Daily market update

Anglo American rejects BHP bid, Alphabet joins the dividend club, AI helps Microsoft beat forecasts and NatWest’s numbers top expectations

“What a fantastic week for the FTSE 100. We’ve had new record highs, yet more takeover action, and everyone is talking about UK stocks in...

Fri, 26/04/2024 - 10:14

Tesla shares rocket, Reckitt hints at customers trading up and Jet2 warns of more competitive pricing

“The FTSE 100 continues to enjoy a robust showing, this time led by resources stocks and a well-received update from Reckitt,” says AJ Bell investment director...

Wed, 24/04/2024 - 10:15

Primark-owner Associated British Foods shines and JD Sports makes US acquisition

“No sooner had the FTSE 100 hit a new record closing level, the blue-chip index has now scored another goal by achieving a new intraday...

Tue, 23/04/2024 - 11:50

Ocado reportedly under pressure to switch to US listing, counteroffer for Hipgnosis, US bid for Tyman, and Mobico results finally see light

“The FTSE 100 bounced back strongly on Monday amid relief that tensions in the Middle East seem to have been contained for now,” says AJ Bell...

Mon, 22/04/2024 - 10:50

Oil eases after initial surge, Netflix shares fall on subscriber guidance, big losses in Japan and 888 revenue ahead of forecasts

“The FTSE 100 opened lower amid fluctuating tensions in the Middle East as markets tried to gauge the likelihood of further escalation,” says AJ Bell investment...

Fri, 19/04/2024 - 10:11

Investors prepare for Netflix update, UK airlines fly high and Rentokil's US operations fall short of expectations

“While Netflix may not be a member of the feted Magnificent Seven group of US tech giants, a positive update when it reports later...

Thu, 18/04/2024 - 20:32

FTSE 100 makes gains, Hipgnosis accepts bid, EasyJet narrows losses, Deliveroo on track and Dunelm flags difficult market conditions

“The FTSE 100 extended yesterday’s positive momentum with a further 0.5% gain to 7,890 in early trading, powered by pharma, banking and consumer goods stocks,”...

Thu, 18/04/2024 - 10:18

UK stocks fight back, Royal Mail bid approach, Tesla returns to $56 billion pay deal for Elon Musk days after big workforce cull and travel sector flies on United Airlines’ results

“After a slow start, the UK stock market eventually burst into life and the FTSE 100 headed back on the right path towards the all-important...

Wed, 17/04/2024 - 17:56

Markets calm after yesterday’s washout, ASML disappoints, ASOS stuck in the discount habit, Just Eat Takeaway serves up a mixed dish and Entain hit by regulatory pressures

“There was no rebound of any substance in European markets after yesterday’s washout session,” says Russ Mould, Investment Director at AJ Bell.

“The main indices...

Wed, 17/04/2024 - 09:49

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