Daily market update

Travel sector descends on foreign travel warnings and Kingfisher is still riding the DIY boom

“The travel sector is waking up on Monday to a dose of reality as cold water is poured on the idea of foreign travel for...

Mon, 22/03/2021 - 10:46

UK Government reduces stake in NatWest, and Halfords beefs up motoring service capabilities

“Tech stocks are back in the doghouse after another leg up in bond yields and increased expectations for higher interest rates, affecting discount rates used...

Fri, 19/03/2021 - 10:11

Ocado’s venture with Marks & Spencer continues to fly, and National Express looks to get back on the road to profit

“After an early gain the FTSE 100 took a step back on Thursday as investors tried to decipher the latest meeting of the US Federal...

Thu, 18/03/2021 - 09:56

SSP taps investors for third time in a year, and Capita announces disposals as turnaround enters its latest phase

“It was all quiet on the Western and Eastern front with markets across Europe and Asia barely moving on Wednesday,” says Russ Mould, Investment Director...

Wed, 17/03/2021 - 10:34

FTSE up after strong US finish and Greggs commits to expansion despite first loss in 36 years

“A strong finish to trading in the US overnight and robust trading in Asia helped give the FTSE 100 a lift on Tuesday, shaking off...

Tue, 16/03/2021 - 10:34

FTSE 100 up on China data and US stimulus, and Flutter considers US IPO for FanDuel business

“It is like the markets have remembered to be happy about economic recovery again. For a time the focus was so fixed on accompanying inflation...

Mon, 15/03/2021 - 09:59

Berkeley disappoints while Burberry beats expectations

“It’s not quite the end to the week that investors had hoped, with markets across Europe failing to sustain yesterday’s positive momentum,” says Russ Mould,...

Fri, 12/03/2021 - 10:08

Morrisons sharpens focus, and Rolls-Royce sticks to cash targets as losses mount

“The UK may be hit by fierce winds, but global markets have a found a way to ride above the clouds and enjoy a moment...

Thu, 11/03/2021 - 09:57

Just Eat Takeaway sees significant growth but competition is heating up, and Foxtons says London property activity picking up

“After a big rebound in the US tech sector overnight the FTSE 100 enjoyed a more prosaic start to proceedings on Wednesday morning, trading a...

Wed, 10/03/2021 - 10:34

Domino’s Pizza unveils ‘exceptional’ trading, and ITV reports underwhelming viewing figures

“The FTSE 100 made a steady but unspectacular start to trading on Tuesday – likely a relief to investors who have seen some big gains...

Tue, 09/03/2021 - 10:02

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