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.
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.
Monzo Fined £21 Million for Anti-Financial Crime Failings
Monzo fined £21m for weak financial crime controls and breaching restrictions on high-risk accounts.
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.
FTSE edges higher as tariff fog lingers
FTSE edges up as investors weigh shifting US tariff deadlines and cautious corporate updates.
Trump Moves Ahead with New Tariffs on Japan and South Korea
Trump targets Japan and South Korea with 25% tariffs, warning of escalation without trade policy changes.
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.
HMRC Targets Crypto Profits with New UK Reporting Rules
HMRC will require UK crypto users to report personal details from 2026 to enforce tax compliance.
Gold dips as strong dollar and delayed tariffs weaken safe haven demand
Gold slips as strong US data, firm dollar and delayed tariffs limit demand despite Trump’s Brics threat.
Trump targets Brics-aligned countries with fresh tariff threat
Trump threatens extra tariffs on countries siding with Brics, escalating trade tensions ahead of August deadline.
Plus500 reports solid Q2 as global expansion builds momentum
Plus500 posts strong Q2 results, boosts customer growth and global expansion, with shares up 30% year-to-date on solid outlook.
Glencore starts $1 Billion buyback after viterra deal
Glencore begins $1 billion share buyback after Viterra deal, aiming to manage capital and reduce future Swiss tax exposure.
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.
Gold clings to weekly gains despite jobs data wobble
Gold edges higher, heading for a weekly gain as fiscal fears and tariff uncertainty outweigh strong US jobs data.
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.
Cash ISAs Under Threat: What It Means for Savers and Investors
Chancellor Rachel Reeves plans to cut cash ISA allowances to encourage investment, risking backlash from cautious savers seeking security.
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.
BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF Now Out-Earning Its Flagship S&P 500 Fund
BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF generates more revenue than its S&P 500 fund due to higher fees despite managing fewer assets.
Wise Becomes the Latest UK Giant to Eye a Transatlantic Escape
Wise plans to move its primary listing from London to the US for better capital access, joining AstraZeneca and others in doing so.
Currys Powers Up with Profit Surge and Dividend Comeback
Currys shares jumped as profits soared, dividends returned, and strong UK growth offset Nordic struggles. Cash flow and confidence improved.
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.
Topps Tiles Shares Climb as Sales Accelerate and Margins Improve
Topps Tiles shares surge after strong Q3 sales growth, improved margins, and signs of recovery in consumer demand.
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.
Gold steadies after rally, but nerves remain ahead of Trump’s tariff deadline
Gold steadies as US fiscal deficits and looming July 9 tariff deadline keep investors cautious ahead of key data.
Spectris gets swept up by KKR in £4.1bn deal
Spectris accepts £4.1bn takeover from KKR, ditching Advent’s lower bid, shares rise on the news.
Greggs Shares Melt 14% as Sales Slow in the Sun
Greggs shares slump 14% after hot weather dents pastry sales, prompting a profit warning and fresh doubts over growth strategy.
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.
Santander Buys TSB: Big Cheque, Bigger Ambitions
Santander is buying TSB for £2.65 billion to bulk up in UK retail banking. It’s a scale play, not a transformation.
AstraZeneca Shares Rise as CEO Eyes US Stock Market Move
AstraZeneca’s 2.6% share jump follows CEO’s US listing hint, another major blow to London’s stock market pride.
Gold jumps as tariff jitters stir up fresh nerves
Gold jumps on tariff fears and geopolitical risk. HSBC warns supply and weaker demand may cap gains by year-end.
Standard Chartered Dragged Into 1MDB Mess
Standard Chartered faces $2.7bn lawsuit over alleged role in 1MDB fraud, shares fall as legal and reputational risks grow.
Sainsbury’s Delivers on Sales But Shares Shrug
Sainsbury’s beats expectations with strong sales and market share gains, but shares barely move as guidance and margins remain unchanged.
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.