Why easyJet keeps saying no to a £4.7bn suitor
EasyJet rejected three Castlelake bids as opportunistic, but widening H1 losses and fuel cost pressure leave the valuation case finely balanced.
FTSE 100 Claws Back Losses After Global Tech Rout Hits Investor Sentiment
London stocks recovered from early losses as global technology weakness unsettled markets worldwide.
FTSE 100 climbs as UK leadership shift and US–Iran progress lift sentiment
FTSE 100 rises as UK political uncertainty and Middle East talks shift investor sentiment markets.
Rathbones shares have crashed 19% – is the FCA fallout a buying opportunity?
After Rathbones shares sank on FCA remediation news, insider buying, a 6% yield and valuation discount point to a bullish recovery case.
Rathbones Shares Slide Nearly 19% After FCA Review Uncovers Compliance Shortcomings
Regulatory review, £60m remediation costs and client restrictions sparked a sharp sell-off in Rathbones.
Tesco shares fell on this trading update – so why are some analysts still bullish?
Tesco’s Q1 sales missed UK consensus and the shares fell on the news, leaving a harder case for renewed optimism despite buybacks continuing.
WHSmith-linked TG Jones rescue plan sparks backlash as 150 stores face closure threat
TG Jones faces store closures and rent disputes as WHSmith-linked restructuring heads to court decision.
PPHE Hotel Group shares tank as Fattal exits takeover talks
PPHE shares fall sharply after Fattal abandons takeover bid as another suitor interest emerges reported.
FTSE 100 Slips as Starmer Faces Pressure and Oil Jumps on Middle East Tensions
FTSE 100 falls as political uncertainty grows in Britain while oil prices surge.
Tesco Shares Slip as UK Growth Misses the Mark Despite Strong Online Demand
Tesco reported modest first-quarter growth, though UK sales missed expectations and shares slipped 2%.
FTSE 100 Slides as Fed Rate Signals Eclipse Bank of England Decision
Hawkish Federal Reserve signals and steady UK rates unsettle investors, dragging the FTSE 100 lower.
FTSE 100 Edges Higher as Cooling Inflation Lifts Housebuilders and Banks
UK stocks advanced as inflation eased, boosting rate hopes while Barclays and housebuilders gained.
FTSE 100 Climbs as Oil Retreats and Middle East Peace Hopes Lift Markets
Falling oil prices and easing Middle East tensions pushed the FTSE 100 higher on Tuesday.
London Lags as Oil Giants Drag FTSE 100 Lower Despite US-Iran Breakthrough
FTSE 100 slips as falling oil prices hit energy stocks despite improving US-Iran relations.
FTSE 100 Charges Higher as Iran Deal Hopes Return and SpaceX Stuns Markets
FTSE 100 climbs as Iran peace hopes grow, oil falls and SpaceX debuts strongly.
SpaceX Is Trading Today – But What Exactly Are Investors Actually Buying?
SpaceX’s record $1.77 trillion IPO prices in decades of unproven growth across AI, defence, and space simultaneously.
FTSE 100 Pushes Higher as Markets Look Past ECB Hike and Political Turmoil
FTSE 100 gains despite ECB rate hike, Westminster tensions and Middle East uncertainty easing.
Frasers Group Launches Hugo Boss Takeover Offer
Frasers Group launches €2bn takeover offer for remaining Hugo Boss stake, expanding long-term control ambitions
WH Smith profit warning deepens as group turns to fresh capital raise, shares sink
WH Smith cuts profit guidance again, announces £104m capital raise as trading pressures deepen globally.
FTSE 100 Holds Firm While Wall Street Stumbles
London stocks edged higher despite rising US inflation, Middle East tensions and Wall Street weakness.
Bellway Sees Buyer Demand Ease but Maintains Full-Year Profit Forecast
Bellway maintained profit guidance despite softer demand, rising costs and a smaller order book.
FTSE 100 drops as oil retreat and China concerns hit heavyweight stocks
Oil majors and Asia-focused financials dragged London lower while Wall Street tech weakness deepened losses.
Mpac Shares Sink as Profit Warning Overshadows £20m Lambert Disposal
Packaging automation firm cuts earnings outlook as weaker demand and pricing pressure persist.
Tate & Lyle Backs £3.8bn Ingredion Takeover
Ingredion’s improved bid wins board backing, offering Tate & Lyle shareholders a substantial cash premium.
FTSE 100 Ends Higher as Oil Retreats From Early Spike
FTSE 100 edges higher as oil surges, rate hike fears grow and takeover activity boosts stocks.
Why Persimmon Shares Are Waiting on Rates, Not Results
Persimmon shows strong earnings and sales growth, but rate expectations and affordability pressures keep shares subdued.
Raspberry Pi Stock Has Tripled This Year. Is the Valuation Now Too Hot?
Raspberry Pi’s earnings momentum is real, but at 1,034p the shares are priced well beyond what three analysts think they are worth.
CMC Markets Shares Have Doubled in Seven Months. Is the Easy Money Gone?
CMC’s strong FY26 results and bold FY27 guidance are impressive, but the shares have sprinted well ahead of where analysts sat just days ago.
B&M just surged 17%. The numbers say it shouldn’t have
B&M’s post-results bounce reflects relief, not conviction, as the discount retailer enters another year of costly rebuilding.
Raspberry Pi Shares Jump 25% as Profit Forecast Crushes Market Expectations
Raspberry Pi upgraded earnings guidance after strong demand, rising shipments and lower-cost memory boosted profits.
FTSE 100 Holds Firm as US Jobs Surprise Rattles Wall Street
Strong US jobs growth revived rate hike fears, weighing on Wall Street and miners.
CMC Markets shares surge as profit beats expectations
CMC Markets shares surge after profit rise and upbeat 2027 forecast driven by expansion plans.
FTSE 100 edges higher but Asia banking concerns weigh on sentiment
London shares rose modestly as oil fell, banks declined, and AI-linked stocks led gains.
Boohoo shares surge after first return to growth in years as turnaround gains traction
Boohoo reports first quarterly growth in years as Debenhams and PrettyLittleThing drive recovery momentum rise.
B&M shares surge despite profit slump
B&M profit halves after tough year as UK sales stabilise and shares surge sharply higher.
FTSE 100 slips as oil surge and Middle East tensions keep global markets on edge
Shares fall as oil prices jump amid Middle East tensions and renewed US Iran clashes
British American Tobacco Slides 4% as Cigarette Decline Deepens
BATS drops on lower-end guidance and combustible share losses despite smokeless products momentum.
FTSE 100 inches higher as miners lead gains and AI optimism builds
London shares rise modestly as miners gain, AI enthusiasm lifts global markets amid Middle East uncertainty.
Could Marks & Spencer shares climb from here?
Marks and Spencer’s cyber attack scarred last year’s numbers, but the underlying business looks stronger than the current share price implies.
Avacta Applies for 5.5 Million Share Block Listing on AIM
Avacta files AIM block listing for employee share schemes as AVA6000 delivers strong ASCO results.