The Pershing Square share price is rising today as investors react to the company’s monthly disclosures. The PSH shares are...
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 Persimmon share price will be in the spotlight today after the latest earnings by Taylor Wimpey. PSN shares rose...
The FTSE 100 is rising ahead of key corporate earnings from key companies. The index is also rising after the...
Glencore share price has been in a strong upward momentum. It is trading at 305p, which is 180% above last...
The FTSE 100 futures are down by more than 1.30% as investors continue to watch the rising yields in the...
The FTSE 100 index is in a tight range today as investors wait for key corporate earnings from key constituent...
The FTSE 100 is down for the fourth straight day as investors reflect on the latest NatWest earnings and the...
The FTSE 100 index is falling for the third consecutive day as investors react to corporate earnings from top UK...
The FTSE 100 is rising in the futures market as investors react to the strong earnings from Rio Tinto and...
NatWest share price broke-out yesterday as investors remained optimistic that the Bank of England will not push UK interest rates...