Daily market update

HomeServe, Greencore and Severn Trent

“The FTSE100 opened in positive territory although trading was inevitably overshadowed by last night’s terror attack in Manchester in which 22 people died and at...

Tue, 23/05/2017 - 09:36

Active Energy, Thor Mining and Highland Gold Mining

“The FTSE got away to a positive start with rising miners, commercial property and utilities all helping the blue-chip index higher, as did softer sterling,”...

Mon, 22/05/2017 - 09:54

Hikma, Future and Grainger

“The FTSE100 opened on the front foot following gains in the US and Asia overnight as markets recovered some ground after the sell-off prompted by...

Fri, 19/05/2017 - 09:25

Royal Mail, Greggs and Burberry

“The FTSE100 opened in negative territory following heavy falls on Wall Street and in Asia overnight on concerns surrounding calls for the possible impeachment of...

Thu, 18/05/2017 - 09:20

Countryside, Patisserie and British Land

“The FTSE100 was lower in early trading as pensive investors awaited UK average earnings and unemployment data, both due out mid-morning, which follow yesterday’s bigger-than-expected...

Wed, 17/05/2017 - 09:08

Easyjet, DCC and ITE

“EasyJet’s results are a good example of why it pays to drill down into the numbers," says AJ Bell Investment Director Russ Mould. ...

Tue, 16/05/2017 - 09:33

Shell, BP, Dignity and TUI

“Oil majors Royal Dutch Shell and BP help drive the FTSE 100 higher on speculation that oil producing countries are considering further output...

Mon, 15/05/2017 - 10:57

AstraZeneca, Filtronic and Provident Financial

“The FTSE100 opened in positive territory after falls on both Wall Street and in Asia. Traders are looking to German CPI and GDP data this...

Fri, 12/05/2017 - 09:14

BT, Hikma Pharmaceuticals and Mondi

“The FTSE100 opened tentatively with investors awaiting the Bank of England’s interest rate call, inflation report and monetary policy summary at midday,” says AJ Bell...

Thu, 11/05/2017 - 09:42

Barratt, ITV and Aviva

“The FTSE100 edged into positive territory in early trading following a mixed session on Wall Street and firmer markets in Asia, with traders looking to...

Wed, 10/05/2017 - 09:29

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