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Europe midday: Stocks stay down ahead of Trump tariffs; US inflation eyed
European shares were still weaker by midday on Friday as traders braced themselves for wide-ranging US tariffs which take effect next week, while gold hit fresh highs with investors looking for safe havens amid the erratic policymaking of President Donald Trump.
Europe open: Stoxx falls ahead of tariff day; Ubisoft surges
European shares opened lower on Friday as traders braced themselves for wide-ranging US tariffs which take effect next week, while gold hit fresh highs with investors looking for safe havens amid the erratic policymaking of President Donald Trump.
WH Smith sells high street stores to Modella Capital for £76m
WH Smith has sold its UK high street business to Modella Capital for an enterprise value of £76m on a cash and debt-free basis in a deal that will see the chain rebranded as TGJones.
Trump slaps 25% tariffs on car, parts imports as trade war escalates
US President Donald Trump escalated his global trade war overnight, announcing plans to impose swingeing 25% tariffs on all vehicle imports and parts only days before levies on other goods take effect.
FTSE 250 movers: Close Bros surges on KBW note; Tariff woes hit Aston Martin
FTSE 250 (MCX) 19,906. 24 -0. 66% .
Europe midday: Stoxx pares losses, but Trump auto tariffs slam auto shares
European shares pared losses slightly on Thursday but were still reeling from US President Donald Trump's decision to hit all car and related parts imports with 25% tariffs from April 2.
Europe open: Auto stocks battered as Trump imposes 25% tariffs
European shares slumped at the open on Thursday as US President Donald Trump said he would hit all car and related parts imports with 25% tariffs from April 2.
H&M posts weaker-than-expected Q1 sales
Swedish fashion retailer H&M reported weaker-than-expected first quarter sales amid continuing sluggish demand for its clothing range and increased discounting.
Former Mobico CEO Phil White returns as chair
Transport operator Mobico has appointed Phil White as chair with effect from 1 May 2025, replacing Helen Weir.
Sage CFO Jonathan Howell to step down, replaced by Jacqui Cartin
Sage Group said chief financial officer Jonathan Howell would step down at the end of the year to focus on non-executive work and be replaced by Jacqui Cartin, currently financial controller at EVP Group.
Drax signs JV deal to process byproduct for building industry
Drax said it has agreed a 20-year joint venture agreement with Power Minerals to build a facility to process pulverised fuel ash into material which can be sold to the construction industry and used in the production of cement with a lower carbon footprint.
BP finalises deal with Iraq to redevelop Kirkuk oil fields
Oil major BP has finalised a deal with Iraq to redevelop several giant oil fields in Kirkuk, in the north of the country, the company said on Wednesday.
Europe midday: Stoxx falls as UK CPI in focus
European shares were lower on Wednesday as investors assessed a surprise fall in UK inflation and an economic statement from British Finance Minister Rachel Reeves, which included savage cuts to public spending.
Vistry shares slide as profits slump, divi axed after 'disappointing' year
House builder Vistry reported a slump in profits after “disappointing” year amid challenging market conditions, abandoned projects and cost overruns that forced it to suspend its dividend.
Everplay shares surge on return to profit, outlook
Shares in Everplay surged on Wednesday as the video game maker returned to profit and said current-year trading would be marginally ahead of expectations.
Europe open: Stoxx slips as investors eye UK CPI, fiscal statement
European shares opened lower on Wednesday as investors assessed a surprise fall in UK inflation and awaited an economic statement from British Finance Minister Rachel Reeves, which was expected to include savage cuts to public spending.
Greencore reportedly lifting bid for Bakkavor
UK convenience food maker Greencore has lifted its bid for rival Bakkavor Group, according to a media report on Tuesday.
Kingfisher shares slump on weak outlook after FY profit falls
Shares in Kingfisher slumped on Tuesday after the DIY retail group forecast small earnings growth this year at best and warned of the impact of budgetary measures in the UK and France on consumer sentiment and costs in the short term.