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Updated Tuesday 16th July 2024
Live blog covering today's important financial market events and news
Donald Trump selects running mate JD Vance
Fresh wave of positivity on Wall Street
FTSE 100 opens lower with retail sector in focus
Taylor Swift inflation boost rumours but wage growth more in focus
House prices dip in early July, according to Rightmove
FTSE 100 opens on the back foot after Trump assassination attempt
The FCA simplifies listing rules
FTSE 100 opens higher after UK GDP data and Wall Street gains
UK economy jogs into growth, boosting the feel-good factor
Hopes fade further for an interest rate cut in August
Brent Crude shifts lower to $84.1 a barrel
Investors assess the UK plans for a National Wealth Fund
Defence in focus as world leaders gather for crucial NATO summit
FTSE 100 opens on the front foot as US indices trade near record highs

Investment ideas

Five shares to watch 2024 – how are they performing so far this year?
Five funds to watch for 2024 – how have the funds performed?

Personal finance

What does a Labour General Election win mean for your pension?
Labour’s plans to tax private school fees – what can you do?

Stock markets today

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Next week on the stock market

15th - 19th July 2024
  • Netflix looks to build on a strong start to the year
  • Frasers hoping to meet full-year profit guidance
  • Will ASML remain on track for flat sales in 2024?
Insights for the week ahead

Share research

Ocado – first-half revenue jumps higher
Experian – Q1 in line with guidance
Burberry – suspends dividends and announces new CEO
PepsiCo – Q2 results see full-year revenue guidance lowered

Fund research

Stewart Investors Indian Subcontinent Sustainability Fund: July 2024 update
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

ETF research

Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF: July 2024 update
Vanguard FTSE All-World High Dividend Yield ETF: June 2024 update

Investment trust research

Worldwide Healthcare Trust: July 2024 update
Capital Gearing Trust: June 2024 update

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