Daily market update

Market reaction to Russia invading Ukraine, and Rolls-Royce slumps on weak results and Warren East departure

“Markets across Europe and Asia dived on confirmation that Russia had invaded Ukraine. A 2.6% decline in the FTSE 100 paled into comparison to other...

Thu, 24/02/2022 - 11:16

FTSE higher on hopes for de-escalation in Ukraine, Rio Tinto declares bumper dividend, and Barclays beats expectations

“The FTSE 100 managed a move higher on Wednesday despite the simmering tensions in Ukraine,” says AJ Bell Investment Director Russ Mould.

“The US...

Wed, 23/02/2022 - 09:37

Markets shaken by war threat, HSBC delivers a mixed bag, and Smith & Nephew appoints new boss

“The threat of war does not create a positive environment for investors, and so we have seen another big sell-off on global markets. The movements...

Tue, 22/02/2022 - 10:48

Markets up on hopes for Biden-Putin summit, and UK takeover spree continues with a move on Clipper Logistics and a higher bid for John Menzies

“The market remains hopeful that Russia will step back from the precipice in Ukraine with news of a potential last-gasp summit between Putin and Biden...

Mon, 21/02/2022 - 10:04

FTSE 100 higher but Ukraine fears remain, Walmart is a winner, Natwest cost inflation spooks market

“The FTSE 100 ticked higher on Friday as nervousness around a potential all-out conflict in Ukraine persists,” says AJ Bell Financial Analyst Danni Hewson. ...

Fri, 18/02/2022 - 10:02

Reckitt boosted by upbeat margin guidance, Moneysupermarket can’t help where it’s really needed, and Russian tensions return as FTSE starts lower

“A good business wants to sell more products each year than the previous 12 months. Success is a sign that either existing customers want more...

Thu, 17/02/2022 - 11:16

Market reaction to UK inflation figures

“The FTSE 350 behaved exactly as you would expect as UK inflation hit a 30-year high at 5.5%. Many of the top risers and fallers...

Wed, 16/02/2022 - 09:56

Calm after the storm for markets as Ukraine fears ease, BHP and Glencore unveil big returns for shareholders

“Today marks something of a calm after the storm, as the FTSE 100 recovered some ground lost yesterday – when the market saw its biggest...

Tue, 15/02/2022 - 09:23

Markets rattled by prospect of Russia/Ukraine war

“The prospect of war is rarely good for stock markets, and so the new trading week has begun on a bad note across Europe and...

Mon, 14/02/2022 - 10:04

Market volatility creeps up and British American Tobacco is a cash machine

“It’s been quite a week for the markets with a shock from US inflation growing faster than expected, and now we’ve got confirmation that Omicron...

Fri, 11/02/2022 - 10:17

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