Daily market update

Potential bid war for Entertainment One and Eddie Stobart stuck on the hard shoulder

“There was signs of new life in the FTSE 100 ahead of the bank holiday weekend with the blue chip index jumping 0.6% to 7,175....

Fri, 23/08/2019 - 09:57

NMC Health soars on stake bid chatter and CRH constructs strong first half

“Financial and consumer goods companies including Prudential weighed on the FTSE 100 on Thursday, sending the index down 0.5% to 7,171. Among these stocks...

Thu, 22/08/2019 - 10:09

BHP confident despite economic gloom and Persimmon takes a more thorough path

“A pick-up in corporate news stimulated interest in the markets including new sales data driving shares in UK supermarkets. Investors also seemed more upbeat in...

Tue, 20/08/2019 - 09:52

Quiet day enlivened by LSE trading problems, Burford looks to restore market confidence

“Investors would have been yearning for a quiet Friday after a week of turmoil for the markets driven by recession fears. “And it looked like...

Fri, 16/08/2019 - 09:54

Another difficult August for the FTSE, and GVC raises guidance

“In recent years August has often felt like a difficult month for global stock markets and 2019 is no exception as we reach the halfway...

Thu, 15/08/2019 - 09:25

Cash is king for Balfour Beatty and Admiral results saluted

“Despite a strong showing in Asia and the US overnight the FTSE 100 surrendered gains made at the bell to flatline.

“Any optimism over the...

Wed, 14/08/2019 - 09:51

FTSE spared heavy losses for now and TUI guidance maintained

“Given the turmoil in global markets, from a range of issues spanning Brexit to the US-China trade war and Italian political instability, the FTSE 100...

Tue, 13/08/2019 - 09:33

Falling pound boosts FTSE and Tullow makes "substantial" oil discovery

“Sterling weakness linked to economic and political uncertainty helped give the export-driven FTSE 100 a lift on Monday.

“The index also took its cue from...

Mon, 12/08/2019 - 09:39

FTSE set for subdued end to the week, William Hill rolls the dice on US expansion

“Fears of renewed turmoil in Italy helped push the FTSE 100 on to the back foot in early trading on Friday, surrendering some of Thursday’s...

Fri, 09/08/2019 - 09:30

Mixed report for Aviva CEO and Cineworld holding out for its heroes

“The FTSE 100 looked set for a seesaw session on Thursday, enjoying solid gains early on before these tailed off to leave the index sitting...

Thu, 08/08/2019 - 09:17

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