Muted response to Morrison’s figures suggests food retailers have yet to convince the bears

“The combination of rising sales, a healthy jump in pre-tax profits, lower debt, an increased ordinary dividend and even a special dividend of 4p sounds...

Wed, 14/03/2018 - 12:02

Prudential’s amicable divorce, there is still life in Dignity and Balfour fights back

“Insurers and miners help to lift the FTSE 100 on Wednesday with the blue chip index rising 0.2% to 7,153,” says AJ Bell Investment Director...

Wed, 14/03/2018 - 09:47

The real reason why Fevertree shares are down, the FTSE takes a step back and further problems for Greencore

“The FTSE takes a step back on Tuesday, trading five points lower at 7,209. Gains in the oil and mining sectors are offset by losses...

Tue, 13/03/2018 - 09:41

FTSE holds firm, Melrose’s final attempt to buy GKN and Polymetal’s countless moving parts

“The UK stock market starts the week on a quiet note as the FTSE 100 is flat at 7,227,” says Russ Mould, investment director at...

Mon, 12/03/2018 - 09:29

FTSE on track for strong week, looking beyond SIG’s headlines and GVC issues reassuring numbers

“Although The FTSE 100 doesn’t seem to want to move on Friday morning, trading flat at 7,196, it is still on track to finish the...

Fri, 09/03/2018 - 09:21

Four reasons why financial markets may not want to see tariffs

When Donald Trump was running for President, financial markets were wary of him, not least because of his calls for tariffs and protectionist policies, and...

Thu, 08/03/2018 - 14:49

Domino’s health warning, Countrywide flop and G4S fighting negative sentiment

“The FTSE 100 sits on its hands on Thursday, staying flat at 7,157,” says AJ Bell Investment Director Russ Mould.

Domino's Pizza

“Full year...

Thu, 08/03/2018 - 09:36

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