Daily market update

Hastings issues profit warning and Premier Foods celebrates Mr Kipling success

“Markets put in a much stronger showing at the end of the trading week with gains seen across Asia and Europe, extending a positive session...

Fri, 17/01/2020 - 09:39

Whitbread finds life tough in the regions, and Pearson is bottom of the class again

“The US/China initial trade deal may have given US stocks a lift last night, but there is very little movement in Asia and Europe on...

Thu, 16/01/2020 - 09:47

Persimmon's revenue sacrifice and Quiz continues to disappoint

“Markets nervously awaited the signing of the initial US/China trade deal with slight weakness in Asian markets and very little movement on the UK market,”...

Wed, 15/01/2020 - 09:29

Markets await US/China agreement, Games Workshop still winning at retail, and Boohoo is still on a roll

“Mining stocks were in demand on Tuesday after China’s exports rose for the first time in five months in December and investors eagerly awaited the...

Tue, 14/01/2020 - 10:04

Pound drops on rate cut fear, William Hill bounces back and City Pub Group serves up a menu of excuses

“The pound has dropped 0.5% to $1.2996 as markets start to weigh up the prospect of a potential rate cut in the UK. Weekend press...

Mon, 13/01/2020 - 10:54

Superdry warns on profit, and Ryanair boosts guidance

“Diminishing geo-political risks have got traders and investors pushing the buy button again as shares in consumer electronics giant Apple hit a new high...

Fri, 10/01/2020 - 10:15

Clothing conundrum continues to dog Marks & Spencer, and Walsh to step down at International Consolidated Airlines

“The FTSE 100 began Thursday on the front foot, gaining 0.5% to top the 7,600 mark as tensions between the US and Iran seemed to...

Thu, 09/01/2020 - 09:36

Sirius Minerals in surprise takeover talks and Sainsbury’s dragged down by Argos

“A new twist in the Middle East saga that has dominated headlines this year put the boot into the markets again. Stocks were in negative...

Wed, 08/01/2020 - 10:53

Aston Martin crashes again, and Morrisons keeps its chin up

“Markets were in a happier mood on Tuesday as it looked like investors’ fears had subsided over an escalation of tensions between the US and...

Tue, 07/01/2020 - 10:12

Markets in reverse on Middle East tensions and weighing up the impact of higher oil prices

“A sense of nervousness is hanging over the markets as the new trading week kicks off. Investors are worried about Middle East tensions escalating, hence...

Mon, 06/01/2020 - 10:10

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