Fashion, mergers and miners
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Monday 23 November 2015
The blue-chip index opened lower as traders looked to consolidate positions and opted to take profits following last week's heady gains.
“Women’s discount fashion retailer Bonmarché (LSE:BON) will be giving a warm welcome to the sudden cold snap,” says AJ Bell Investment Director Russ Mould.
“First half like-for-like sales were up but trading conditions have been challenging due to the very mild and wet weather. The group is on track to meet its full-year forecasts, provided trading conditions normalise.
“Playtech’s (LSE:PTEC) shares tumbled after it was forced to drop its proposed £460m takeover of Plus500 (LSE:PLUS) following concerns raised by the Financial Conduct Authority. Playtech has no immediate plans about its 9.9% stake in Plus500.
“Heavyweight miners were among the biggest fallers on the FTSE100 in early trading with Glencore (LSE:GLEN), Anglo American (LSE:AAL), Antofagasta (LSE:ANTO) and BHP Billiton (LSE:BLT) all near the foot of the index."
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