Daily market update

GoCompare and Debenhams

“It’s rare these days to see Vodafone as the biggest riser on the FTSE 100 given its share price has been depressed for a long...

Tue, 05/03/2019 - 10:18

Aviva and Ted Baker

“There is growing chatter that US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping could meet this month to end the US/China trade war," says...

Mon, 04/03/2019 - 10:59

WPP and Rightmove

“A mixture of corporate results, a dip in sterling and a recovery rally in the resources sector helped the FTSE 100 to a decent start...

Fri, 01/03/2019 - 10:37

Aston Martin and Howden Joinery

“Markets around the world take a step back amid disappointment over Donald Trump’s failure to reach a deal with North Korea and weak manufacturing data...

Thu, 28/02/2019 - 10:06

Taylor Wimpey / Rio Tinto, ITV and Experian

“The FTSE 100 took a step back on Wednesday, falling 0.6% to 7,110 with notable weakness in the big consumer goods companies such as ...

Wed, 27/02/2019 - 09:50

Persimmon and Travis Perkins

“The pound is rallying amid hopes that Theresa May could delay Brexit, rising 0.5% against the euro to €1.1591 and up by the same amount...

Tue, 26/02/2019 - 09:22

Persimmon and Associated British Foods

“Donald Trump’s decision to delay increasing tariffs on Chinese goods has helped to lift stock markets around the world. It is therefore no surprise to...

Mon, 25/02/2019 - 09:27

Dairy Crest / Provident Financial and Pearson

“The FTSE 100 is back in business with a 0.3% gain to 7,186, led by miners Evraz, Fresnillo and Glencore. Chatter about...

Fri, 22/02/2019 - 10:19

Purplebricks and Centrica

“The FTSE 100 is flashing red after being dragged down by companies in the utilities, mining, tobacco, pharma and banking sectors. The blue chip index...

Thu, 21/02/2019 - 09:49

Sainsbury’s, Lloyds and Intu

“Share price gains from the banking and mining sectors help to boost the FTSE 100 by 0.3% to 7,199 on Wednesday, with Lloyds and...

Wed, 20/02/2019 - 09:53

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