The UK’s FTSE 100 has lagged the performance of the major US stock indices. However, it may soon start to...
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.
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Sainsbury’s share price is in the spotlight as speculation emerges that the company could become the next acquisition target. The...
The Anglo American share price has staged a major comeback after it dropped to 2,680p last week. The shares have...
The GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) share price rose on Wednesday as the company held its annual meeting in which the Emma Walmsley...
The Barclays share price is struggling ahead of the latest BOE interest rate decision. The bank’s shares have dropped by...
The Morrisons share price will be in the spotlight today after the company rejected a takeover offer recently. The stock...
The FTSE 100 index continues its bullish run as the consolidation at the 7,000 appears to have ended. The market...
In a lackluster trading month, the FTSE 100 managed to eke out a gain of just +0.49%. A loss of...