Daily market update

Good start to December for FTSE 100, housebuilders lifted by positive market data, Tesco hit by broker downgrade and Nelson Peltz returns for round two with Disney

“A 0.8% rise in the FTSE 100 will have put investors in a good mood as we move into the final month of 2023,” said...

Fri, 01/12/2023 - 10:15

FTSE 100 steady, US stocks on course for best month of the year, Mitchells & Butlers swings to pre-tax loss, OPEC to meet and Dr Martens’ US woes intensify

“The FTSE 100 made a steady start on Thursday after mixed trading in the US and gains in Asia overnight,” says AJ Bell Investment Director...

Thu, 30/11/2023 - 11:05

FTSE 100 lower as financials fall, Fed official raises prospect of rate cuts, supermarkets face loyalty card competition probe and Halfords warns on profit

“The markets struggled to find direction despite signals from Fed Governor Christopher Waller that interest rates could start to fall next year – catnip for...

Wed, 29/11/2023 - 09:52

Barclays looking for cost cuts, Team17 warns and big test for retail sector on Black Friday

“The usual adage is when the US sneezes the world catches a cold – in the latest case it appears when the US is on...

Fri, 24/11/2023 - 10:09

Virgin Money increases bad debt provisions, Jet2 reports bumper results but bookings slow and PZ Cussons enjoys rare good news from Nigeria

“A pre-Thanksgiving mini rally for US stocks helped set the scene for gains in Europe on Thursday morning with the FTSE 100 trading modestly higher...

Thu, 23/11/2023 - 11:51

UK markets up ahead of Autumn Statement, Nvidia fails to win over investors and B&Q-owner Kingfisher sunk by French woes

“UK stocks were in fashion ahead of the Autumn Statement at lunchtime. The more domestic-focused FTSE 250 index rose 0.2% to 18,378, with property and...

Wed, 22/11/2023 - 09:45

Markets flat, Capita shares jump on cost saving plan, CRH in $2.1 billion US deal and AO World lifts guidance

“A decent showing on Wall Street last night has not extended to Europe or Asia on Tuesday, with the FTSE 100, Dax, CAC 40, Nikkei...

Tue, 21/11/2023 - 10:13

FTSE 100 hit by Ashtead warning, takeover talk surrounds Halfords and Musicmagpie

“It’s rare to see construction rental group Ashtead issue a profit warning so when one does come along, it’s natural for the share price to...

Mon, 20/11/2023 - 11:10

FTSE 100 higher despite weak retail sales, Asian stocks slide as Alibaba ditches cloud spin-off, London Stock Exchange Group underwhelms and new boss for Marston’s

“The FTSE 100 shrugged off a weak showing for Asian shares overnight and softer than expected UK retail sales to trade firmly higher on Friday,...

Fri, 17/11/2023 - 10:50

FTSE 100 consolidates recent gains, losses pile up for Royal Mail owner, Burberry warns, takeovers for Hotel Chocolat and City Pub

“The FTSE 100 was flat on Thursday, consolidating its recent gains as investors await the next big push in any particular direction,” says AJ Bell...

Thu, 16/11/2023 - 10:17

Pages