Daily market update

Diageo toasts improved trading, and Caesars takes pole position in bid for William Hill

“A very strong start to markets sets the tone for an interesting week ahead, including Brexit trade talks and the first 2020 US Presidential debate....

Mon, 28/09/2020 - 11:26

Boohoo told to pull its socks up and Shaftesbury reveals big Covid hit for West End property

“After US stocks concluded a see-saw session in positive territory the FTSE 100 is managing to put on its happy face on Friday, eking out...

Fri, 25/09/2020 - 10:17

Cineworld suffers from lack of major releases, and Pets at Home trading ahead of expectations

“One step forward, two steps back. It appears the wall of worry is just too big for the markets to climb right now without the...

Thu, 24/09/2020 - 12:07

FTSE higher after US gains, and SSP’s recovery faces a setback

“Investors seemed to breathe a sigh of relief that the coronavirus restrictions (in England at least) aren’t as severe as back in March and, taking...

Wed, 23/09/2020 - 10:05

TUI's recovery faces a washout and Kingfisher could benefit from tighter lockdown conditions

“European markets staged a small recovery rally on Tuesday with investors flocking to two of this year’s hot sectors, healthcare and technology,” says Russ Mould,...

Tue, 22/09/2020 - 10:31

Second wave fears crash into markets, HSBC shares at 25-year low

“The UK may have enjoyed a bit of an Indian summer in recent days but sentiment was ice cold in the markets on Monday morning...

Mon, 21/09/2020 - 10:40

Markets generally calm but travel and banking stocks weaker on new UK lockdown fears

“With a whirlwind of political, economic, and healthcare activity creating a volatile backdrop, investors took time on Friday to take stock of events. Markets were...

Fri, 18/09/2020 - 10:23

Markets retreat after Fed guidance, Next fights back, and tough times for Trainline

“It’s a miserable day on the markets as investors reacted coldly to the Federal Reserve’s latest comments,” says Russ Mould, Investment Director at AJ Bell....

Thu, 17/09/2020 - 11:50

FTSE starts higher with jobs and Brexit in focus, and Ocado and Marks & Spencer venture off to a strong start

“As the US markets regained their poise overnight following the recent wobble the FTSE 100 made its own steady start, again looking to solidify its...

Tue, 15/09/2020 - 10:21

M&A splurge helps lift FTSE and BP predicts oil demand peak

“Mergers and acquisitions activity showed there was still a bit of life in the market – helping the FTSE 100 to a positive start on...

Mon, 14/09/2020 - 10:00

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