Daily market update

Markets remain fragile and GVC is back on a winning streak

“It is little wonder global equities are fragile at the moment as an apparent breakdown in trading relationships between some of the world’s largest economies...

Wed, 09/10/2019 - 09:14

EasyJet descends despite positive guidance, and recruiters PageGroup and Robert Walters under pressure

“Taking its cue from robust trading in Asia overnight, the FTSE 100 continued to gather some ground on Tuesday, albeit only by a handful of...

Tue, 08/10/2019 - 09:57

Groundhog Day for the markets and SIG slims down on yet another profit warning

“The Groundhog Day nature of today’s markets continues to be in evidence at the start of the week as again the spotlight is on the...

Mon, 07/10/2019 - 11:15

Gloomy economic data triggers global pullback in shares, and BP says goodbye to its CEO

“The storm clouds are gathering around the world judging by the latest economic data. Purchasing managers’ index (PMI) figures have been alarming in recent months,”...

Fri, 04/10/2019 - 10:33

Imperial Brands boss to leave, and Ted Baker takes another hit

“After yesterday’s stock market carnage investors will have been hoping for a much more relaxing day. Sadly the market has slipped further, with the FTSE...

Thu, 03/10/2019 - 10:18

All change at the top for Tesco, and Flutter bets on Stars merger

“Markets in the UK, Europe and Asia have taken a big step back as investors react to ugly manufacturing data from the US. Stocks on...

Wed, 02/10/2019 - 09:40

Sainsbury’s star poached by WPP, and momentum slows at Greggs

“The FTSE 100 is unable to take its cue from strong trading in the US and Asia overnight, barely nudging higher on Tuesday morning. Strength...

Tue, 01/10/2019 - 09:20

FTSE 100 sitting on 10% gain year-to-date and Pennon review triggers speculation about Viridor spin-off

“Strength in mining stocks helps to extend yesterday’s FTSE 100 rally. The blue chip index advanced another 0.9% to 7,416 with Glencore, BHP...

Fri, 27/09/2019 - 10:28

Imperial Brands hit by vaping backlash, and DFS dragged down by UK property market gloom

“A 0.3% rise in the FTSE 100 to 7,309 is driven by strength in utilities, oil producers, miners and insurers,” says Russ Mould, Investment Director...

Thu, 26/09/2019 - 09:15

Aston Martin’s debt red flag and Sainsbury’s makes baby steps with recovery

“A sharp drop in the oil price drags the FTSE 100 down 0.6% to 7,249. New data yesterday showed a greater than expected build-up of...

Wed, 25/09/2019 - 09:45

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