Daily market update

Microsoft and Alphabet provide relief, new CEO for Reckitt, fake reviews put Amazon, Meta and eBay under the spotlight ahead of results, Persimmon bounces back

“The FTSE 100 and the other big European indices managed to avoid the big losses seen in the US overnight. Strong results from the tech...

Wed, 26/04/2023 - 14:22

New banking fears pull down markets, Whitbread upbeat and Primark guidance spooks investors

“First Republic Bank’s latest results have restarted the market’s worry engine, triggering a sell-off across Europe. Its shares fell 22% in after-hours trading after revealing...

Tue, 25/04/2023 - 10:20

European markets down, takeover frenzy continues, big week for US tech and fast food and drink stocks, ASOS targeted by short seller ShadowFall

“A sea of red across European indices says everything you need to know about investors’ mood. While the losses are relatively minor, the fact the...

Mon, 24/04/2023 - 10:28

Private equity continues to target UK companies, cash flow dries up at AT&T

“The FTSE 100 was becalmed on Friday morning despite the storms overnight in the US where weak results from AT&T and a negative response to...

Fri, 21/04/2023 - 09:30

Tesla profit falls after price cuts, Haleon not suffering from trading down effect and Jet2 lifts guidance

“The decline in miners, packaging groups and retailers on the UK stock market would suggest investors are once again worried about the outlook for the...

Thu, 20/04/2023 - 09:46

Markets pull back on UK inflation shock, Glencore sweet talks Teck, Netflix disappoints

“Stubbornly high inflation soured the mood on Wednesday with the FTSE 100 dipping back after a strong run since late March. News that UK CPI...

Wed, 19/04/2023 - 09:35

Good news from China, worries about UK wage growth implications, EasyJet upgrades guidance and MoneySuperMarket bounces back

“A mixed set of economic and corporate news has brought a new wave of uncertainty to the markets. While China’s economic growth has accelerated, so...

Tue, 18/04/2023 - 10:18

FTSE 100 higher after US banks get reporting season off to a strong start, China and UK data in focus, takeover deals continue to gather pace

“The FTSE 100 made brisk progress on Monday as a solid start to the US reporting season and a sprinkling of M&A activity helped buoy...

Mon, 17/04/2023 - 10:42

Amazon enters AI battle, Superdry withdraws profit guidance, AO World bullish and 888 expects earnings improvement

“The FTSE 100 followed up yesterday’s Wall Street gains as easing factory gate prices from across the pond suggested the Fed is nearing the end...

Fri, 14/04/2023 - 10:04

FTSE steady after Wall Street weakness on inflation and Fed minutes, PZ Cussons cleans up and Tesco takes hit on margins

“The FTSE 100 made a solid start on Thursday morning despite weakness in the US overnight as investors responded to minutes from the Federal Reserve...

Thu, 13/04/2023 - 09:21

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