The FTSE 100 has started the week on a lower note, down 0.42% after being weighed down by banking and...
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.
Deliveroo share price is in the spotlight a day after it dropped by more than 30% following its debut in...
The FTSE 100 index rose slightly in the futures market ahead of key earnings by Imperial Brands, Pennon Group, and...
FTSE 100 is on a downtrend for the third consecutive session ahead of crucial earnings by the video game company...
The Kingfisher share price rallied by more than 4% after the company released the relatively strong earnings. The KGF stock...
The National Grid share price is in the spotlight today as the utility company invests billions in the electric car...
The Rolls-Royce share price has been in a strong recovery even after the firm recorded a huge loss in 2020....
AstraZeneca (AZN) share price jumped today as investors reacted to mixed information about the company. The stock rose to 7,087p,...
The NatWest (NWG) share price is in the spotlight today after the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) launched criminal investigation into...
Flutter Entertainment Share Price soared yesterday after the company announced that it was considering spinning-off FanDuel, the giant American sports...