Emma Wall, Chief Investment Strategist, Hargreaves Lansdown “Markets paint an optimistic picture this morning – choosing to believe the optimism from the White House that the war in Iran will…
Aarin Chiekrie, equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown: The FTSE 100 opened marginally down this morning, but there was little in the way of big UK stock news to nudge it in either direction.…
Derren Nathan, head of equity research, Hargreaves Lansdown: “The FTSE has rebounded slightly this morning after shedding 80 points on Tuesday. Storm clouds are gathering ahead of Rachel Reeve’s second…
Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown: ‘’There’s caution in the air as speculation swirls about the path of interest rates ahead, and the global outlook remains cloudy…
Matt Britzman, senior equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown: “UK consumers are starting to lose some steam, as retail sales in May grew at their slowest pace in six months and the labour…
Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown: ‘’Trump has made it clear that the EU is still out in the cold when it comes to trade negotiations and…
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…
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…
Matt Britzman, senior equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown: “Just when it seemed the tariff chaos couldn’t get any worse, tech investors have spent the weekend scrambling to make sense of a…
Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown: ‘’The FTSE 100 has set off on another sprint higher having already reached fresh records, as investors see renewed appeal in…
Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown: ‘’The FTSE 100 has started the week lacking in Monday motivation. Investors are navigating global trade while a slightly stronger pound…
Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown: ‘’The Magnificent Seven are set to continue to exert huge influence over Wall Street performance, given the weight of the tech…
Matt Britzman, senior equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown “The FTSE 100 has opened lower this morning, giving up some of yesterday’s gains and failing to tag on to the mini rally…
Market Report: Asian equities plummet as investors keep finger on the panic button Derren Nathan, head of equity research, Hargreaves Lansdown: “The FTSE 100 has opened down as the US…
Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown: ‘’With torrid Tuesday in the rear-view mirror, London stocks are poised to regain some bounce, helped by a slightly more upbeat…
Steve Clayton, head of equity funds at Hargreaves Lansdown: “Wall Street enjoyed a strong session last night with all the major indices rising, with NASDAQ setting the pace, up 1.5%.…
Sophie Lund-Yates, lead equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown: “The FTSE 100 has held broadly steady, as equity markets enter a holding-pattern scenario ahead of tomorrow’s US inflation data. With relatively limited…
Sophie Lund-Yates, lead equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown: “The wet February has certainly rained on retail’s parade. UK retail sales and consumer spending have increased at their slowest rate since 2022.…
Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown: ‘’Housing woes are front and centre today as investors reflect on the difficulties of UK housebuilders and a deepening property crisis…
Sophie Lund-Yates, lead equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown: “The FTSE 100’s expected to end the week higher after a flurry of results from across the pond last night, which set a…
Market report: UK inflation surprise, China’s slowing economy and Apple’s smartphone dominance Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown: ‘’Frustration is in the air as UK inflation continues…
Apple watch import ban set to bruise tech giant but cause no long-lasting damage Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown: ‘’This patent row will inevitably cause some…
Market report – UK warned on economic slowdown, Apple dips on consumer outlook Sophie Lund-Yates, lead equity analyst at Hargreaves Lansdown: “Apple has sounded the alarm over Christmas demand, in…
Tech earnings lookahead: Alphabet, Microsoft, Meta, Amazon, Apple Sophie Lund-Yates, lead equity analyst at Hargreaves Lansdown: Alphabet – 24 October “Advertising will remain the main driver of investor sentiment for…
Market Report: UK hiring activity slows, London set to lose another name Sophie Lund-Yates, lead equity analyst at Hargreaves Lansdown: “The FTSE 100 has squeaked out some gains in early…