Daily market update

Consumer stocks boost FTSE, Berkeley 'returns to normality' and no shocks for Associated British Foods' Primark chain

“Consumer-facing stocks are back in fashion on the FTSE 100 as the trading week draws to a close. JD Sports, Whitbread, Kingfisher,...

Fri, 06/12/2019 - 10:28

Dunelm bounces back and DS Smith’s patchy results

“The pound has continued its rally ahead of the general election, now trading at $1.3145 which is a seven month high. Unfortunately the currency’s strength...

Thu, 05/12/2019 - 10:27

Asian stocks spooked by potential trade deal delay and M&C Saatchi in a mess

“UK stocks have avoided the sharp falls experienced by Asian markets, the latter pulled down by comments from Donald Trump that a trade agreement between...

Wed, 04/12/2019 - 11:11

Cineworld at the mercy of film slate and Endeavour goes public in quest to merge with Centamin

“UK investors look like they’ve stayed in bed after last night’s widespread market sell-off, triggered by Donald Trump having another rant on Twitter about his...

Tue, 03/12/2019 - 11:17

Hopes for a Santa rally and Ted Baker slips up yet again

“The FTSE 100 started December on the front foot, raising hopes that there could be a so-called ‘Santa Rally’ in stocks to round off the...

Mon, 02/12/2019 - 09:55

Black Friday fears for retail earnings and Ocado strikes major Japanese deal

“UK markets took another step back with the FTSE 100 down 0.4% to 7,385 and the FTSE 250 slipped 0.3% to 20,953.

“These movements pale...

Fri, 29/11/2019 - 10:07

Markets retreat on political tensions and Virgin Money shares rally

“It’s a very busy day for events influencing the market. The latest Yougov poll suggests the Tories are on course for an election win which...

Thu, 28/11/2019 - 10:18

Long-term questions cloud British American Tobacco and On The Beach goes all-in to hoover up Thomas Cook customers

“UK, European and Asian stocks have followed the lead from the US last night with small gains across most of the major indices.

“The FTSE...

Wed, 27/11/2019 - 10:16

FTSE 250 at 15-month high, Compass has European indigestion and De La Rue’s latest warning

“The winning trade for UK investors of late has been the FTSE 250 index which nudged up another 0.2% on Tuesday to 20,740, its highest...

Tue, 26/11/2019 - 09:48

Royal Mail blames everyone but itself and Jet-2 owner Dart Group soars

“It’s another down day for the markets with the FTSE 100 falling 0.7% to 7,213 as investors grow tired of the lack of progress with...

Thu, 21/11/2019 - 10:16

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