And if this happens, the UK share index could...
The FTSE 100 has staged a slow recovery in the past few months. The Footsie has risen by more than...