Daily market update

FTSE treading water with US jobs taking the spotlight

“The FTSE 100 was determinedly sitting on the fence on Friday morning as investors awaited the US jobs report which could set the tone for...

Fri, 04/06/2021 - 09:09

FTSE falls out of bed as meme stocks surge, B&M has a tough act to follow

“The period earlier in the year when so-called ‘meme’ stocks were soaring wasn’t necessarily the happiest time for the markets overall and it’s notable that...

Thu, 03/06/2021 - 09:24

Oil rally lifts FTSE above 7,100 and Bloomsbury provides dividend bounty after book boom

“The FTSE 100 built on yesterday’s strong performance to trade solidly higher on Wednesday morning, lifted by rising oil prices which boosted the big energy...

Wed, 02/06/2021 - 09:52

Miners and housebuilders get FTSE off to strong start for June, Wickes rides the home renovation boom

“The warmer temperatures seem to be agreeing with the FTSE 100 which gets off to a strong start at the beginning of June,” says AJ...

Tue, 01/06/2021 - 10:23

Taking stock as UK shares hit snooze, and Fulham Shore toasts reopening success

“UK stocks have spent much of the past week trading sideways with a lack of real catalysts to push them firmly in either an upwards...

Fri, 28/05/2021 - 10:21

FTSE searching for direction with US GDP figures in sight, and Pets at Home reaps benefit of pet ownership surge

“The FTSE 100 seems to be on a road to nowhere at the moment,” says AJ Bell Investment Director Russ Mould.

“Fears about inflation...

Thu, 27/05/2021 - 09:12

Markets pick up, Marks & Spencer confident on turnaround and British Land scores an unwanted hat-trick

“Markets in Europe and Asia made small advances as investors took comfort from comments about key central banks maintaining the status quo on supportive monetary...

Wed, 26/05/2021 - 10:21

FTSE struggles for direction as UK borrowing figures lower than forecast, Restaurant Group gets a reopening boost

“The FTSE 100 was struggling for direction like a drunkard in a blindfold on Tuesday morning, not unfairly given the continuing uncertainties over vaccines versus...

Tue, 25/05/2021 - 10:16

FTSE makes calm start after a wild week and Cineworld toasts bumper weekend

“The FTSE 100 made sedate progress on Monday morning although you would imagine investors would take that after something of a wild ride last week...

Mon, 24/05/2021 - 09:27

FTSE sluggish despite retail sales beating expectations

“After a late bounce on Thursday the FTSE 100 was just struggling to stay afloat on Friday morning as investors continue to navigate turbulent and...

Fri, 21/05/2021 - 10:53

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