Stock Market Analysis & Opinion

Profits are largely unchanged year-on-year, but the 3% share price sell-off tells us Lloyds Banks' (LON:LLOY) very patient investors aren’t pleased.At a few points during the quarter to the end...

We continue to see resistance above 7050, the FTSE 100 rallied to 7067 yesterday before pulling back. The sharp pullback we saw occurred at a time when BoE governor Carney was speaking. I think...

Despite some weakness late in the day Monday, the FTSE 100 has moved higher again this morning and in doing so moved back above the big psychological level of 7000. The pound has experienced a quiet...

It will be a bit of a quieter week on the data front this week, ahead of next week’s busy schedule when we will have a plethora of central bank meetings, including the BoE, BoJ and the Fed, plus...

Stocks in Europe got off to a good start to the week with the German DAX index touching its highest level this year. The FTSE 100 leaped above the highs reached last week, only to fall back by...

The jitters surrounding a strong dollar but were bought into at the end of the week, keeping the US stock market in a tight range with low volatility. There are some high expectations for the big US...

The past week for our global watch list of eight indexes was a solid one, with all eight posting gains and the average an impressive 1.01%. Naturally there was a significant range from top to bottom,...

The ECB announced no changes to its policy at this month’s meeting, which was expected by the market. While President Draghi’s introductory statement offered no further insight to the...

Tim Harrison, Head of Wealth Management at Linear Investments joins Tip TV’s Zak Mir to discuss the stock picks for the week – Burberry and Asos. Key points: Burberry - Rallied 50% since...

US equities have started the new trading week on a negative note, tracking the overnight losses seen in Europe and Asia. Investors don’t appear to be taking on much risk ahead of key US...

Markets have started the week on a softer note with stocks lower, yields streaking higher and havens including gold and the Japanese yen in demand.Reports of divisions between Chancellor Philip...

UK stock markets have begun the week on the back foot with the FTSE 100 lower by 60 points at the time of writing. After rising on Friday some of these gains have subsequently been handed back as...

UK & EuropeBetter than expected US bank earnings and higher than expected Chinese inflation data helped lift spirits in stock markets on Friday. Signs of weak global growth and hawkish Federal...

European stock markets have started Friday’s session brightly, extending their advance from the late afternoon rebound on Thursday. The rally has probably taken many people by surprise, although...