The UK indexes extended gains of more than 2% for the second day in a row. UK consumer confidence dipped in August. Irish jobless rate rose to eight-month high in August. Tesco decided to sell its business in Japan.
The UK indexes gained after mortgage approvals increased and M4 money supply fell in July. BP inked $7.2 billion deal with India-based Reliance Industries. Bunzl surged 4.3% after first-half revenues grew 4% to £2.44 billion.
The UK indexes edged lower after economic growth slowed to 0.2% in the second quarter and service output increased in June. Home prices in England and Wales declined in July. Daimler and Rolls-Royce received final approval for Tognum acquisition.
The UK indexes declined after retail sales fell in August. The UK and Switzerland agreement on taxes increase the reach of UK government. U.S.-based SPX agreed to acquire CLYDEUNION Pumps for £700 million. Diageo fiscal year earnings rose.
The UK indexes gained after mixed global economic data. Glencore offered A$0.87 a share in cash for remaining stake in Australia-based Minara Resources. BHP fiscal year net surged to record high on the revenues gain of 36% and a strong demand from China.
The UK indexes edged higher after manufacturing orders rose in August and mortgage approvals increased in July. Antofagasta first-half profit soared on higher commodity prices and strong growth in copper and gold output.
The UK indexes surged after resource-linked stocks gained and the UK household finance index declined in August. Essar revenues soared 37% driven by higher refining revenues. Micro Focus slumped 4.3% after terminating bid talks.
The UK indexes traded lower on escalating economic worries in the U.S. and the rising tensions in the euro area. The UK budget deficit was less than estimated in July. Autonomy surged 75% on a takeover proposal of £6 billion from Hewlett-Packard.
The UK indexes slumped on weak global outlook. The UK retail sales grew less than anticipated, auto production rose, and mortgage lending dipped in July. Irish factory prices fell in July.
The UK indexes edged lower after jobless claims rose in July and unemployment rate soared to 7.9% in the three months to June. The BoE minutes showed consensus among members on maintaining interest rate at a historic low of 0.5%. Balfour Beatty plunged 4.9% on weak first-half revenue.
Sources: Data collected by 123jump.com and Ticker.com from company press releases, filings and corporate websites.
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