FTSE 100 Live 23 April: Blue-chips to climb further after record close, JD Sports buys US retailer
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Apr 23 2024
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Source: Yahoo Finance
- FTSE 100 Index Progress: FTSE 100 index expected to continue record progress after closing at an all-time high.
- Taylor Wimpey Update: Taylor Wimpey reports lower year-on-year order book but sees potential rebound in the housing market with encouraging web traffic.
- Public Borrowing Figures: Chancellor may be disappointed by public borrowing figures, impacting potential for tax cuts.
- JD Sports Acquisition: JD Sports announces billion-dollar deal to acquire US sportswear chain Hibbett, aiming for growth and earnings accretion.
- Jupiter Fund Management: Jupiter Fund Management faces outflows of £1.6 billion as clients withdraw money from the stock market, despite positive market movements.
About the author

Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.








