From Investing: 2024-06-18 03:25:30

London stocks opened positively, with FTSE 100 up 0.5% and FTSE 250 up 0.6%. Ashtead Group was the top loser, dropping 3.5% after forecasting slower growth in annual revenue. The benchmark index has been hovering between 8,200 and 8,100 points, with investors gearing up for CPI data and Bank of England’s policy decision. Whitbread gained 2.8% after reaffirming its annual forecast.



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