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.
FTSE 100 Edges Higher as Investors Eye US CPI and Trump-Putin Talks
FTSE 100 outperforms ahead of key US CPI data and Trump-Putin talks.
FTSE Edges Up but Broader Market Muted
FTSE holds steady as sanctions risk weighs and poor retail footfall drags wider market lower.
IAG’s Stock Has Soared 126% – is it still cheap?
IAG shares soar on strong results, undervalued valuation, and Iberia’s ambitious long-term profit growth.
Gold Holds Firm as Tariff Escalation and Rate Cut Bets Keep Bulls in Play
Gold steadies as Trump’s tariff threats and weak U.S. data fuel Fed rate cut bets.
FTSE Slips as Markets Brace for BoE Cut
FTSE falls ahead of BoE rate cut decision, with split vote and sterling in focus.
Gold Dips Slightly Amid Weak US Data and Trump’s Fed Appointment Plans
Gold dips slightly as weak US data and Trump’s Fed appointment plans weigh on markets.
Hiscox Jumps 7% as Profit Beats Forecasts
Hiscox beats forecasts, hikes dividend, and expands buyback to $275 million, sending shares up 7%.
FTSE Rises as Investors Eye Tariff Deadline
FTSE rises as tariff deadline looms, Hiscox and Faron climb on results, ImmuPharma sinks on losses.
Diageo Profit Falls But Beats Expectations
Diageo profit slumps 35% but beats forecasts as Guinness and Don Julio drive organic growth.
FTSE Opens Higher as Smith & Nephew Rallies on Strong Results
FTSE climbs as Smith & Nephew jumps on earnings beat, but Domino’s sinks after guidance cut.
FTSE Opens Higher as Lloyds and Close Brothers Rally on Motor Finance Clarity
FTSE rises with Lloyds and Close Brothers surging after Supreme Court ruling and FCA redress update.
Gold Holds Gains After Jobs Miss Boosts Rate Cut Bets
Gold steadies after rallying on weak US jobs data and Trump’s renewed trade tariff actions.
Gold Steady Despite Renewed Tariffs as Strong Dollar Caps Safe-Haven Demand
Gold steady despite tariff escalation, as strong dollar pressures prices ahead of key US jobs data.
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.
FTSE Falls as Trump Tariffs Hit Global Markets
FTSE slips on new US tariffs, Melrose and IAG rise on results, Intertek tumbles on outlook.
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.