Daily market update

Hard work starts now for Aviva boss, moment of truth for Cineworld

“The FTSE 100 was modestly lower in early trading as weakness in the mining sector overshadowed some decent UK economic data,” says AJ Bell financial...

Thu, 12/08/2021 - 09:59

Deliveroo beats expectations, Admiral flags strong growth

“The FTSE 100 built on Tuesday’s gains to trade around a one-month high suggesting investors have moved on from the latest set of jitters over...

Wed, 11/08/2021 - 10:35

Flutter beats expectations, InterContinental returns to first half profit

“The FTSE 100 was struggling for direction like a new driver without their satnav on Tuesday morning as investors weighed a weak session on Wall...

Tue, 10/08/2021 - 09:59

PageGroup reinstates dividend on improved first half trading

“The FTSE 100 dipped modestly on Monday after weak Chinese trade figures and with few other company or economic updates to funnel sentiment in any...

Mon, 09/08/2021 - 10:08

Taking stock of markets year to date

“Most of the key markets in Europe and Asia were quiet on Friday, with the FTSE 100 slipping 0.1% to 7,113 and a flat performance...

Fri, 06/08/2021 - 09:30

FTSE treads water ahead of Bank of England update, and Frasers makes positive strides ahead of Mike Ashley stepping down as CEO

“It was a calmer day for markets as investors waited for the Bank of England to confirm how and when it might start reducing stimulus...

Thu, 05/08/2021 - 10:45

FTSE fights back and Taylor Wimpey remains in a sweet spot

“The FTSE 100 continues to fight back after a sell-off in mid-July, rising another 0.4% to 7,133. If it can break the 7,217 intraday...

Wed, 04/08/2021 - 09:25

Chinese regulatory fears shift to gaming stocks and the public continues to feast on Greggs

“Fears over Chinese regulatory interference aren’t going away, with Tencent the latest stock to slump on chatter about Beijing seeking to wield its power,” says...

Tue, 03/08/2021 - 10:29

New wave of takeover activity lifts UK market and HSBC at a major turning point

Takeover Activity Aplenty

“The UK takeover spree continues to move at pace, with yet another FTSE 250 stock receiving a bid,” says Russ Mould, Investment...

Mon, 02/08/2021 - 10:06

Natwest underwhelms despite profit beating expectations and International Consolidated Airlines still losing money

“It’s looking like a soggy end to July both in meteorological terms and with the markets as so-so numbers from Amazon and a sell-off...

Fri, 30/07/2021 - 10:30

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