Daily market update

TUI’s golden opportunity and Metro Bank shares sink (again) on bond failure

"Trade talks and the UK parliament were the focus for investors on Tuesday. European shares strengthened on chatter that US/China trade talks would soon be back...

Tue, 24/09/2019 - 09:16

The impact of Thomas Cook’s demise and Marks & Spencer’s latest departure spells trouble in the boardroom

“The FTSE 100 managed to escape the gloom that spread across other European markets on Monday morning. The blue chip index was flat at 7,348...

Mon, 23/09/2019 - 09:40

Royal Bank of Scotland has a new CEO and Keller’s latest setback could attract takeover interest

“The pound is doing its best to fight back after a tough period. A 0.3% rise against the dollar to $1.2557 has stirred up investor...

Fri, 20/09/2019 - 09:28

Next faces autumn challenge and Saga profit halves

“The US Federal Reserve has left investors confused. Last night’s rate cut was widely expected but the market doesn’t know what to think about split...

Thu, 19/09/2019 - 09:44

Cobham takeover probed and Kingfisher still struggling

“All eyes are on the US Federal Reserve which is expected to cut interest rates later today. While investors often welcome rate cuts, history shows...

Wed, 18/09/2019 - 09:38

Sirius Minerals setback for thousands of UK investors and Ocado customers increase order frequency

“European markets were fairly quiet on Tuesday with the FTSE 100 dipping 0.1% to 7,313. Oil prices retreated from yesterday’s sharp rally, albeit only slipping...

Tue, 17/09/2019 - 09:43

Oil price spike hurts investors and fuels expectations for higher inflation

“One would have thought a major spike in the oil price would lead to a surge in the FTSE 100 given how Royal Dutch...

Mon, 16/09/2019 - 09:52

SSE offloads retail arm and Wetherspoons profit disappoints

“The pound looked lively heading into the weekend with a 0.67% gain against the US dollar to $1.2415. London-listed companies with lots of overseas earnings...

Fri, 13/09/2019 - 09:29

Morrisons has fingers in many pies and US vaping crackdown hangs over British American Tobacco

“Trump’s decision to delay a planned tariff hike on $250 billion of Chinese goods has raised hopes among investors that relationships between the US and...

Thu, 12/09/2019 - 09:57

Sports Direct faces angry investors and is Peloton really worth $8.2 billion?

Sports Direct

“Retail kingpin Mike Ashley faces a crunch Sports Direct annual general meeting later with an expected shareholder rebellion against his re-election as...

Wed, 11/09/2019 - 09:26

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