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News

FTSE100 consolidates, financials drag on Credit Suisse loss
  • News

FTSE100 consolidates, financials drag on Credit Suisse loss

22 Apr 2021

Europe set for a positive open ahead of the ECB
  • News

Europe set for a positive open ahead of the ECB

After two days of declines, US markets turned around yesterday, reversing most of their Tuesday losses,

22 Apr 2021

A weaker USD reinforces current bullish tone for stocks
  • News

A weaker USD reinforces current bullish tone for stocks

Major US stock indices have managed to stage a strong rebound to snap their respective two days of consecutive losses since Monday.

22 Apr 2021

European stocks stabilise after yesterday’s sell-off
  • News

European stocks stabilise after yesterday’s sell-off

After the big declines seen yesterday, European markets have recovered some of their poise today, with the travel and leisure sector looking to find a bit of a base after recent declines,

21 Apr 2021

Netflix share price set to catch a chill
  • Earnings

Netflix share price set to catch a chill

The Netflix share price looks set to fall sharply when US markets open later today, after the company fell short on new subscribers in Q1.

21 Apr 2021

Asia markets slide for a second day, UK inflation set to remain subdued
  • News

Asia markets slide for a second day, UK inflation set to remain subdued

The seven-week rally in European stocks came to a shuddering halt yesterday, as doubts about the reopening trade, along with profit-taking saw the biggest one day fall in two months

21 Apr 2021

Rotation into defensive stocks instead of de-risking
  • News

Rotation into defensive stocks instead of de-risking

The US stock market continued to see profit-taking activities yesterday, as the S&P 500 declined by -0.68% to close at 4,163, its second consecutive day of losses.

21 Apr 2021

Tobacco stocks drag, as equities get smoked
  • News

Tobacco stocks drag, as equities get smoked

Stocks in Europe appear to have run out of steam after the gains of the last seven weeks, with profit taking appearing to be the order of the day,

20 Apr 2021

UK unemployment set to remain steady
  • News

UK unemployment set to remain steady

European stocks started the week in a subdued fashion, with the FTSE 100 only just managing to close above the 7,000 level.

20 Apr 2021

The week ahead: UK retail sales; Netflix, Taylor Wimpey results
  • Updates

The week ahead: UK retail sales; Netflix, Taylor Wimpey results

Read our pick of the top stories to look out for this week (19-23 April), and view our key company earnings schedule.

16 Apr 2021

Global recovery optimism sends FTSE 100 over 7,000
  • News

Global recovery optimism sends FTSE 100 over 7,000

The FTSE 100 has ended the week by pushing through the 7,000 level for the first time since February 2020,

16 Apr 2021

China GDP bounces back, as Asia markets drift
  • News

China GDP bounces back, as Asia markets drift

A 9.8% surge in US retail sales in March, and a post pandemic low of 576k in weekly jobless claims, propelled US markets to fresh record highs yesterday,

16 Apr 2021

Recent Q1 US dollar strength starts to lose its shine
  • News

Recent Q1 US dollar strength starts to lose its shine

The US dollar has failed to make any significant tailwinds to the upside in the recent days despite a spate of strong US economic data releases in the past four days.

16 Apr 2021

7,000 beckons for the FTSE 100, as FTSE 250 hits another record high
  • News

7,000 beckons for the FTSE 100, as FTSE 250 hits another record high

It’s been another day of record highs for European markets, with the EuroStoxx 600 posting another record peak, along with the FTSE 250.

15 Apr 2021

Deliveroo delivers a cautious outlook
  • Earnings

Deliveroo delivers a cautious outlook

After the woes of the last few days, Deliveroo shareholders are hoping for some good news this morning.

15 Apr 2021

Late US tech sell-off set to act as a drag on European open
  • News

Late US tech sell-off set to act as a drag on European open

US markets saw another mixed close yesterday, only this time it was the S&P 500 and Nasdaq that finished the day lower.

15 Apr 2021

US banks crush expectations, while markets wait on Coinbase
  • News

US banks crush expectations, while markets wait on Coinbase

After an initially subdued start European markets have edged higher today, helped to a large extent by a turnaround in the travel sector.

14 Apr 2021

Analysis

Can Taylor Wimpey's share price rebuild continue?
  • Stock Watch

Can Taylor Wimpey's share price rebuild continue?

