Daily market update

Markets end the week on a sour note, Nike and In The Style hit by disruption, and Tortilla plots IPO as it looks to win wrap battle

“Markets flashed red across Europe and Asia on Friday as uncertainties remained over the future of troubled Chinese property developer Evergrande, with no news on...

Fri, 24/09/2021 - 10:20

FTSE consolidates gains as Fed hedges its bets, Royal Mail upbeat despite cost pressures, and pubs look to prepare for a difficult winter

“The FTSE 100 consolidated its recent gains on Thursday after a meeting of the US Federal Reserve overnight which ultimately revealed few surprises,” says AJ...

Thu, 23/09/2021 - 11:20

Markets pick up, Netflix strikes major deal, PZ Cussons finds life harder going, and Saga travel bookings beat pre-Covid levels

“A lot can change in a week on the markets,” says Russ Mould, Investment Director at AJ Bell.

“Having seen some very bad days...

Wed, 22/09/2021 - 10:07

Markets rebound from Evergrande sell-off, National Express in talks to buy Stagecoach, and Kingfisher’s tough act to follow

“Bargain hunters appeared to be out in force on Tuesday as the FTSE 100 bounced back from a torrid start to the week,” says AJ...

Tue, 21/09/2021 - 11:04

Evergrande and gas crises sees FTSE sink to lowest levels since July, Prudential announces big Hong Kong fundraise and SSE responds to break-up talk

“The FTSE 100 starts a new week in a similar fashion to the way if finished the previous one as the index drops firmly below...

Mon, 20/09/2021 - 10:43

FTSE makes decent start as travel stocks fly but retail sales under pressure and Chinese concerns linger

“Steadying Asian markets and a potential easing of UK travel restrictions provided the backdrop for some decent gains for the FTSE 100 on Friday,” says...

Fri, 17/09/2021 - 09:17

FTSE 100 makes progress but miners fall on China fears, THG set for a corporate break up and Wickes beats expectations

“The FTSE 100 started on the front foot on Thursday as investors faced competing catalysts from East and West,” says AJ Bell Investment Director Russ...

Thu, 16/09/2021 - 11:15

FTSE flat despite surging UK inflation, Darktrace stars in maiden results and Restaurant Group not ready to party yet

“Surging UK inflation figures and more volatility in Asian shares didn’t upset the apple cart too much on Wednesday morning as the FTSE 100 started...

Wed, 15/09/2021 - 10:14

JD Sports continues to thrive and Ocado counts cost of robot collision

“If mining stocks are bellwether for the global economy, then investors need to sit up and take notice that the sector has been one of...

Tue, 14/09/2021 - 10:47

Associated British Foods contends with volatile Primark trading, and FirstGroup on track but under pressure

“The FTSE 100 started the week with solid gains despite fresh turmoil in Asia as the Chinese crackdown on the tech sector showed little sign...

Mon, 13/09/2021 - 10:41

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