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LONDON MARKET OPEN: FTSE 100 rises despite fall in housebuilders

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London edged higher at Thursday's open, following data revealing a slight contraction in the UK economy in May, while the pound rose above the USD1.30 mark.

LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: Stocks slump as rates expected to keep rising

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London were firmly in the red at midday as the latest meeting minutes from the US Federal Reserve pointed to interest rates in the world's largest economy remaining higher for longer.

JPMorgan downgrades Persimmon, reiterates cautious stance on housebuilders

(Sharecast News) - JPMorgan Cazenove downgraded Persimmon on Tuesday as it reiterated its cautious stance on the UK housebuilding sector.

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Dunelm, AstraZeneca and Persimmon cut

(Alliance News) - The following London-listed shares received analyst recommendations Tuesday morning and Monday:

LONDON MARKET OPEN: Tepid trade as housebuilders weigh on FTSE 100

(Alliance News) - London's FTSE 100 tread water in early dealings on Tuesday, with housebuilders on the back foot, and little movement elsewhere during what is expected to be a muted day for global markets due to a thin data calendar and a US holiday.

LONDON MARKET OPEN: Stocks rise amid strong US economic outlook

(Alliance News) - European markets opened higher on Friday, shaking off weak economic data from China and instead taking heart from stronger economic growth from the US.

LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: Housebuilders bear brunt of rate hike worries

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London were lower heading into Friday afternoon, as a poor week for equities continued, with investors fretting over the prospect of central banks keeping interest rates higher for longer.

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Shore likes BAE but not keen on Avon Protection

(Alliance News) - The following London-listed shares received analyst recommendations Friday morning and Thursday:

LONDON MARKET OPEN: Stocks down after BoE; GSK up on Zantac settlement

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London opened lower on Friday, as rising interest rates weighed on housebuilding stocks in the FTSE 100.

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Shell raised; Goldman likes Deliveroo

(Alliance News) - The following London-listed shares received analyst recommendations Thursday morning and Wednesday:

LONDON MARKET CLOSE: Shock inflation print in UK sends stocks lower

(Alliance News) - Stocks in London were lower at the close on Wednesday following a shock inflation print in the UK that solidified market expectations of another rate hike from the Bank of England on Thursday.

LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: Stocks down over worries on China's outlook

(Alliance News) - The FTSE 100 in London was lower at midday Monday, as a lowered economic outlook for China darkened the mood, with blue-chip mining companies among the worst hit on the stock market.

LONDON MARKET OPEN: Stocks falter amid weaker outlook for China

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London opened lower on Monday, ahead of more interest rate decisions, and amid fears for China's slowing economic recovery.