Daily market update

Strong day for UK and European markets, and JD Sports to face criticism over lack of furlough repayments

“Just as it was looking as if investors were losing hope, markets have rebounded from weakness earlier this week. The FTSE 100 was up 0.9%...

Thu, 01/07/2021 - 09:44

England’s Euro success fails to lift UK market, while Dixons sustains strong trading

“England’s victory against Germany in the Euro football championship may have seen people screaming with joy last night, but the celebrations didn’t make it through...

Wed, 30/06/2021 - 10:19

UK stocks spurt back to life and private equity group Bridgepoint considers London IPO

“After yesterday’s disappointing turn, UK stocks have perked up on Tuesday with the FTSE 100 rising 0.5% to 7,106,” says Russ Mould, Investment Director at...

Tue, 29/06/2021 - 10:00

Burberry sinks on CEO departure and Greggs has stamina

“Global markets kicked off the week with a subdued tone, with minimal changes to the major indices across Europe and Asia,” says Russ Mould, Investment...

Mon, 28/06/2021 - 10:07

Markets up on US infrastructure plan and airlines rise on UK’s green light update

“Large government spending plans once again came to the rescue of the markets, with US stocks last night racing ahead, followed by gains across Asia...

Fri, 25/06/2021 - 09:19

Markets upbeat ahead of Bank of England update and Crest Nicholson boosted by housing boom

“It’s a positive day for markets across Europe, with the FTSE 100 up 0.2% to 7,089 and the Euro Stoxx 50 advancing by 0.6%. Key...

Thu, 24/06/2021 - 11:15

FTSE calm after US and Asian gains, Berkeley delivers robust results as Persimmon strikes leasehold deal

“The markets seem to be in consolidation mode on Wednesday after their see-saw start to the week,” says AJ Bell Investment Director Russ Mould. ...

Wed, 23/06/2021 - 09:31

Markets shake off Fed fears and Aston Martin suffers new financial setback

“Well that didn’t last too long. After getting into a lather about the accelerated timetable for potential interest rate hikes announced by the US Federal...

Tue, 22/06/2021 - 09:13

Nikkei drops more than 3% but FTSE remains steady, and Morrisons takeover interest could see higher bid price

“Asian markets slumped heavily as investors continued to react to last week’s US Federal Reserve meeting which has curdled sentiment by raising the prospect of...

Mon, 21/06/2021 - 09:58

Markets take a breather, Tesco fails to sustain high sales growth and Inchcape points to higher-than-expected profit

“Markets were relatively calm on Friday as investors took time to digest the Federal Reserve’s shock earlier this week that US interest rates might go...

Fri, 18/06/2021 - 10:38

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