FTSE 100 Commentary

Tue, 16th Apr 2024 16:00

At 16:00 PM, the FTSE 100 Index was down by -152.45 at 7813.08 points, a movement of -1.91%, showing a worrying fall in the market.

Ocado (OCDO) was a well traded share, with approximately £1,636.2m (0.559%) worth of shares changing hands.

Overall, 2.00% of the companies in the FTSE 100 Index were up, and 98.00% were down; giving a negative outlook of the day so far.

Some of the top risers include Croda International (CRDA) which rose 2.62%, Centrica (CNA) rising 0.84%. The majority of gaining shares came from the Industrial Chemicals, Gas and Water sector(s).

The biggest risers were as follows:

• Croda International (CRDA) +125.00 (2.62%)
• Centrica (CNA) +1.10 (0.84%)

Shares that dropped included Scottish Mortgage (SMT) which fell -4.46%, IMI (IMI) losing -4.17% and Phoenix Group Holdings (PHNX) which dropped -4.11%. Most losing shares came from the undefined, Personal Care and Retailers sector(s).

The lowest fallers were as follows:

• Scottish Mortgage (SMT) -38.60 (-4.46%)
• IMI (IMI) -75.00 (-4.17%)
• Phoenix Group Holdings (PHNX) -20.90 (-4.11%)
• Ocado (OCDO) -13.90 (-3.82%)
• Anglo American (AAL) -82.00 (-3.78%)
• Standard Chartered (STAN) -24.00 (-3.61%)
• Smith (DS) (SMDS) -14.60 (-3.56%)
• Glencore (GLEN) -16.80 (-3.49%)
• Antofagasta (ANTO) -78.00 (-3.43%)