The FTSE Finish Line – July 07 – 2023

The FTSE Finish Line – July 07 – 2023FTSE A New Three Month Low In A Challenging Week For UK InvestorsOn Friday, the FTSE 100 index in the UK reached a low not seen in over three months, driven by ongoing concerns about high global interest rates. However, there was positive news for Coca-Cola HBC as its shares surged after the bottler raised its profit outlook. Shares of Coca-Cola HBC AG rose by approximately 4% to 2,345p, making it the top percentage gainer in the FTSE 100 index. The company revised its forecast for organic operating profit growth for the fiscal year, raising it to a range of 9% to 12%. This is an improvement from the previous forecast of the top end of the range of -3% to +3%. Coca-Cola HBC attributed the upgrade to a stronger-than-expected finish to the first half of the year and a "very good overall" performance in June. The company stated that its mid-term outlook from 2024 onwards remains unchanged.As of the last close, Coca-Cola HBC's stock was up 14.4% year-to-date.The positive profit outlook for Coca-Cola HBC provided a bright spot amidst the overall downward trend in the FTSE 100 index.However, Coca Cola HBC was pipped to the top spot on the index by the volatile Ocado, as the online grocer after being downgraded by Morgan Stanley yesterday reclaims top spot on the blue chip index gaining 5.24% on the session.On the negative side of the ledger Relx sits at the bottom of the index as the speciality business services provider over 3.1% on the session additional losses come just days after Barclays issued a ‘neutral' rating on the stock. Severn Trent are hot on Relx heels as the beleaguered water company faces further pressure sliding a further 2.4% as whispers regarding nationalisation continue to weigh.FTSE Intraday Bullish Above Bearish below 7400Above 7550 opens 7660Primary resistance  is 7600Primary objective 719320 Day VWAP bearish, 5 Day VWAP bearish