Daily market update

Markets rise, Sainsbury’s mixed fortunes and Dunelm is still riding high

“Volatility is down, equities are up. Investors look to be regaining their confidence after a choppy start to 2022 with all the main indices across...

Wed, 12/01/2022 - 10:29

Tech stocks try to fight back, Darktrace soars, and Games Workshop still having a spot of bad luck

“Shares in Darktrace enjoyed a double whammy of raised earnings guidance and a small recovery in the broader technology sector following a big sell-off...

Tue, 11/01/2022 - 10:25

FTSE held back by housebuilders amid cladding cost reports, while Tortilla delivers knock-out trading update

“The FTSE 100 stalled around the 7,500 mark on Monday morning as investors remain watchful of lingering Covid risks and the dangers posed by inflation,”...

Mon, 10/01/2022 - 09:58

FTSE struggling for direction ahead of US jobs data, and Aston Martin declares return to health despite new profit warning

“It looks like investors are really trying to start 2022 in an optimistic spirit but despite a clear diminishing of concern over Omicron, there are...

Fri, 07/01/2022 - 09:45

Fed comments spook markets, Next has a challenging year ahead, and new master chef for Greggs

“The Federal Reserve continues to wield considerable power over global markets and its latest comments are not what investors want to hear,” says Russ Mould,...

Thu, 06/01/2022 - 10:15

FTSE 100 takes modest step back as inflation returns to the fore, while UK supermarkets enjoy strong Christmas sales

“If the UK markets started their first trading day of 2022 by climbing the wall of worry over Omicron, they took a slight stumble on...

Wed, 05/01/2022 - 10:06

UK markets start 2022 with a bang

“There is no sign of an extended New Year hangover for the UK markets. The FTSE 100 was instead in fine fettle on the first...

Tue, 04/01/2022 - 10:31

FTSE 100 trades modestly lower as UK GDP disappoints, and Parsley Box readies cash call

“The FTSE 100 took a modest step back on Wednesday as UK third quarter growth figures came in short of expectations, dragged lower by weak...

Wed, 22/12/2021 - 10:28

FTSE 100 rebounds as UK public finances improve

“As we head towards an uncertain festive break the market is swaying about more than someone who’s over-indulged on the sherries on Christmas Day,” says...

Tue, 21/12/2021 - 09:49

Omicron fears accelerate and lead to sharp decline in European and Asian shares

“After battling endless headwinds in recent weeks, markets have finally been knocked over as the rapid spread of Omicron finally reaches panic mode,” says Russ...

Mon, 20/12/2021 - 09:30

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