Daily market update

Deliveroo remains loss-making despite significant market tailwind, and Pearson targets digital learning opportunity

“The FTSE 100 made a solid start to the week underpinned by renewed gains for oil off the back of attacks on facilities in Saudi...

Mon, 08/03/2021 - 10:01

FTSE 100 slumps on inflation fears (again) ahead of US jobs report

“The FTSE 100 is heading into the weekend on a bum note and there’s a culprit which is becoming wearily familiar to investors in the...

Fri, 05/03/2021 - 10:28

Aviva slims down in rapid time, and B&M upgrades guidance but its purple patch could soon end

“The FTSE 100 surrendered its gains from Wednesday as the sell-off in the bond market resumed with grim familiarity as inflation fears continue to stalk...

Thu, 04/03/2021 - 11:19

Market winners from Budget 2021

“Investors have reacted in a mixed fashion to the Budget after Chancellor Rishi Sunak pledged to extend furlough and support businesses,” comments Russ Mould, Investment...

Wed, 03/03/2021 - 15:19

Persimmon looks to boost build quality after robust numbers, and PageGroup at mercy of candidate confidence levels

“On Budget day the positive performance of the FTSE 100 may help put a little more pep in Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s step as he makes...

Wed, 03/03/2021 - 10:01

Taylor Wimpey returns to dividend list and Renishaw puts itself up for sale

“US markets bounced back with gusto last night, including a 3% rally in the tech-heavy Nasdaq index. Asia markets had already seen a decent showing...

Tue, 02/03/2021 - 10:08

Global markets bounce back and Halfords’ cycling boom is still in motion

“There was a huge sigh of relief after markets avoided a continuation of last week’s selloff. Asian markets led the recovery on Monday with Japan’s...

Mon, 01/03/2021 - 10:48

British Airways owner's problems laid bare, Rightmove resumes dividends and announces resilient results

“The FTSE 100 regained some measure of calm to trade modestly lower after a big drop at the open but investors are clearly still concerned...

Fri, 26/02/2021 - 10:24

Associated British Foods beats expectations, and Mondi reports amid rumours of blockbuster packaging deal

“The FTSE 100 enjoyed a strong start on Thursday buoyed by comments from the chair of the US Federal Reserve which sought to allay market...

Thu, 25/02/2021 - 11:11

Lloyds beats expectations and Reckitt faces post-Covid growth challenge

“At one point yesterday, it looked like another terrible day for tech stocks in the US, yet the Nasdaq managed to claw back losses to...

Wed, 24/02/2021 - 10:23

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