Daily market update

FTSE fights to sustain momentum, markets eye US banking season, JD's new chair and Vistry upbeat despite rising costs

“It’s been a chaotic week for politics and a rollercoaster ride for investors as markets experienced yet more wild swings,” says Russ Mould, Investment Director...

Fri, 08/07/2022 - 10:26

FTSE 100 makes gains despite political turmoil, Persimmon under pressure, Currys' sales stalling and Jet2 faces headwinds

“The political situation in the UK remains highly febrile, with reports now indicating the Prime Minister is set to resign later today. Although investors will...

Thu, 07/07/2022 - 09:57

Pound slides after Sunak and Javid quit, oil rebounds, AO seeks more cash and Trainline soars

“In theory a weaker pound is good for the large number of companies on the UK stock market that do business in foreign currencies, as...

Wed, 06/07/2022 - 10:01

Aussie rate hike, Saga looks to steady the ship and Sainsbury’s gets a new chief bean counter

“Unable to take a lead from Wall Street, which was closed yesterday for the Independence Day holiday, London is off to a quiet start after...

Tue, 05/07/2022 - 10:02

Oil bounce lifts FTSE, Hipgnosis enjoys royalty success and Pets at Home hit by broker downgrade

“A small bounce back in the oil price was enough to give BP and Shell a lift and provide welcome support to the...

Mon, 04/07/2022 - 10:12

Millions hit by stock market weakness and ITV in the picture as TV advertising rules under review

“We already knew this year’s stock market performance had been miserable but when we see headlines flashing about the worst first-half for US equities since...

Fri, 01/07/2022 - 10:03

European stocks dive, Aston Martin’s funding fears, Uniper’s big warning and Royal Mail faces strike disruption

“Stock markets were in a terrible mood across Europe, with the FTSE 100 down 1.7%, the CAC 40 dropping by 2.3% and the Dax falling...

Thu, 30/06/2022 - 09:30

Utilities digest price control proposals, falling sales for B&M and Nio under fire

“Utility companies are not exactly jumping with joy at Ofgem’s new electricity distribution price control proposals, with SSE calling them ‘tough and stretching’,” says...

Wed, 29/06/2022 - 10:16

Miners storm ahead and give a lift to the FTSE 100

“Boom! Periods when the FTSE 100 rises in the region of 1% in a day should be celebrated given how this year has been so...

Tue, 28/06/2022 - 09:56

Markets move higher, miners in vogue, new bid for CareTech

“A good start to the week for European equities bodes well for investors hoping for their portfolios to be repaired after a damaging start to...

Mon, 27/06/2022 - 09:55

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