European markets were mixed in early trading, with rises in technology stocks offsetting falls in miners.

European indexes were mostly higher, boosted by financials and technology sectors. However, the FTSE 100 was down as miners fell after Antofagasta cut its production guidance for the year.

Fresnillo’s analyst fair value estimate has shifted, with the assessed fair value moving from about £28.64 to about £33.30, which implies a higher central price target in current models. This change sits against a split analyst backdrop, where some firms keep price targets in the £47.00 to £48.00 range, while others sit closer to £20.90 to £32.00, reflecting very different views on what the stock should be worth. As you read on, you will see how these targets, and the thinking behind them,...

FTSE 100 down 31 points at 10,802 Miners lead the decline Scottish Mortgage heads Footsie Economy grows by 0.4% 9.27am: Scottish Mortgage heads the risers Scottish Mortgage rose 1.8%, one of the few blue chips in the green, and the reason sits several thousand miles west. US...

European stock indexes were rising at the open, extending a raft of record highs. Industrial and retail stocks jumped as the Europe-wide Stoxx 600 rises 0.5% to 659.75 points, a new record. London's FTSE 100 popped 0.

Fresnillo PLC (FNLPF) doubles interim dividend and advances key projects despite production declines and rising costs.

Fresnillo (LON:FRES) reported a record financial performance for the first half of 2026, as higher realized precious-metals prices more than offset lower year-over-year gold and silver sales volumes and rising production costs. Chief Executive Officer Octavio Alvídrez said the company delivered a s

Gold and silver production fell due to lower ore grades at key mines, but the miner backed its full-year guidance.

FTSE 100 up 1 point at 10,498 Oil prices hit 3-week high amid new US-Iran strikes Plus500, PageGroup, Oxford Nanopore post numbers 5.15pm: Investors cautious As investors eyed geopolitical developments, London stocks finished the day little changed, up 1 point at 10,498. The US’...

Mining stocks dominated the FTSE 350 risers on Thursday as stronger metals prices boosted sentiment across the sector. Precious metals miners led the way, with Pan African Resources PLC (LSE:PAF, OTCQX:PAFRY) rising 4.7%,followed by Hochschild Mining PLC (LSE:HOC, OTCQX:HCHDF), which gained...