Daily market update

European markets nervous ahead of major data releases, miners up on iron ore price rally, BP upbeat and HSBC sells Argentina arm

“European markets showed signs of nervousness ahead of the European Central Bank’s interest rate decision later this week,” says Russ Mould, Investment Director at AJ...

Tue, 09/04/2024 - 10:15

Markets pause for thought, oil prices go into reverse and Entain rises on renewed bid speculation

“Markets have taken a moment to reflect on last week’s barrage of data points which caught people by surprise,” says Russ Mould, Investment Director at...

Mon, 08/04/2024 - 10:07

Markets shaken by rate cut comment and oil hitting $90 a barrel, nervousness ahead of US jobs data and Shell sees slowdown in integrated gas division

“Storm clouds circled equity markets as investors started to fret about when interest rates would be cut given heightened inflationary pressures from oil hitting $90...

Fri, 05/04/2024 - 09:56

Powell comments ease market rates concerns, DS Smith weighs up multiple offers and Google considers bid for HubSpot

“Investors must feel they’re stuck in some kind of Groundhog Day waiting for central bankers to finally let the clock run down and cut rates,”...

Thu, 04/04/2024 - 17:41

FTSE 100 higher on commodity price strength, Disney shares down despite beating activist, Motorpoint sees pick-up in business and Future returns to growth

“The FTSE 100 ticked higher on Thursday as US markets enjoyed a better session overnight,” says AJ Bell Investment Director Russ Mould.

“Miners were...

Thu, 04/04/2024 - 10:35

FTSE 100 lower after selling in US and Asia, Wizz Air and Ryanair see passenger boost, Renishaw shares down after cold water poured on takeover reports and Topps Tiles warns on profit

“The FTSE 100 took its cue from selling in Asia and the US overnight to trade lower on Wednesday,” says AJ Bell Investment Director Russ...

Wed, 03/04/2024 - 09:37

Trump Media reports heavy losses and Tesla hit by fall in quarterly deliveries

“Catching up on data out of China helped lift miners to the top of the heap as investors mulled over increasing signs the world’s second...

Tue, 02/04/2024 - 17:34

UK property market subdued and Superdry shares crash after takeover talks end

“The ongoing rise in oil prices amid a tighter supply outlook is a worry for corporates and consumers as it is a major inflationary force,”...

Tue, 02/04/2024 - 11:27

FTSE 100 higher as resources stocks rally, Spirent recommends new bid, JD Sports shares jump and AO World profit to be at top end of guidance

“The FTSE 100 was higher ahead of the Easter weekend, lifted by strength in the resources sector as Chinese markets rallied,” says AJ Bell Investment...

Thu, 28/03/2024 - 12:35

Minimum wage chatter hits pub stocks, H&M bounces back and Carnival reports bumper cruise demand

“The S&P 500 rebounded after a few troublesome sessions despite tech giants Nvidia and Alphabet slipping back,” says AJ Bell Investment Analyst Dan Coatsworth.

“These...

Wed, 27/03/2024 - 17:29

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