FTSE Slips as Banks Slide on Windfall Tax Fears
FTSE falls as UK banks slump on windfall tax fears; investors await key US inflation data.
Gold Holds Firm as Fed Feud Lifts September Cut Bets
Gold steadies near $3,397 as Trump-Fed feud boosts September rate cut bets and safe-haven demand.
FTSE Opens Higher as Investors Await US Data, Drax Slides on FCA Probe
FTSE edges up before key US data, Drax sinks on probe, Tungsten West surges.
Drax shares slump 9% as FCA launches probe into biomass sourcing disclosures
Drax shares sink as FCA opened probe into biomass disclosures covering 2021–2023 reports.
PPHE shares sink 10% as losses widen and earnings outlook cut
PPHE shares drop 10% after losses widen, costs climb, and earnings outlook is cut.
Energy Bills Climb Again as UK Economy Faces Deeper Squeeze
Another energy bill rise deepens UK household strain, with debt fears sparking talk of an IMF bailout.
JD Sports launches £100m buyback as sales slip, shares swing
JD Sports adds £100m buyback as shares rise, despite sales declines across core markets.
FTSE Opens Higher as Energy Bills Set to Rise, JD Sports Leads
FTSE opens higher as energy bills rise, JD Sports surges on outlook and share buyback.
Gold Reverses After Trump-Fed Clash Rally
Gold eases in Asia, reversing Tuesday’s rally sparked by Trump’s attempted removal of Fed Governor Cook.
Bunzl shares Jump as buyback resumes despite profit slump
Bunzl shares surge as buyback restarts, offsetting weak profit and slim sales growth in first half.
FTSE Slips as Investors Digest Powell’s Dovish Outlook
FTSE falls as traders return, BAT hit by CFO exit, Old Mutual and ITM rise.
How High Can Lloyds Shares Go?
Lloyds shares rally on upgrades and insider buying, but risks remain tied to UK economic conditions.
FTSE Closes at Fresh Record as Powell Signals Room for Rate Cuts
FTSE 100 hits new record as Powell hints at September cut, lifting Wall Street rebound.
Powell in Focus as Gold Holds Near $3,325
Gold slips as traders await Powell’s Jackson Hole speech for signals on Fed policy and rates.
Revolution Beauty jumps 10% as founders return in survival shake-up
Revolution Beauty ends sales talks, raises £15m, brings back founders to lead turnaround; shares rise 10%.
FTSE Edges Lower Ahead of Powell’s Jackson Hole Speech
London stocks dip before Powell speech. Revolution Beauty rallies on placing, Warehouse REIT pressured by takeover standoff.
FTSE Closes Above 9,300 as WH Smith Collapses and Renishaw Surges
FTSE closes above 9,300 for first time; WH Smith plunges, Renishaw rallies, Wall Street drifts.
Gold Retreats on Hawkish Fed Signals Ahead of Jackson Hole
Gold slips on hawkish Fed signals; traders await Powell at Jackson Hole amid geopolitical uncertainty.
Hays profits collapse, recruiter slashes dividend
Hays annual profit collapses 90%, dividend slashed as hiring market remains weak.
WH Smith halves North America profit guidance after accounting error, shares plunge
WH Smith cuts North America profit guidance, shares drop sharply as accounting error comes to light.
FTSE Opens Mixed as Borrowing Falls but WH Smith Profit Shock Stuns Market
FTSE steady as UK borrowing falls, but WH Smith plunges on shock North America profit hit.
FTSE 100 Breaks Records as Wall Street Tech Sell-Off Deepens
FTSE 100 hits record high despite hot UK inflation and tech slump dragging Wall Street lower.
London Stocks Slip as Inflation Surprise Fuels Rate Cut Doubts
London stocks drop after inflation surprise, with OSB profit slump and global tech-driven market caution.
UK inflation climbs to 18-month high as air fares and food costs bite
UK inflation hit 3.8% in July, driven by air fares and food, raising stagflation fears
Gold Steadies as Traders Await Powell at Jackson Hole
Gold steadies above $3,325 as traders await Powell’s Jackson Hole speech for clarity on US rates.
FTSE 100 Rises on Summit Optimism as Retailers and Miners Gain
FTSE 100 edges higher on summit optimism, with retailers and miners up but IWG plunging.
Gold Climbs Back as Markets Watch Peace Talks
Gold rebounds as traders watch Trump-Zelensky talks and weigh tentative Ukraine peace plan against market risk.
FTSE 100 Opens Higher as Defence Stocks Gain
FTSE 100 edges higher as defence stocks climb, miners fall, and markets eye Jackson Hole symposium.
Gold pulls back as traders eye Fed US-Russia summit
Gold slips from midweek highs as traders weigh Fed rate cut odds and geopolitical developments.
FTSE 100 Slips as Ex-Dividend Giants Drag
FTSE 100 dips as ex-dividend stocks weigh, while insurers jump on upbeat earnings and UK GDP beats.
UK growth slows as early gains fade, raising pressure on Reeves’s fiscal targets
UK growth slowdown and widening trade gap threaten Reeves’s fiscal targets as inflation and economic strain persist.
Perplexity’s $34.5bn Chrome bid is like asking Apple to ditch Safari
Unfunded $34.5bn Chrome bid arrives amid antitrust pressure, but analysts doubt Google would ever sell.
Claire’s collapse threat lays bare the slow death of Britain’s high streets
Claire’s UK collapse threat highlights falling footfall, online competition and the accelerating decline of Britain’s high streets.
Gold Holds Steady Ahead of Key US Inflation Data
Gold steady as traders await US inflation data after tariff suspension and easing geopolitical tensions.
Lloyds signs up to PayPoint’s BankLocal
Lloyds embraces PayPoint’s BankLocal, expanding cash deposit access while raising questions over the future of branches.
Spirax Jumps 15% on Earnings Beat and Strong Growth
Spirax rallies after earnings beat, Electric Thermal leads growth, restructuring set to boost margins in second half.
FTSE edges higher as US-China tariff truce extended ahead of key inflation data
FTSE lifts as Trump extends US-China tariff truce, with focus now on US inflation data.
Tesla Seeks UK Energy Licence to Challenge Big Suppliers
Tesla aims to disrupt UK energy market, potential for cheaper bills but risks remain.
New Princes Signals London Listing to Kickstart Fresh Wave of Floats
New Princes plans a £700 million London IPO aiming to revive the UK market and boost investor confidence.
Gold Slips as Investors Eye U.S. Inflation Data
Gold falls as geopolitical tensions ease, shifting focus to U.S. inflation data.