Daily market update

Stocks steady ahead of US news, EasyJet flying high, Microsoft gloomy on cloud outlook and Wetherspoons flags supermarket threat

“The FTSE 100 edged higher on Wednesday, but it feels like UK stocks are waiting for some direction from across the Atlantic as US earnings...

Wed, 25/01/2023 - 10:01

US stocks move higher, Tesla in demand, shift in FTSE leaders and better than expected Christmas for Primark

“Investors increasingly believe we are going to get a soft landing in the US and that might explain why the Nasdaq and S&P 500 had...

Tue, 24/01/2023 - 10:21

FTSE 100 higher as market awaits big US announcements later this week, Fuller’s hit by rail strikes and Saga to sell underwriting arm

“The FTSE 100 ticked higher on Monday without suggesting it would threaten the all-time high which it briefly flirted with before a sell-off at the...

Mon, 23/01/2023 - 10:13

Markets fight back, Netflix shares soar on CEO change, Seraphine set for takeover and SSE upgrades guidance

“Despite another miserable showing on Wall Street last night, Friday saw a brighter end to the week for investors. European stocks pushed forward alongside a...

Fri, 20/01/2023 - 10:15

Weak US data and earnings hits sentiment, Boohoo sales slump, Dr Martens trips up again, Deliveroo upbeat

“An overnight sell-off in the US has soured sentiment across Europe this morning,” says AJ Bell Investment Director Russ Mould.

“For once bad news...

Thu, 19/01/2023 - 10:50

Markets hold firm, Just Eat rebounds, Currys’ UK stores do better than expected and WH Smith boosted by returning passengers

“After a strong start to the year for UK stocks amid better-than-expected corporate results from retailers and signs of falling inflation, the FTSE 100 has...

Wed, 18/01/2023 - 10:46

FTSE still short of record high as Chinese growth slows, Ocado hit by shrinking basket sizes and THG in the doghouse again

“The FTSE 100 fell just short of its record highest close on Monday night and was treading water on Tuesday after Chinese fourth quarter growth...

Tue, 17/01/2023 - 09:59

FTSE 100 continues to push towards new record, Sainsbury’s joins the rapid delivery movement and Marks & Spencer to open 20 new stores

“Like a sturdy old thoroughbred clearing hurdle after hurdle the FTSE 100 continues to press on towards a new record level despite the uncertain backdrop,”...

Mon, 16/01/2023 - 10:06

FTSE 100 on cusp of hitting new all-time high, ITV’s new streaming platform gets World Cup boost and Taylor Wimpey looking to cut costs amid property market gloom

“A decent showing on Wall Street following news that US consumer prices dropped in December helped to lift investor sentiment in Asia and Europe on...

Fri, 13/01/2023 - 10:11

FTSE 100 rises on retail’s ‘Super Thursday’, Marks & Spencer clothing sales impress, Tesco working hard to stand still, Halfords slumps on new profit warning and ASOS shares soar on turnaround hopes

“On a ‘Super Thursday’ for Christmas trading updates, the FTSE 100 maintained its recent momentum to trade higher,” says AJ Bell Investment Director Russ Mould....

Thu, 12/01/2023 - 10:55

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