FTSE 100 sees best winning streak in two years as trade war fears abate Markets The FTSE 100 finished in the green on Tuesday for the seventh consecutive day, notching its best run of gains in two years as investor worries over protracted trade wars began to soften. London’s blue-chip index closed on a 0.64 per cent gain at 8328.60. Distribution firm Bunzl ended trading as one of the top [...]
Burberry: Shares spike as luxury giant’s transformation shows green shoots Retail British luxury brand Burberry has reported a boost in demand for its core products after implementing a wide-ranging turnaround plan, although overall revenue has continued to fall. The company’s share price rose more than 14 per cent in early trades. Total retail revenue in the 13 weeks ended December 28 fell seven per cent, from [...]