Daily market update

No fireworks but steady gains for the FTSE, IAG remains some way off a return to profit despite narrowed losses

“There were few fireworks for the FTSE 100 on Friday but the index did make steady progress amid strength in the banking sector and ...

Fri, 05/11/2021 - 10:33

JD Sports is furious, Sainsbury’s sees shortages hit Argos, and Currys launches buyback after bumper sales

“Stock markets took the Federal Reserve’s statement on stimulus tapering in their stride as investors liked the news that the central bank would be patient...

Thu, 04/11/2021 - 11:39

Next beats expectations but cautious on outlook, and major Darktrace investor offloads stock

“The FTSE 100 was in something of a holding pattern on Wednesday morning as investors await two central bank announcements which could define the year...

Wed, 03/11/2021 - 11:07

THG shares remain in freefall, BP beats expectations and Flutter has a bad day

THG / MARKETS

“For a while THG was a stock market darling with investors clambering to own the stock in the belief it would...

Tue, 02/11/2021 - 10:21

Big week for markets, Barclays CEO steps down, and Howden Joinery is still in demand

“It is an incredibly important week ahead for markets and there are numerous macro and political factors which could easily upset investors,” says Russ Mould,...

Mon, 01/11/2021 - 10:34

FTSE slips after corporate disappointments, NatWest disappoints with margin reduction, Apple and Amazon hit by supply chain issues and Facebook becomes Meta

“Underwhelming corporate news on both sides of the Atlantic saw the FTSE 100 get off to a sluggish start on Friday,” says AJ Bell Investment...

Fri, 29/10/2021 - 11:04

Shell misses earnings forecasts and faces break-up calls, while Lloyds’ strong results fail to lift the FTSE

Royal Dutch Shell

“Normally one shouldn’t get too hung up over a mere three months’ trading, but this was meant to be Shell’s big...

Thu, 28/10/2021 - 11:14

FTSE struggles for direction ahead of the Budget, Bloomsbury prints record results

“As often transpires, the contents of Rishi Sunak’s battered red briefcase were left looking like Westminster’s worst kept secret as today’s Budget enjoyed more trailers...

Wed, 27/10/2021 - 10:37

FTSE 100 Reckitt lifts sales forecasts, Whitbread recovery gathers pace but warns on staffing

“The FTSE 100 made a strong start on Tuesday, lifted by some strong corporate updates and as investors reacted to the fresh records set on...

Tue, 26/10/2021 - 10:36

FTSE starts busy week on front foot, HSBC beats forecasts

“The FTSE 100 started a new week in robust fashion on Monday despite a lukewarm reaction to better-than-expected results from index heavyweight HSBC,” says...

Mon, 25/10/2021 - 11:01

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