Daily market update

FTSE 100 gets back on its feet after big fall, while Netflix’s problems pile up

“After suffering its most substantial fall in two months, investors will be relieved to see the FTSE 100 dust itself off and get fight back...

Wed, 21/04/2021 - 10:34

FTSE 100 surrenders 7,000 level after US tech sell-off, and Primark sees record sales

“The FTSE 100 opened slightly lower, falling back below 7,000 after mixed trading in Asia and a fall in the US as tech stocks slumped,”...

Tue, 20/04/2021 - 09:35

FTSE 100 consolidates gains above 7,000

“The FTSE 100 consolidated its position as investors balanced reopening optimism with a need to take stock after the index closed above 7,000 for the...

Mon, 19/04/2021 - 09:27

FTSE 100 breaks through 7,000, China’s economy soars, and FTSE 250 continues to achieve new record highs

“The FTSE 100 jumped through the 7,000 level for the first time since February 2020, rising 0.4% to 7,013,” says Russ Mould, Investment Director at...

Fri, 16/04/2021 - 12:05

Deliveroo fails to win over the market and UK stocks continue to shine

Deliveroo

“Troubled investors who backed Deliveroo at its IPO will have been keeping their fingers crossed for a bit of kangaroo action with the...

Thu, 15/04/2021 - 09:16

Tesco’s hard work isn’t enough to stop profits falling, while luxury goods provide a small sparkle to a flat UK market

Tesco

“Tesco must be frustrated at the fact it has pulled out all the stops to serve the nation during the pandemic, yet earnings...

Wed, 14/04/2021 - 09:28

JD Sports shows resilience despite competition heating up, while the FTSE 100 goes nowhere

JD Sports

“A big crowd outside one of JD Sports’ London stores yesterday illustrates how consumers are eager to get their kicks from...

Tue, 13/04/2021 - 09:29

Retail stocks fall as shops reopen, Darktrace hopes to avoid Deliveroo IPO curse, and markets in Europe and Asia retreat

Retail and leisure reopening

“The presence of snow in parts of the country was a nasty surprise as retailers and leisure operators opened their doors...

Mon, 12/04/2021 - 10:11

FTSE eases back after strong run, Frasers warns of hit to asset values and TUI seeks more lifeline money

“Markets can be stubborn beasts and headlines such as ‘US stocks hit new record high’ can be a hard act to follow,” says Danni Hewson,...

Fri, 09/04/2021 - 10:36

Fed lifts FTSE as Anglo American ditches coal, ASOS looks to hold on to pandemic gains

“The latest indication from the US Federal Reserve that it has no intention of lifting interest rates anytime soon helped set the FTSE 100 on...

Thu, 08/04/2021 - 09:55

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