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FTSE finds its feet

The London market found its feet today as chemicals giant ICI launched a new cost-cutting drive and Royal Dutch Shell pleased investors with profits of £1.5m (€2.2m) an hour.

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ICI announces 2,300 job cuts

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Warning as ICI reports bright start to year

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ICI profits boosted by higher prices

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Profits up but ICI warns of prices rises

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ICI brands profit performance 'unsatisfactory'

Markets react well to ICI profits and job cuts

SHARES in Dulux paint owner Imperial Chemical Industries Plc surged nearly 19% on Thursday, after the firm said it was cutting a further 1,410 jobs and reported better-than-expected first-half profits.

Fri, 01 Aug, 2003

Footsie gets late boost

London’s FTSE 100 Index finished the session on a high today after better-than-expected economic data in the US gave leading shares a late boost.

Thu, 31 Jul, 2003

ICI axes 1,400 jobs as profits fall again

UK paints and chemicals group ICI today announced 1,400 job cuts as it struggles to revive its fortunes.

Thu, 31 Jul, 2003

The week ahead

Updates from a clutch of blue-chip companies should grab the attention this week as analysts get their clearest guide yet to trading so far in 2003.

Sun, 27 Apr, 2003

FTSE rises after tumultuous day

London’s leading shares were back in positive territory today after a rollercoaster ride saw the FTSE 100 fluctuate markedly.

Tue, 25 Mar, 2003

FTSE takes investors on rollercoaster ride

Uncertainty over the war in Iraq has seen London share prices fluctuate sharply.

Tue, 25 Mar, 2003