Daily market update

Snap warning to derail US stock market, windfall tax threat for renewable energy firms and SSP back in fashion

Snap / Social Media Companies

“Snap, crackle, pop, watch as shares drop in companies reliant on advertising income. A warning by Snapchat’s owner...

Tue, 24/05/2022 - 10:34

Global markets bounce back, Kingfisher posts resilient sales and Moonpig snaps up Red Letter Days’ owner

“The FTSE 100 is now within a whisker of its January 2022 starting position, meaning that anyone who owns a fund tracking this index will...

Mon, 23/05/2022 - 10:16

UK markets stand firm, positive retail sales surprise lifts ASOS and Boohoo, and M&A juggernaut keeps trucking

“Investors may feel as if they’ve been soaked by a torrential shower given the state of the markets this year. Look closer and it’s clear...

Fri, 20/05/2022 - 10:00

Target triggers retail rout and sends stocks tumbling, National Grid posts £4 billion profit, EasyJet aiming for pre-pandemic passenger numbers and Royal Mail at a crossroads

“After the Walmart wobble on Tuesday, Target struck terror into the hearts of the US retail sector and was a big contributing factor...

Thu, 19/05/2022 - 09:27

UK stocks shrug off inflation figures, slimmed-down Aviva shines, Premier Foods to lift prices, and Burberry and Watches of Switzerland show the rich are still spending

“Investing is an expectations game so it’s not really a surprise that the market has shrugged off the highest levels of inflation in the...

Wed, 18/05/2022 - 11:01

FTSE higher, Imperial Brands impresses and Land Securities reports record leasing in central London offices

“This is not the message you want to hear from the Bank of England Governor. Andrew Bailey as a latter-day King Canute has told...

Tue, 17/05/2022 - 09:30

Vodafone brings more excitement to telecoms sector, Greggs warns of cost pressures and Made.com hit by cost-of-living crisis

Vodafone

“Four years ago, the telecoms sector was deemed as dull as dishwater, with no sign of any excitement. Since then, we’ve had Vodafone...

Mon, 16/05/2022 - 11:08

FTSE recovers after recession rout, bitcoin bounces back and Sage impresses

“After the recession rout there was a calmer feel to market proceedings on Friday,” says AJ Bell Investment Director Russ Mould.

“A late recovery...

Fri, 13/05/2022 - 09:51

FTSE slumps, JD Sports holds firm, Rolls-Royce’s good news ignored, and BT agrees sport venture

“The FTSE 100 tumbled after weak UK GDP numbers and higher than expected US inflation figures stoked fears about a global economic slowdown. Investors...

Thu, 12/05/2022 - 11:13

Gas prices surge in Europe, TUI reports strong recovery and Compass lifts revenue guidance

“Another day, another reminder of the energy crisis facing Europe as Ukraine stems the flow of Russian gas,” says AJ Bell Investment Director Russ...

Wed, 11/05/2022 - 10:34

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