Daily market update

ASOS blames the rain for trading setback, Norton and Avast merger proposal, and strong Darktrace trading shows cyber security sector is hot

“If the FTSE 100 was a swimmer asked to tread water for as long as possible, it would score a gold medal. The market is...

Thu, 15/07/2021 - 10:41

Dunelm sustains sales momentum and Barratt rides property boom

“Are we at a major turning point for markets? The FTSE 100 is having another bad day, falling sharply at the market open but then...

Wed, 14/07/2021 - 10:19

FTSE 100 gets retail sales boost and investors eye US earnings season and inflation figures, while UK banks get green light on dividends

“After enjoying a recovery through the course of the day on Monday, the FTSE 100 started Tuesday in decent form after last night’s confirmation that...

Tue, 13/07/2021 - 10:37

Economic fears continue to depress UK stocks, and corporate restructuring puts spotlight on DMGT and Tate & Lyle

“The opening of the UK stock market on Monday could have been a lot worse given how investors’ nerves were tested last week with a...

Mon, 12/07/2021 - 10:26

FTSE rebuilds after Covid and inflation fears knocked it over

“Once again the FTSE 100 is having to rebuild after a fresh wave of negative sentiment knocked it over on Thursday,” says AJ Bell Investment...

Fri, 09/07/2021 - 09:44

Global markets hit, WH Smith strengthens airport exposure and Persimmon mired by lack of transparency on costs

“You know it’s a bad day when only six stocks in the FTSE 100 are in positive territory. So much for the celebratory mood from...

Thu, 08/07/2021 - 09:55

Shell plans more generous dividends, PageGroup’s jobs boost doesn’t extend to UK and Wetherspoon misses footie beer bonanza

“Resources stocks helped lift the FTSE 100 on Wednesday morning despite a mixed showing from Asia and last night in the US,” says AJ Bell...

Wed, 07/07/2021 - 10:12

Ocado is back in deal-making mode, Sainsbury’s clears a tough hurdle, and the FTSE ignores see-saw Asian session

Ocado

“The market has been waiting a long time for Ocado to sign up new partners for its logistics technology, particularly as the pandemic...

Tue, 06/07/2021 - 10:28

Vultures circle Morrisons and markets enter summer lull ahead of Q2 reporting season

Morrisons

“We’ve now got confirmation of three parties interested in Morrisons and fear of missing out could attract further interest from private equity or...

Mon, 05/07/2021 - 10:15

UK stocks claw back the week’s losses

“It’s been a testing week for investors, with markets experiencing a couple of nasty days. Fortunately, UK stocks are on track to have recovered all...

Fri, 02/07/2021 - 09:14

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