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FTSE 250 Technical Analysis: Index Battles Key Resistance Amid Rate and Political Headwinds
The FTSE 250 is navigating a delicate technical juncture, with traders closely watching price behaviour following a turbulent June that saw the mid-cap index slide to three-week lows before staging a recovery.
Why WPP Shares Fell Today
WPP (LON: WPP) shares fell more than 4% on Tuesday, closing at 235.8 pence, down from Monday's 245.7p close, as the advertising giant lost virtually all of its business with longtime client IBM in a one-two punch that landed
Why Caterpillar Shares Have Soared 175% in 12 Months
Shares of Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) have climbed 175% over the past 12 months and are up 84% year-to-date, trading near $1,069 — a stunning run that has pushed the 100-year-old heavy equipment maker's market capitalization
London’s Most Shorted Stocks Reveal Market Anxiety, Vistry Shares Lead
Short sellers are piling into a clutch of high-profile London-listed names, with data from ShortTracker.co.uk showing significant bearish bets across housebuilding, retail, and aviation sectors.
Oxford Instruments Builds on a Strong Year as Semiconductor Demand Shapes FY2027 Outlook
Shares in the scientific technology group have gained more than 55% over the past 12 months, powered by surging semiconductor orders, a sharpened portfolio and an ongoing share buyback. Oxford Instruments PLC (LSE:OXIG) shares are extending
Saga Shares Slide as Holidays Passenger Warning Overshadows Cruise Strength
Saga plc (LSE:SAGA) fell sharply on Tuesday morning after the UK over-50s travel and insurance specialist published a pre-market AGM trading update warning that full-year holidays passenger numbers could slip due to the Middle East conflict. That has
Tuesday Morning Markets: FTSE Edges Higher as GDP Lands in Line, Sainsbury’s Lifts Mood
London's blue-chip index has nudged into positive territory at the open, with the FTSE 100 up 0.4% and the broader FTSE 250 adding 0.1%, as investors digest a steady stream of domestic data and keep one eye on the Middle East
IWG Shares Jump After Flexible Workspace Giant Boosts Buyback Programme
International Workplace Group (LON: IWG) shares surged on Tuesday morning after the flexible workspace company announced a $50 million increase to its 2026 share buyback programme, lifting the total to $150 million.
Sainsbury’s Shares Rise On Strong Q1 Sales
Shares in J Sainsbury (LON: SBRY) climbed more than 2% on Tuesday after the UK's second-largest supermarket reported an encouraging start to its financial year, driven by continued volume growth and market share gains.
Preview: Currys set to deliver profit beat as FY2025/26 results loom
Currys plc (LON: CURY), the UK's leading omnichannel technology retailer, reports its Full Year Results for the year ended 2 May 2026 on Thursday, with investors already primed for a strong performance after the company pre-a
Nike Q4 Results Earnings Preview: Wall Street Braced for More Pain
Nike (NYSE: NKE) reports its fiscal fourth-quarter 2026 earnings after the close on Tuesday, June 30, as investors look for early signs that CEO Elliott Hill's "Win Now" turnaround strategy is gaining meaning
Zalando Share Price Drop ‘Overdone’ After BaFin Probe, Says Analyst
Zalando SE (ETR: ZAL) shares recovered modestly on Monday, rising 0.9% to EUR 25.15, after falling 6.3% on Friday following the disclosure of a regulatory review by the German financial watchdog BaFin, a sell-off that at leas
Why Trustpilot Shares Rallied Today
Shares in Trustpilot Group (LON: TRST) surged more than 6% on Monday after the online reviews platform announced a partnership with global commerce giant Shopify.
Here’s Why Babcock International Shares Sank on Monday
Babcock International (LON: BAB) shares tumbled as much as 7% on Monday after the UK government abandoned plans to build the Type 83 destroyer, a next-generation warship the defence contractor had been widely tipped t
UK Housebuilders Slide as Mortgage Rates Climb and Budget Uncertainty Drags on Demand
UK housebuilder shares have been among the FTSE 350's hardest-hit sectors in 2026, pressured by mortgage rates above 5% and lingering fiscal uncertainty. Britain's listed housebuilders are enduring one of their most difficult stretches in years, wit
Bridgepoint Buys US Real Estate Platform Kayne Anderson for $1.39bn
Bridgepoint Group PLC (LSE:BPT) agrees to acquire Kayne Anderson Real Estate for $1.39 billion, adding a real estate vertical and lifting combined AUM to $117 billion. Shar
Monday Morning Markets: FTSE Cautious as BT-Verizon News Dominates Early Trading
UK markets have started the week cautiously, with the FTSE 100 slipping 0.1% and the FTSE 250 edging up 0.2% in the opening session. [stock_market_widget type="chart" te
Plus500 Shares Jump at Open After Launching US Sports Event Contracts
Shares in Plus500 Ltd (LON: PLUS) surged at the open on Monday after the global multi-asset fintech group announced the launch of CFTC-regulated sports event-based contracts in the United States, marking a significant expansi
BT Group Shares Jump on $4 Billion Verizon Joint Venture Deal
BT Group (LON: BT.A) shares climbed 1.9% to 198.75p on Monday, hitting a session high of 199.55p, after the FTSE 100 telecoms giant announced a 50:50 joint venture with US giant Verizon Communications.
IHG Shares: This Analyst Remains Bullish, Here’s Why
Jefferies raised its price target on InterContinental Hotels Group (LON: IHG) (NYSE: IHG) to $195 from $160 on Friday, retaining a Buy rating, highlighting strengthening revenue-per-available-room momentum and growing confide