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FTSE 100 Notably Higher; Next Slumps After Warning Of Difficult Year
(RTTNews) - U.K. stocks advanced on Wednesday, as banking fears continued to ease and data showed U.K. mortgage approvals rose more than expected in February, despite higher borrowing costs.
The benchmark FTSE 100 was up 48 points, or 0.7 percent, at 7,533 after gaining 0.2 percent on Tuesday.
Oil & gas firm Shell rose 1.1 percent as oil prices rose for a third straight session on industry data showing a drop in U.S. crude inventories.
Next slumped 5.6 percent after the clothing retailer kept its guidance for a 1.5 percent decline in full-price sales and profit of 795 million pounds for 2023-24.
Components and solutions provider Essentra added 1.2 percent after launching a share buyback.
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TSX Modestly Higher As Financials, Mining Stocks Move Up
Despite concerns about global trade, and political uncertainty in Europe, the Canadian market is modestly higher Tuesday afternoon, supported by gains in materials, industrials and financials sectors.
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Swiss Market Settles Weak
After opening with a big negative gap Tuesday morning, the Swiss market gradually recovered some lost ground, and even managed a brief spell in positive territory midway through the session, but failed to sustain momentum and finally ended the day's session in the red.
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European Stocks Close Lower On Political Concerns, Tariff Worries
European stocks closed weak on Tuesday, weighed down by political uncertainty in France, and lingering concerns about tariffs and their impact on global economic growth.
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U.S. Consumer Confidence Index Edges Lower In August
A report released by the Conference Board on Tuesday showing a modest deterioration by consumer confidence in the U.S. in the month of August. The Conference Board said its consumer confidence index dipped to 97.4 in August from an upwardly revised 98.7 in July.
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U.S. Durable Goods Orders Slump 2.8% In July, Much Less Than Expected
Reflecting a continued plunge by orders for transportation equipment, the Commerce Department released a report on Tuesday showing a steep drop by new orders for U.S. manufactured durable goods in the month of July. The Commerce Department said durable goods orders slumped by 2.8 percent in July after plummeting by a revised 9.4 percent in June.
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Bay Street May Open On Weak Note
Canadian shares look headed for negative start on Tuesday, weighed down by weak oil prices, and concerns about global trade after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened 200% tariffs on China if Beijing does not export rare-earth magnets to the U.S.
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U.S. Durable Goods Orders Tumble Less Than Expected In July
Reflecting a continued plunge by orders for transportation equipment, the Commerce Department released a report on Tuesday showing a steep drop by new orders for U.S. manufactured durable goods in the month of July.
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FTSE 100 Modestly Lower
After posting gains in the previous five sessions, the U.K. market is exhibiting weakness on Tuesday, weighed down by losses in financials and retail sectors.
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