Equities markets in Europe were higher Tuesday on good news from the United States, where retail sales were reported up in August, manufacturing in the New York region saw gains and US Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said that the recession is likely over in the US.
The FTSE 100 was 0.46 percent...
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European equities markets ended higher Friday, with miners up in London.
The FTSE 100 added 0.48 percent to 5,011.47 in London, while the FTSE 250 was up 0.9 percent to 9,207.89.
Brokerage Man Group (LSE: EMG) turned in the best performance on the 100 with as it added 8.89 percent, while Home Retail...
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European equities markets were higher Tuesday on good economic news from the United States.
The FTSE 100 was up 0.42 percent to 4,916.8 in London, whiel the FTSE 250 added 0.33 percent to 8,860.81.
Pubs operator Punch Taverns (LSE: PUB) led gains on the 250 and topped a mixed travel and leisure sector...
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on 08-25-2009
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European equities markets were mixed Wednesday, with London’s markets up slightly but others seeing declines.
The FTSE 100 added 0.08 percent to 4,689.67 in London, while the FTSE 250 was up 0.19 percent to 8,370.25.
Over on the 250, directories publisher Yell Group (LSE: YELL) led gainers on the index...
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