FTSE slips slightly

clock

The FTSE is trading slightly lower this morning, losing 9.80 points to 5,040.60 points, led by Hanson.

The construction and building materials firm has retreated 7.50p to 531.50p, along with British Airways and Rolls Royce Group, respectively down 3.25p to 277.50p and 289.50p. ITV meanwhile has added 1.50p to 117.25p, with Lloyds TSB advancing 5.50p to 468.50p. In Tokyo the Nikkei 225 Stock Average advanced to its highest mark since April, led by exporters including Sony and Honda, as the yen retreated against the dollar. The Nikkei added 0.2% to 11,335.92, while Sony advanced 0.8% to 3,920 yen. Car manufacturer Honda, picked up 0.9% to 5,420 yen. The company received in excess of 7...

To continue reading this article...

Join Professional Adviser for free

  • Unlimited access to real-time news, industry insights and market intelligence
  • Stay ahead of the curve with spotlights on emerging trends and technologies
  • Receive breaking news stories straight to your inbox in the daily newsletters
  • Make smart business decisions with the latest developments in regulation, investing retirement and protection
  • Members-only access to the editor’s weekly Friday commentary
  • Be the first to hear about our events and awards programmes

Join

 

Already a Professional Adviser member?

Login

More on Investment

Advisers expecting more of asset managers since Consumer Duty

Advisers expecting more of asset managers since Consumer Duty

‘We actually need to understand one another better’

Hope Coumbe
clock 28 March 2024 • 1 min read
Fears tech limitations could stall MPS on its upward trajectory

Fears tech limitations could stall MPS on its upward trajectory

‘There have been a few changes and challenges around growth in general’

Hope Coumbe
clock 27 March 2024 • 1 min read
Partner Insight: Beyond 60/40

Partner Insight: Beyond 60/40

Invesco
clock 27 March 2024 • 5 min read