Market Pulse
US close: Stocks higher following Trump's tariff announcement
Wall Street stocks closed higher on Tuesday after president-elect Donald Trump vowed to slap fresh tariffs on America's biggest trading partners.
Aston Martin looking to raise more cash as it warns on profits again
Aston Martin Lagonda said on Tuesday that it was looking to raise more cash from investors as it issued another profit warning.
Broker tips: Next, Melrose Industries, Halfords
RBC Capital Markets has upgraded its rating for high street retailer Next from 'sector perform' to 'outperform', saying that the company should beat market current market expectations for revenue.
London close: Stocks stay lower on Trump tariff concerns
London stocks closed lower on Tuesday as risk sentiment soured following Donald Trump’s announcement of plans to impose new tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China.
Director dealings: Bloomsbury Publishing director snaps up shares
Bloomsbury Publishing revealed on Tuesday that non-executive director Leslie-Ann Reed had acquired 12,139 ordinary shares in the FTSE 250-listed publishing house.
US open: Stocks mixed following Trump's tariff announcement
Wall Street trading got off to a mixed start on Tuesday after president-elect Donald Trump threatened to slap fresh tariffs on America's biggest trading partners.
Frasers to buy South Africa's Holdsport; takes stake in Marks Electrical
Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group said on Tuesday that it has agreed to buy South African sporting, outdoor and recreation goods company Holdsport for an undisclosed sum.
Idox flags strong full-year performance
Information management software and geospatial data specialist Idox flagged a strong full-year performance in an update on Tuesday, with revenue expected to rise by about 20% to £87. 6m.
Serica Energy Q3 production up by a fifth
Serica Energy reported average production of 37,800 barrels of oil equivalent per day for the first nine months of the year on Tuesday, a 20% increase over the same period in 2023.
FD Technologies reports mixed first half
FD Technologies reported mixed half-year results on Tuesday, as revenue from its KX platform grew 5% to £39. 5m, helping to offset a 12% decline in revenue from its First Derivative division.
Tracsis named as preferred bidder for National Rail PAYG system
Transport technology provider Tracsis announced on Tuesday that its subsidiary iBlocks has been named the preferred bidder for the development of a pay-as-you-go (PAYG) tap converter system by the UK’s Rail Delivery Group, which represents National Rail operators.
UK retailer sentiment falls at fastest pace in two years
UK retailer sentiment fell at the fastest pace in two years throughout November, according to the Confederation of British Industry.
Amaroq upbeat on maiden Nanoq drilling results
Amaroq Minerals announced significant results from its inaugural drilling programme at the Nanoq Project in Southern Greenland’s Nanortalik Gold Belt on Tuesday, with high-grade gold intercepts including up to 123 grams of gold per tonne over 0. 5 metres.
Co-op Bank to return £90m to shareholders ahead of merger
The Co-operative Bank said on Tuesday that it will return £90m to shareholders as it hailed a "robust" third-quarter trading performance.
US pre-open: Futures higher following Trump tariff anouncement
Wall Street futures were trading higher ahead of the bell on Tuesday after president-elect Donald Trump threatened to slap fresh tariffs on America's biggest trading partners.
London midday: Stocks stay down on Trump tariffs
London stocks were still in the red by midday on Tuesday as sentiment took a hit after Donald Trump announced plans to impose tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China.
Sosandar narrows losses as margins improve
Women's fashion retailer Sosandar said on Tuesday that first-half losses narrowed despite a drop in revenue.
Halfords interim profits fall; Budget changes to add £23m in costs
Retailer Halfords said on Tuesday that changes to National Insurance contributions and minimum wage announced in last month’s Budget will increase its costs by around £23m, as it reported a dip in interim revenue and profit.
JPMorgan hikes Melrose Industries price target, shares surge
Melrose Industries surged on Tuesday as JPMorgan Cazenove hiked its price target on the shares to 850p from 650p and placed them on "positive catalyst watch" ahead of full-year results in March.
Canaccord Genuity lowers target price on Halfords
Analysts at Canaccord Genuity lowered their target price on automotive retailer Halfords from 146. 0p to 127. 0p on Tuesday, citing increased net interest costs.