Asset management companies had a tough performance in 2022 as stocks and bonds underperformed. Well-known brands in the private equity...
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 started the year well. It soared to a high of £7,859, which was the highest level...
The FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) continues to make progress, closing in on an all-time high, as the UK economy unexpectedly...
Vela Technologies’ share price collapsed in 2022 as valuation of technology companies remained under intense pressure globally. The penny stock...
The FTSE 100 was a hidden gem in 2022. The blue-chip British index dropped by just 8% in dollar terms...
Imperial Brands share price has had a strong performance in 2022 as investors remained attracted to its sweet dividend. The...
Entain share price has staged a strong recovery in the past few weeks as the World Cup has continued. The...
UK stocks have been relatively calm in the past few days as investors wait for the latest UK economic data...
Smith & Nephew share price has been in a slow comeback in the past few weeks as UK stocks stage...
Marston’s share price has made a slow recovery in the past few weeks as the company’s business booms. It has...