Purplebricks’ shares rise above launch price while Rightmove plummets

Online agent Purplebricks saw its share prices fall yesterday by 3% – but the shares started yesterday at a high and nevertheless ended at above the launch price of 100p.

The Purplebricks shares ended at 103.50p after a high of 106.50p.

The shares had previously fallen well below its launch price, but appear to have been boosted by a positive article in Investors Chronicle and a substantial investment by Old Mutual plc.

In contrast, Rightmove’s shares have plummeted in the past week and went down yesterday by 8%.

They ended at £33.76p, down from £36.93 yesterday and £40-plus only a week ago.

Analysts have yet to comment as to why Purplebricks’ share price should have risen while Rightmove’s value has fallen so sharply.

Zoopla shares ended up 2.18% yesterday.

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2 Comments

  1. Stillgame

    Wait for the email…Our rightmove membership rates will be going up.

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  2. Woodentop

    The power of TV. Do you believe anything written in a newspaper? But if its on the telly, it must be true. A little homework if often missing by investors who rely on traders.

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