21 Apr 2021

Upcoming indices dividend drop points
  • Market Outlook

Upcoming indices dividend drop points

View the estimated indices dividend drop points* for week commencing 19 April 2021.

16 Apr 2021

More in store for the Tesco share price?
  • Stock Watch

More in store for the Tesco share price?

The Tesco share price took a hit early in 2021. Can the retailer’s full-year results provide a welcome boost? Read our results preview.

13 Apr 2021

The week ahead: US retail sales, Coinbase IPO; Tesco, US banks’ results
  • Market Outlook

The week ahead: US retail sales, Coinbase IPO; Tesco, US banks’ results

Read our pick of the top stories to look out for this week (12-16 April), and view our key company earnings schedule.

09 Apr 2021

Will the ASOS share price stay in fashion?
  • Stock Watch

Will the ASOS share price stay in fashion?

The ASOS share price has been rising after a strong 2020 for the online fashion retailer. Can the recent Arcadia acquisitions boost ASOS’s half-year results?

07 Apr 2021

US non-farm payrolls webinar recording: 2 April 2021
  • Analysis

US non-farm payrolls webinar recording: 2 April 2021

Watch Michael Hewson's analysis of the all-important non-farm payrolls announcement, recorded live as the numbers are released.

02 Apr 2021

The week ahead: Fed minutes, RBA rates; ASOS, Saga results
  • Market Outlook
  • cannabis

The week ahead: Fed minutes, RBA rates; ASOS, Saga results

Read our pick of the top stories to look out for this week (5-9 April), and view our key company earnings schedule.

01 Apr 2021

Deliveroo share price falls from 390p IPO price
  • Stock Watch

Deliveroo share price falls from 390p IPO price

It’s a big day for Deliveroo as the food delivery company begins its first day of trading as a publicly-listed company.

31 Mar 2021

The week ahead: US non-farm payrolls; Next, BioNTech results
  • Market Outlook

The week ahead: US non-farm payrolls; Next, BioNTech results

Read our pick of the top stories to look out for this week (29 March - 2 April), and view our key company earnings schedule.

26 Mar 2021

Cineworld share price slips on X-rated $2.6bn loss
  • Reports

Cineworld share price slips on X-rated $2.6bn loss

It’s been a rollercoaster week for the Cineworld share price, rising initially earlier this week but falling after the release of its full-year results

25 Mar 2021

What are the strongest currencies in the world?
  • FX Analysis

What are the strongest currencies in the world?

Around 180 currencies are classed as legal tender. But which hold the most value? Read on to discover what the world’s strongest currency is.

24 Mar 2021

Can the GameStop share price level up after Reddit boost?
  • Stock Watch

Can the GameStop share price level up after Reddit boost?

GameStop's share price had flatlined before day traders sent it ‘to the moon’ in January. Can the limelight help secure a brighter future? Read our Q4 results preview

22 Mar 2021

The week ahead: UK retail sales; GameStop, Cineworld results
  • Market Outlook

The week ahead: UK retail sales; GameStop, Cineworld results

Read our pick of the top stories to look out for this week (22-26 March), and view our key company earnings schedule.

19 Mar 2021

Will Premier Oil's share price find safe Harbour?
  • Stock Watch

Will Premier Oil's share price find safe Harbour?

After a huge dip, the Premier Oil share price has rebounded steadily. As the oil and gas company becomes Harbour Energy, will investors be invigorated? Read our preview.

17 Mar 2021

Is the Ocado share price drop-off set to continue?
  • Stock Watch

Is the Ocado share price drop-off set to continue?

The Ocado share price has declined recently, after delivering strong results for investors last year. Will this trend continue as the lockdown looks set to lift? Read our preview

17 Mar 2021

Greggs' share price on a roll despite fall in sales
  • Stock Watch

Greggs' share price on a roll despite fall in sales

The Greggs share price is higher this morning, despite the bakery chain reporting a £13.7m full-year loss.

16 Mar 2021

The week ahead: Bank of England rate decision; Ocado, Nike, Greggs results
  • Market Outlook

The week ahead: Bank of England rate decision; Ocado, Nike, Greggs results

Read our pick of the top stories to look out for this week (15-19 March), and view our key company earnings schedule.

12 Mar 2021