Daily market update

UK market awaits EU trade talks and new lockdown measures, while IAG brings in new boss for British Airways

“It’s a big week for the UK as trade talks with the EU enter a crucial stage. Sterling nudged up 0.1% against the euro to...

Mon, 12/10/2020 - 10:30

British Land update improves sentiment towards commercial property sector

“It was a decent end to the week for global equities with most markets delivering modest gains. The FTSE 100 moved ahead 0.4% to 6,002,...

Fri, 09/10/2020 - 10:23

Renewed stimulus hopes drive global market rally and TalkTalk attracts takeover interest

“Investors have responded positively to signs from Donald Trump that he hasn’t turned his back on stimulus measures until after the US Presidential election,” says...

Thu, 08/10/2020 - 10:56

FTSE resilient despite US stimulus setback, Tesco profit up as Murphy takes over

“Despite a sell-off on Wall Street as the Trump administration torpedoed the latest talks on a stimulus package for the US, the FTSE 100 was...

Wed, 07/10/2020 - 11:06

Wagamama owner reassures with update, Premier Oil merger to create UK’s largest independent oil play

“The return of Donald Trump to the White House from hospital may have given US stocks a boost overnight but the FTSE 100 started Tuesday...

Tue, 06/10/2020 - 10:54

Cineworld shuts down temporarily after Bond delay, and Weir exits oil and gas

“Hopes that Donald Trump might return to work early this week after a stay in hospital with Covid-19 helped lift the markets on Monday. The...

Mon, 05/10/2020 - 11:03

Market destabilised by Trump catching coronavirus and oil price fall

“Donald Trump catching coronavirus has put the markets in a mild state of disarray. First, the President of the United States becoming ill creates a...

Fri, 02/10/2020 - 10:54

Rolls-Royce confirms big fundraise and Halfords soars

“Investors were hungry for a broad mixture of stocks on the UK market on Thursday, with banking, insurance and mining among the sectors in demand....

Thu, 01/10/2020 - 11:19

Boohoo sales growth has a sour taste, and Shell to streamline

“A very bitter first Presidential debate between incumbent Donald Trump and challenger Joe Biden was short on policy and long on insults so was largely...

Wed, 30/09/2020 - 11:47

B&M well positioned for tough economic times, and barriers in the way of Greggs’ recovery

“Yesterday’s impressive rally has failed to extend into Tuesday’s session with stocks flashing red almost across the board as the number of Covid-19 deaths surpassed...

Tue, 29/09/2020 - 12:09

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