Finance Matters

European equities markets were higher Tuesday as banks and miners saw gains.
The FTSE 100 added 1.48 percent to 5,244.06 in London, while the FTSE 250 gained 1.14 percent to 9.176.27.
Barclays Bank (LSE: BARC) led gainers on the 100 as it added 6.8 percent on better than expected full year profits, while Royal Bank of Scotland [...]

European equities markets were lower Friday as several issues concerned investors, including a move by China to again raise bank reserve requirements there in an effort to cut lending and slow the nation’s economy.
Other worries included continuing concerns about the Greek economy after fourth quarter data showed that it shrank more than expected, while new [...]

European equities markets were mixed Thursday as London markets saw gains but major markets on the continent were lower on the session.
The FTSE 100 added 0.57 percent to 5,161.48 in London, while the FTSE 250 was 0.7 percent higher to 9,127.85.
Sporting goods retailer Sports Direct International (LSE: SPD) added 7.94 percent on the 250 for [...]