Market Report - opening

London open: FTSE nudges higher; BAE Systems, Rolls-Royce rally

By Michele Maatouk

Date: Monday 17 Feb 2025

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were a touch firmer in early trade on Monday, but defence firms powered ahead amid expectations of an increase in spending.
At 0845 GMT, the FTSE 100 was up 0.1% at 8,739.40, with trading expected to remain quiet as US markets will be closed for Presidents...

Sign up for free or to read the full story

Email this article to a friend

or share it with one of these popular networks:


Article Archive

Top of Page