FTSE 100 closes ahead as US jobs miss boosts shares
The UK index of top shares closed up over 53 points at 7,129. The midcap FTSE 250 was also higher, adding almost 284 points at 22,775
FTSE 100 closes up at 7,129
Flight prices to Portugal jump 10-fold
US adds 266,000 jobs instead of 1mln
5.10pm: FTSE closes ahead
FTSE 100 closed Friday ahead as Wall Street headed north too as the big miss on the US monthly jobs number convinced traders the US central bank wouldn t change direction any time soon.
The UK index of top shares closed up over 53 points at 7,129. The midcap FTSE 250 was also higher, adding almost 284 points at 22,775.
A glance at some of the day s highlights from the Proactive Invesors newswire
MGC Pharmaceuticals Ltd (LON:MXC, ASX:MXC) has announced the results of a Phase II clinical and preclinical studies on ArtemiC and its use in relation to COVID-19.
Sensyne Health PLC (LON:SENS) confirmed its MagnifEye software that uses artificial intelligence to automate the accurate reading and analysis of lateral flow diagnostics has been given the green light by the UK regulator.
Love Hemp Group PLC (LON:LIFE), the cannabidiol (CBD) product supplier, is to give subscribers to its newsletter who are aged 16 or over free access to the Togetherall platform. Togetherall is an online mental health and well-being support service.
H C Slingsby a tad lower after listing expected post-pandemic issues
A look at Friday s major share movers on the London Stock Exchange
H C Slingsby PLC (LON:SLNG) shed 4% to 225p after expressing caution on this year’s outlook as the market remains competitive.
Whilst the manufacturer s sales grew in 2020 due to demand for Coronavirus-related products, it noted that this will not necessarily continue to be the case, with many orders not repeating.
It has also incurred in significant cost increases for steel, plastic and timber products as well as for shipping, alongside delays in receiving goods, which are expected to remain for the rest of the year and hit margins.
FTSE 100 closes ahead as US jobs miss boosts shares
The UK index of top shares closed up over 53 points at 7,129. The midcap FTSE 250 was also higher, adding almost 284 points at 22,775
FTSE 100 closes up at 7,129
Flight prices to Portugal jump 10-fold
US adds 266,000 jobs instead of 1mln
5.10pm: FTSE closes ahead
FTSE 100 closed Friday ahead as Wall Street headed north too as the big miss on the US monthly jobs number convinced traders the US central bank wouldn t change direction any time soon.
The UK index of top shares closed up over 53 points at 7,129. The midcap FTSE 250 was also higher, adding almost 284 points at 22,775.
FTSE 100 closes ahead as US jobs miss boosts shares
The UK index of top shares closed up over 53 points at 7,129. The midcap FTSE 250 was also higher, adding almost 284 points at 22,775
FTSE 100 closes up at 7,129
Flight prices to Portugal jump 10-fold
US adds 266,000 jobs instead of 1mln
5.10pm: FTSE closes ahead
FTSE 100 closed Friday ahead as Wall Street headed north too as the big miss on the US monthly jobs number convinced traders the US central bank wouldn t change direction any time soon.
The UK index of top shares closed up over 53 points at 7,129. The midcap FTSE 250 was also higher, adding almost 284 points at 22,775.