UK Stock News
FTSE 100 Index Lower: SSP Group Surges, WOSG Sees Strong US Demand
The FTSE 100 edged about 0.2% lower on Thursday, even as broader European markets advanced. The pan-European Stoxx 600 rose 0.2%, the DAX gained 0.6% and the CAC 40 a
Watches of Switzerland Shares Gain; US Demand Robust, UK Resilient
Watches of Switzerland (LON: WOSG) shares are up around 0.8% on Thursday, experiencing some volatility after the retailer reported a strong first half, supported by robust U.S. demand and resilient UK trading amid tougher mar
Frasers Group Shares Edge Higher But Analyst Says Results Look Softer Than Expected
Frasers Group (LON: FRAS) shares rose slightly higher in early Thursday trading after the retailer reported a “solid” first half, although analysts flagged that the numbers came in weaker than anticipated.
SSP Group Shares Rally: Sees Annual EPS at Higher End of Guidance Range
SSP Group PLC (LON: SSPG) shares jumped at the open on Thursday after the company announced resilient full-year results for the year ended September 30, 2025, showcasing revenue and profit growth.
AJ Bell Delivers Record Results, Boosts Shareholder Returns
AJ Bell (LON: AJB) has announced record financial results for the year ended September 30, 2025, driven by strong customer growth and favorable market conditions. The inve
Vodafone to Consolidate Safaricom, Gaining Control of Key African Telecom
Vodafone Group (LON: VOD) is poised to expand its footprint in Africa by increasing its control over Safaricom, Kenya's leading telecoms operator. The move, executed throu
Rio Tinto Unveils Strategy for Leading Returns: A Sharper, Simpler Future
Rio Tinto (LON: RIO) has announced a strategic overhaul aimed at delivering industry-leading returns through a focus on operational excellence, project execution, and capital discipline.
FTSE 100 Index Flat on Wednesday; HSBC Appoints Brendan Nelson as Group Chair
The FTSE 100 was little changed early on Wednesday as investors assessed a mix of corporate updates and gains made across wider European markets. The DAX rose 0.4% wh
Analyst Sees Marks & Spencer Shares Hitting 705p ‘in Due Course’
Marks & Spencer’s latest Capital Markets Day has reinforced confidence in its long-term turnaround, with Shore Capital suggesting the retailer’s shares could reach 705p “in due course” as its strategy gains traction.
Entain Share Price Sell-Off ‘Overdone’ Says JPMorgan
Entain (LON: ENT) shares received a boost after JPMorgan upgraded the betting group to Overweight from Neutral, arguing that the recent share price weakness has gone too far.
SDI Group Shares Rise on Strong Interim Results, On Track to Meet FY26 Expectations
SDI Group plc (LON: SDI) has announced robust interim results for the six months ended October 31, 2025, showcasing a strategic emphasis on growth and significant contract acquisitions. The specialist lab equipment and scient
Beeks Financial Cloud Shares Jump On Key Contract Wins, Underpinning FY26 Expectations
Beeks Financial Cloud Group plc (AIM: BKS) has announced two significant contract wins, signaling continued sales momentum and reinforcing the Board's confidence in meeting its FY26 expectations.
Spire Healthcare Group Faces Headwinds Despite Transformation Progress
Spire Healthcare, a leading UK independent healthcare group, announced a trading update indicating full-year adjusted Group EBITDA for FY25 is expected to be around the bottom end of its guidance range of £270m to £285m.
Bloomsbury Publishing Partners with Google Cloud
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC (LON: BMY) has announced a strategic collaboration with Google Cloud, aiming to leverage artificial intelligence to enhance book discovery, sales, and learning outcomes.
FTSE 100 Index Steadies; BoE Warns AI Stock Valuations Remain ‘Materially Stretched’
The FTSE 100 held steady on Tuesday, supported by gains in housebuilders and select blue-chip names, even as the Bank of England warned that risks to financial stability have risen in 2025.
Wynnstay Shares: Shore Capital Sees Significant Rerating Potential
Wynnstay (LON: WYN) shares could see material upside as its operational strategy gains momentum, according to Shore Capital, which reiterated its positive stance following the agricultural group’s upbeat trading update.
Endeavour Mining Aims for Significant Resource Expansion, Targeting 12-15 Million Ounces
Endeavour Mining plc (LON:EDV, TSX:EDV) has announced an ambitious five-year exploration outlook, setting its sights on discovering 12 to 15 million ounces of mineral resources between 2026 and 2030.
On the Beach Group Posts Record TTV in FY25, Eyes Further Growth
On the Beach Group plc (LON: OTB) has released its FY25 results, showcasing a year of record-breaking performance. The online travel agent's strategic focus on beach holid
Victrex Navigates Headwinds, Volumes Up But Profitability Pressured
Victrex plc (LON: VCT), a leader in high-performance polymers, reported its preliminary results for the year ended September 30, 2025. Despite a 12% surge in sales volume,
Compass Group Share Price Dips Despite RBC Upgrade (LON: CPG)
Compass Group share price (LON:CPG) is trading lower today, despite receiving an upgrade from RBC Capital Markets. The shares are trading down 1.05% at 2,347 pence, a move that underscores the complex interplay between positi
Burberry Shares Cut to Sell Despite JPMorgan Seeing Stabilising Sector in 2026
Burberry (LON: BRBY) shares came under pressure on Friday, closing around 2.9% lower after JPMorgan downgraded the luxury group to Underweight from Neutral, even as the bank argued that the broader luxury sector should begin
EasyJet and Jet2 Shares Downgraded: Analyst Sees Challenging European Transport Sector in 2026
Analysts at JPMorgan downgraded both EasyJet (LON: EZJ) and Jet2 (LON: JET2) shares in a recent note to clients, warning that Europe’s transport sector is set for another difficult year in 2026.
FTSE 100 Index Edges Lower as European Markets Mixed; Defence Stocks Slide
The FTSE 100 has slipped 0.1% in early Monday trading, moving slightly lower even as several major European markets diverged. Germany’s DAX fell 0.6% and France’s CAC
