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2. • • The FTSE 100 stock index of the UK's biggest publicly-listed companies has reached a new record closing price. The fresh all-time high was driven by a weaker pound and easing tensions in the Middle East.
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   Why did the FTSE 100 reach a new record closing price?

   • The FTSE 100 stock index of the UK's biggest publicly-listed companies has reached a new record closing price. The fresh all-time high was driven by a weaker pound and easing tensions in the Middle East. The index closed on Monday at 8,023.87 points to mark the new record, surpassing its previous high of 8,012.53 in February last year.

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   Why did the FTSE 100 rise?

   • The FTSE 100 jumped after a stronger-than-expected rise in US wholesale prices pushed up the value of the dollar. The UK’s blue chip index rose by 1.5pc, the biggest daily increase since October.

   FTSE 100 jumps amid US inflation shock - The Telegraph

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   What is the FTSE 100 Index?

   • The index has hit a new record all-time high, referring to the combined trading values of the companies on the market. The more valuable the company, the more influence it has on the direction of the FTSE 100 as a whole. The value of the index is measured in points.

   What is behind the FTSE 100 record high and what does it mean?

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   Which FTSE 100 stock has risen the most today?

   • The largest gainer on the FTSE 100 today has been NatWest, rising as much as 7.2pc after revealing stronger-than-expected annual profits. Read the latest updates below. Thanks for joining us. We’ll be back on Monday morning ahead of stock market in London opening.

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   Why is London's FTSE 100 gaining so much today?

   • London’s flagship stock index had already been performing strongly as investors remained optimistic about potential interest rate cuts from the Bank of England after the UK fell into recession. The largest gainer on the FTSE 100 today has been NatWest, rising as much as 7.2pc after revealing stronger-than-expected annual profits.

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   Why is the FTSE 100 a good investment?

   • The FTSE 100 contains many large international companies whose earnings are generated in dollars but reported in pounds, meaning they become more profitable when the dollar strengthens. This benefits UK-based investors and means London stock markets are given a boost. – What happens next?

   What is behind the FTSE 100 record high and what does it mean?

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   Apr 23, 2024 · The FTSE 100 hit 8,076.52 points on Tuesday morning, surpassing a previous record of 8,047.06 in February 2023. Here the PA news agency looks at what is behind the rise and what it means: –...

5. uk.finance.yahoo.com › news › ftse-100-risersFriday's FTSE 100 risers and fallers: Tesco, Frasers and EasyJet

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   1 day ago · Shares in consumer goods company Reckitt Benckiser surged 10% on Friday morning, making it the biggest riser on the FTSE 100. The stock rose following a US court ruling that cleared the company's subsidiary, Mead Johnson, and US firm Abbott Laboratories of liability in case over its pre-term infant formula. The case focused on whether companies ...

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8. www.ft.com › content › a7d7e5e2-b510-494f-b431-8bfbbFTSE 100 closes at record high as sterling weakens

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   Apr 22, 2024 · The FTSE 100 closed at an all-time high on Monday as rising expectations for UK interest rate cuts weakened sterling and boosted corporate valuations in London.

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   Apr 22, 2024 · The FTSE 100 stock index of the UK's biggest publicly-listed companies has reached a new record closing price. The fresh all-time high was driven by a weaker pound and easing tensions in the ...

10. www.hl.co.uk › shares › stock-market-summaryFTSE 100 Market overview - Hargreaves Lansdown

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