Daily market update

Whitbread all set for summer boom and Dr Martens trips up as profit falls

“The US Federal Reserve has proved a bit of an unreliable partner to the markets, promising not to raise rates too far or too fast...

Thu, 17/06/2021 - 09:46

UK stocks rally as the economy opens up and ScS sees surge in demand

“Sterling rallied on Wednesday after a pick-up in UK CPI inflation, which jumped to 2.1% in May from 1.5% in April and which was driven...

Wed, 16/06/2021 - 09:59

FTSE 100 follows US stocks higher, market disappointed as Boohoo doesn’t raise guidance, and Bellway makes record land acquisitions

“The FTSE 100 nudged up despite last night’s announcement of a delayed easing of restrictions in the UK,” says AJ Bell Investment Director Russ Mould....

Tue, 15/06/2021 - 09:39

Hospitality and Leisure stocks tumble ahead of Government Covid announcement

Danni Hewson, AJ Bell Financial Analyst, comments on market falls for hospitality and leisure stocks ahead of the expected extension of coronavirus restrictions in England....

Mon, 14/06/2021 - 16:45

FTSE unfazed by England lockdown easing delay talk, while Germany’s DAX hits a new high

“Widespread speculation that England will delay lockdown easing hasn’t troubled markets, with the FTSE 100 jumping 0.7% to 7,187. That puts the UK index at...

Mon, 14/06/2021 - 10:38

FTSE shrugs off inflation fears and Frontier Developments disappoints with sales guidance

“The FTSE 100 got off to a good start on Friday, building on a strong finish to trading on Wall Street last night,” says AJ...

Fri, 11/06/2021 - 10:13

FTSE up as UK inflation and ECB meeting awaited, stake-building in BT, AutoTrader puts profit drop in the rearview mirror

“The FTSE 100 started Thursday on the front foot, reclaiming the 7,100 mantle early on, but all the focus is on announcements coming later this...

Thu, 10/06/2021 - 09:46

Ryanair and British Airways under the cosh over refund calamity, and SSP still waiting for a recovery

“Sterling strength weighed on the multitude of UK stocks that earn in dollars, dragging the FTSE 100 down 0.3% to 7,071. Miners and various large...

Wed, 09/06/2021 - 10:17

Aviva attracts activist investor and British American Tobacco fights back

“Activist investing seems to be growing as a theme again. In recent months we’ve had action involving GlaxoSmithKline and there looks to be the...

Tue, 08/06/2021 - 10:20

Reckitt sells part of disastrous 2017 acquisition

“The FTSE 100 made a tepid start on Monday on some weak Chinese export data and comments from US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen that she...

Mon, 07/06/2021 - 09:57

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