FTSE 100 Charges Higher as Iran Deal Hopes Return and SpaceX Stuns Markets
FTSE 100 climbs as Iran peace hopes grow, oil falls and SpaceX debuts strongly.
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FTSE 100 Pushes Higher as Markets Look Past ECB Hike and Political Turmoil
FTSE 100 gains despite ECB rate hike, Westminster tensions and Middle East uncertainty easing.
WH Smith profit warning deepens as group turns to fresh capital raise, shares sink
WH Smith cuts profit guidance again, announces £104m capital raise as trading pressures deepen globally.
FTSE 100 Holds Firm While Wall Street Stumbles
London stocks edged higher despite rising US inflation, Middle East tensions and Wall Street weakness.
Bellway Sees Buyer Demand Ease but Maintains Full-Year Profit Forecast
Bellway maintained profit guidance despite softer demand, rising costs and a smaller order book.
FTSE 100 drops as oil retreat and China concerns hit heavyweight stocks
Oil majors and Asia-focused financials dragged London lower while Wall Street tech weakness deepened losses.
Mpac Shares Sink as Profit Warning Overshadows £20m Lambert Disposal
Packaging automation firm cuts earnings outlook as weaker demand and pricing pressure persist.
Tate & Lyle Backs £3.8bn Ingredion Takeover
Ingredion’s improved bid wins board backing, offering Tate & Lyle shareholders a substantial cash premium.
FTSE 100 Ends Higher as Oil Retreats From Early Spike
FTSE 100 edges higher as oil surges, rate hike fears grow and takeover activity boosts stocks.
Raspberry Pi Shares Jump 25% as Profit Forecast Crushes Market Expectations
Raspberry Pi upgraded earnings guidance after strong demand, rising shipments and lower-cost memory boosted profits.
FTSE 100 Holds Firm as US Jobs Surprise Rattles Wall Street
Strong US jobs growth revived rate hike fears, weighing on Wall Street and miners.
CMC Markets shares surge as profit beats expectations
CMC Markets shares surge after profit rise and upbeat 2027 forecast driven by expansion plans.
FTSE 100 edges higher but Asia banking concerns weigh on sentiment
London shares rose modestly as oil fell, banks declined, and AI-linked stocks led gains.
Boohoo shares surge after first return to growth in years as turnaround gains traction
Boohoo reports first quarterly growth in years as Debenhams and PrettyLittleThing drive recovery momentum rise.
B&M shares surge despite profit slump
B&M profit halves after tough year as UK sales stabilise and shares surge sharply higher.
FTSE 100 slips as oil surge and Middle East tensions keep global markets on edge
Shares fall as oil prices jump amid Middle East tensions and renewed US Iran clashes
British American Tobacco Slides 4% as Cigarette Decline Deepens
BATS drops on lower-end guidance and combustible share losses despite smokeless products momentum.
FTSE 100 inches higher as miners lead gains and AI optimism builds
London shares rise modestly as miners gain, AI enthusiasm lifts global markets amid Middle East uncertainty.
Avacta Applies for 5.5 Million Share Block Listing on AIM
Avacta files AIM block listing for employee share schemes as AVA6000 delivers strong ASCO results.
FTSE 100 Slips as Iran Halts US Talks and Oil Surges
FTSE 100 falls as Iran suspends US talks, lifting oil prices and energy stocks.
Wise Shares Sink as Belgian Prosecutors Probe Suspicious Transactions
Wise shares fall sharply after Belgian money laundering probe is publicly revealed today.
Ocado Shares Jump After Asda Chooses Its Technology for Online Grocery
Ocado secured a major Asda partnership, lifting shares after setbacks hit its warehouse technology operations recently.
FTSE 100 Slips as Trump Weighs Iran Decision While Oil Retreats
FTSE 100 dips as Trump weighs Iran peace decision, sending oil prices sharply lower globally.
PPHE Hotel Group Jumps 24% on Takeover Approach
Israeli hotel giant Fattal tables £22-per-share cash offer for FTSE 250 hospitality group.
FTSE 100 Slips as US-Iran Ceasefire Strains Under Fresh Strikes
London stocks retreated as renewed Middle East violence unsettled investors despite reports of diplomatic progress emerging.
SSE Backs Dividend Rise as £33bn Infrastructure Plan Gains Pace
SSE reports earnings at guidance top end, 7% dividend rise, record £3.6bn capex investment.
FTSE drifts as geopolitical tension and corporate earnings split investor sentiment
FTSE 100 edges sideways as Middle East tensions, oil swings and corporate updates shape sentiment.
Pets At Home Cuts Dividend After Profit Slide
Pets At Home profits fell sharply after weak retail demand, despite improving sales momentum and veterinary growth.
Hollywood Bowl Strikes Back With Buyback, shares jump 13%
Hollywood Bowl lifted its dividend and launched a £5 million buyback after stronger interim trading.
FTSE 100 edges higher as BP turmoil caps gains in Tuesday session
FTSE 100 closes higher as BP slump offsets gains from miners and retailers.
Kingfisher Rallies on Resilient Q1
B&Q owner Kingfisher surges after confident Q1 update, confirming full-year profit guidance despite weak seasonal demand.
Apollo Eyes Bodycote With 885p Cash Bid, Shares Surge
Bodycote surges on Apollo’s takeover proposal, valuing the British heat treatment firm at £1.52 billion.
Games Workshop Leads FTSE 100 Friday Rally
FTSE 100 rose to 10,466 as Games Workshop and FTSE 250 stocks surge on bid interest and upgrades.
Ceres Power Surges 15%
Ceres Power rallies on reported UBS price target lift.
Games Workshop hits record revenues as core business accelerates
Games Workshop forecasts record revenues driven by miniatures sales momentum and store expansion.
AJ Bell Closes Up 12% After Record Customer Growth
AJ Bell beats expectations with record inflows, 19% revenue growth and upgraded profit outlook.
Miners and defence names rescue the FTSE 100
FTSE 100 closes higher as miners rally, earnings disappoint and oil climbs again.
Experian Shares Fall Despite Record FY26 Results as AI Fears Weigh
Record Experian results and a $1bn buyback fail to lift shares amid AI disruption fears.
M&S Dividend Defies Cyber Fallout as Inflation Relief Drives FTSE 100 Rally
Cooler inflation and a busy results day push the FTSE 100 up 0.94%.
M&S Shares Rise as Profit Drop Better Than Feared
M&S beats profit forecasts and raises dividend, signalling recovery from devastating cyberattack.