Taylor Wimpey share price is sinking today after a relatively weak trading update by Persimmon, the biggest homebuilder in 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 FTSE 100 index is wavering in the futures market ahead of a relatively busy trading updates day. The index...
JD Sports share price soared to an all-time high after the company sent strong revenue guidance even as it warned...
Asos share price is up by more than 1.45% today, continuing a strong surge that started in March last year...
The FTSE 100 index is rising for the fifth straight day as investors remain optimistic about stimulus in the United...
The CAC 40 index is set to open higher today, joining a global rally in stocks as investors price-in more...
IAG share price is having a bad year. This week, shares of the British Airways owner, have dropped by almost...
Sainsbury’s share price is up sharply today as investors cheer the retailer’s holiday boost. The shares are up by more...
The FTSE 100 is rallying today, continuing its best start of the year, as investors look ahead to more stimulus...
The FTSE 100 was one of the big winners of global stock indices, as it coasted to a 362-points gain...