Daily market update

FTSE 100 ticks higher ahead of key US inflation reading, Ocado makes progress with solutions business and International Consolidated Airlines profit above pre-pandemic levels

“The FTSE 100 ticked higher on Thursday morning after moderate weakness in the US overnight and mixed trading in Asia,” says AJ Bell Investment Director...

Thu, 29/02/2024 - 11:19

Reckitt crashes on sales miss, Vodafone in talks to sell Italian arm and Halfords breaks down after another profit warning

“The FTSE 100 managed to avoid being dragged down too far by Reckitt’s disappointing fourth quarter numbers which also triggered a minor sell-off in ...

Wed, 28/02/2024 - 09:59

FTSE 100 lifted by miners, more talk about Shein choosing to list in the UK and key Disney executive departs

“The FTSE 100 ticked higher on Tuesday, despite modest losses on Wall Street overnight, as markets found a moment of calm after a series of...

Tue, 27/02/2024 - 10:09

FTSE flat, Bunzl warns on margins, Warren Buffett bemoans lack of ‘meaningful’ opportunities and housebuilders under the spotlight in competition probe

“The FTSE 100 kicked off the new week with a whimper as the index struggled to move,” says Russ Mould, Investment Director at AJ Bell....

Mon, 26/02/2024 - 11:09

Banks and miners lift FTSE 100 as global indices hit new highs, Standard Chartered up on outlook, dividend and buyback, and Frasers builds stake in Hornby

“Indices around the world are hitting record highs as the latest test for investor sentiment came and went in the form of Nvidia’s results,”...

Fri, 23/02/2024 - 11:27

Crisis averted at Nvidia, record high for Nikkei and Stoxx 600, Rolls delivers on cash flow, Lloyds makes provision for car finance probe and Indivior could shift main listing to the US

“It’s a record-breaking day for stocks and shares after two major indices hit new highs. Japan’s Nikkei 225 and Europe’s Stoxx 600 pushed ahead to...

Thu, 22/02/2024 - 11:27

Markets nervous ahead of Fed minutes and Nvidia results, HSBC profit hit by Chinese impairments

“Markets remained skittish ahead of two major events on Wednesday that could have a significant influence over the direction of equities in the coming weeks....

Wed, 21/02/2024 - 09:50

Barclays’ new plan fails to save the FTSE, Domino’s boosted by broker upgrade and InterContinental Hotels posts first $1 billion profit

“A strong showing from Barclays’ share price off the back of its three-year plan wasn’t enough to save the FTSE 100 from falling into the...

Tue, 20/02/2024 - 10:24

FTSE 100 struggles for direction, Currys’ takeover battle begins and Nintendo hit by Switch delay reports

“The FTSE 100 made a sluggish start to trading on Monday, lacking some direction amid the absence of big corporate or economic releases,” says AJ...

Mon, 19/02/2024 - 10:38

FTSE higher after better-than-expected UK retail sales, NatWest beats forecasts and appoints interim CEO Paul Thwaite on permanent basis

“As we head towards the spring, the market seems to be getting more optimistic and, after a tricky few weeks, the FTSE 100 is close...

Fri, 16/02/2024 - 10:08

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