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Weekly review
The FTSE 100 ended the Good Friday-truncated week up 362. 41 points, or 4. 58%, closing at 8,275. 66 on Thursday.
London close: Stocks finish flat ahead of Easter break
London stocks ended flat to lower on Thursday as investors weighed mixed global signals ahead of the long Easter weekend.
Metals One reports progress on projects in Finland, Norway
Metals One updated the market on its strategy to advance a portfolio of critical minerals projects across northern Europe on Thursday, with a near-term focus on copper and nickel exploration in Finland and Norway.
TSMC reports strong start to year, denies rumours of Intel tie-up
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) reported a robust start to 2025 on Thursday, posting a 60. 3% year-on-year increase in first-quarter net income to TWD 361. 56bn (£8. 39bn) and a 41. 6% rise in revenue to TWD 839. 25bn.
Net inflows underpin Q1 AuM growth for Man Group
Man Group posted $3. 6bn of net inflows in the first quarter of 2025 on Thursday, bringing total assets under management to $172. 6bn as at 31 March, up from $168. 6bn at the end of December.
Griffin Mining confident despite Q1 dip in production
Griffin Mining reported a sharp year-on-year decline in production at its Caijiaying Zinc-Gold Mine in the first quarter of 2025 on Thursday, as the lingering impact of a fatal accident and seasonal disruptions weighed on output.
Camellia subsidiary signs deal for potential sale of tea estate
Camellia confirmed on Thursday that its 74%-owned Indian subsidiary, Goodricke Group, has signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding for the proposed sale of the Leesh River Tea Estate.
Harmony board drops Drax bid in favour of Foresight offer
Harmony Energy Income Trust (HEIT) announced on Thursday that it has agreed to a recommended cash acquisition by PP Bidco, a company indirectly controlled by funds managed by Foresight Group.
Asia report: Markets bounce back despite Wall Street sell-off
Markets across the Asia-Pacific region advanced on Thursday, defying a sharp overnight decline on Wall Street that was triggered by renewed concerns over US monetary policy and a steep sell-off in Nvidia shares.
Ninety One assets under management rise in fourth quarter
Ninety One reported a slight increase in assets under management (AUM) in the final quarter of its financial year on Thursday, with total AuM rising to £130. 8bn as at 31 March.
Alphawave reports record bookings, withholds guidance amid trade uncertainty
Alphawave IP Group reported record annual bookings for 2024 on Thursday, reflecting strong demand for its high-speed connectivity IP, despite a drop in total revenue and a wider operating loss, although it withheld guidance for the current financial year amid global trade uncertainty.
Two GSK vaccines get US CDC recommendations
GSK announced two important endorsements from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) on Thursday, for its vaccines Penmenvy and Arexvy, potentially expanding protection against meningococcal disease and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) for millions of Americans.
Integrated Diagnostics reports strong year after solid Q4
Integrated Diagnostics reported a strong financial performance in 2024 on Thursday, with full-year revenue rising 39% to EGP 5. 72bn (£84m) and net profit more than doubling to EGP 1. 01bn, driven by higher volumes, strategic price increases and cost efficiencies across its markets.
Sainsbury's reports strong year, will buy back £200m more shares
J Sainsbury reported a strong set of full-year results on Thursday, with solid momentum across its grocery business and a significantly strengthened balance sheet supporting further shareholder returns.
Sainsbury's full-year sales rise, US CDC recommends two GSK vaccines
London open The FTSE 100 is expected to open 22 points lower on Thursday, having closed up 0. 32% on Wednesday at 8,275. 60.