Daily market update

FTSE 100 takes step back as oil falls, Bloomsbury shines, cracks appear in Frasers’ luxury division amid wider sector issues, GameStop still losing money and Vertu warns on used car market

“The FTSE 100 took a step back on Thursday amid weak trading in the US and China as some of the excitement about a pivot...

Thu, 07/12/2023 - 10:24

FTSE 100 higher, British American Tobacco in £25 billion impairment charge, TUI might delist from London and Ten Entertainment bowled over by takeover offer

“The FTSE 100 moved higher on Wednesday as it responded to positive trading in Asia,” says AJ Bell Investment Director Russ Mould.

“Cooling job vacancy...

Wed, 06/12/2023 - 10:58

FTSE 100 takes its cue from US weakness, Moonpig higher, Ashtead posts flat second quarter after warning and On The Beach shares soar on results

“The FTSE 100 slipped at the open after weakness on Wall Street last night. The markets are a touch nervous ahead of US jobs figures...

Tue, 05/12/2023 - 09:56

Markets shaky ahead of US jobs data, gold hits new high, Rolls-Royce extends rally and Spotify slashes jobs

“A mixed session across Asia and Europe set the tone for what could be an uneven week on the markets. Tomorrow sees the first of...

Mon, 04/12/2023 - 11:12

Good start to December for FTSE 100, housebuilders lifted by positive market data, Tesco hit by broker downgrade and Nelson Peltz returns for round two with Disney

“A 0.8% rise in the FTSE 100 will have put investors in a good mood as we move into the final month of 2023,” said...

Fri, 01/12/2023 - 10:15

FTSE 100 steady, US stocks on course for best month of the year, Mitchells & Butlers swings to pre-tax loss, OPEC to meet and Dr Martens’ US woes intensify

“The FTSE 100 made a steady start on Thursday after mixed trading in the US and gains in Asia overnight,” says AJ Bell Investment Director...

Thu, 30/11/2023 - 11:05

FTSE 100 lower as financials fall, Fed official raises prospect of rate cuts, supermarkets face loyalty card competition probe and Halfords warns on profit

“The markets struggled to find direction despite signals from Fed Governor Christopher Waller that interest rates could start to fall next year – catnip for...

Wed, 29/11/2023 - 09:52

Barclays looking for cost cuts, Team17 warns and big test for retail sector on Black Friday

“The usual adage is when the US sneezes the world catches a cold – in the latest case it appears when the US is on...

Fri, 24/11/2023 - 10:09

Virgin Money increases bad debt provisions, Jet2 reports bumper results but bookings slow and PZ Cussons enjoys rare good news from Nigeria

“A pre-Thanksgiving mini rally for US stocks helped set the scene for gains in Europe on Thursday morning with the FTSE 100 trading modestly higher...

Thu, 23/11/2023 - 11:51

UK markets up ahead of Autumn Statement, Nvidia fails to win over investors and B&Q-owner Kingfisher sunk by French woes

“UK stocks were in fashion ahead of the Autumn Statement at lunchtime. The more domestic-focused FTSE 250 index rose 0.2% to 18,378, with property and...

Wed, 22/11/2023 - 09:45

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