Daily market update

FTSE 100 higher following gains in US and Asia, Barratt Developments to build fewer homes, Direct Line succumbs to price comparison move, Travis Perkins hires industry heavyweights and record sales for Wetherspoons

“The FTSE 100 regained some of the ground lost yesterday as a combination of airlines and precious metals miners helped give the market a lift,”...

Wed, 10/07/2024 - 10:53

Markets subdued despite US rate cut optimism, Dyson to slash workforce, Mulberry appoints new CEO, Aston Martin tops FTSE 250 after poaching Ferrari director, Hipgnosis investors accept Blackstone offer and Thames Water running out of time

“Whilst Fed chair Jerome Powell’s comments that the US economy is no longer overheated will be welcome news for investors who are more than ready...

Tue, 09/07/2024 - 17:42

Markets subdued despite US rate cut optimism, Dyson to slash workforce, Mulberry appoints new CEO, Aston Martin tops FTSE 250 after poaching Ferrari director, Hipgnosis investors accept Blackstone offer and Thames Water running out of time

“Whilst Fed chair Jerome Powell’s comments that the US economy is no longer overheated will be welcome news for investors who are more than ready...

Tue, 09/07/2024 - 17:42

FTSE gains limited by weak BP update, Indivior shares at three-year low on profit warning, PageGroup hit by deteriorating jobs market and Vistry sees cost pressures ease

“The FTSE 100 ticked higher on Tuesday despite a weak update from index heavyweight BP acting as a drag on the market,” says AJ...

Tue, 09/07/2024 - 10:55

Markets volatile amid political uncertainty in France and US, Skydance to buy Paramount in major Hollywood deal, Carlsberg to buy Britvic and Marston’s brewing JV, Ocado scores in Japan

“So much for the summer lull. Just as you thought the UK going to the polls was enough drama, political twists and turns in France...

Mon, 08/07/2024 - 10:27

Markets react to the UK's general election result

“The general election has resulted in a significant political shift for the UK and investors appear to welcome the changing of the guard, judging by...

Fri, 05/07/2024 - 10:08

Norwegian Air profit warning drags on EasyJet, Novo Nordisk hit as study links weight loss drug to eye condition

“Whilst there’s been no sign of the record-breaking performance enjoyed over in the US and Asia over the past couple of days, London markets have...

Thu, 04/07/2024 - 17:28

FTSE 100 and Asian markets higher as weak US data prompts rate cut speculation, activist Cevian takes stake in Smith & Nephew

“The FTSE 100 made a strong start on election day but its gains had far more to do with events on the other side of...

Thu, 04/07/2024 - 10:19

Markets steady as UK election campaign nears end, Topps Tiles sees shares dip, GSK strikes vaccine deal with CureVac

“And just like that, the election campaign that started on a rainy May afternoon, whimpers to an end.” says Danni Hewson, Head of Financial Analysis...

Wed, 03/07/2024 - 17:30

Stocks rally on Fed comments, Diageo bounces back after broker upgrade, Keywords Studios gets firm takeover offer

“Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell has developed a reputation for refusing to categorically state something will happen, which means the market has to interpret what...

Wed, 03/07/2024 - 10:08

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