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US Futures Slip After Trump Announces 35% Tariffs on Canada
US futures dip after new Trump tariffs, while major indices eye a muted weekly finish.
FTSE Hits Record High as Miners Surge
FTSE 100 hits record high, led by miners, as markets shrug off Trump’s latest tariffs.
FTSE Hits Record as Trade Hopes Outweigh Tariff Fears
FTSE hits record as miners surge; Jupiter jumps, Grafton and Macfarlane drop on cautious updates.
FTSE Mixed as Tariff Anxiety Lingers, Zigup and Jet2 Tumble
London stocks mixed as investors weigh tariff risks, Zigup and Jet2 tumble, Tekmar jumps on contract.
FTSE holds steady despite Trump tariff threats
FTSE steadies as Trump hardens tariff stance; WPP slumps, Hunting soars, and Jet2 retreats.
FTSE closes firmer as tariff nerves ease and data lifts mood
FTSE closes higher as tariff delay eases nerves, Glencore gains, Victrex falls on weaker sales.
The Market’s Betting on a Burberry Turnaround. Should You?
Burberry rebounds strongly, but investors must weigh whether the underlying business challenges have truly shifted.
FTSE edges higher as tariff fog lingers
FTSE edges up as investors weigh shifting US tariff deadlines and cautious corporate updates.
FTSE dips as US tariff deadline moves to August
FTSE falls as US delays tariffs to August 1, Glencore, PHP and Jarvis in focus, Wall Street also slides.
FTSE Flat as Tariff Deadline Looms, Shell and Currys Weigh
FTSE opened flat as Shell and Currys dragged, while US tariff threats and Eneraqua’s warning rattled broader market sentiment.
FTSE Dips as Trump’s Spending Bill Passes
FTSE slips as Trump signs mega-bill; EU braces for tariffs; Versarien, Huddled climb; Thruvision drops on fundraise.
Is Sainsbury’s Share Price Ready to Break Out
Sainsbury’s shows sales growth and market share gains, but uncertain profits and thin dividend cover raise questions about share price upside.
FTSE Rises as Starmer Stands by Reeves, Mkango Soars on Nasdaq Deal
FTSE rises as Starmer backs Reeves, Mkango surges on Nasdaq deal, global markets eye US-Vietnam trade.
Robinhood Shares Surge Past $100 on Tokenised Stocks Launch
Robinhood’s shares hit $100, driven by a major European crypto expansion offering tokenised stocks, private equities, and blockchain trading.
FTSE Slips as Reeves Row Rocks Pound and Bonds
FTSE dipped as political turmoil over Reeves rattled markets, Bytes plunged, Greggs warned on profits, and bond yields surged.
FTSE Opens Higher, Trump Threatens Japan with Tariffs
FTSE 100 edged up, Spectris soared on KKR bid; Greggs and Bytes tumbled; Trump threatened Japan with steep tariffs.
FTSE Ends Higher Despite Trade Worries, Sainsbury Slips on Flat Guidance
FTSE 100 rose as energy stocks gained, Sainsbury, Kitwave, and Mpac fell on cautious outlooks and profit warnings.
FTSE Open Higher Ahead of Welfare Vote
FTSE opens higher as welfare vote looms and UK house prices dip; Mpac and Kitwave plunge, National Grid rises on Ofgem plan.
Robinhood Stock Surges 10% on Tokenized Shares Launch
Robinhood’s stock soared 10% after launching tokenized OpenAI and SpaceX shares in Europe, expanding crypto access to private equity investors.
Why Are Brits Turning Their Backs on the UK Stock Market?
Dame Julia Hoggett urges a public campaign to revive UK stock market culture amid investor apathy and firm exodus to the US.
FTSE closes lower despite Wall Street gains amid cautious UK mood
FTSE slips 0.4% despite steady UK GDP and rising mortgage approvals; housebuilders fall, Babcock gains on upgrades.
FTSE drifts lower despite GDP lift and tariff relief
FTSE dips despite solid UK GDP and US tariff relief, as cautious sentiment and corporate updates weigh on early trading.
Barclays, Lloyds, HSBC, Natwest – Which Shares Deserve Your Money?
Lloyds, Barclays, HSBC, and Metro Bank offer varying risks and rewards; best value depends on your appetite for income versus growth.
Are HSBC Shares a Bargain?
HSBC posts solid Q1 profit, but faces shrinking margins and strategic risks as it pivots heavily toward Asia and cost-cutting.
Trump’s Trade Whiplash Trips Up S&P 500 Record-Breaking Rally
Markets poised to hit record highs before Trump abruptly ended Canada trade talks, triggering a sharp reversal.
Gold slips as calm returns
Gold falls near four-week low as ceasefire eases risk, focus shifts to US inflation and Fed’s cautious rate outlook.
New Look is up for review – But who’s buying?
New Look’s owners are preparing a potential sale, hiring bankers after unsolicited interest despite ongoing digital investment and modest recovery.
FTSE 100 Higher as JD Sports and Unilever Drive Early Gains
London’s FTSE 100 opened higher, led by JD Sports and Unilever, as trade optimism and corporate news supported cautious investor sentiment.
British Pound Rises as Trump Undermines Fed Independence
Pound hits highest level since 2021 as Trump signals early Fed shake-up, raising concerns over US policy credibility.
Miners, defence and Wall Street momentum lift FTSE 100
Miners and defence stocks lifted the FTSE 100, while Wall Street hit fresh highs on growing hopes of rate cuts.
FTSE in Trouble as UK Listings Shrink and Funds Pull Out
The FTSE faces mounting pressure as firms delist and pension funds like Scottish Widows cut exposure, favouring US markets instead.
AI Book Training Deemed Legal by US Court, But Anthropic Faces Trial
A US judge ruled Anthropic’s AI book training is fair use, but the firm must face trial over pirated copies.
London Stocks Tick Higher Amid Easing Oil Prices
London stocks opened slightly higher as oil eased and upgrades to Entain and Inchcape lifted sentiment despite Moonpig’s sharp fall.
Shell Denies BP Talks
BP shares surged after takeover rumours with Shell, which Shell promptly denied, causing a pullback.
Is Metro Bank a Bargain or Just Changing Hands?
Metro Bank’s shares surged on takeover talk, but uncertainty lingers, investors face a high-risk bet, not a clear recovery.
FTSE 100 Drifts Lower Despite Babcock Boost
FTSE 100 slipped despite Babcock’s surge, as broader market optimism faded and heavyweight sectors failed to sustain early gains.
FTSE 100 Opens Higher Amid Iran-Israel Ceasefire, But Lags Wall Street Rally
FTSE 100 rose modestly as geopolitical tensions eased, but US markets outperformed. Babcock surged 11% on strong earnings.
FTSE 100 Shrugs at Ceasefire Hopes While Wall Street Rallies
FTSE 100 barely moved despite geopolitical relief, underperforming upbeat US markets as oil majors and gold miners dragged gains.
Do Lloyds Shares Still Have Room to Run?
Lloyds shares have rallied, supported by solid earnings and dividends, but motor finance risks and UK exposure remain key concerns.