Daily market update

Ryanair to exit London stock market and Kingfisher is still riding the DIY boom

“A rather slow day for news is enlivened somewhat by the not entirely unexpected revelation that Ryanair is to fly off into the sunset...

Fri, 19/11/2021 - 10:05

FTSE drifts on strong pound having fallen short of pre-pandemic levels, Royal Mail turnaround in flight

“The FTSE 100 continues to drift having fallen just short in its effort to reclaim pre-pandemic levels,” says AJ Bell Investment Director Russ Mould. ...

Thu, 18/11/2021 - 09:20

FTSE dips as inflation hits 10-year high, and SSE commits to clean energy but stops short of split

“Inflation at a 10-year high of 4.2% makes for uncomfortable reading and goes to show the punishing effects of higher energy and food prices on...

Wed, 17/11/2021 - 09:18

FTSE flat, pound up after strong jobs figures, Diageo eyes greater market share, and Restaurant Group in robust shape

“The FTSE 100 continues to be stuck in a bit of a holding pattern,” says AJ Bell Investment Director Russ Mould.

“Holding the index...

Tue, 16/11/2021 - 10:11

Shell to stay in the FTSE as it ends dual share class structure and James Bond comes to Cineworld’s rescue

“The FTSE 100 made a tepid start to the week on Monday despite some positive economic news from China,” says AJ Bell Investment Director Russ...

Mon, 15/11/2021 - 10:16

FTSE 100 finally on verge of hitting pre-pandemic levels, and Avon Protection faces body armour body blow

“The FTSE 100 is on the cusp of finally hitting its pre-pandemic levels, nearly two years after the global market crash of February 2020,” says...

Fri, 12/11/2021 - 11:07

Tesla slumps, Rivian surges, Disney misses subscriber target, Burberry hit by tourist shortfall, and Johnson Matthey pulls out of EV battery tech market

“The FTSE 100 started Thursday on the front foot, shrugging off any hangover from the latest surge in US inflation,” says AJ Bell Investment Director...

Thu, 11/11/2021 - 10:57

Marks & Spencer pleases with another profit upgrade, ITV on course for record advertising revenue, and strong corporate results overshadow inflation fears

Marks & Spencer

“Something spectacular must have happened since August for Marks & Spencer to upgrade earnings guidance once again. Back then, it believed...

Wed, 10/11/2021 - 10:56

Primark smartens up and UK stocks squeeze out small gains

Associated British Foods

“Even though full-year revenue was slightly below market forecasts, there is a lot to like about Associated British Foods’ results,” says...

Tue, 09/11/2021 - 10:45

The consequences of Elon Musk’s Tesla share sale poll, and the FTSE 100 is flat as the new trading week begins

Tesla

“Elon Musk doesn’t like to do things in a conventional way and so holding a poll on Twitter about whether he should sell...

Mon, 08/11/2021 - 10:46

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