Daily market update

Direct Line Insurance Group, Rolls-Royce and Taylor Wimpey

“Blue-chips opened on the front foot as investors welcomed earnings from companies including BP, Rolls-Royce and Centrica. Traders will be keeping a close eye on...

Tue, 01/08/2017 - 09:19

HSBC, Begbies Traynor and Fidessa

“The FTSE 100 started the trading week on front foot following Asian stocks which were generally higher this morning. Markets in New York were mixed...

Mon, 31/07/2017 - 09:20

Barclays, IAG and Rightmove

“The FTSE100 started the last session of the trading week on the back foot, extending yesterday's downturn, with an element of profit taking at play....

Fri, 28/07/2017 - 09:15

Diageo, Anglo American and AstraZeneca

“Blue-chips edged into positive territory following on from gains on Wall Street and in Asia. Oil prices weakened overnight, while precious metals were on the...

Thu, 27/07/2017 - 09:44

ITV, Marston's and Faroe Petroleum

“Blue-chips confounded forecasts and opened on the front foot ahead of today's key quarterly GDP figures. US markets strengthened overnight and Asian stocks started the...

Wed, 26/07/2017 - 09:12

Fever-Tree, Informa and Domino's Pizza

“The FTSE100 bounced back after yesterday's losses with investors hunting down bargain trades. Asian markets got off to a lacklustre start this morning and Wall...

Tue, 25/07/2017 - 09:37

Ryanair, Reckitt Benckiser and Hunters Property

“The FTSE100 started the week in negative territory following a weaker close in the US on Friday and a mixed session on Asian markets. Investors...

Mon, 24/07/2017 - 09:06

Vodafone, Paysafe and AO World

“The FTSE100 edged higher in early trading following a mixed performance on Wall Street and minor retreats in Asia. Investors will be looking at the...

Fri, 21/07/2017 - 11:36

Sports Direct, Anglo American and Unilever

“The FTSE100 opened in positive territory with investors looking to UK retail sales data out mid-morning, followed by CBI industrial order expectations and the European...

Thu, 20/07/2017 - 09:41

Government announces accelerated state pension age increase – what does it mean for you?

  • State pension age to rise to 68 between 2037 and 2039 – seven years earlier than under current plans

  • Anyone born on or before 5 April

    • ...

Thu, 20/07/2017 - 09:32

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