Daily market update

Investors shift focus to quality as markets retreat and Taylor Wimpey gets cashed up for land buying spree

“Investors are finding it hard to make up their minds if they are worried about the coronavirus or not,” says Russ Mould, Investment Director at...

Thu, 18/06/2020 - 09:34

Domino’s Pizza suffers as customers feast on lower margin items, and Boohoo defies the doubters

“Markets continued to rally in most of the UK, Europe and Asia following yesterday’s strong session. However, the sustainability of the rally is uncertain given...

Wed, 17/06/2020 - 10:14

Markets rebound on Fed bond buying and $1 trillion stimulus chatter, and Ashtead’s shares surge as it stays progressive on dividends

“Just as markets were starting to weigh up the prospect of another prolonged sell-off amid coronavirus second wave fears, talk of a $1 trillion infrastructure...

Tue, 16/06/2020 - 10:32

Second wave fears pull FTSE below 6,000 and is BP heading towards a dividend cut?

“Markets around the world have sold off again on heightened fears around a second wave of coronavirus infections and deaths,” says Russ Mould, Investment Director...

Mon, 15/06/2020 - 11:27

Markets steady despite US sell-off and record drop in UK GDP, and Games Workshop’s products have a been a hit in lockdown

“UK stocks were fairly resilient this morning despite panic stations on Wall Street last night as investors across the pond had their first chance to...

Fri, 12/06/2020 - 10:02

Just Eat Takeaway faces indigestion after another mega deal, and Moneysupermarket faces its own lockdown pressures

“A combination of central bank support, the easing of lockdown and hopes of progress towards a coronavirus vaccine have helped support a giddy rally in...

Thu, 11/06/2020 - 11:19

Restaurant Group prepares next phase of its streamlining plan and investors queue up to back Segro’s expansion strategy

“After yesterday’s punishing day on the markets, the FTSE 100 bounced back with a 0.7% gain to 6,380. Asian and European markets were also strong...

Wed, 10/06/2020 - 09:56

British American Tobacco battles disappointing emerging markets, and Aveva strengthens its business

“The S&P 500 market recovering all of its lost ground this year may have put a spark in Asian markets on Tuesday but the celebratory...

Tue, 09/06/2020 - 09:43

FTSE weaker on AstraZeneca merger talks and disappointing Chinese data

“The healthcare sector pulled the FTSE 100 down as AstraZeneca was marked lower on reports it had approached Gilead Sciences about a possible merger,”...

Mon, 08/06/2020 - 10:42

Markets end week on a high note and Taylor Wimpey’s land grab

“The market rally is back with a bang as the trading week draws to a close. The FTSE 100 jumped 1% to 6,401, putting it...

Fri, 05/06/2020 - 10:31

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