Daily market update

JD Sports seeks to broaden its appeal and Bovis Homes has another go at buying part of Galliford Try

“Markets were mixed on Tuesday with Chinese shares slipping on the back of weak producer price data. The FTSE 100 dropped 0.4% to 7,209 as...

Tue, 10/09/2019 - 10:15

Lloyds' PPI nightmare is still haunting the bank, and Associated British Foods flags margin pressures at Primark

“The pound took a step back as the markets digested comment over the weekend that Boris Johnson will go to court to challenge law blocking...

Mon, 09/09/2019 - 09:49

UK markets still lagging behind and SIG is caught in a fierce storm

“Having overseas exposure has proved to be the winning strategy for investors so far this year, with the main UK market indices trailing behind most...

Fri, 06/09/2019 - 11:47

Utilities weigh on FTSE, BooHoo’s shares hit new record high, and bear raid in the rear view mirror for Future

“UK markets continued to be volatile with the FTSE 100 falling 0.3% to 7,286 with utility companies among the biggest contributors to the index’s decline....

Thu, 05/09/2019 - 10:07

Halfords is stuck in reverse gear and Dunelm is still on top form

“Boris Johnson’s Commons vote defeat put a new lease of life into the pound, sending the UK currency up 0.55% against the dollar at $1.2152...

Wed, 04/09/2019 - 09:34

Stomach ache for Restaurant Group investors, and Ferguson seemingly bows to activist pressure

“There is only one thing on investors’ minds today: the sinking pound. A drop in sterling below $1.20 for the first time since 2017 weighs...

Tue, 03/09/2019 - 09:42

Investors flock to miners and utility stocks, and Shoe Zone tumbles on profit warning

“Investors continue to focus like hawks on any news relating to the US/China trade war, hoping for a resolution. Therefore comment from China’s Foreign Ministry...

Fri, 30/08/2019 - 10:13

Micro Focus back in the doghouse and Amigo’s mounting problems

“It’s yet another bad day for the pound, continuing yesterday’s poor session triggered by the parliament suspension and fears over a Brexit no-deal.

“The pound...

Thu, 29/08/2019 - 09:39

Oil prices back at $60 and Thomas Cook shareholders fear for the worst

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“A larger than expected decline in US oil stockpiles helped to drive a 0.9% rise in Brent Crude prices to approximately $60 per barrel...

Wed, 28/08/2019 - 09:39

Pace of dividend growth suggest Bunzl lacks confidence

“Investors weren’t in a positive mood on Tuesday despite remarks from Donald Trump that the US and China would ‘very shortly’ resume trade talks. European...

Tue, 27/08/2019 - 09:47

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