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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 set to add 25 points ahead of the crucial talks between Boris Johnson and European...
The Nikkei 225 is the best-performing index in Asia as investors cheer the new expansionary policies by Yoshihide Suga. That...
The FTSE 100 index is set to open lower today as investors continue focusing on the ongoing Brexit impasse. The...
Tesco share price is down by more than 0.75% today as jitters about a no-deal Brexit sends shockwaves in London....
The FTSE 100 is set to open up by about 0.20% as Brexit talks reach their final stretch. The blue-chip...
The Hang Seng index is tumbling today, becoming the worst-performing major index in Asia. It is trading at h$26,468, which...
The FTSE 100 index is gearing for a higher open as traders’ focus remains on Brexit, US stimulus, and the...
The Hang Seng index is little changed today as investors welcome the latest move by the United States to target...
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