Daily market update

FTSE’s first quarter performance worst since 2009 and Compass dragged down by rival’s warning

“The market is trying its best to end the week on a positive note, with the FTSE 100 rising 0.09% to 7,050 in early trading...

Thu, 29/03/2018 - 09:48

FTSE back in the red, trading recovery for DFS Furniture and working capital issues weigh on Diploma

“It’s a miserable day for the UK stock market with the FTSE 100 falling 0.8% to 6,942 in early trading, dragged down by weakness in...

Wed, 28/03/2018 - 09:41

FTSE in recovery mode, Glaxo cleans up, Ferguson beats expectations and AG Barr fizzes higher ahead of sugar tax

“Big gains on Wall Street as easing trade tensions set the scene for the FTSE 100 to move sharply back towards the 7,000 mark on...

Tue, 27/03/2018 - 09:59

JD Sports goes shopping, Restore makes largest ever acquisition and Speedy Hire beats expectations

“After a terrible five days last week, the FTSE 100 is doing its best to claw back some of the lost territory with a 0.2%...

Mon, 26/03/2018 - 10:38

Market rout on trade war fears, Glaxo pulls out of Pfizer bid, Indivior’s drug disaster and Aviva’s preference share climbdown

“A rough week for the markets sees the FTSE 100 on course for a 3.6% fall at 6,902.43, reaching its lowest level since December 2016...

Fri, 23/03/2018 - 10:08

Reckitt acquisition relief, Ted Baker caught up in retail gloom and M&C Saatchi bucks the advertising agency trend

“The FTSE 100 continues to fall on Thursday, down 0.2% to 7,025 amid weakness in insurers and tobacco stocks and after the US Federal Reserve...

Thu, 22/03/2018 - 09:48

Kingfisher’s cash conundrum, second warning for Moss Bros and Softcat’s worrying language

“The FTSE 100 takes a small step back on Wednesday, falling 0.3% to 7,037 on the back of weakness in miners and banks,” says AJ...

Wed, 21/03/2018 - 11:58

FTSE in a better mood, Ocado’s shrinking basket size and Bellway’s future risks

“The UK stock market bounces back on Tuesday with the FTSE 100 rising 0.3% to 7,064,” says AJ Bell Investment Director Russ Mould.

Ocado

“Forget...

Tue, 20/03/2018 - 09:56

FTSE dealt a blow, activist targets Barclays, major setback for Micro Focus and Accrol kicks up another stink

“The FTSE 100 has been dealt a blow at the start of the new trading week, falling more than 1% to 7,090. Weakness in miners...

Mon, 19/03/2018 - 10:35

FTSE 100’s poor show, Berkeley hits a wall and gloomier outlook for JD Wetherspoon

“It’s been one step forward, two steps back for the UK stock market this week. The FTSE 100 is on track to end the five-day...

Fri, 16/03/2018 - 09:56

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