Daily market update

Market reaction to Biden victory and Taylor Wimpey supercharges 2021 expectations

“Even though Donald Trump has not yet conceded, markets have taken Joe Biden’s election victory to be a done deal which gives another leg up...

Mon, 09/11/2020 - 11:20

Markets have staged an impressive comeback this week and Redrow is holding up well

“Global markets continue to feel more comfortable about the likely outcome of the US election and so equities press ahead once again. It’s an interesting...

Fri, 06/11/2020 - 11:10

Sainsbury’s shutters Argos stores, and Trainline picks up speed as it narrows losses

“After all the excitement of the US election and news of billions of pounds in fresh stimulus from the Bank of England there were few...

Thu, 05/11/2020 - 11:04

Market reaction to US Presidential election

“Trump declaring that he has won without all the votes being counted caused turbulence on the markets,” says Russ Mould, Investment Director at AJ Bell....

Wed, 04/11/2020 - 09:42

Associated British Foods reaps benefits of conglomerate structure and Crest Nicholson enjoys a bumper period

“It’s a firm risk-on mood for investors as equities rise across Europe and Asia,” says Russ Mould, Investment Director at AJ Bell. “The FTSE 100...

Tue, 03/11/2020 - 11:58

Market reaction to new lockdown measures

“The main European market indices gave a relatively muted reaction to the latest lockdown restrictions in England, Portugal and Austria as arguably these measures were...

Mon, 02/11/2020 - 09:42

IAG losses mount, NatWest beats expectations on lower impairments

“Amid some volatility the FTSE 100 is lower on Friday, down 0.4% to 5,559.59 in early trading following a mixed set of updates from the...

Fri, 30/10/2020 - 10:53

Lloyds gets mortgage and impairments boost, Shell hikes the dividend

“Like an imperilled climber the FTSE 100 was left clinging to the rock face this morning after its big plummet,” says AJ Bell Investment Director...

Thu, 29/10/2020 - 11:27

Lockdown fears haunt markets, Next’s summer sales shine

“The FTSE 100 plumbed depths not seen in months as it fell through the 5,700 mark. Investors are waking up to the risks associated with...

Wed, 28/10/2020 - 10:26

HSBC hints at dividend resumption, BP returns to profit

“Strong updates from FTSE 100 heavy hitters BP and HSBC weren’t enough to stop the index slipping very modestly into the red on...

Tue, 27/10/2020 - 10:40

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