FTSE 100 Index called to open -50pts at 7230, having extended its retreat from a bullish attempt to conquer 7300 yesterday. That said, shallow rising support remains intact at 7225.

Persimmon shares are sharply higher this morning as the housebuilder issues a bumper pay-out to shareholders. With FY pre-tax profit improving by a quarter, helped by an impressive 28.2% operating

Mike van Dulken & Henry Croft at Accendo Markets, commented to clients this morning: FTSE 100 Index called to open +15pts at 7305, back from a bullish test of recent

Mike van Dulken, Head of Research at Accendo Markets commented to clients this afternoon: “Equities have made an upbeat start to the week in Europe, in spite of USD weakness

Mike van Dulken & Henry Croft at Accendo Markets, commented to clients this morning: FTSE 100 Index called to open +5pts at 7260, having extended its bounce overnight but still

Henry Croft, Research Analyst at Accendo Markets, commented this morning: International Consolidated Airlines shares are firmly grounded this morning, down after the release of full year results. While headline revenues

Shares in British American Tobacco trade 5% lower this morning after FY 2017 results, made complicated by the recent acquisition of Reynolds, disappointed.   2017 FY revenues (£20.3bn reported, £20bn

FTSE 100 Index called to open -75pts at 7205, having sold off sharply last night to break yesterday’s rising lows support at 7220. Bulls need a break above this to