Daily market update

HSBC reveals better than expected dividend, and InterContinental Hotels looks to the future

“European and Asia markets managed to escape the hangover that US investors are now nursing after last night’s big tech sell-off on Wall Street,”...

Tue, 23/02/2021 - 10:48

Reopening roadmap: assessing the impact on UK stocks, and equity markets down at the start of the new week

Re-opening Roadmap: Impact On Stocks

“It looks like the roadmap for easing lockdown restrictions is set to cause some disappointment in the world of business...

Mon, 22/02/2021 - 10:09

FTSE 100 flat after retail sales plunge, Natwest plans Irish exit as dividends return

“Unsurprising news that retail sales slumped significantly in January thanks to the latest lockdown left the FTSE 100 struggling for direction on Friday, broadly unmoved...

Fri, 19/02/2021 - 10:04

Barclays tripped up by bad debts, Smith & Nephew continues to face Covid demand hit

“Having started on Monday wide awake and made some bumper gains it feels like the FTSE 100 has hit the snooze button for the rest...

Thu, 18/02/2021 - 10:04

FTSE 100 slips back with inflation in focus, British American Tobacco stubbed out on cloudy outlook

“The FTSE 100 started Wednesday modestly on the back foot after UK inflation figures from which it was difficult to take anything tangible,” says AJ...

Wed, 17/02/2021 - 10:12

Commodities boom helps FTSE extend its gains, BHP unveils record first half dividend

“The FTSE 100 followed up Monday’s massive gains with a more modest advance as commodities surged amid hopes for a big recovery in demand as...

Tue, 16/02/2021 - 10:48

FTSE on the march as UK vaccine target hit

“After finally getting some impetus on a Friday afternoon, at a time when most of us were winding down for the week, the FTSE 100...

Mon, 15/02/2021 - 10:23

GDP figures weigh on UK domestic stocks but fail to knock the FTSE off course

“The FTSE 100 was flat at 6,529, putting it on track to end the week only a fraction ahead. Bottling company Coca-Cola HBC was...

Fri, 12/02/2021 - 10:04

Disappointment over pace of Royal Dutch Shell’s transition to a greener world, and global markets tread water

Royal Dutch Shell

“Shell saying that its oil production has peaked is a major turning point for the business. However, some people will be...

Thu, 11/02/2021 - 09:30

Market cosies up to Dunelm as dividend reinstated, and Smurfit Kappa benefits from boom in packaging demand

“The FTSE 100 seemed to be stuck in a state of suspended animation on Wednesday with the index surrendering early gains to trade flat,” says...

Wed, 10/02/2021 - 10:27

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