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Foxtons Share Valuation Cut as Analyst Sees External Headwinds

Foxtons Group’s (LON: FOXT) valuation has been reduced by Edison, which cited ongoing pressure from the wider housing market and geopolitical uncertainty following what it described as “external factors affecting demand.”

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FTSE 100 Up Slightly as Oil Bounces; Kingfisher Posts FY Results

The FTSE 100 edged up 0.1% on Tuesday morning, while the mid-cap FTSE 250 was flat. Market moves are muted across Europe, with Germany’s DAX down 0.1% and France’s CAC 40 up 0.2%.

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Kingfisher Stock Rises on Strong Full-Year Results and Optimistic Outlook

Kingfisher (KGF.L) saw its stock price increase by approximately 2.4% following the release of its full-year results for the period ending January 31, 2026. The positive market reaction reflects investor confidence in the com

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Bellway Shares Dip as Margin Outlook Trims Optimism

Bellway (LON: BWY) saw its shares decline approximately 5.6% today after the release of its interim results for the half-year ended January 31, 2026. While the housebuilder reported a robust first-half performance, a slight d

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Fever-Tree Shares Tumble as Profit and UK Revenue Decline

Fever-Tree (LON: FEVR) shares experienced a fall following the release of its FY25 preliminary results, which revealed a decline in both profit and UK revenue. The mixer c

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National Grid Shares Draw Mixed Analyst Calls as Valuation Concerns Rise

National Grid (LON: NG.) is facing a split on the analyst front this month, with a number of firms taking sharply different views

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IP Group Share Discount Highlights Pfizer-Linked Upside, Says Edison

IP Group (LON: IPO) shares offer what Edison described in a note on Monday as a “compelling asymmetric return profile” due to the company’s exposure to future income streams from Metsera’s anti-obesity drugs, acquired by Pfiz

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Babcock International Shares: Analyst Sees ‘Modest Upside’

Babcock International (LON: BAB) shares are in focus after Hargreaves Lansdown initiated coverage on the defence contractor, highlighting long-term growth drivers alongside some near-term risks.

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FTSE 100 Drops as Oil Climbs and Gold Plunges

London equities slumped on Friday as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continued to rattle global markets. The FTSE 100 has so far dropped 1.5% in early trading, ex

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GSK’s Ris-Rez Gains Orphan Drug Designation in Japan

GSK (LSE/NYSE: GSK) received a significant boost in its oncology pipeline as risvutatug rezetecan (Ris-Rez), a B7-H3-targeted antibody-drug conjugate (ADC), was granted Orphan Drug Designation (ODD) by Japan's Ministry of Hea

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Cohort Shares Dip Despite £11.5M Contract Win

Cohort (LON: CHRT) shares are trading around 1.5% lower today despite the announcement that its subsidiary, EM Solutions, has secured a significant contract worth approximately £11.5 million (AU$21.7 million) to supply satell

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Spire Healthcare Shares Plunge as Takeover Talks Collapse

Spire Healthcare Group plc (SPI) witnessed a sharp decline in its share price today, plummeting over 20% following the termination of takeover discussions with Bridgepoint and Triton. The market reacted negatively to the news

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Marks & Spencer Share Price in Focus – Shore Capital Says Retailer ‘Back in Control’

Marks & Spencer (LON: MKS) shares are back under the spotlight after Shore Capital told clients in a recent note that the retailer is “back in control of its own destiny” heading into a crucial spring and summer trading p

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FTSE 100 Bounces as Airline Stocks Rise, Oil Steadies

The FTSE 100 has risen 0.4% on Friday morning, recovering part of Thursday’s 2.4% drop as global markets attempted to stabilise. The FTSE 250 has gained 0.6%, while German

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CAB Payments Shares Surge After Rejecting StoneX Takeover Bid

CAB Payments (LON: CABP) saw its shares jump 3.9% on Friday morning following the company's announcement that it has rejected an unsolicited, non-binding takeover proposal from StoneX Group Inc.

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J D Wetherspoon Shares Plunge as Profit Falls

Shares of J D Wetherspoon PLC (JDW.L) experienced a sharp decline at the open on Friday, plummeting over 9% following the release of its interim results for the 26 weeks ended January 25, 2026.

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Unilever Confirms Inbound Offer for Foods Business Amid Portfolio Review

Unilever (LON: ULVR) has acknowledged recent media speculation concerning a potential transaction involving its Foods division. The company’s board of directors affirmed i

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Bunzl Shares Face Mixed Analyst Outlook After Latest Downgrade

Bunzl (LON: BNZL) shares have climbed 5.7% year to date but remain more than 26% lower over the past 12 months, as analysts continue to reassess the company’s outlook and pricing power.

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Plus500 Shares Rise: Is the Stock Benefiting From Market Volatility?

Plus500 (LON: PLUS) shares have gained 2.5% over the past week, with analysts at Cavendish suggesting the stock is well-positioned to benefit from current market conditions.

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BP Shares Gain Following Gelsenkirchen Refinery Sale Announcement

BP (LON: BP.) shares are trading higher today following the announcement of an agreement to sell its Gelsenkirchen refinery in Ge

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Synthomer Shares Surge: Reaffirms Outlook Amid Refinancing Efforts

Synthomer (LON: SYNT) saw its share price jump on Thursday morning after the company provided a trading and refinancing update, confirming its performance expectations for the year ended December 31, 2025.

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IG Group Shares Surge on Record Revenue, Announces Strategic Review

IG Group (LON: IG), a leading online trading platform, saw its shares jump to a new high of 1,477p following the release of i

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FTSE 100 Index Continues Lower as Investor Worries Remain

The FTSE 100 fell 1.2% on Thursday morning as investor caution persisted across global markets. The

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