FTSE 100 analysis: Unemployment rises and wages jump – Top UK stocks
We had mixed economic data out this morning, with signs that labour market is cooling but wages continue to surge higher, raising the pressure on inflation figures out tomorrow.
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FTSE 100 analysis: UK GDP surprise lifts pound and sinks stocks – Top UK stocks
The UK economy grew faster than expected in the second quarter, but that is fuelling fears that inflation could remain elevated.
FTSE 100 analysis: Glencore shares drop despite additional returns – Top UK stocks
The FTSE 100 is under pressure in the wake of weak economic data out of China, as Glencore dishes out more cash to shareholders despite a tough first half.
FTSE 100 analysis: UK house prices fall for 4th successive month – Top UK stocks
Homebuilders are in play as UK house prices remain under pressure, buyers are circling for Haleon’s non-core assets and mining giants are following iron ore prices lower.
FTSE 100 analysis: Stocks hit by surprise US credit rating downgrade – Top UK stocks
We have updates out from BAE Systems, Smurfit Kappa, Taylor Wimpey, Haleon, ConvaTec, Wizz Air, Virgin Money and many more this morning.
FTSE 100 analysis: BP and HSBC up in wake of earnings – Top UK stocks
BP ups shareholder returns despite a sharp drop in profits, HSBC has raised its outlook and markets are digesting news that shop price inflation fell for the first time in two years in July.
FTSE 100 analysis: UK to expand North Sea oil drilling – Top UK stocks
UK oil producers are on the rise as the government looks to kickstart fresh drilling in the North Sea, BT Group finds its next CEO and Spectris lifts its full year outlook.
FTSE 100 analysis: Rolls Royce shares pop on huge beat – Top UK stocks
Rolls Royce shares have hit their highest level in over three years after smashing expectations in the first half, while UK banks are trading lower as earnings season begins.
FTSE 100 analysis: Vodafone shares rise on sales beat – Top UK stocks
Vodafone beat expectations in the first quarter, while airline stocks are under pressure as wildfires ravage Greece.
FTSE 100 analysis: Surprise acceleration in UK retail sales – Top UK stocks
UK retail sales picked-up more than expected in June, but we saw consumer confidence take its first knock in over six months to suggest thing are getting tougher for the British public.
FTSE 100 analysis: IDS shares rise as it appoints new CEO – Top UK stocks
Markets are digesting a flurry of results and updates out from the likes of easyJet, Dunelm, Babcock, IDS, Vistry Group, Alphawave and Premier Foods.
FTSE 100 analysis: Blue-chips rise as UK inflation eases – Top UK stocks
The FTSE 100 is rising in wake of the latest inflation data.
FTSE 100 analysis: Ocado shares jump on surprise positive Ebitda – Top UK stocks
Ocado shares are rising after adjusted Ebitda came in much better than expected.
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