Hiscox Jumps 7% as Profit Beats Forecasts
Hiscox beats forecasts, hikes dividend, and expands buyback to $275 million, sending shares up 7%.
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Diageo Profit Falls But Beats Expectations
Diageo profit slumps 35% but beats forecasts as Guinness and Don Julio drive organic growth.
IAG Flies Higher with €1.75bn Profit as Travel Demand Stays Strong
IAG posts €1.75bn profit, boosts outlook as travel demand and premium cabin sales remain resilient.
Melrose Industries Swings to £379m Profit, Hikes Dividend as Defence Demand Soar
Melrose posts £379m profit, lifts dividend, and rides surging defence demand amid structural market growth.
Shell boosts dividend and buybacks despite profit dip in Q2
Shell’s profits dip but dividend and buybacks rise, signalling confidence amid tougher oil market conditions.
Rolls-Royce Lifts Outlook After Strong First Half
Rolls-Royce upgrades 2025 forecasts after strong first half, shares jump as cash flow improves sharply.
BAE Lifts Sales Forecast After Strong First Half
BAE upgrades sales outlook after strong first half, but modest guidance lift underwhelms market expectations.
Google Rolls Out AI-Powered Search in UK
Google’s AI Mode lands in UK, shaking up search traffic and sparking alarm among publishers and businesses.
GSK Lifts Outlook as Specialty Medicines Drive Profit Beat Amid Tariff Uncertainty
GSK upgrades 2025 outlook after strong Q2, led by Specialty Medicines growth and R&D momentum.
Glencore Boosts Marketing Outlook as Steelmaking Coal Surges, Copper Lags
Glencore ups marketing guidance after Viterra deal, despite copper slump and mixed metals performance.
HSBC Shares Drop as Profit Falls but Buyback Softens the Blow
HSBC shares fall 4.4% as profit slumps, but buyback and dividend aim to reassure.
AstraZeneca Shares Climb After Profit Beat and Dividend Hike
AstraZeneca lifts profit 30%, raises dividend, and beats forecasts on strong cancer drug sales.
Games Workshop Shares Jump on Record Profit, Boost from Space Marine 2
Games Workshop posts record profit and sales, buoyed by Space Marine 2 and loyal fanbase.
STV Shares Crash 20% as Revenue and Profit Forecasts Fall Far Short
STV warns on earnings as ad and commissioning markets deteriorate, sending shares tumbling over 20%.
Wise Set to Defeat Co-Founder’s Revolt as US Listing Plan Draws Overwhelming Backing
Wise poised to crush internal revolt as shareholders back controversial US move and voting rights extension.
IG Group Surges as Freetrade Boosts Profits and Triggers £125m Buyback
IG profit jumps 25%, Freetrade acquisition pays off, and a new £125m buyback lifts shares.
Lloyds Grows Profit and Dividend But Warns on Consumer Pressure from High Rates
Lloyds lifts profit and dividend, holds guidance, but flags consumer strain from persistent high interest rates.
Howden Shares Surge as Profit Rises and Kitchen Sales Offset Sluggish Market
Howden Joinery posts rising profit and revenue, lifting shares as kitchen demand drives solid first-half results.
Five Guys Secures £185m Refinancing to Fuel UK and European Expansion Drive
Five Guys lands £185m debt deal to open more restaurants and expand drive-thru model across Europe.
China-Linked Hackers Breach Microsoft SharePoint Servers
Chinese threat groups exploited Microsoft SharePoint flaws to access sensitive data across global business sectors
Wetherspoon Sales Rise 5% as Post-COVID Recovery Picks Up Pace
Wetherspoon sales jump as Guinness, wine and chicken boom in warm weather and post-COVID recovery.
Mitie Revenue Up 10% as Marlowe Deal Accelerates Growth
Mitie lifts revenue 10%, secures major contracts, and bets big on Marlowe for transformational growth.
GSK Blindsided as Blenrep Stumbles Again in the US, Shares Dive
GSK shares sink after FDA panel rejects Blenrep cancer drug, raising doubts over turnaround strategy.
Burberry Shares Jump as Sales Slide Slows
Burberry sales decline eases, lifting shares as early turnaround efforts begin to stabilise performance.
Jaguar Land Rover Swings Axe on 500 Jobs as US Tariffs Bite
JLR slashes 500 UK jobs, blaming US tariffs and plunging sales in a tough global market.
Wise Shares Tumble Despite Strong Growth Start and US Listing Plan
Wise shares slump despite strong growth update, as investors eye lower margins and US listing.
Diploma Lifts Growth Forecast After Strong Quarter, Shares Lead FTSE 100
Diploma raises growth outlook to 10% after strong trading and acquisitions, shares jump to FTSE lead.
easyJet Shares Sink Despite Profit Rise as Strike Costs Cloud Outlook
easyJet profits rise on travel demand, but shares fall after strike disruption and fuel cost warnings.
Bloomsbury Holds Steady Despite Revenue Dip
Bloomsbury expects full-year results in line with forecasts, supported by strong book releases and acquisitions.
Barclays Fined £42 Million Over Money Laundering Failures
Barclays fined £42 million by FCA for serious anti-money laundering failings linked to scandal-hit firms.
B&M Shares Slump as Sales Growth Misses Expectations
B&M sales rose modestly but missed forecasts, shares slid amid margin pressure and cautious outlook.
Experian Shares Jump as First Quarter Shows Solid Growth Momentum
Experian posts strong Q1 revenue growth, leaves guidance unchanged, driven by solid North America performance.
UK GDP: Second Month of Contraction Raises Growth Concerns
UK GDP fell 0.1% in May, dragged down by manufacturing and construction despite modest services growth.
Bitcoin Brushes $112K as Markets Go Risk-On
Bitcoin hits new high near $112K as tech rally and bullish sentiment drive fresh breakout.
Dr Martens treads cautiously into new year with outlook intact
Dr Martens holds guidance as Americas retail stays strong, but UK lags and outlook skews second-half.
Nvidia hits Historic $4 trillion market cap
Nvidia hits $4 trillion valuation, riding AI boom as markets bet big on continued growth.
Jet2 Shares Drop 7% Despite Record Year
Jet2 shares fall despite record results, as late bookings cloud outlook for summer trading.
WPP Sinks 17% After Slashing Outlook
WPP cuts 2025 outlook after weak trading, shares plunge on deepening revenue and margin fears.
Victrex shares dip as fresh leadership confronts ongoing market challenges
Victrex appoints new CEO, reports weaker Medical division revenue, shares slump 7% amid trading update.
Shein Files for Hong Kong IPO After London Push Falters
Shein files for Hong Kong IPO after London efforts stall over regulatory friction and disclosure demands.