Daily market update

HSBC and BHP

“A string of disappointing results from some of London’s largest-listed companies weighs on the FTSE 100 and drags the index down 0.2% to 7,202. HSBC...

Tue, 19/02/2019 - 09:39

Reckitt Benckiser and McColl’s Retail

“The London market failed to sustain last week’s positive momentum with the FTSE 100 falling 0.2% on Monday amid weakness in pharma, tobacco and insurance...

Mon, 18/02/2019 - 09:49

Royal Bank of Scotland and Premier Foods

“Frustrations over the pace of US/China trade talks have weighed on markets with the FTSE 100 dipping 0.1% as the week comes to a close....

Fri, 15/02/2019 - 09:44

Micro Focus and Restaurant Group

“The pharmaceutical sector was the principal driver of the FTSE 100 on Thursday with the blue-chip index rising 0.2% to 7,206. AstraZeneca was the...

Thu, 14/02/2019 - 10:01

Dunelm and Hochschild Mining

“Global markets are back in business on Wednesday. Major indices in the UK, Germany, France, Spain, Hong Kong and Tokyo all step forward amid an...

Wed, 13/02/2019 - 10:47

Plus500 and AA

“The FTSE 100 extends yesterday’s gains and at 7,153 is only 24 points away from hitting the year-to-date high (7,177 on 5 February, based on...

Tue, 12/02/2019 - 09:50

Just Eat

“Renewed pressure on sterling amid signs Theresa May will further delay a meaningful vote on a Brexit deal and is unwilling to accept Labour suggestions...

Mon, 11/02/2019 - 09:26

SSE

“The FTSE 100 held firm on Friday at 7,090 with investors likely to be relieved that yesterday’s 1.1% decline didn’t turn into something uglier as...

Fri, 08/02/2019 - 10:25

Thomas Cook/TUI and Superdry

“The FTSE 100 trades a touch lower on Thursday but is still largely holding on to the big gains it enjoyed earlier in the week,...

Thu, 07/02/2019 - 09:59

Barratt Developments and CYBG

“After a strong run over the past few sessions, the FTSE 100 takes stock of events and trades flat at 7,171. Gains in housebuilders and...

Wed, 06/02/2019 - 09:40

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