Daily market update

Markets wait for the Fed to lay out path as sticky inflation takes a bite out of Starbucks and Yum! Brands

“Sticky. That’s the word that’s become intrinsically linked with inflation, especially over on the other side of the Atlantic,” says Danni Hewson, Head of Financial...

Wed, 01/05/2024 - 17:31

FTSE higher ahead of Fed meeting, GSK beats expectations, Amazon not ready to join dividend club, Domino’s disappoints, Next sees strong first quarter but leaves guidance unchanged and Aston Martin losses double

“Having broken its run of record closes on Tuesday, the FTSE 100 ticked higher on Wednesday morning despite selling on Wall Street overnight,” says AJ...

Wed, 01/05/2024 - 10:11

FTSE 100 pushes higher, Fed meeting in focus, HSBC boss to leave, Prudential’s mixed quarter, Whitbread pivot to hotels, Glencore flexes copper muscles and Card Factory brings back dividends

“The spigot has been opened since it attained its new record high and the FTSE 100 continued to flow higher on Tuesday amid a raft...

Tue, 30/04/2024 - 10:16

FTSE 100 maintains momentum, Musk’s China trip boosts Tesla and US pizza lovers fuel Domino’s earnings beat

“The FTSE 100’s not just had a helping of Ready Brek, it’s also scarfed down a supermarket meal deal and could be heading back for...

Mon, 29/04/2024 - 17:10

FTSE 100 continues to rally, speculation about competing bids for Anglo American, shareholder lays into Elementis, another bid for Hipgnosis Songs Fund and Tesco deal lifts Eagle Eye Solutions

“The FTSE 100 has clearly had its Ready Brek as the blue-chip index continues to glow and sustain energy that we haven’t seen in the...

Mon, 29/04/2024 - 09:57

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

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