London's stocks had erased losses by Thursday lunchtime though upside was limited as investors showed caution following a raft of mostly disappointing global economic data. The FTSE 100, which had dropped to a low of 6,995.79 in mid-morning trade, was broadly flat (+0.02%) at 7,029.97 by midday. Re
Read moreUK stocks inched lower on Thursday morning after purchasing managers' index (PMI) data from both China and Europe disappointed. The FTSE 100 was down 0.13% at 7,018.93 within the opening hour, with ex-dividend stocks keeping the index in the red. Overnight, a HSBC survey showed that Chinese manufac
Read moreUK housebuilder Taylor Wimpey delivered a bullish statement to the market on Thursday, saying that a strong economy has prompted an upbeat start to the spring selling season. The company said that customer confidence and housing demand still remains good despite uncertainty ahead of the general elec
Read moreTaylor Wimpey is expected to reveal strong sales in the year to date when the housebuilder publishes its trading update on Thursday. Sales in the housing market so far this year have been supported by news of the extension of the Help to Buy scheme. Fellow housebuilder Persimmon last week posted a 7
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