Daily market update

Sky bid battle, Persimmon’s dividend delight and Greggs’ pedestrian earnings

“The UK stock market continues to nudge ahead with the FTSE 100 rising 0.3% to 7,310 in early trading on Tuesday. Media stocks, housebuilders and...

Tue, 27/02/2018 - 09:35

FTSE up, Hammerson’s odd highlight, ABF’s Primark conundrum and Bunzl’s Amazon threat

“The FTSE 100 starts the week on a positive note, rising 0.5% to 7,281, help by renewed strength in mining and consumer goods stocks,” says...

Mon, 26/02/2018 - 10:35

FTSE struggling, RBS fails to impress, IAG misses forecasts and Rightmove's underappreciated position

“The UK stock market doesn’t seem to have the energy to recover all the ground lost at the start of the month.

“It is...

Fri, 23/02/2018 - 09:30

FTSE weak as US rate worries return, Centrica maintains dividend, Barclays ups payout guidance and Anglo American boosted by commodities rebound

“The FTSE 100 was down more than 1% early on as investors digested the latest minutes from the US Federal Reserve” says AJ Bell Investment...

Thu, 22/02/2018 - 09:28

FTSE falls on weak US cues, Lloyds unveils buyback, Barratt’s record first half and AA drives down dividend

“The FTSE 100 falls 0.3% early on after weak trading on Wall Street overnight” says AJ Bell Investment Director Russ Mould.

Lloyds Banking

“Investors gave...

Wed, 21/02/2018 - 09:32

FTSE prepares for results deluge, HSBC disappoints on dividend, BHP plans swift shale exit and Dunelm’s integration headaches

“The UK stock market holds firm as the full year results season starts to get into full swing. The FTSE 100 was unmoved at 7,247...

Tue, 20/02/2018 - 09:53

FTSE in positive mood, Reckitt sales fall flat, tiny margins for McColl’s and Dart Group soars

“The UK stock market starts the new week in a positive mood, nudging ahead 3 points to 7,297, propped up by strength in airlines, banks...

Mon, 19/02/2018 - 09:25

FTSE on track for positive returns this week, Segro in strong demand and CVS disappoints again

“The UK stock market has currently risen by 2.6% this week as measured by the FTSE 100, implying some stability following the previous week’s sell-off....

Fri, 16/02/2018 - 09:42

Convatec still wounded, Standard Life Aberdeen shock and RELX reassures

“The FTSE 100 soldiers on, rising 40 points to 7,253 in a market led by miners and banks,” says AJ Bell Investment Director Russ Mould....

Thu, 15/02/2018 - 09:42

FTSE gains ground, Carillion fall-out continues and clouds clearing for Sky

“The FTSE 100 was in the ascendancy early on Wednesday after gains on Wall Street overnight and ahead of the publication of US inflation figures...

Wed, 14/02/2018 - 09:40

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