Daily market update

Clothing continues to struggle for Marks and Spencer, and Intu hit by CVAs

“The FTSE 100 seems stuck in a holding pattern amid radio silence on the next move in the US-China trade negotiations. Having moved higher amid...

Wed, 06/11/2019 - 10:06

Associated British Foods boosted by resilient Primark margins and Imperial Brands is out of puff

“There were few fireworks on Bonfire Night as the FTSE 100 consolidated its position after yesterday’s big gains, trading broadly flat. This followed a strong...

Tue, 05/11/2019 - 10:50

Mothercare’s missed opportunity and mixed messages from airlines

“Investors were upbeat at the start of the new trading week following optimistic comments from US commerce secretary Wilbur Ross about a US/China trade war...

Mon, 04/11/2019 - 10:02

FTSE comes back to life and Lookers halves profit guidance

“It might be a day late for zombies but after suffering its worst day in the best part of a month on Thursday the FTSE...

Fri, 01/11/2019 - 12:15

Lloyds and Royal Dutch Shell miss expectations, and Crest Nicholson issues another profit warning

“A third interest rate cut this year from the Federal Reserve served to give the US markets a boost last night but that’s failed to...

Thu, 31/10/2019 - 11:14

Next’s growth rate slows and De La Rue issues another profit warning

“Pressing the button for a general election has had no impact on the UK stock market, perhaps because it was widely expected to happen. The...

Wed, 30/10/2019 - 10:40

BP’s mixed results, and new property market data puts spotlight on estate agents and housebuilders

“The delay to Brexit weighed on banking shares and in turn dragged the FTSE 100 down by 0.5% to 7,297. The pound also took a...

Tue, 29/10/2019 - 11:05

FTSE 100 versus FTSE 250, and HSBC shares sink on disappointing update

“It is fair to say that 2019 is proving to be a fairly frustrating year for investors in large cap UK equities,” says AJ Bell...

Mon, 28/10/2019 - 10:32

Barclays sees PPI surge, and WPP returns to growth

“The UK appears to be in limbo as it awaits an EU decision on whether to grant an extension to the 31 October Brexit deadline...

Fri, 25/10/2019 - 09:18

RBS takes PPI hit, and AstraZeneca cancer drug investment paying off

“Strong US earnings overnight helped boost markets across Europe on Thursday morning and the FTSE 100 was no exception.

“A strong third quarter update...

Thu, 24/10/2019 - 09:50

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