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Falling mining stocks hit FTSE

Thursday November 19 2009

The FTSE 100 Index has slid more than 1% into the red as mining stocks fell and economic jitters hit market sentiment.

FTSE falls despite ITV, M&S news

Wednesday November 18 2009

The end of lengthy searches for top bosses at blue chips ITV and Marks & Spencer provided the focus in an otherwise quiet session for the FTSE 100 Index.

ITV gains boost Footsie

Wednesday November 18 2009

ITV shares are 4% higher as investors backed the appointment of former Asda boss Archie Norman as the broadcaster's new chairman.

CRH stems slide from bank losses

Tuesday November 17 2009

The Dublin market drifted from the opening and a good start on Wall Street, as well as a rising market in London could do little to halt the slide as it eventually closed 1pc lower. The ISEQ was among the poor relations in Europe as bank stocks led the market lower and only rises from CRH and Kingspan as well as Elan stemmed heavier losses.

FTSE 100 hits 14-month high

Monday November 16 2009

The FTSE 100 Index soared to a fresh 14-month high amid stellar gains for mining stocks and a welter of positive economic news.

Mining stock gains lift FTSE 100

Monday November 16 2009

Mining stocks dominated the blue-chip risers board as the FTSE 100 Index built on its year-long high seen at the close on Friday night.

Gold and oil give FTSE huge 2% rise

Monday November 09 2009

The FTSE 100 Index gained almost 2% as commodity stocks powered the market higher.

Oil and mining stocks boost Footsie

Monday November 09 2009

The FTSE 100 Index continued its resurgence in a strong session for blue-chip mining and oil stocks.

Blue chips surge on Asian update

Monday November 09 2009

The FTSE 100 Index stepped up the pace of its recent rally as stock markets shook off the latest grim US unemployment figures.

Good US news sparks ISEQ rally

Friday October 30 2009

Irish shares snapped a three-day losing streak yesterday, with the Iseq Overall Index rallying 2.7pc, as investors globally cheered news of a greater-than-expected recovery of the US economy in the third quarter.

Lisheen stake on block as zinc price doubles

Wednesday October 28 2009

MINING giant Anglo American plans to sell its stake in Lisheen Mine in Tipperary as part of a bigger plan to sell all its global zinc operations to raise €4bn, London-based 'Metal Bulletin' magazine has reported.