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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.
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.
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.
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.
FTSE 100 Opens Higher as Defence Stocks Gain
FTSE 100 edges higher as defence stocks climb, miners fall, and markets eye Jackson Hole symposium.
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.
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.
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.
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.
FTSE Slips as Markets Brace for BoE Cut
FTSE falls ahead of BoE rate cut decision, with split vote and sterling in focus.
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.
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.
FTSE Gains as Shell, Rolls-Royce Impress
FTSE 100 climbs on upbeat results from Shell and Rolls-Royce, Just Group jumps 68% on bid.
FTSE Slips as HSBC and Housebuilders Drag
FTSE 100 dips with HSBC and Taylor Wimpey under pressure; IPF soars on £500m takeover bid.
BAE Lifts Sales Forecast After Strong First Half
BAE upgrades sales outlook after strong first half, but modest guidance lift underwhelms market expectations.
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.
FTSE 100 Inches Higher as AstraZeneca and Games Workshop Deliver Strong Results
FTSE 100 nudges up as AstraZeneca, Games Workshop and ConvaTec post strong earnings; Versarien crashes.
FTSE 100 Ends Lower as Trade Optimism Fades Ahead of Fed
FTSE dips as early trade deal optimism fades; investors turn cautious ahead of Fed and earnings.
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%.