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FTSE 100 Gains As GDP Data Offers Relief

RTTNews | 677 dagar sedan

FTSE 100 Gains As GDP Data Offers Relief

(RTTNews) - U.K. stocks advanced on Friday after data showed the economy grew stronger than expected in the first quarter.

Revised data showed that GDP rose by 0.3 percent between January and March, up from the 0.1 percent growth previously estimated.

GDP growth for 2022 as a whole was revised up to 4.3 percent, while second-quarter growth was unrevised at 0.2 percent.

Investors shrugged off separate data showing that U.K. mortgage approvals fell more than forecast in August as a result of slowing housing market.

The benchmark FTSE 100 was up 60 points, or 0.9 percent, at 7,671 after closing up 0.1 percent on Thursday.

Shares of Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings soared 12 percent after an announcement that Yew Tree consortium has agreed to buy an additional 3.27 percent or 26 million common shares in the automobile company.

Water and wastewater services provider Severn Trent rallied 3 percent after it announced a plan to invest about 12.9 billion pounds across the next five-year regulatory period.

Syncona, a healthcare company, climbed 6.4 percent on share buyback news.

3i Infrastructure gained 1 percent after the infrastructure investment group said it is on track to deliver the fiscal year 2024 dividend target of 11.90 pence per share, up 6.7 percent from fiscal year 2023.

Specialist media firm Future surged 21 percent after retaining its annual earnings guidance despite continued macroeconomic volatility.

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China Stock Market Has Solid Lead For Thursday's Trade

China Stock Market Has Solid Lead For Thursday's Trade

The China stock market has tracked higher in three straight sessions, gathering almost 75 points or 2.2 percent along the way. The Shanghai Composite Index now sits just above the 3,630-point plateau and it's likely to open higher again on Thursday.

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Rebound Anticipated For Taiwan Stock Market

Rebound Anticipated For Taiwan Stock Market

The Taiwan stock market headed south again on Wednesday, one day after ending the two-day losing streak in which it had slipped more than 270 points or 1.2 percent. The Taiwan Stock Exchange now sits just beneath the 23,450-point plateau although it's likely to bounce higher again on Thursday.

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Higher Open Called For Singapore Stock Market

Higher Open Called For Singapore Stock Market

The Singapore stock market has climbed higher in three straight sessions, gathering more than 70 points or 1.7 percent along the way. The Straits Times Index now sits just above the 4,225-point plateau and it may see additional support again on Thursday.

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South Korea Has $14.27 Billion Current Account Surplus

South Korea Has $14.27 Billion Current Account Surplus

South Korea had a current account surplus of $14.27 billion in June, the Bank of Korea said on Thursday - up from $10.14 billion in May.

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Malaysia Shares Tipped To Open To The Upside

Malaysia Shares Tipped To Open To The Upside

The Malaysia stock market has moved higher in two straight sessions, collecting almost 15 points or 1 percent along the way. The Kuala Lumpur Composite Index now sits just above the 1,540-point plateau and it's got another green light for Thursday's trade.

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Japan Stock Market May Crack Resistance At 41,000 Points

Japan Stock Market May Crack Resistance At 41,000 Points

The Japan stock market has moved higher in back-to-back sessions, advancing more than 500 points or 1.2 percent along the way. The Nikkei 225 now sits just shy of the 40,800-point plateau and it's tipped to open in the green again on Thursday.

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Win Streak May Continue For South Korea Shares

Win Streak May Continue For South Korea Shares

The South Korea stock market has moved higher in three straight sessions, advancing almost 80 points or 2.7 percent along the way. The KOSPI now sits just shy of the 3,200-point plateau and it may add to its winnings again on Thursday.

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China Trade Data On Tap For Thursday

China Trade Data On Tap For Thursday

China will on Thursday release July figures for imports, exports and trade balance, highlighting a busy day for Asia-Pacific economic activity.

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