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Europe to open higher, Tesla busts through $1trn, Facebook announces $50bn buyback

European markets underwent a fairly uneventful session yesterday, with the CAC40 slipping back and the FTSE 100 briefly putting in a new 18 month high.

26 Oct 2021

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What sectors look merry for festive season gift giving?

Will retailers be banking the cash as gift cards do the business this holiday season?

26 Oct 2021

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FTSE 100 hits an 18-month high, as HSBC profits beat expectations

It’s been a fairly solid start to the week for markets in Europe, although the CAC 40 is lagging behind, while the FTSE 100 briefly hit a new 18-month high, before slipping back.

26 Oct 2021

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Markets set for a big earnings week, ahead of ECB and BoJ

It was contrasting week for US and European markets last week, with the Dow and S&P500 once again setting the pace with more record highs,

25 Oct 2021

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The Week Ahead: ECB meeting; UK Budget; UK banks, US tech results

Read our pick of the top stories to look out for in the coming week (25-29 October), and view our key company earnings schedule.

23 Oct 2021

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Positive end to the week, but social media companies get trolled

The imminent prospect of an Evergrande default appears to have been deferred for another day, after this morning’s report out of Asia, that it had paid the $83.5m interest payment

23 Oct 2021

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UK retail sales set to rebound on fuel frenzy

​European markets underwent a little bit of China syndrome yesterday, as a combination of concerns about an Evergrande default this weekend, and China targeting the restructuring

22 Oct 2021

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US earnings surprise, but companies warn on rising inflation

US companies are reporting strong results, but are concerned about semiconductor chip and labour shortages and supply chain disruptions.

22 Oct 2021

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European stocks slip back as commodity prices drift off

European markets have slipped back today after a weak handover from markets in Asia, as investor minds turn to the possibility of a possible Evergrande default ahead of the weekend

22 Oct 2021

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UK public finances in focus ahead of next week’s budget

​Yesterday’s European market session was a fairly subdued affair, even if it was a positive one, with the FTSE100 trading in one of its narrowest ranges this year.

21 Oct 2021

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How energy companies are changing to give cleaner, greener options

Energy companies are changing as investors demand cleaner, greener options.

21 Oct 2021

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European stocks drift as airlines lose altitude

It’s been a rather slow day for markets in Europe today with little in the way of direction one way or the other, with the focus largely on company results and rising inflation risks,

21 Oct 2021

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Bank of England rate hike expectations rise ahead of UK CPI

​After the pullbacks seen on Monday, we managed a rather tepid rebound for European stocks yesterday, as caution about the economic outlook continued to temper sentiment.

20 Oct 2021

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European stocks tread water, as US dollar slips back

European markets have had a steadier and pretty uneventful day, trading quietly with little in the way of direction, with the FTSE100, trading around the flat line, and FTSE250 edging higher.

20 Oct 2021

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Europe set for a modest rebound as Asia markets bounce back

​Not a particularly great start to a new week yesterday for markets in Europe, but having just come off the back of three days of strong gains

19 Oct 2021

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European markets slip back on rising yields, and growth concerns

​It’s been a lacklustre start to the week, as the optimism of last week has given way to concerns that rising energy prices could well translate into weaker growth,

19 Oct 2021