FTSE 100
Equities
The Chancellor George Osborne is expected to step back from plans to break-up the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) amid an expected outcry from some shareholders.
28 October 2013
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Economics
The FTSE 100 opened above 6,700 on Friday as a pick-up in Chinese manufacturing data boosted mining stocks.
25 October 2013
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UK
Shares in Aberdeen Asset Management have jumped more than 5% in afternoon trading, after the group confirmed it is in talks to acquire Scottish Widows Investment Partnership (SWIP).
24 October 2013
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Economics
Fidelity Worldwide Investments' global CIO for equities, Dominic Rossi, has predicted the FTSE 100 will test a new high as accommodative central banks keep monetary policy loose and rates low into 2014.
23 October 2013
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Equities
Shares in the Royal Bank of Scotland have slumped in morning trading after Chancellor George Osborne said a break-up of the semi state-owned lender could take place "within weeks".
21 October 2013
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Economics
The price of Royal Mail shares has soared well above the government's offer price after conditional trading in the company began this morning.
11 October 2013
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Economics
The FTSE 100 has surged in afternoon trading - rising over 100 points - as hopes mount US politicians will agree a deal on the country's sprawling budget deficit.
10 October 2013
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Economics
UK shares had a shaky start to the week as negotiations over the US debt ceiling continue to drag on.
07 October 2013
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