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Market action on Brexit day and lifeline for Aston Martin

Market action on Brexit day

“The pound pushed forward on Friday as the UK finally makes its exit from the European Union. A 0.35%...

Fri, 31/01/2020 - 09:50

Unilever’s tea problem, and BT misses expectations

“The markets looked miserable as investors weighed up the prospect of the coronavirus hurting various parts of the global economy. Commodity prices continue to be...

Thu, 30/01/2020 - 10:16

Wizz Air upgrades guidance, and Wickes sales grow ahead of demerger from Travis Perkins

“The FTSE 100 climbed back above 7,500 this morning as strong results from consumer electronics giant Apple and focus on the latest decision on US...

Wed, 29/01/2020 - 09:46

FTSE claws back some ground, AG Barr regains its fizz, and Crest Nicholson outlines recovery plan

“The higher opening for the FTSE 100 may have recovered some of the heavy ground lost yesterday but markets are likely to be in a...

Tue, 28/01/2020 - 09:44

FTSE back below 7,500 as virus fears grow, and major Amigo shareholder wants out

“The market is back in panic mode about China’s coronavirus. An extended lunar New Year holiday is nothing to celebrate for China, instead it represents...

Mon, 27/01/2020 - 09:51

FTSE 100 in recovery, and Marston’s faces cost and debt conundrum

“It may be a quiet day for corporate news but the FTSE 100 started Friday with a bang, gaining more than 1% early on and...

Fri, 24/01/2020 - 09:52

ASOS struts its stuff, and Mothercare CEO departs

“The markets aren’t able to shift the impact of the coronavirus for long apparently, news of Chinese city Wuhan being in lockdown spooking investors in...

Thu, 23/01/2020 - 10:00

Sainsbury's waves farewell to Coupe, and Burberry boosts guidance

“There was some cautious optimism on Wednesday morning despite the risks associated with the Chinese coronavirus continuing to simmer in the background,” says AJ Bell...

Wed, 22/01/2020 - 10:12

Dixons recovery gathers pace, and EasyJet takes off on strong demand

“The FTSE 100 was lower this morning, taking its cue from selling in Asia amid growing concern about the ‘coronavirus’ in China which has led...

Tue, 21/01/2020 - 09:29

Oil jumps again and Fevertree shares slump on a cocktail of setbacks

“Reports that Libyan oil exports have been blocked amid fighting in the country has triggered a 1.1% rise in Brent Crude, putting the oil price...

Mon, 20/01/2020 - 11:15

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