UK Stock News
Bellway Shares Slide Despite Housing Completions Growth
Bellway (LON: BWY) shares fell more than 5% Tuesday following its latest trading update, despite the housebuilder reporting an 11.9% rise in housing completions for the first half of its financial year.
M&G Shares Are a Buy – Goldman Sachs
In a recent note to clients, analysts at Goldman Sachs reiterated its ‘Buy’ rating on M&G (LON: MNG) following the firm’s announcement of a majority stake acquisition in private credit business P Capital Partners (PCP).
Samsung Electronics Shares Gain as GDRs Moving to London Stock Exchange
Samsung Electronics shares (KRX: 005930) added 3.54% in South Korea today, as the company announced plans to list its global depositary re
BP Shares Lead The FTSE 100 Higher
BP shares are a notable gainer on the FTSE 100 this morning, adding 6.30% as news that Elliott Investment Mana
Next Phase of Marks & Spencer Non-Food Proposition ‘About to Begin’ – Shore Capital
Marks & Spencer (LON: MKS) is entering the next stage of its non-food transformation with a significant leadership reshuffle in its Clothing, Home & Beauty division, according to Shore Capital.
Watches of Switzerland: Analyst Confident Demand Environment is Improving
Goldman Sachs said in a note that they have increased confidence in demand for Watches of Switzerland Group (LON: WOSG) following its latest holiday trading update. [stock_ma
Legal & General Surges: Announces Sale of US Protection Business and New Strategic Partnership
Legal & General (LON: LGEN) shares surged Friday after the company announced the $2.3 billion sale of its US protection business to Japan’s Meiji Yasuda, alongside a strategic partnership to expand its US Pension Risk Tra
Experian Remains a Top Long-Term Pick – JPMorgan
Experian's (LON: EXPN) US Insurance Marketplace business continues to exceed expectations, with JPMorgan reaffirming its bullish stance on the stock in a note to clients this week.
Relx Shares Hit New All Time High as YTD Gain Touches 10%
Relx shares (LON:REL) share price has made a new 52-week high (and all-time-high) in trading today, hitting 4,071p before settling down just below 4,050 for the close. The stock has had an impressive start to 2025, with gains
Nexxen Shares (LON: NEXN) To Be NASDAQ Exclusive in Next 2 Weeks
Nexxen International (LON: NEXN) has confirmed its strategic move to consolidate its listing exclusively on Nasdaq. The transition involves delisting from the
Barratt Redrow Shares: Analyst Sees Near-Term Upside
JPMorgan analysts revealed this week that they have placed Barratt Redrow (LON: BTRW) on Positive Catalyst Watch, citing a potential rebound in the UK housebuilding sector driven by government initiatives and improving sentim
Rolls-Royce: Could Tariffs Impact the Business?
Citi said in a note to clients this week that they believe potential tariffs would have a limited impact on Rolls-Royce (LON: RR.), given the company’s greater exposure to Europe and Asia than the U.S.
Can GSK Shares Maintain Recent Momentum?
GSK's shares (LON: GSK) have gained 8.96% year-to-date, after an impressive earnings report helped the stock to a 7.6% gain in yesterday's session. However, with the share price hitting
UK IPO’s Could Be Set For A Strong Year – Is The Tide Really Turning?
2025 could potentially mark a revival for the London Stock Exchange as a series of initial public offerings (IPOs) are anticipated, offering a possible boost to the UK's fi
Grainger Shares Jump as ‘Demand Continues to Grow’
Grainger plc (LON: GRI) shares rose over 2% on Wednesday after the private rental provider reported a 15% increase in total net rental income in the four months to the end of January 2025, driven by strong demand in the build
HSBC: Analyst Sees Upside Risks to Consensus Banking NII
Goldman Sachs told investors in a note this week that it sees potential upside to consensus forecasts for HSBC’s (LON: HSBA) net interest income (NII), citing the impact of higher-for-longer developed market policy rates.
Vodafone Shares Slide as Germany Declines in Q3
Vodafone (LON: VOD) shares fell more than 5% on Tuesday after the company reported a continued decline in its German business during the third quarter, despite overall revenue growth across the group.
HSBC Share Price Value ‘No Longer There’
Deutsche Bank downgraded HSBC (LON: HSBA) from Buy to Hold in a note this week, citing a lack of further value after the stock’s significant rise. [stock_market_widget type="
Key Economic Events to Watch This Week – Feb 3rd
With markets all set ablaze by talk of tariffs over the weekend, you could be forgiven for losing sight of economic markers and reports for the week ahead. This week brings several key events we will be watching that could im
Diageo Share Price (LON: DGE) Decline Continues
Diageo's share price (LON: DGE) has been under significant pressure recently, with today's 3.6% fall bringing the year-to-date decline to 8.46%, with one month of trading complete.
UK Manufacturing PMI Improves Slightly, Remains in Contraction Range
British factory output continued its downward trend in January, as indicated by the latest S&P Global UK manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) survey. The PMI recorded a reading of 48.3 in January, a slight incre
EnSilica Shares Jump on UK Space Agency Award
EnSilica (LON: ENSI) shares jumped to a high of 48p a share in early Monday trading after the company announced it had secured £10.38 million in funding from the UK Space Agency under the Connectivity in Low Earth Orbit (C-LE
Polar Capital Technology Enters FTSE 100
Polar Capital Technology Trust (LON: PCT) has officially joined the FTSE 100 Index, marking a significant milestone for the investment trust, which was first launched in 1996.