Daily market update

FTSE 100 lower as impact of Powell comments rumble on, Aviva shines, Domino’s set for a tough year, WANdisco shock over fraud probe and Harbour Energy profit (but not cash) wiped out by windfall tax

“The FTSE 100 took another step back on Thursday as a second day of testimony in front of Washington lawmakers by Federal Reserve chair Jerome...

Thu, 09/03/2023 - 11:16

Markets avoid new chaos after Powell remarks, Admiral hit, Darktrace profit slumps, The Restaurant Group under pressure and Breedon eyes Main Market shift

“It was the news investors didn’t want to hear, but deep down had a sneaky suspicion would come. Hawkish comments yesterday from Federal Reserve chairman...

Wed, 08/03/2023 - 10:14

Markets static ahead of Powell testimony, Premier Foods has exceedingly good time, In The Style goes in the bin and Greggs’ sales soar

“Investors are waiting with bated breath for Federal Reserve chair Jay Powell to appear before the Senate Banking Committee today, eager for any new thoughts...

Tue, 07/03/2023 - 09:52

FTSE lacking direction as investors hunt for clues on US rates, miners fall on underwhelming Chinese growth target

“Like a driver in a foreign country whose sat nav has packed up, the UK stock market was lacking direction on Monday morning,” says AJ...

Mon, 06/03/2023 - 09:16

FTSE up, risk-on mood for markets, Pearson fails to impress, Costco hit and Rightmove does not expect big impact from property downturn

“A sea of green greeted the main European indices on Friday including a 0.3% rise in the FTSE 100 and a 0.7% advance in the...

Fri, 03/03/2023 - 10:51

FTSE struggles, CRH plans switch to US listing, Tesla investor day underwhelms and ITV hit by advertising slowdown

“With a plethora of companies reporting today in the UK, it’s all about the numbers and the outlook statements for investors. Sadly, the likes of...

Thu, 02/03/2023 - 12:23

FTSE 100 lifted by miners after strong China data, Persimmon points to margin squeeze, Reckitt boosted by strong nutrition and health sales, Aston Martin makes cash flow breakthrough

“Miners helped lead the FTSE 100 higher on the latest Chinese manufacturing data which has positive implications in terms of commodities demand,” says AJ Bell...

Wed, 01/03/2023 - 10:41

Pound eases back on news of Northern Ireland Brexit deal, Travis Perkins’ caution adds to the property market’s problems and Ocado results disappoint

“Rishi Sunak’s new Brexit deal for Northern Ireland breathed some life back into the pound yesterday, yet the currency gave back some of these gains...

Tue, 28/02/2023 - 10:31

FTSE 100 higher as it shrugs off inflation and interest rate concerns, Associated British Foods lifts guidance as Primark boosted by resilient demand

“The FTSE 100 made a strong start to the week as investors shrugged off the inflation and interest rate concerns which bedevilled markets last week,”...

Mon, 27/02/2023 - 09:29

British Airways owner IAG returns to profit and Cineworld reveals bid interest for some of its assets

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“Markets perked up at the end of the trading week, with all the main indices in Europe pressing ahead. The...

Fri, 24/02/2023 - 10:37

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