FTSE 100 Live 2 April: Blue-chips in surprise jump to top 8000, near record high; house prices dip in March
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Apr 02 2024
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Source: Yahoo Finance
- FTSE 100 Hits 8000: The FTSE 100 index has reached over 8000 for the first time in more than a year, with miners and commodity stocks driving the surge.
- Frontier Developments Sale: Frontier Developments sold the publishing rights to Roller Coaster Tycoon 3 for $7 million, boosting its cash reserves.
- Revolution Bars Suspends Shares: Revolution Bars suspended trading due to delayed results, considering strategic options like a sale or closures.
- FTSE 100 Outlook: Traders anticipate a lower start amid US inflation concerns and oil prices near $88 a barrel.
- Nationwide House Prices Dip: UK house prices decreased slightly in March after five months of increases, but are still higher than a year ago.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
