Daily market update

B&M sees sales growth slowdown, jobs blues leads to Hays warning and Games Workshop delivers record results

“Last night’s rebound from the US market brought some relief after a weak start to the year for equities,” says Russ Mould, investment director at...

Tue, 09/01/2024 - 10:00

Boeing shares fall after blowout and Shell slips on weak showing from chemicals division

“The FTSE 100 dipped on Monday as weak commodity prices hit the big resources stocks which populate the index,” says AJ Bell investment director Russ Mould....

Mon, 08/01/2024 - 09:38

Bad first week for markets in 2024, drinks companies hit by new China probe and FTSE 100 gold miner Endeavour sacks CEO

“Markets continue to be choppy as investors recalibrate expectations for interest rate cuts this year. After euphoria last November and December amid hopes the Fed...

Fri, 05/01/2024 - 10:28

FTSE 100 higher despite US and Asian losses, BP and Shell advance as oil prices extend recent gains, Fed minutes leave picture on rates unclear, JD Sports warns and Next beats expectations

“The FTSE 100 started Thursday on the front foot despite selling in Asia and the US overnight,” says AJ Bell Investment Director Russ Mould. ...

Thu, 04/01/2024 - 10:25

FTSE 100 flat as it marks 40th birthday, US tech stocks slip overnight, Entain higher as activist joins board and supermarkets lifted by busiest Christmas since 2019

“The FTSE 100 marked its 40th birthday with a celebration more akin to a quiet pint in an empty pub than anything more befitting of...

Wed, 03/01/2024 - 09:46

Mixed start for equities in 2024, retail shares popular with investors, Red Sea tensions push up oil price and PureTech extends rally

“Markets got off to a cautious start on the first trading day of 2024, perhaps setting the tone for what could be a volatile year...

Tue, 02/01/2024 - 10:43

FTSE 100 lower after US and Asia sell-off, UK borrowing higher than expected, Warner Bros Discovery and Paramount in merger talks

“The FTSE 100 started its penultimate trading day before Christmas with a modest slump after selling in Asia and the US overnight,” says AJ Bell...

Thu, 21/12/2023 - 11:12

UK stock market rallies on lower-than-expected inflation figures, Chinese stocks at new three-year low, FedEx warns again and Petrofac surges on contract news

“Considerably lower than expected inflation figures have put a rocket under the UK stock market as investors take the view the Bank of England will...

Wed, 20/12/2023 - 10:06

FTSE 100 ticks higher after gains in the US and Asia, attacks disrupt shipments through the Red Sea, De La Rue and Superdry hit by warnings

“The FTSE 100 ticked higher after gains on Wall Street and in Asia as investors await readings of inflation and economic growth later this week,”...

Tue, 19/12/2023 - 09:45

FTSE unchanged on rates mixed messaging, Games Workshop signs Amazon deal, and Hollywood Bowl strikes a confident note

“The FTSE 100 made an indifferent start to the final week of trading before Christmas as, having fired the starting gun on expectations for interest...

Mon, 18/12/2023 - 10:06

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