Daily market update

WPP outlines dividend and growth plans, and jury still out on Serco and the outsourcers

“Belief continues to build in the idea a Brexit deal can be brokered, despite slightly guarded comments from both sides of the negotiation, with sterling...

Thu, 17/12/2020 - 10:46

Dixons Carphone continues to ride the electricals boom, and airlines face CMA probe over refunds

“The FTSE 100 was up more than 1% in early trading after gains in Asia and the US overnight amid hopes a US fiscal stimulus...

Wed, 16/12/2020 - 11:10

Markets eerily quiet as pressures build and West End property firm Shaftesbury posts big loss

“Are we in the calm before the next storm? Equity markets were very quiet on Tuesday with little large cap corporate news to drive trading...

Tue, 15/12/2020 - 12:06

AstraZeneca’s big deal booed by the market, and Codemasters receives higher takeover bid

“Sterling has rallied 1.2% to $1.3390 versus the US dollar as markets showed some relief that EU trade talks haven’t collapsed,’ says Russ Mould, Investment...

Mon, 14/12/2020 - 11:30

Dividends back for the banks and Rolls-Royce sputters as cash outflows mount

“A no-deal Brexit is starting to be factored in by the markets after Boris Johnson warned the country to prepare for such an outcome with...

Fri, 11/12/2020 - 11:29

Market’s patience tested on Brexit, and Ocado boosts guidance as M&S venture makes strong start

“Everyone’s patience is really being tested with yet more delays to sorting out a UK/EU trade deal,” says Russ Mould, Investment Director at AJ Bell....

Thu, 10/12/2020 - 11:20

Primark calls for high street bailout, and Howden boosted by home improvement boom

“In a rare move in concert, sterling and the FTSE 100 were higher on Wednesday morning as Prime Minister Boris Johnson headed to Brussels to...

Wed, 09/12/2020 - 10:40

Markets struggle for direction with Brexit and US stimulus up in the air, while Ofgem plays hardball with the energy sector

“Another day and the markets are still no clearer on the two big stories which currently dominate the agenda, both a case of economics meeting...

Tue, 08/12/2020 - 11:05

Ashley’s 11th hour bid for Debenhams, and there is no stopping Games Workshop

“The FTSE 100 started lower on Monday with Brexit risks front and centre. Hopes that a deal would be completed this weekend have failed to...

Mon, 07/12/2020 - 11:40

Associated British Foods rides the storm and housebuilder Berkeley cautious on Brexit and Covid risks

“The FTSE 100 and oil prices both traded at nine-month highs this morning as focus increasingly turns to the boost vaccines can give the economy...

Fri, 04/12/2020 - 10:39

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