The FTSE 100 index ended 0.17% higher on Tuesday, having gained 13.39 points by market close to finish at 7,930.96 points after a relatively calm trading session. “The prospect of an impending period of monetary easing in Europe has sparked the likes of the DAX and FTSE 100 into life, with European indices enjoying a period of strength that has gradually awoken traders to the relatively affordable valuations offered in the region,” Scope Market analyst Joshua Mahony writes in a market comment.
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Smiths Group Names New CEO, Launches Buyback Alongside Earnings
Smiths Group appointed company veteran Roland Carter as its new chief executive officer and launched a new share buyback program alongside its first-half earnings.
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John Wood Net Loss Narrows on Higher Revenue; Upgrades Guidance
John Wood Group said its 2023 net loss narrowed as revenue rose and upgraded its guidance after launching a…
