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Updated Friday 28th June 2024
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Oil price rises on escalating Middle Eastern conflict
FTSE 100 ends the week on a strong note
Brent crude slips on unexpected US inventory build
FTSE has a weak start following volatile US trading
FTSE 100 opens higher amid uptick in confidence
Markets hold steady
Brent Crude steady at about $86 per barrel
FTSE 100 starts the week in positive territory
Brent Crude lifts slightly amid supply concerns

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Next week on the stock market

24 - 28 June 2024
  • Will Carnival be cruising at full speed into summer?
  • Halfords pinning hope on service growth
  • Can Currys maintain its recovery?
Insights for the week ahead

Share research

Bunzl – upgrades margin expectations
Currys – returns to profit as margins improve
Halfords - profits slide, more road bumps ahead
Carnival – strong second quarter sees full year upgrade

Fund research

Legal & General UK 100 Index Trust: June 2024 fund update
Artemis US Smaller Companies: June 2024 fund update
BNY Mellon Multi-Asset Balanced: June 2024 update
Liontrust UK Equity: June 2024 fund update

ETF research

iShares Physical Gold ETC: June 2024 update
iShares Core FTSE 100 ETF: May 2024 update

Investment trust research

Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust: June 2024 update
BlackRock World Mining Trust: June 2024 update

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