Daily market update

FTSE 100 higher ahead of Fed meeting, rumours Boots could return to London market, Boohoo tightens grip on Revolution Beauty

“The FTSE 100 ticked higher as investors await the latest decision from the Federal Reserve on interest rates,” says Danni Hewson, Head of Financial Analysis...

Wed, 13/12/2023 - 10:05

UK stocks up on slowdown in wage growth, all eyes on US inflation data and Hasbro suffers pre-Christmas blues

 “It’s a big day for clues as to how central banks might act at their next interest rate decision,” says Danni Hewson, head of financial analysis...

Tue, 12/12/2023 - 10:59

China deflation hits miners as FTSE opens lower, Begbies Traynor sees insolvencies increasing, Rightmove reports house price fall and tiny UK stock surges after hiring ex-Tesla trio

“The FTSE 100 started the week on the back foot, dragged lower by the mining sector as figures from China over the weekend showed the...

Mon, 11/12/2023 - 10:32

FTSE 100 higher as US gains on jobless claims, Berkeley profits up, Flutter stays in FTSE despite US move and Anglo American slashes production guidance

“The FTSE 100 was modestly higher in early trading on Friday following gains in the US overnight as the market awaits a key jobs report...

Fri, 08/12/2023 - 10:20

FTSE 100 takes step back as oil falls, Bloomsbury shines, cracks appear in Frasers’ luxury division amid wider sector issues, GameStop still losing money and Vertu warns on used car market

“The FTSE 100 took a step back on Thursday amid weak trading in the US and China as some of the excitement about a pivot...

Thu, 07/12/2023 - 10:24

FTSE 100 higher, British American Tobacco in £25 billion impairment charge, TUI might delist from London and Ten Entertainment bowled over by takeover offer

“The FTSE 100 moved higher on Wednesday as it responded to positive trading in Asia,” says AJ Bell Investment Director Russ Mould.

“Cooling job vacancy...

Wed, 06/12/2023 - 10:58

FTSE 100 takes its cue from US weakness, Moonpig higher, Ashtead posts flat second quarter after warning and On The Beach shares soar on results

“The FTSE 100 slipped at the open after weakness on Wall Street last night. The markets are a touch nervous ahead of US jobs figures...

Tue, 05/12/2023 - 09:56

Markets shaky ahead of US jobs data, gold hits new high, Rolls-Royce extends rally and Spotify slashes jobs

“A mixed session across Asia and Europe set the tone for what could be an uneven week on the markets. Tomorrow sees the first of...

Mon, 04/12/2023 - 11:12

Good start to December for FTSE 100, housebuilders lifted by positive market data, Tesco hit by broker downgrade and Nelson Peltz returns for round two with Disney

“A 0.8% rise in the FTSE 100 will have put investors in a good mood as we move into the final month of 2023,” said...

Fri, 01/12/2023 - 10:15

FTSE 100 steady, US stocks on course for best month of the year, Mitchells & Butlers swings to pre-tax loss, OPEC to meet and Dr Martens’ US woes intensify

“The FTSE 100 made a steady start on Thursday after mixed trading in the US and gains in Asia overnight,” says AJ Bell Investment Director...

Thu, 30/11/2023 - 11:05

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