John Lewis Partnership Losses Widen to £88m as Restructuring and Regulatory Costs Hit
John Lewis Partnership halves-year losses rise to £88m as restructuring and regulatory costs weigh, Guardian reports.
Gold Consolidates Near Record Highs Ahead of US Inflation Data
Gold consolidates near record highs ahead of US CPI data, Fed rate cut expectations remain intact.
FTSE rises Ahead of ECB Decision and US Inflation Data
London equities opened in positive territory on Thursday as investors braced for a key European Central Bank decision and fresh US inflation numbers that could shape the pace of rate cuts. The FTSE 100 climbed 0.4% to 9,266.17, with the FTSE 250 up 0.3% at 21,590.31, while the AIM All-Share added 0.4% at 764.92. Gains … Read more
Gold Holds Near Record Highs as Fed Cut Bets Strengthen
Gold hovers near record highs as weak US labour data cements Fed rate cut expectations.
FTSE Rises as Fed Cut Hopes and US Tech Earnings Lift mood
FTSE gains on Fed cut bets and Oracle surge, while AB Foods and Serica slide.
Gold Grinds Higher as Fed Cut Bets Strengthen After Weak US Jobs Report
Gold on route to $3,700 as weak US jobs data boost bets on September Fed rate cut.
FTSE Opens Higher as Investors Weigh Political Upheaval and Weak US Jobs Report
FTSE opens higher as weak US jobs and political upheaval weigh, Phoenix falls, Treatt surges.
FTSE Opens Higher as Retail Sales Beat, House Prices Hit Record
FTSE rises as UK sales beat forecasts, house prices hit record, Ashmore slides on outflows.
Currys Shares Soar on £50m Buyback and Strong Start to Year
Currys shares surged after launching £50m buyback and reporting strong sales momentum across regions.
Gold Pulls Back but Holds Firm Ahead of US Jobs Report
Gold eases from record highs, steadies above $3,540 as traders await US jobs report Friday.
FTSE Rises Ahead of US Jobs Data
FTSE climbs before US jobs data; Genus and Eco Buildings surge, Jet2 sinks on capacity cuts.
Gold Holds Near Record as Dollar Rebounds
Gold steadies near $3,540 as dollar rebounds amid Trump tariffs, debt worries, and Fed rate bets.
M&G Profit More Than Doubles on Strong Flows and Investment Gains
M&G’s first-half profit more than doubled as investment gains and strong inflows lifted results.
Hilton Food Shares Sink 19% as White Fish Shortage Hits Profits
Hilton Food shares plunge as white fish shortages fuel inflation, cutting profits despite revenue growth.
Bond Turmoil Grips Global Markets as FTSE Opens Cautiously
Bond yields surge globally whilst London indices show mixed trading amid mounting sovereign debt concerns.
Wise Eyes UK Banking Licence
Wise is exploring a UK banking licence as it doubles down on payments and eyes global expansion.
UK Borrowing Costs Hit 27-Year High as Fears Mount Over Public Finances
UK gilt yields hit soar, intensifying debt fears and raising questions over Labour’s economic credibility.
Gold Hits Fresh Record as Rate Cut Bets and Tariff Uncertainty Fuel Rally
Gold hit record highs as rate cut bets, weaker dollar and tariff uncertainty drove investor demand.
FTSE Falls as Starmer Resets Government
FTSE opens lower as Starmer reshuffles government,Tekmar and Oxford Nanopore fall, Tialis surges.
Aberdeen looks to ditch Finimize in another reversal of past CEO’s legacy
Aberdeen moves to sell Finimize, unwinding another costly bet as new CEO reshapes the group.
Gold Nears Record Highs on Fed Cut Bets and Tariff Uncertainty
Gold surges near record highs on September Fed cut bets, tariff uncertainty and political tensions.
FTSE Edges Higher, House Prices Cool
FTSE climbs as Kainos rallies and Domino’s buyback lifts mood, while house prices soften again.
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.