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Market Report: Stock markets defy weak US data on strong tech earnings
- FTSE off to a strong start
- China hints at open door to US trade talks
- US PMI drops to 48.7 in April, jobs data in focus
- Shell beats first quarter
- Brent crude prices flat at $67 per barrel
- Tariffs take a bite from Apple’s investor sentiment
- NatWest smashes Q1 forecasts
Derren Nathan, head of equity research, Hargreaves Lansdown:
“The FTSE ‘s off to a strong start and US futures are also pointing up after yesterday’s gains on Wall Street. Markets were helped by solid earnings from...
Apple & Amazon: A team deliver solid quarters, but investors wanted more
- Apple beats on strong iPhone sales
- Amazon shares fall on cloud miss
Matt Britzman, senior equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown:
“Apple edged out a slight beat on the top line after iPhone sales where stronger than expected. The Apple ecosystem continues to dominate, with the installed base reaching a new all-time high. Its unclear whether there was a significant pull forward of sales, but the word on the street is that this was a pretty organic beat, a good sign for underlying...
FTSE 100 finds its mojo to notch up best winning streak since early 2017
Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown:
‘’FTSE 100 has found its mojo to notch up best winning streak since January 2017. The Trump trade shock has subsided and with tariffs on the back burner for now, optimism is pulsing through the markets, helped by a raft of corporate results surprising on the upside. The top gainers are a mixed bag, demonstrating how the new-found confidence is lifting multiple sectors. The Footsie surged in the last hour of...
Market report: Footsie’s winning streak falters, AstraZeneca commits to US and BP’s ongoing challenges
- FTSE 100 struggles to cling onto gains in early trade.
- Trade uncertainty pushes down expectations for energy demand around the world.
- Mark Carney’s Liberal Party wins the General election in Canada, boosted by deep frustration with Trump’s policies
- AstraZeneca commits to US investment despite the threat of tariffs.
- Pressure is likely to mount on BP’s management to turn the ship around, after the energy company missed forecasts.
Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets,...
The reasons for our money rows, and how to solve them
- Only 38% of couples say they don’t row about money.
- The most common topic for money rows is spending (13%), followed by the balance of financial responsibilities (8%), short term planning (6%) and giving money away (5%).
- When they row, 53% of couples come to a compromise, 21% do whatever they want anyway, 11% put off a decision, 9% say their partner wins and 7% get their own way.
- Younger people (aged 18-34) are more likely to row about most money subjects. Only 22% never disagree on money...
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Market report: Trump’s 100 days, Deliveroo deal and Marks and Spencer cyber chaos
- FTSE 100 set to trade higher at the start of the week, despite uncertainty surrounding tariffs.
- Chinese authorities forecast the economy is on track to meet growth targets with more stimulus expected.
- The 100th day of Trump’s second presidency looms as he stays intent on ripping up rule books.
- Corporate earnings season set to stay buoyant, but warnings pile up about clouds ahead.
- Deliveroo share price jumps after takeover bid launched by DoorDash.
- Marks and Spencer cyber chaos...
Global maritime matters and London is at its centre, former Shipping Minister tells LISW25 gathering
London is “unquestionably the centre of the world’s maritime industry”, and London International Shipping Week is the place where we champion everything the industry does so well, former Shipping Minister Robert Courts said last night.
Speaking at an LISW25 Supporting Organisations’ event ahead of this year’s London International Shipping Week (LISW25), he highlighted the strength and depth of London’s maritime skills set to be showcased during the capital’s week of maritime events.
He told...
Market Report: Tech helps stock rally grow some legs amid Trump’s reign of confusion
- FTSE 100 set to follow global stock gains
- US stocks post third straight day in the green
- Rachel Reeves to meet US Treasury Secretary Bessent today
- Earnings season so far – tech and financials shine, consumer stocks lag
- UK retail sales unexpectedly rise by 0.4%
- Alphabet smashes first-quarter forecasts, holds firm on capex guidance
- Brent crude prices flat at $67 per barrel
Derren Nathan, head of equity research, Hargreaves Lansdown:
“The FTSE should see a spring in its step this...
Market Report: flat open as investors digest mixed signals on US-China tariffs
- UK flat at the open as investors digest more mixed messages
- US markets rise as risk appetite improves
- Nestlé and Unilever both deliver soft sales beats
- Oil stabilises on China tariff hopes
- ASOS shows signs of progress, but challenges remain
Matt Britzman, senior equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown:
“UK and European markets are taking a breather this morning, with the FTSE 100 flat at the open after a strong showing yesterday. The investing world is back to hanging onto every word...