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Nov 8, 2023 | ajbell.co.uk | Spencer PLC |Itv Plc |Ocado PLC |Reach Plc

“The FTSE 100 may have recovered from the lows seen in late October, as investors react positively to the latest decisions and noises from central banks, but it is stopping short of a full-blown rally for now,” says AJ Bell Investment Director Russ Mould. “The index is flat, despite more gains in the US overnight, and the debate continues to oscillate between higher rates for longer and the prospect of rate cuts in 2024.

Mar 2, 2023 | ajbell.co.uk | CRH plc |Itv Plc |Schroders PLC |Haleon plc

“With a plethora of companies reporting today in the UK, it’s all about the numbers and the outlook statements for investors. Sadly, the likes of Flutter, Schroders, Haleon and Taylor Wimpey get sufficiently weak scores from the judging panel that the FTSE 100 is anchored to the floor,” says Russ Mould, Investment Director at AJ Bell. “Bid chatter about Macquarie potentially lining up a takeover bid for M&G didn’t trigger a rally in the target’s share price.