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FTSE 100 movers: IAG flies lower after Heathrow boss warning; utilities gain
London’s FTSE 100 was down 0. 3% at 8,641. 02 in afternoon trade on Friday.
UK Oil & Gas delays results, temporarily suspends trading on AIM
UK Oil & Gas said on Friday that trading on AIM would be temporarily suspended as it announced a delay to the publication of its annual results.
London midday: FTSE edges up as attention turns to US inflation reading
London stocks had edged higher by midday on Friday, helped along by a strong showing from the defensive utilities sector, as investors mulled the latest UK GDP and retail sales figures, and looked ahead to a key US inflation reading.
RBC Capital cuts Burberry price target
RBC Capital Markets cut its price target on Burberry on Friday to 1,200p from 1,300p as it reduced FY26 EBIT estimates.
Citi reiterates ‘buy’ on B&M, says de-rating overdone
Citi reiterated its ‘buy’ rating on B&M European Value Retail on Friday as it said the stock’s de-rating was overdone.
London open: Stocks steady as investors mull retail sales, GDP
London stocks were little changed in early trade on Friday as investors mulled the latest UK GDP and retail sales figures, and continued to assess the impact of Trump’s auto tariffs.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower; retail sales in focus
London stocks were set to fall at the open on Friday following negative sessions in the US and Asia, as investors continued to mull the impact of Trump’s auto tariffs.
Friday newspaper round-up: Energy bills, net zero, HSBC
British bill payers remain exposed to another energy crisis while facing “worryingly high” energy debts and some of the highest electricity costs in the world, parliament’s spending watchdog has warned. The public accounts committee (PAC) said ministers had not put in place sufficient safeguards to shield households against another energy crisis or taken steps to permanently reduce Britain’s energy prices. – Guardian.
WH Smith set to pick buyer of high street chain - report
WH Smith will reportedly decide the fate of its high street chain within days, as it holds final discussions with the two remaining bidders for the business.
London midday: FTSE stays down as Trump auto tariffs rattle markets
London stocks were still in the red by midday on Thursday, with sentiment hit after Donald Trump announced a new 25% tariff on all imported cars and car parts.
ADVFN to delist from AIM
ADVFN said on Thursday that it was planning to delist from AIM and go private.
Naked Wines outlines new strategic plan, shares surge
Naked Wines surged on Thursday as investors welcomed the company’s new strategic plan to deliver "significant cash, distributions, and sustainable profitable growth".
London open: Stocks fall on Trump auto tariffs; Next bucks trend
London stocks fell in early trade on Thursday, taking their cue from a downbeat session on Wall Street after Donald Trump announced a new 25% tariff on all imported cars and car parts.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower as Trump announces 25% auto tariffs
London stocks were set to fall at the open on Thursday following a downbeat session in the US, after Donald Trump announced a new 25% tariff on all imported cars.
AJ Bell to sell Platinum SIPP and SSAS business to InvestAcc for £25m
AJ Bell said on Thursday that it has agreed to sell its Platinum SIPP and SSAS business - AJ Bell Platinum - to InvestAcc for up to £25m.
Thursday newspaper round-up: Retailers, Trump tariffs, tax rises
Major investors including Axa and Scottish Widows are backing shareholder resolutions pressing retailers Next, Marks & Spencer and JD Sports to increase pay for thousands of workers. More than 100 individuals and eight institutional investors, which manage over £1tn in assets, are backing an effort to encourage companies to pay a “real living wage”, which is designed to ensure workers can cover necessary household costs. – Guardian.
FTSE 100 movers: Babcock, M&S in the black
London’s FTSE 100 was up 0. 4% at 8,696. 74 in afternoon trade on Wednesday.
Deutsche Bank downgrades Wetherspoons to ‘sell’
Deutsche Bank downgraded its stance on shares of pub group JD Wetherspoon to ‘sell’ from ‘neutral’ on Wednesday, slashing the price target to 450p from 600p following interim results.
GameStop surges on plan to buy Bitcoin
GameStop surged in pre-market trade on Wednesday after the video game retailer said it plans to buy Bitcoin.
JPMorgan upgrades Ocado to 'overweight', shares surge
Ocado surged on Wednesday after JPMorgan Cazenove upgraded the shares to ‘overweight’ from ‘neutral’ and lifted the price target to 400p from 340p.