FTSE 100 today: London markets to scale to new highs on growing rate cut bets, riding global rally wave May 7, 2024 Asian markets surged in line with Wall Street's positive trend, while oil prices rose after Israel's strike in Gaza. Gold prices also climbed amid geopolitical uncertainties. Australia's central bank holds the cash rate at 4.35 per cent. Investors are now focused on the Bank of England (BoE) policy decision and UK GDP data for further market cues.
BP set for slower first quarter profits and revenue amid lower oil prices May 5, 2024 BP is expected to announce slowing profits and revenues for the first quarter of 2024, as it wrestles with lower oil prices and weaker refining margins than this time last year. The oil super major will give its latest quarterly results in an update on May 7, with profit expected to come in at £5.07 [...]
Anglo American shares surge as Glencore reportedly mulls a takeover May 3, 2024 Shares in Anglo American have shot to the top of the FTSE 100 this morning after reports that rival Glencore was mulling a potential bid for the firm.
FTSE 100 today: London shares poised to rise after US Fed maintains status quo; eyes on Apple and StanChart earnings May 2, 2024 Asian markets opened cautiously on Thursday after the US Federal Reserve signalled a delay in interest rate cuts, dragging Wall Street lower. Oil prices surged in anticipation of US reserve replenishment, and the yen strengthened amid intervention speculation. Qualcomm's stock surged on strong earnings. Focus now turns to earnings reports from Apple and StanChart.
Trinity Exploration and Touchstone Exploration set to merge in all-share deal May 1, 2024 In joint statements issued this morning, Touchstone said it would acquire the entire issued and to be issued ordinary share capital of Trinity in a deal with £24.1m.
FTSE 100 today: London stocks to stay subdued in light trading as Asia and Europe mark Labour Day holidays May 1, 2024 Asian markets were mixed following Wall Street's poor performance. Concurrently, oil prices experienced a decline while gold remained stable. Starbucks, AMD, and Supermicro saw significant stock declines. Now, all eyes are on the upcoming US Federal Reserve policy decision and Chair Jay Powell's remarks.
FTSE 100 today: London markets set to extend record streak on strong global cues April 30, 2024 Asian stocks tracked Wall Street's gains, while Japan's yen held firm after suspected intervention spurred sharp gains. Oil prices dipped amidst Israel-Gaza ceasefire talks, and China's factory activity expanded for the second month. Investor attention was on the upcoming Fed policy decision and earnings reports from Amazon.com and Coca-Cola.
BHP: Mining giant floats £20bn settlement for Samarco dam disaster April 29, 2024 It responded to rumours in Brazil over compensation, saying that it had been in negotiations with the Brazilian state and authorities to agree on a settlement.
Elementis: Activist investor calls for chemical firm’s chief to go amid ‘weak’ share price concerns April 29, 2024 An activist investor in FTSE 250 firm Elementis has called for the removal of its chief executive as it becomes the latest shareholder to bemoan the chemicals group's "persistently weak" share price.
FTSE 100 today: London markets set to extend rally; US Fed decision, Apple, Amazon earnings in spotlight April 29, 2024 Asian shares rose alongside their US counterparts, with Hong Kong equities extending a rally for the sixth straight day. The Japanese yen plunged below ¥160, but authorities did not intervene due to the holiday, while oil and gold prices dropped. The focus remained on upcoming earnings reports from tech giants Apple and Amazon, along with the Fed meeting and jobs data.