Organisation: Homeserve

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EasyJet and Carnival poised to exit FTSE 100 as virus hammers travel firms

Budget airline easyJet and cruise operator Carnival are set to tumble out of the FTSE 100 after being battered by travel restrictions during the coronavirus pandemic.

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G4S shares steady thanks to bargain hunters

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FTSE up almost 2% at close

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Spiders top most-feared list

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FTSE ahead

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FTSE continues positive trend

FTSE enjoys biggest one-day rise ever

The London market bounced back from Friday’s five-year low in spectacular fashion today.

Mon, 24 Nov, 2008

FTSE remains firm despite Northern Rock plummeting

Troubled bank Northern Rock endured another rollercoaster day on the London market today on the back of further sale speculation.

Mon, 24 Sep, 2007

Commodity stocks boost FTSE

Commodity stocks provided a welcome uplift for the London market today after a rise in base metal and oil prices.

Thu, 28 Jun, 2007

Blue chips drive slight FTSE gain

The prospect of a takeover battle for ICI left shares in the Dulux-to-chemicals firm at a fresh eight-year high today.

Mon, 18 Jun, 2007

FTSE slips into red

The London market slipped into the red today despite strong advances made by takeover targets Hanson and Reuters.

Tue, 15 May, 2007

Falling oil prices drag Footsie down

Energy stocks led the FTSE 100 Index into the red today as hopes of another buoyant session in London were shattered by falling oil prices.

Mon, 28 Nov, 2005

Financial heavyweights boost FTSE

Heavyweights in the financial sector were providing the London market with momentum today as investors reacted favourably to the succession plans at HSBC.

Mon, 28 Nov, 2005