Daily market update

Savills troubles property sector, Cineworld’s new chapter and profit warning from PZ Cussons

“While the FTSE 100 nudges ahead 0.1% to 7,141 on Thursday, overall the UK stock market remains stuck in a rut since February’s stock market...

Thu, 15/03/2018 - 10:05

Prudential’s amicable divorce, there is still life in Dignity and Balfour fights back

“Insurers and miners help to lift the FTSE 100 on Wednesday with the blue chip index rising 0.2% to 7,153,” says AJ Bell Investment Director...

Wed, 14/03/2018 - 09:47

The real reason why Fevertree shares are down, the FTSE takes a step back and further problems for Greencore

“The FTSE takes a step back on Tuesday, trading five points lower at 7,209. Gains in the oil and mining sectors are offset by losses...

Tue, 13/03/2018 - 09:41

FTSE holds firm, Melrose’s final attempt to buy GKN and Polymetal’s countless moving parts

“The UK stock market starts the week on a quiet note as the FTSE 100 is flat at 7,227,” says Russ Mould, investment director at...

Mon, 12/03/2018 - 09:29

FTSE on track for strong week, looking beyond SIG’s headlines and GVC issues reassuring numbers

“Although The FTSE 100 doesn’t seem to want to move on Friday morning, trading flat at 7,196, it is still on track to finish the...

Fri, 09/03/2018 - 09:21

Domino’s health warning, Countrywide flop and G4S fighting negative sentiment

“The FTSE 100 sits on its hands on Thursday, staying flat at 7,157,” says AJ Bell Investment Director Russ Mould.

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“Full year...

Thu, 08/03/2018 - 09:36

FTSE bounces back, Just Eat setback, Smurfit Kappa bid brings excitement to the packaging sector and profits down at Aggreko

“The UK stock market bounces back with a near -1% rise on Tuesday, trading at 7,180 in the first hour of the market being open....

Tue, 06/03/2018 - 09:34

FTSE lower, Mondi lifted by special dividend, IMI outlook disappoints

“The FTSE 100 starts the day on the back foot after weakness in the US and Asia overnight and ahead of a widely trailed speech...

Fri, 02/03/2018 - 10:56

WPP suffers, Howden Joinery’s property challenge and Merlin bounces back

"The UK stock market has recently been acting like a rollercoaster in slow motion. It nudges up a tiny bit and eases back a tiny...

Thu, 01/03/2018 - 11:12

ITV slumps, Admiral pays 27th special dividend, Foxtons’ bleak results

“After two positive sessions this week the FTSE 100 takes a step back on Wednesday, slipping 0.4% to 7,256, dragged down by weakness in the...

Wed, 28/02/2018 - 09:37

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