Daily market update

European shares rise, L&G reassures, Gleeson’s cancellation rate shock, and Parsley Box to delist

“Following a slight pullback on Wall Street last night and in Asia on Friday, European stocks bucked the trend to trade higher on the last...

Fri, 18/11/2022 - 11:04

Royal Mail owner swings to a loss and Burberry sets ambitious growth targets

“If the mini-budget was what made the UK economy and its assets sickly, today is the day on which some painful medicine is delivered in...

Thu, 17/11/2022 - 10:34

FTSE higher despite UK inflation and tension in Eastern Europe, and Premier Foods enjoys exceedingly good pricing power

“The FTSE 100 was higher on Wednesday despite mounting tension in Eastern Europe where a stray missile of unknown origin struck NATO member Poland,” says...

Wed, 16/11/2022 - 10:50

FTSE steady as Amazon and Fed comments temper Wall Street’s optimism, BAE Systems boosted by increased military spending and Vodafone cuts forecasts

“The FTSE 100 started the day flat on Tuesday after mixed trading in Asia and a late sting in the tail on Wall Street overnight,”...

Tue, 15/11/2022 - 09:36

Mid cap rally pauses for breath, investors switch to defensive stocks again and Joules to enter administration

“The risk with any sudden surge in the stock market amid headwinds such as rising inflation and higher interest rates is that it is a...

Mon, 14/11/2022 - 10:31

FTSE higher after bumper US gains, UK on cusp of recession and The Works thinks value will be a winner this Christmas

“The FTSE 100 consolidated its gains from the day before as US stocks surged overnight on Thursday’s lower-than-expected inflation reading,” says AJ Bell Investment Director...

Fri, 11/11/2022 - 09:24

Big day for US inflation figures, WH Smith restarts dividends, Centrica lifts guidance and launches buyback, B&M reports strong start to Golden Quarter

“It’s a big day for inflation watchers as the US releases its latest cost of living figures. The consensus forecast is for the annual CPI...

Thu, 10/11/2022 - 09:38

FTSE dips with midterms still in the balance, Marks & Spencer warns of difficult outlook, Next buys Made.com brand out of administration and Taylor Wimpey sees sales fall and cancellations rise

“The red wave promised overnight turned out to be more of a pinkish swell with the result of crucial midterm elections still in the balance...

Wed, 09/11/2022 - 09:17

FTSE lower ahead of US midterms, Associated British Foods’ big comeback and Persimmon warns on housing market

“The FTSE 100 started Tuesday on the back foot as the latest in a seemingly regular dose of political turmoil looms on the horizon in...

Tue, 08/11/2022 - 09:55

FTSE 100 steady as housing market slumps, Frasers launches buyback, Joules in a pickle, rumours that Next might buy Made.com brand and Ryanair unveils record profit

“The FTSE 100 on Monday largely consolidated its gains from the back end of last week as investors continue to weigh the latest hints on...

Mon, 07/11/2022 - 10:25

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