Daily market update

Daily market update: Coca-Cola HBC, British American Tobacco, Imperial Brands, Haleon, Speedy Hire

“The prospect of a full-blown trade war has spooked investors as they weigh up the prospect of widespread retaliation by countries on the receiving end...

Mon, 03/02/2025 - 09:52

FTSE 100 hits new record high ahead of US inflation reading, Smiths Group unveils break-up plan, mooted production tie-up for ITV and mixed bag from Intel

“The FTSE 100 marked new record highs on Friday morning, taking its cues from solid trading on Wall Street as the recovery from Monday’s DeepSeek...

Fri, 31/01/2025 - 10:57

Markets calm after Fed leaves rates unchanged, BT disappoints, H&M trips up, Wizz Air hit by cost headwinds, Meta beats forecasts and Fevertree agrees Molson Coors tie-up

“The FTSE 100 opened flat, following a slight pullback on Wall Street last night and a mixed showing from Asia,” says Russ Mould, Investment Director...

Thu, 30/01/2025 - 10:23

Markets await rates and tech results, LVMH update lacks sparkle, Dowlais merger fails to impress, WH Smith’s travel joy, ASML beats expectations, Pennon rights issue and Starbucks relief

“DeepSeek’s appearance on the scene might have caused a shift in the narrative for tech stocks but it hasn’t been the catalyst for a sustained...

Wed, 29/01/2025 - 10:06

Markets stabilise after DeepSeek sell-off, Boeing shares up despite huge loss and strong Royal Caribbean update sees cruise liners rally

“After yesterday’s tech mauling markets have looked a lot healthier today, with modest gains made by some of yesterday’s biggest losers including Nvidia and...

Tue, 28/01/2025 - 17:51

US tech stocks set for rebound, Microsoft rumoured to be eyeing up TikTok, Rentokil boosted by US progress, Wickes on the comeback trail, Pets at Home rescued by vets business and Foxtons shines

“Panic on Wall Street sent US tech stocks into a deep slump yesterday and prompted a big debate about whether the AI infrastructure winners will...

Tue, 28/01/2025 - 12:10

FTSE 100 lower, challenges in WH Smith’s pursuit to sell high street arm, tech stocks fall on China AI threat, Dr. Martens slips and Ryanair hit by Boeing woes

“The FTSE 100 was dragged down by the mining sector at the start of the new trading week,” says Russ Mould, AJ Bell Investment Director....

Mon, 27/01/2025 - 11:20

FTSE 100 flat, China pushes insurers to invest in domestic stocks, Associated British Foods hit by Primark woes, Revolution Beauty stumbles and THG on track after Ingenuity spin-off

“The FTSE 100’s strong start to 2025 is starting to lose some momentum despite gains in the US and China,” says AJ Bell Investment Director...

Thu, 23/01/2025 - 10:37

Gilt yields unmoved on public sector borrowing shock, tech stocks boosted by Trump interest in AI, EasyJet falls, Wetherspoons’ subdued Christmas and Trainline faces state-backed rival threat

“The bond market hasn’t panicked about UK government borrowing shooting up to £17.8 billion,” says Russ Mould, Investment Director at AJ Bell.

“While the public...

Wed, 22/01/2025 - 11:19

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