Index provider FTSE Russell said on Tuesday that a majority of investors it surveyed supported its suggestion that companies should offer at least some voting rights in order to be included in its stock indexes.
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It’s been a much better day for the London markets, with US stocks starting the day on the front foot as well
Big miners gave FTSE 100 a boost on Tuesday, which ended the afternoon session over 57 points higher at 7,434.
Spread betting firm CMC Markets expects the UK blue chip index to open around 17 points lower at 7,333, having shed 37.48 points yesterday
European bourses opened mixed on Friday morning as major central banks suggested the era of cheap money may be coming to an end.
The FTSE is predicted to open lower with the focus on UK jobs data, an expected Tory/DUP pact announcement and the Federal Reserve’s policy decision
London’s FTSE 100 share index edged higher in early trade on Friday, closing in on record highs. The benchmark index was up 2.98 points at 7,520.69 – not far from its record close of 7,522.03.
Business media group Informa was the best performer on the index, up 4.3%.
Sterling fell after a poll showed a lead for Prime Minister Theresa May’s Conservatives over the opposition Labour Party had narrowed sharply before national elections on June 8.
The UK benchmark index looks set to open higher this morning, building on the previous session’s gain, with sentiment remaining upbeat in the wake of the first round of France’s election over the weekend which saw centrist Emmanuel Macron come on top. The earnings season meanwhile will continue with Costa Coffee and Premier Inn owner Whitbread (LON:WTB).
Alternative Investment Company Aquila Capital has acquired six run-of-river hydro power plants from the Norwegian energy company BKK AS. The power plants, located near Bergen, produce approximately 70 gigawatt hours (GWh) of electricity per year.
The UK benchmark index looks set to open higher this morning, with oil prices gaining ground amid supply concerns. Tesco (LON:TSCO) will stay in focus as Nisa’s boss warned of ‘enormous pain’ as a result of the group’s proposed takeover of wholesaler Booker.