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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%.

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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

Ocado Group logo on office
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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.

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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.

Easyjet plane
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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.

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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

Lloyds Bank LON:LLOY
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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.

Burberry store
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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

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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

Boohoo shares (LON: BOO)
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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.

Pets at Home storefront
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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

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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

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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.

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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

AstraZeneca Office
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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.

GSK Office
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FTSE 100 Gains as European Markets Mixed: M&G Falls, Sage Rises

The FTSE 100 rose 0.2% on Tuesday, edging higher despite mixed sentiment across European markets. The DAX slipped 0.2% while the CAC 40 was flat. [stock_market_widget type="ch

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M&G Shares Fall as Company Reveals £722m Direct Exposure to Ground Rent Assets

M&G (LON: MNG) shares slipped 1.5% to 302p on Tuesday after the group confirmed it is directly exposed to £722 million of ground rent assets that would be hit by the Government’s proposed Leasehold Reform Bill.

M&G (LON: MNG)
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Everyman Media Shares Edge Lower: Sees Revenue and EBITDA Growth Amid Economic Headwinds

Everyman Media Group PLC (AIM: EMAN) has released its trading update for the 52-week period ended January 1, 2026, revealing a positive trajectory despite a challenging economic climate.

Everyman Cinema
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Sage Group’s Q1 26 Revenue Climbs, Guidance Reaffirmed

The Sage Group plc (FTSE: SGE) reported a strong start to fiscal year 2026, with first-quarter organic revenue growth accelerating to 10%. The company, a provider of accou

Sage Group office
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Cranswick Anticipates Strong Full-Year Profits After Robust Q3 Trading

Cranswick (LON: CWK), a prominent UK food producer, has announced strong revenue growth for the 13 weeks leading up to December 27, 2025. This positive momentum, driven by

Cranswick
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evoke Revenue Rises, Strategic Review Ongoing

evoke Plc (LSE: EVOK), a prominent betting and gaming company, announced a slight revenue increase for FY25 amidst a strategic review prompted by significant UK tax increases. The company's post-close trading update reveals a

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Greencore Shares (GNC) Rally as Bullish Coverage Comes With 351p Target

Greencore Group's share price (LON: GNC) climbed 1.51% to 269p this morning after Berenberg initiated coverage of the convenience food manufacturer with a Buy rating and a 351p price target, representing potential upside of o

Greencore logo
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British Land Shares Flat as UBS Downgrade Tempers Rally

British Land Company shares (LON:LAND) remained unchanged through this morning session, trading at 409.80p, as UBS analyst Zachary Gauge downgraded the real estate investment trust to Neutral from Buy. The move marks a notabl

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