The FTSE 100 index rose 0.6% yesterday, meaning it has risen for seven consecutive sessions. The gold price is at $3308 an ...

Our writer considers the prospects of two leading UK stocks that have helped the FTSE 100 achieve some of its best performance in years.

Sales at FTSE 100 chemicals firm Croda International jumped by eight per cent in the first quarter of 2025, thanks to strong ...