Daily market update

FTSE drops after wild swings in oil prices, while Boohoo rallies but still faces big challenges

“Wild swings in oil overnight reflect the febrile nature of markets right now and also just how little visibility investors have,” says AJ Bell Investment...

Thu, 10/03/2022 - 10:59

European markets rebound as investors fish for bargains, and slimmed down Prudential impresses

“Markets across Europe saw strong gains on Wednesday following decisions by the UK, US and EU to ban or curb Russian oil and gas imports,...

Wed, 09/03/2022 - 10:28

Stagflation fears stalk markets and rising costs to take a bite out of Greggs’ expected

“After a Lazarus-like turnaround yesterday the FTSE 100 was back under pressure on Tuesday as the war in Ukraine grinds on and approaches the end...

Tue, 08/03/2022 - 09:53

Commodity prices soar, more directors leave the boards of London-listed Russian companies, and manufacturing M&A deal is off

“After a week of businesses around the world cutting ties with Russia in protest at its invasion of Ukraine, the market is now taking a...

Mon, 07/03/2022 - 10:26

Taking stock of events as markets continue to fall

“With the invasion of Ukraine by Russia now into its second week, stock markets continue to battle the threat of even higher inflation and a...

Fri, 04/03/2022 - 10:00

FTSE lower despite resources strength as inflationary impact of war in Ukraine becomes clear, ITV shares slump as it reveals new streaming service, and Melrose holds back on capital return amid conflict

“Not even continuing strength in the oil and gas market and the resulting upswing in BP and Shell shares could save the FTSE...

Thu, 03/03/2022 - 10:39

Oil hits $110, BP and Shell lift FTSE 100, Polymetal rebounds after ’going concern’ analysis, and MusicMagpie hit by margin pressures

“The FTSE 100 made its latest attempt at a rebound on Wednesday despite the ongoing conflict in Ukraine,” says AJ Bell Investment Director Russ Mould....

Wed, 02/03/2022 - 10:17

Eerie calm in markets despite war in Ukraine, and Travis Perkins could find life harder

“The fairly calm mood in the markets seems at odds with the escalating conflict in the Ukraine as the FTSE 100 ekes out modest gains...

Tue, 01/03/2022 - 09:49

BP to offload Rosneft stake, Russian companies sink on London market, Associated British Foods contends with margin pressures

“In a move that feels seismic but at the same time completely unsurprising, BP has announced plans to offload its stake in Russian oil...

Mon, 28/02/2022 - 11:00

FTSE 100 makes gains despite Ukrainian conflict, International Consolidated Airlines continues to lose money, and Rightmove to face a downturn test

“Despite war continuing to rage in Ukraine the FTSE 100 managed decent gains on Friday as investors make slightly queasy calculations about the extent to...

Fri, 25/02/2022 - 10:19

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