FTSE 100 closes in red as traders fret about Turkey crisis
The UK benchmark of leading shares closed down over 24 points at 7,642.
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Antofagasta is a Chilean-based copper mining group with interests in transport and water distribution. It is listed on the London Stock Exchange and has been a constituent of the FTSE-100 index since 2004.The Group creates value for its shareholders through the discovery, development and operation of copper mining operations. It is committed to sustainable development, embedding safety and sustainability throughout its operations. In the conduct of its activities, it places great importance on health and safety, management of human resources, community relations and environmental matters.
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The UK benchmark of leading shares closed down over 24 points at 7,642.
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Aside from the DIY retailer's numbers, the Week Ahead diary includes updates from miner Antofagasta, and motor insurers Admiral and esure, plus a raft of key UK data
FTSE 100 closed down 0.46 points, or 0.01% at 7,700 on Monday
Antofagasta left its production guidance for the year unchanged at 705-740,000 tonnes
The UK blue-chip index closed around 50 points lower at 7,658, while FTSE 250 was also down - over 99 points at 20,753
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Among Wednesday's names are ITV, GlaxoSmithKline, Indivior, and Tullow Oil
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Over the five sessions in the Week Ahead, around 20% of the FTSE 100 index will report results or issue a trading update, with about half that number due on Thursday alone
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Footsie closed up around seven points, or 0.10% at 7,683 on Thursday
Footsie added nearly 26 points to stand at 7,626, while FTSE 250 also finished higher - up almost 71 points at 20,871
Mineral Centinela, in which Antofagasta owns 70%, is selling Centinela Transmisión - the business that holds its electricity transmission lines
The UK blue chip index dropped 100 points after the US said it was ready to impose tariffs on an extra US$200bn worth of Chinese goods
Fiona Cincotta, senior market analyst at City Index, said the UK was now at a crossroads..
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The UK's premier index of leading shares closed at 7,573 - down around 20 points. FTSE 250 closed down around 12
The UK blue chip benchmark shed almost 90 points to finish the day at 7,547.
The UK's premier index added over 25 points at 7,712, with resource stocks taking up four of the top five positions.
Antofagasta said its production guidance for the full year remains unchanged
In the coming switch away from equities, listed miners may fare better than most
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Imports in the period fell 2.1%, while exports increased 2.4%
Takeda on Wednesday increased its offer for Shire up to £46bn or £49 per share.
A look at some of the biggest risers and fallers in London on Wednesday