Daily market update

FTSE falls, GB Group targeted by private equity, Barratt reveals buyback as housing market shows resilience, Halfords motors higher, WH Smith dips despite reassuring update

“Amid widespread selling in global markets, the FTSE 100 followed suit on Wednesday morning,” says AJ Bell Investment Director Russ Mould.

“Action on energy...

Wed, 07/09/2022 - 10:03

Berkeley ups prices to cover rising costs and retail stocks soar following energy bill relief reports

“After yesterday sinking to a 37-year low against the dollar, the pound perked up on Tuesday, rising 0.2% to $1.1586 as the UK prepared for...

Tue, 06/09/2022 - 10:43

US jobs numbers in focus, Shell boss reportedly stepping down

“There will be some relief on Friday morning that, for now, the recent wave of selling in global stock markets has eased,” says AJ Bell...

Fri, 02/09/2022 - 10:35

FTSE lower amid global sell-off, London recovery led by PPHE hotels

“The start of September has not brought about any change to the current gloomy mood pervading markets,” says AJ Bell investment director Russ Mould.

“Further...

Thu, 01/09/2022 - 09:59

FTSE 100 steady despite selling in Asia and the US overnight, food prices soar, Dalata Hotels back in profit

“The FTSE 100 clawed back some of Tuesday afternoon’s losses on Wednesday morning despite continued selling overnight in the US and Asia,” says AJ Bell...

Wed, 31/08/2022 - 09:26

FTSE 100 up as pound sinks against the dollar, Joules insists Next deal remains on track

“The FTSE 100 started on the front foot after the Bank Holiday, having careered into the long weekend with some substantial losses after Federal Reserve...

Tue, 30/08/2022 - 10:05

Markets poised for Powell at Jackson Hole, UK energy crisis deepens, Micro Focus catches $6 billion bid

“The energy crisis continues to escalate in the UK as the latest price cap is announced but for the markets all the focus is on...

Fri, 26/08/2022 - 10:41

FTSE up after strong trading in US & Asia as Jackson Hole begins, energy producers in focus, CRH delivers double-digit price increases

“The FTSE 100 took its cue from strong trading in the US and Asia to make gains on Thursday morning as investors await the crunch...

Thu, 25/08/2022 - 10:13

Markets lose momentum, Whitbread plans major new hotel on the Strand and Allied Minds heads for the door

“Markets seem to have lost their momentum following the rally since mid-June. Investors have become nervous once again, with all eyes on Federal Reserve chair...

Wed, 24/08/2022 - 10:53

FTSE lower as European gas prices surge, Wood Group revenue dips and BT in the clear over Drahi investment

“The FTSE 100 was under pressure on Tuesday amid a gloomy global market outlook,” says AJ Bell Investment Director Russ Mould.

“The hopes earlier...

Tue, 23/08/2022 - 09:49

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