Daily market update

Positive updates lift FTSE with Scottish poll in focus, Next stays cautious despite bumper sales, and momentum is building at Barratt

“The FTSE 100 built on yesterday’s gains to reach a new 14-month high helped by positive corporate updates,” says AJ Bell Investment Director Russ Mould....

Thu, 06/05/2021 - 10:56

US sell-off fails to derail European stocks and the advertising market is heating up for ITV

“Despite last night’s sell-off for US tech stocks including a near-2% decline in the Nasdaq index, European markets were in fairly decent mood on Wednesday...

Wed, 05/05/2021 - 10:04

Post-break bounce for the FTSE as travel stocks boosted by EU travel plans

“Bank Holidays seem to be having a restorative effect on the FTSE 100, after coming back from Easter full of vim and vigour, today saw...

Tue, 04/05/2021 - 09:25

Barclays’ shares slump, FTSE strengthens, AstraZeneca reveals Covid vaccine sales and Darktrace pops on IPO

Barclays

“It may be boom time for the UK economy according to Barclays chief executive Jes Staley but not for the company itself judging...

Fri, 30/04/2021 - 10:03

Fed and US tech help lift FTSE 100, BT could kick sport into touch, and Unilever beats sales growth goal

“Continuing strong numbers out of the US technology sector, together with the US Federal Reserve’s latest attempts to allay fears of any imminent rate rise,...

Thu, 29/04/2021 - 11:10

Lloyds beats expectations and helps drive up the FTSE alongside WPP

“The market has been pricing in a brighter outlook for Lloyds and the bank has certainly delivered some impressive numbers in its first quarter...

Wed, 28/04/2021 - 09:30

HSBC is doing better than expected and BP hits debt target early

“BP did its best to lift the FTSE 100, but the index struggled with headwinds from Aveva, where CEO Craig Hayman has quit,...

Tue, 27/04/2021 - 10:04

Tate & Lyle break-up in focus and Pearson gets digital learning boost

“A strong pound set the tone for an important week on the UK stock market as the banks start reporting their first quarter results. ...

Mon, 26/04/2021 - 12:08

Investor sentiment remains fragile as FTSE falls, while FirstGroup shares soar on US disposals

“Consumer sentiment may be surging in the UK as covid restrictions are lifted but investor sentiment remains pretty fragile after Tuesday’s big sell-off,” says AJ...

Fri, 23/04/2021 - 10:06

Taylor Wimpey sees robust demand, and Rentokil’s rat delight may not be enough

“Stock markets across Europe and Asia were generally in positive territory on Thursday, thanks to positive earnings reports from some big-name companies and a strong...

Thu, 22/04/2021 - 10:11

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