Hot/Cold Sectors
Sector movers: Miners, oil companies and drugmakers lead rally
Miners and drugmakers led London stock indices higher on Wednesday, while tobacco and industrials got left behind.
Sector movers: Utilities and oil producers lead decline
Utilities lost power on Tuesday, led by National Grid, while industrials were among the leading lights.
Sector movers: China data hits miners, oil retreats
Industrial metals, miners and other resources stocks were the main weight around the London market's neck on Friday after China data sparked renewed concerns.
Sector movers: Almost all sectors higher on trade hopes
Industrial stocks were boosted by trade deal hopes on Wednesday, with UK stocks generally shrugging off the political hullabaloo in Westminster.
Sector movers: Resources stocks rise, construction bounces
Oil services companies, oil producers were universally higher, while miners were mostly higher, save for those focused on precious metals.
Sector movers: Brexit machinations and broker notes
As Brexit concerns sent the pound crashing to a 20-month low, companies that make most of their money overseas were enjoying a boost while domestically focused businesses suffered.
Sector movers: Commodities climb, retail market remains tough
After the storm, a relatively calm Friday saw the commodity-related sectors and defensive stocks climb, while the retail sector was splattered with red.
Sector movers: Sinking tide drags down all ships
Every single sector was in the red on Thursday as the FTSE 100 and 250 indices finished around two-year lows amid a general market sell-off sparked by renewed worries about US-China trade relations.
Sector movers: Construction and defence subside
Construction, defence and most of the industrials and support services sectors were under fire on Tuesday, while the some in the drinks industry were given a Brexit boost.
Sector movers: Resources stocks fired up by trade detente
Natural resources companies were the standout gainers on Monday, while defensive stocks including telecoms, drugs and food were in the red.