^FTSE - FTSE 100
| Previous close | 7,321.41 |
| Open | 7,321.41 |
| Volume | 0 |
| Day's range | 7,292.23 - 7,350.24 |
| 52-week range | 6,536.50 - 7,727.50 |
| Avg. volume | 710,095,487 |
- Yahoo Finance UK
Housebuilder CEO gets £890,000 pay rise as Help to Buy boom continues
David Thomas enjoyed a 30% rise in his pay package as Barratt Developments made a record profit.
- Yahoo Finance UK
Sirius Minerals shares plunge 50% as Yorkshire mine funding in doubt
The company said it could no longer issue a $500m junk bond, which it needed to unlock funding for a huge fertiliser mine in Yorkshire.
- Reuters
UK housebuilders fall after government report criticises Help to Buy scheme
Shares in Persimmon and Taylor Wimpey were lower on Tuesday after a government body criticised the public funding Help to Buy scheme which makes it easier for first-time buyers to afford a home and has been a big boost to British housebuilders. At 0743 GMT, Taylor Wimpey , Persimmon and Berkeley Group were all down 1.3% and 1.6%, lagging the broader FTSE 100 index, which was up 0.2%. "Help to Buy was originally intended as a short-lived scheme, but will now last for 10 years and consume over 8 times its original budget, yet the value achieved from its extension is uncertain," the House of Commons' Public Accounts Committee (PAC) said in a report published on Tuesday.
- Fool.co.uk
How a weaker pound could affect your FTSE 100 investments
So far in the Brexit process, the pound has faced periodic volatility, which in turn has affected the shares in the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX). Let's take a closer look.
- Investing.com
NewsBreak: European Stocks Open Lower as Oil Fears Persist
Investing.com -- European stock markets opened lower Tuesday as concerns over the spike in oil prices continued to weigh on markets. Asian stocks had also weakened overnight, after the U.S. reportedly shared intelligence with Saudi Arabia showing that Iran was responsible for the weekend attack on its oil facilities. Saudi Arabia hasn't yet joined the U.S. in publicly blaming Iran, something that could raise the likelihood of a coordinated response against the Islamic Republic.
- Yahoo Finance UK
More than 1,400 UK restaurants collapse in a year
The number of insolvencies in the sector, which jumped 25% compared with last year, is the highest since 2014.
- Reuters - UK Focus
No FTSE 100 companies will go ex-div on Sept 19
- Reuters - UK Focus
UPDATE 2-Oil majors curb FTSE losses as crude surges after Saudi attacks
Britain's blue-chip index dropped on Monday as non-oil stocks took a hit from mounting geopolitical risks and growth concerns after crude prices rose due to the attacks on Saudi Arabian production facilities. The FTSE 100 slipped 0.6% overall, but a 4% gain in BP and 2% in Shell kept a lid on losses. The FTSE 250 was down 0.7%.
- Yahoo Finance UK
Pound weakens as Johnson signals he will reject Brexit extension
The pound fell after it emerged that Boris Johnson would reject any offer of a Brexit extension made by Jean-Claude Juncker.
- Yahoo Finance UK
Five recession-proof investments
Stormy times could be ahead: is your portfolio ready?
- Fool.co.uk
Forget the National Lottery: I’d buy FTSE 100 stocks in a Lifetime ISA to retire early
I think that now could be the right time to capitalise on undervalued FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) shares through a Lifetime ISA.
- Fool.co.uk
How you can double your State pension by investing £10 per week in FTSE 250 shares
The FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) could offer the chance to boost your retirement income.
- Fool.co.uk
Thinking of opening a Cash ISA? Here’s why I’d rather buy FTSE 100 stocks today
The FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) could have a greater positive impact on your financial future than a Cash ISA in my opinion.
- FX Empire
The Week Ahead – Brexit, the BoE and the FED are in Focus
It’s a big week ahead for the markets. The FED, the BoE and Brexit are in focus, with stats and chatter on trade also needing some attention.
- Fool.co.uk
Buy-to-let profits have slumped to just £2k! I’d rather invest in FTSE 100 stocks
Landlord profits are sinking at the moment. Why waste your time here? Royston Wild explains why buying into the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) is a better way to use your cash.
- Fool.co.uk
The State Pension age is rising. I’d invest in FTSE 100 dividend shares to beat it
I think the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) could prove to be a sound means of building a nest egg in order to enjoy a more financially-free retirement.
- Fool.co.uk
Stop saving and start buying FTSE 100 stocks in a Lifetime ISA: a plan to retire early
I think that a Lifetime ISA could provide a significant boost to your retirement plans when used to buy FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) shares.
- Fool.co.uk
Stop saving and start buying FTSE 100 dividend stocks: how I’d aim to make £1m
I think that the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) offers the chance to generate higher returns than cash over the long run.
- Yahoo Finance UK
Pro-Brexit Wetherspoon boss tells Boris: Don't break law for no-deal Brexit
Tim Martin said the prime minister shouldn't break law requiring him to write to the EU 'but he should try and leave.'
- Yahoo Finance UK
London Stock Exchange rejects £32bn Hong Kong takeover bid
The board said the takeover proposal has 'fundamental flaws' and unanimously rejected the bid.
- Yahoo Finance UK
What to Watch: ECB backlash, Wetherspoons, SSE sells household business
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