Smith+Nephew (LSE: SN, NYSE: SNN) has announced its new strategic plan, RISE, aimed at significantly accelerating financial and operational performance, and driving shareholder value.

Oxford Nanopore Technologies (LSE: ONT) announced the appointment of Francis Van Parys as Chief Executive Officer, effective March 2, 2026. Van Parys succeeds Gordon Sangh

Shell's share price (LON:SHEL) has pulled back 1.5% today to 2,757.50 following some mixed signals from analysts, as the debate about its future prospects in a dynamic energy market continue. JPMorgan increased its price target on the day,

BP's share price (LON:BP) is under pressure today, 2.33% lower following a downgrade by Bank of America (BofA)  to "Underperform". The bearish move reflects concerns over anticipated declines in oil and gas prices and shrinking refining margins, w

The FTSE 100 rose 0.2% in early Friday trading, supported by broader strength across European markets. The pan-European Stoxx 600 also gained 0.2%, while Germany’s DAX advanced 0.5%. 

Goldman Sachs cut its rating on NatWest (LON: NWG) shares to Neutral from Buy in a note on Thursday, even as the bank is expected to remain among the sector’s strongest performers in the years ahead. 

1Spatial plc (LON: SPA), a global leader in Location Master Data Management (LMDM) software and solutions, has been awarded a significant five-year contract to support the National Underground Asset Register (NUAR) project.

Halma plc (LON: HLMA), the global group of life-saving technology companies, today announced the acquisition of E2S Group Ltd (E2S) for a cash consideration of £230 million, funded from existing facilities.

Ocado Group plc (LON: OCDO) and Kroger have reached an agreement resulting in a one-off cash payment of $350 million to Ocado. The payment compensates Ocado for Kroger's s

Unilever PLC (LON: ULVR) has announced the completion of the demerger of its ice cream business, The Magnum Ice Cream Company N.V. (TMICC), slated for December 6, 2025. Th

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 (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 (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 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 (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 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 (LON: RIO) has announced a strategic overhaul aimed at delivering industry-leading returns through a focus on operational excellence, project execution, and capital discipline.

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

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 (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 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 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, 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.