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1. FTSE ticks higher early as commodity stocks gain
The top share index ticked higher early on Friday as a rise in commodity shares on the back of firmer oil and metal prices and positive banks nullified the impact of weaker telecoms and retail stocks.
29 Aug 2008
2. FTSE flat early as commodities offset weak pharmas
The top share index was flat early on Wednesday as firmer metal and crude oil prices boosted commodity stocks, offsetting weakness in drugmakers.
27 Aug 2008
3. FTSE falls 1.8 percent on commodities and banks
The leading share index fell 1.8 percent early on Tuesday as persistent concerns over the impact of credit losses on financial institutions and unease over slowing economic growth hit global equities.
26 Aug 2008
4. FTSE rises 0.4 percent early as oils and banks gain
Britain's leading share index edged up early on Friday as energy stocks tracked higher crude prices, while financials rebounded after recent losses and were boosted by merger and acquisition activity in the sector.
22 Aug 2008
5. Commodities and China hopes lift FTSE in early trade
The FTSE 100 rose by 0.5 percent early on Wednesday, after heavy losses in the previous session, as commodities tracked higher crude and metal prices, and investors banked on sustained Chinese economic growth.
20 Aug 2008
6. FTSE falls 1.1 pct as fresh credit fears hit banks
The FTSE 100 .FTSE fell 1.1 percent early on Tuesday as fears of more credit losses in the banking sector resurfaced after falls in U.S. shares, while worries over weaker global demand weighed on commodity stocks.
19 Aug 2008
7. FTSE up as crude falls ease inflation fears
The blue-chip index rose early on Friday as lower oil prices helped reduce concerns over spiralling inflation, while dragging commodity stocks lower.
15 Aug 2008
8. FTSE down 0.5 percent as banks head south
The benchmark index fell 0.5 percent on Wednesday, weighed down by banking stocks that fell on fears over writedowns, while miners lent some support by tracking metal prices higher.
13 Aug 2008
9. FTSE falls on miners and banks but ITV stars
The top share index dipped early on Tuesday as banks fell after Switzerland's UBS posted worse-than-expected quarterly results and miners tracked weaker metal prices, though ITV gained on lingering bid talk.
12 Aug 2008
10. Miners drive FTSE higher and Barratt soars
The leading share index rose in midday trade on Monday, driven higher by miners and heavyweight oil stocks as commodity prices rebounded.
11 Aug 2008
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