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2 weeks ago | gurutrade.com | Twesha Dikshit |Ragini Mathur |Leroy Leo

FTSE 100, FTSE 250 up 0.1% UK retail sales for April rise much more than expected Consumer confidence rises in May AJ Bell gains after posting 12% rise in profit May 23 (Reuters) - Britain's main stock indexes rose on Friday, led by metal mining stocks, with positive economic data and declining bond yields aiding investor sentiment. By 1020 GMT, the blue-chip FTSE 100 was up 0.1% and was poised for a second week of gains.

2 weeks ago | today.westlaw.com | Twesha Dikshit |Sriparna Roy |Anil D'Silva

(Reuters) -UnitedHealth shares fell more than 6% on Wednesday after the UK's Guardian newspaper reported that the company made secret payments to nursing homes to reduce hospital transfers, adding to the woes of the healthcare conglomerate.

2 weeks ago | gurutrade.com | Ragini Mathur |Twesha Dikshit |Leroy Leo

FTSE 100 up 0.6%, FTSE 250 rises 0.7% Diploma jumps to all-time high Gregg's tops FTSE 250 after results BoE's Pill says quarterly pace of rate cuts too fast May 20 (Reuters) - The UK's FTSE 100 rose to a two-month high on Tuesday, as Diploma shares touched a record high after an upbeat forecast, while a host of other positive earnings reports also added to the buoyant sentiment. The blue-chip FTSE 100 rose 0.6% by 1053 GMT, trading at its strongest level since March 7.