Daily market update

FTSE takes a step back after strong run, GVC scraps first half dividend

“A combination of some big stocks trading without the rights to their dividend and a bit of profit taking after a strong run for equities...

Thu, 13/08/2020 - 09:28

Just Eat Takeaway benefits from lockdown demand, and Admiral catches up on dividends

“The FTSE 100 continues to make gains as risk appetite returns, approaching the 6,200 mark last seen in mid-to-late July,” says AJ Bell Investment Director...

Wed, 12/08/2020 - 09:49

Stimulus hopes lift FTSE and InterContinental Hotels making tentative recovery

“Hopes of bi-partisan agreement on a US fiscal stimulus package helped stoke the fires of a market rally on Tuesday with the FTSE 100 now...

Tue, 11/08/2020 - 11:31

US jobs data supports stocks, Superdry’s balance sheet boost

“The US jobs release reaffirmed its credentials as one of the most influential bits of economic data as Friday’s better than expected picture helped set...

Mon, 10/08/2020 - 10:43

FTSE struggles for direction with US jobs figures in view, Rightmove’s dominance holds sway for now

“The FTSE 100 had an up and down start to trading on Friday morning as investors eyed the latest US jobs report later on this...

Fri, 07/08/2020 - 10:12

ITV can’t make audience growth pay, and new Aviva CEO gets stuck in

“The FTSE 100 gave up a good portion of its recent gains on Thursday morning as investors weighed the latest decision on interest rates from...

Thu, 06/08/2020 - 11:03

Legal & General holds dividend flat, and William Hill boosted by strong post-lockdown trading

“While the markets continue on a cautious recovery path, the big move for gold through the $2,000 per ounce threshold is a reminder of the...

Wed, 05/08/2020 - 09:37

BP dividend cut is no surprise and Diageo cash flow plunges

“After yesterday’s stimulus-driven gains the FTSE 100 was back on the retreat on Tuesday morning, falling 0.4% to a smidge above the 6,000 mark.

“A...

Tue, 04/08/2020 - 10:18

Chinese tensions and pandemic fears hit stocks again, HSBC faces high-wire act

“It continues to look like the recovery from coronavirus will be a messier affair than the market hoped and stocks remain under pressure accordingly. The...

Mon, 03/08/2020 - 10:00

Updates from British American Tobacco and NatWest, and will investors back International Consolidated Airlines’ cash call?

Markets / British American Tobacco / NatWest

“July has been a second bad month in a row for investors in UK stocks with the FTSE...

Fri, 31/07/2020 - 11:18

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