Matt Britzman, senior equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown: “Global equity markets are set for a softer open, with FTSE 100 futures pointing to a decent step lower, and similar pressure showing across US futures and much…
Anna Macdonald, Investment Strategy Director, Hargreaves Lansdown: “The FTSE 100 has opened just a few points shy of where it ended on Tuesday. BP is undergoing yet another leadership change, with…
Derren Nathan, head of equity research, Hargreaves Lansdown: “The FTSE 100 has recovered its losses this morning after initially dropping around 0.4%. The move mirrors oil prices which gave back earlier gains. Autotrader is…
Anna Macdonald, Investment Strategy Director, Hargreaves Lansdown: “UK inflation fell more than expected to 2.8% in April, below forecasts of 3%. Some temporary factors helped pull the number down – including changes…
Clare Stinton (pictured above), senior personal finance analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown: “It’s no secret that the cost of living is rising. And if you scroll social media for 60 seconds, you’ll…
Matt Britzman, senior equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown: “Global equity markets are looking positive this morning, with the FTSE 100 building on yesterday’s strong showing as oil prices ease back from recent highs. President…
Derren Nathan, head of equity research, Hargreaves Lansdown: “After a weekend of drone strikes on energy infrastructure in the Middle East and Russia, Asia-Pacific equity markets have started the week…
Matt Britzman, senior equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown: “After another strong session yesterday, global equity markets are starting today on the back foot, in another familiar turn of the see-saw pattern that has…
Matt Britzman, senior equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown: “Global equity markets are trying to edge higher this morning, but the mood is far from euphoric, with the ongoing stalemate in the Middle East…
Derren Nathan, head of equity research, Hargreaves Lansdown: “The FTSE 100 is expected to open down today against a backdrop of higher oil prices, and a seemingly unbreakable diplomatic deadlock between Tehran…
Anna Macdonald, Investment Strategy Director, Hargreaves Lansdown: “It has been a bruising weekend for Keir Starmer. Local election results delivered a sharp message from voters on two fronts. Reform made…
Derren Nathan, head of equity research, Hargreaves Lansdown: “The FTSE 100 has opened down, extending yesterday’s losses. Yesterday’s 161-point drop was largely stock-specific. Centrica closed down 5.2% after moving profit guidance to the low…
Market Report: strong earnings and Middle East optimism drive record highs Matt Britzman, senior equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown: “Global markets are still pricing the glass as half full, with yesterday delivering…
Matt Britzman, senior equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown: “HSBC’s first quarter was better than the headline numbers suggest. Revenue came in ahead of expectations once the noise from disposals is stripped out,…
Market report: Markets mixed amidst strong earnings and high oil prices Derren Nathan, head of equity research, Hargreaves Lansdown: “The FTSE 100 looks set for a sluggish return from the long weekend.…
The Bank of England has released the minutes from the Monetary Policy Committee. What it means for the economy and markets Emma Wall , Chief Investment Strategist, Hargreaves Lansdown: “The Bank of England’s…
Palantir, Q1 Results, Monday 4 MayMatt Britzman, senior equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown:“Palantir reports next week with expectations already high following a strong run of execution and a well‑established track record…
Derren Nathan, head of equity research, Hargreaves Lansdown: “The FTSE 100 is set to open flat ahead of the noon announcement of the Bank of England’s monthly interest rate decision. We’re not…
Anna Macdonald, Investment Strategy Director, Hargreaves Lansdown: “The FTSE 100 opened flat this morning, despite a flurry of news, first quarter trading statements from blue chip stalwarts such as AstraZeneca, Lloyds and Prudential. The UAE has confirmed its…
Matt Britzman, senior equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown: Equity markets are sending mixed signals this morning, with UK markets opening lower while US futures edge higher as investors weigh fragile geopolitical progress…
Joshua Sherrard-Bewhay, ESG analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown: “Over the past few years, we’ve seen highly material fluctuations in the transition strategies of oil and gas companies. BP has been right at…
Derren Nathan, head of equity research, Hargreaves Lansdown: “The FTSE 100 opened down around 50 points this morning as the diplomatic impasse in the Middle East overshadows resilient earnings news. Sainsbury’s is…
Matt Britzman, senior equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown: Equity markets look set to bounce back a touch today, with UK and US futures pointing higher after yesterday’s oil-led selloff that saw energy…
Derren Nathan (pictured above), head of equity research, Hargreaves Lansdown: “President Trump’s social media post celebrating the re-opening of the Strait of Hormuz has been confirmed by Iran’s foreign minister Seyed Abbas…
Derren Nathan, head of equity research, Hargreaves Lansdown: “The FTSE 100 is up around 30 points this morning after creating further space yesterday from the lows seen in the wake of the…