UK Stock News
FTSE 100 Climbs: Mining Stocks Fall, Experian Gains
The FTSE 100 has gained 0.2% on Friday morning, supported by corporate updates, while broader European markets also gained. Germany’s DAX has advanced 0.9% and France’s CAC 40 has risen 0.4%.
AstraZeneca Shares: Company Unveils Weight-Management Collaboration with CSPC; Analysts Stay Bullish
AstraZeneca (LON: AZN) shares are down about 1.9 percent year to date but remain nearly 20 percent higher over the past 12 months, as analyst sentiment stays firmly supportive and the company announces a significant expansion
Drax Group Enters Tolling Agreement for 250MW Battery Storage, Expanding FlexGen Portfolio
Drax Group plc (LON: DRX) has announced a 10-year tolling agreement with West Burton C Limited (Fidra Energy) for 250MW (500MWh) of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) capacity, marking a significant step in Drax's expansio
Cohort Gains After Securing Significant Contract Wins, Bolstering Revenue Visibility
Cohort PLC, the independent technology group, announced that its subsidiary Marlborough Communications Ltd (MCL) has been awarded new contracts totaling £17.9 million. Thi
Airtel Africa Reports Strong Customer Growth and Mobile Money Expansion; Shares Volatile
Airtel Africa (LON: AAF) delivered a robust performance for the nine-month period ended December 31, 2025. The company's focus on customer acquisition, network investment,
Avon Technologies Shares Slide Despite Strong Demand and Steady Outlook
Avon Technologies PLC (LON: AVON) has affirmed its full-year guidance, buoyed by robust demand for its protective technologies, despite headwinds faced by its Team Wendy subsidiary.
Vodafone Share Price Rally Continues — These Analysts Remain Bullish
Vodafone (LON: VOD) shares have extended their strong run into the new year, rising 8.1% year-to-date and 56.7% over the past 12 months to trade at 106.4p. [stock_market
Rio Tinto Shares Downgraded as Analyst Reassesses Risk/Reward
Rio Tinto’s (LON: RIO) shares were downgraded by Morgan Stanley, which cut its rating to Equal Weight from Overweight in a note on Tuesday, saying the miner’s sharp re-rating has left the balance of risks looking more evenly
FTSE 100 Rises as Gold Tops $5,500; 3i Group and Mining Stocks Surge
The FTSE 100 has climbed 0.6% on Thursday, supported by strength in mining shares as gold extended its record-breaking rally. Germany’s DAX slipped 0.7%, while France’s CAC 40 gained 0.8%.
Ocado Shares Tumble as Sobeys Shuts Calgary CFC, Partnership Reshaped
Ocado (LON: OCDO) shares fell more than 9 percent on Thursday morning to 223.2p after the company confirmed that Sobeys will close its customer fulfilment centre (CFC) in Calgary, reshaping part of the pair’s long-running e-c
Crest Nicholson Signals Housing Market Recovery with Positive Full Year Results, Shares Rise
Crest Nicholson (LON: CRST) has released its preliminary results for the year ended October 31, 2025, aligning with the November trading update and showcasing early signs of an improving housing market.
EasyJet Sees Continued Demand as Q1 Results Meet Expectations, Stock Climbs
easyJet (LON: EZJ) shares rose around 1.8% at the start of Thursday's session after the company released its Q1 FY26 trading update, reporting results in line with expectations.
Wizz Air Shares Jump: Q3 Revenue Rises, Full-Year Guidance Steady
Wizz Air (LON: WIZZ) shares rallied over 8% at the open on Thursday after the company reported a robust third quarter for fiscal year 2026, exceeding revenue expectations despite ongoing challenges in the aviation sector.
Lloyds Banking Upgrades Guidance on Strong 2025 Performance, Sharesd Edge Higher
Lloyds Banking Group (LON: LLOY) has announced a robust set of full-year results for 2025, exceeding expectations and prompting an upgrade to its 2026 guidance. The bank's strong financial performance allows for total shareho
Barclays is Bullish on Burberry Shares, Says Turnaround Story is Working
Burberry shares are down about 11.2% year to date and remain well below their 2023 highs of more than 2,600p, but Barclays says the luxury group’s recovery is gaining traction.
FTSE 100 Lower But Mining Stocks Rise Again as Gold Surge Continues
The FTSE 100 edged down 0.1% on Wednesday morning, while wider European markets also softened, with the DAX falling 0.3% and the CAC 40 down 1%. The declines came despite
Debenhams Group Raises Guidance as Shares Jump on Strong Trading Momentum
Debenhams Group (LON: DEBS) (formerly Boohoo) shares rallied more than 7% on Wednesday morning after the online retailer revealed it is trading ahead of expectations for the financial year to 28 February 2026, prompting an up
Pets at Home Navigates Market Headwinds and Maintains FY26 Profit Outlook, Shares Gain
Pets at Home Group Plc (PETS) shares moved around 1.7% higher on Wednesday morning after it released its Q3 FY26 trading statement, revealing a mixed performance picture.
Card Factory Remains Confident in Long-Term Strategy, Shares Open Higher
Card Factory (LON: CARD) released a trading update for the eleven months ending December 31, 2025, indicating performance is in line with revised expectations. Despite hea
Tortilla Mexican Grill Shares Slide Despite Record UK Profitability
Tortilla Mexican Grill (LON: MEX) has released a trading update for the year ended December 28, 2025, showcasing strong revenue growth and UK market outperformance. The co
British Land Agrees Deal to Acquire Life Science REIT
British Land (BLND.L) announced it has agreed a cash and share offer deal to acquire Life Science REIT (LABS.L), valuing the entire issued and to-be-issued share capital of Life Science REIT at approximately £150 million.
AstraZeneca Shares Gain New Bull as Citi Sees Fastest Sector Growth
AstraZeneca's share price (LON: AZN) climbed 0.33% to 13,769.60p early today as Citi initiated coverage with a Buy rating and a 17,000 GBp price target, marking the latest in a string of bullish calls on the Anglo-Swedish pha
GSK Shares Edge Higher as Citi Initiates Coverage with Neutral Rating
GlaxoSmithKline share price (LON:GSK) rose 0.6% to 1,839.50p in morning trading after Citi initiated coverage of the pharmaceutical giant with a Neutral rating and a price target of 1,900p.
