Daily market update

FTSE summer rally continues, Next eyes Joules stake, and BHP's offer for OZ Minerals marks return to big acquisitions

“The summer is supposed to be a quiet time for markets as many people are sitting on the beach, rather than glued to a screen...

Mon, 08/08/2022 - 10:16

FTSE 100 lower, house price pressure looms, WPP down despite solid numbers, and Pets at Home enjoys resilient demand

“After yesterday’s shocking assessment of the UK economy from the Bank of England, the FTSE 100 was down modestly this morning,” says AJ Bell Investment...

Fri, 05/08/2022 - 10:10

FTSE 100 dips ahead of rates decision, Next enjoys summer weather boost, and Rolls-Royce sputters

“The FTSE 100 dipped ahead of a Bank of England meeting where it is expected to introduce a 50 basis point hike in rates,” says...

Thu, 04/08/2022 - 10:34

Taiwan trip tension rattles markets and Taylor Wimpey's first half results impress

“Investors already have more than enough on their plate. Now they find themselves having to make room for one more worry, as tensions build between...

Wed, 03/08/2022 - 10:41

Greggs delivers the goods, BP records bumper profits and FTSE in 'consolidation mode'

“The FTSE 100 was in consolidation mode on Tuesday morning, trading broadly flat but avoiding the falls seen in Asia overnight,” says AJ Bell Investment...

Tue, 02/08/2022 - 10:59

Strong results help FTSE move higher, HSBC resists break up call & pledges quarterly dividend and publisher Pearson profits

“The FTSE 100 started the week higher following some relatively positive corporate updates, notably from index heavyweight HSBC,” says AJ Bell Investment Director Russ...

Mon, 01/08/2022 - 10:15

BA owner makes first profit since pandemic, and Apple and Amazon beat expectations

“The FTSE 100 continued to grind upwards on Friday morning, putting it on course to end a pivotal week in positive territory,” says AJ Bell...

Fri, 29/07/2022 - 09:56

Barclays suffers from US debacle, Shell sees profits soar and Fed commentary does markets a favour

“On a super Thursday for corporate results the FTSE 100 made solid progress in early trading as the US Federal Reserve helped give global markets...

Thu, 28/07/2022 - 09:51

FTSE nudges higher ahead of Fed decision, Lloyds & Reckitt smash expectations, and Microsoft & Apple not as bad as some feared

“The FTSE 100 was higher on Wednesday morning, buoyed by some positive corporate results and news from the US overnight as Microsoft and Alphabet reported...

Wed, 27/07/2022 - 10:03

FTSE up as US big hitters poised to report today, Unilever feels the Nelson Peltz effect, and Easyjet hit by travel chaos

“The FTSE 100 made some modest progress on Tuesday morning as earnings reports on both sides of the Atlantic turn from a trickle to a...

Tue, 26/07/2022 - 10:09

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