UK Stock News
British American Tobacco Shares Downgraded to Underperform, Despite Outperforming
British American Tobacco (LON:BATS) experienced a pullback in its share price today, reflecting investor concerns following a downgrade and a series of unsettling developments. BATS shares are currently trading down 1.83% tod
JD Wetherspoon Shares (LON:JDW) In Correction: BBPA Warns of UK Pub Closures
JD Wetherspoon shares (LON:JDW) are now trading in correction territory, down 1.93% today, and 15% off recent highs recorded in late July. This pullback leaves holders of JDW with a year-to-date gain of 12.5%.
Could a Rolls-Royce SMR IPO Unlock Further Upside In Shares? Price Target Raised
Rolls-Royce shares (LON: RR) are down 2% today, giving back some of yesterday's 2.8% gain that followed reports that the company is considering an IPO for its small modular reactor (SMR) business, sending ripples through the
Shaftesbury Capital Shares Downgraded as Morgan Stanley Sees Sector-Level Performance
Shaftesbury Capital shares (LON:SHC) are trading 3.87% lower today, experiencing a shift in market sentiment following a downgrade by Morgan Stanley, suggesting a potential alignment with the broader sector's performance afte
BT Price Target Raised, Analyst Releases Bearish Note on Shares (LON:BT-A)
BT Group shares (LON:BT.A) are down 1.46% today, with the price dipping below the 210p level as a mixed piece of analyst news creates a few questions in the market. The sh
Glencore Faces Potential Job Cuts at South African Ferrochrome Venture
Glencore (LON:GLEN) is currently engaged in consultations regarding potential job cuts at its South African ferrochrome venture with Merafe Resources, impacting the Boshoek and Wonderkop smelters, according to reports on Mond
Tesco Shares Put on Positive Catalyst Watch Ahead of Earnings
Despite a more than 2% decline on Tuesday, Tesco's (LON:TSCO) shares received a boost on Monday, driven by JP Morgan's decision to place the stock on "Positive Catalyst Watch" ahead of the upcoming earnings report due on Octo
Centrica Extends Lifespan of Two UK Nuclear Power Stations
Centrica (LON:CNA) announced life extensions for two of its UK nuclear power stations, Heysham 1 and Hartlepool. Centrica shares, which are down around 2% so far in Tuesda
Wizz Air Traffic Jumps 11.4% in August
Wizz Air Holdings Plc (LON:WIZZ) reported a robust 11.4% year-on-year increase in passenger traffic for August 2025, carrying 6.91 million passengers. The growth coincides
Severfield PLC Navigates Steady Waters Amidst Market Expectations
Severfield PLC (LON:SFM), a structural steel group, provided a trading update on Tuesday ahead of its Annual General Meeting, signaling a continuation of previously communicated expectations.
Oxford Nanopore Technologies Reaffirms Guidance After Strong H1 Performance
Oxford Nanopore Technologies (LON: ONT) announced robust interim results for the six months ended June 30, 2025, reaffirming its full-year guidance. The company saw revenu
Michelmersh Brick Shares Tumble as Profit Drops Amid ‘Highly Competitive Pricing Environment’
Michelmersh Brick Holdings PLC (LON:MBH), a specialist brick manufacturer, reported its half-year results for the six months ended June 30, 2025, revealing a mixed performance against a backdrop of challenging market conditio
FTSE 100 Starts Week Steady – US Markets To ReOpen
The FTSE 100 opened the week higher, closing with marginal gains of 0.028% at 9,189.88 on a day marked by the absence of the US session, with Stateside markets closed
AstraZeneca Shares (LON:AZN) Higher: Strong Baxdrostat Data
AstraZeneca shares (LON:AZN) are 0.47% higher this morning, following the announcement of positive top-line results from the BaxHTN Phase III trial of baxdrostat, an experimental drug aimed at treating hard-to-control hyperte
United Utilities Share Price Target (LON:UU) Raised, Analysts See Further Upside
United Utilities shares (LON:UU) have experienced a notable boost following an updated price target from Morgan Stanley, reflecting increased market optimism about the water utility’s prospects.
Hochschild Shares (LON:HOC) Retest 300 – Analyst Price Targets Shifting
Hochschild Mining shares (LON:HOC) have reversed track this week, gaining 5.91% today and retesting the 300p level, after having fallen more than 5% last week, as revised production guidance and increased cost projections tri
Boohoo Shares (LON:DEBS) Fall Further as Barclays Cuts Price Target
Boohoo Group shares (LON:DEBS), now operating as Debenhams Group, are under renewed pressure following a price target reduction by Barclays, signaling continued bearish sentiment surrounding the company's strategic overhaul a
Severn Trent Stock Target Raised as Analyst Predicts Further Upside
Shares in Severn Trent (LON:SVT) are in focus following Morgan Stanley's decision to increase its price target, signaling confidence in the utility firm's future performance. The adjustment comes despite existing concerns.
Airtel Africa Stock: Barclays Boosts Price Target After 90% YTD Gain
Airtel Africa (AAF.L) shares have experienced a significant upswing of late, fueled by robust financial performance and strategic initiatives. That positive trajectory has
Avacta’s Coris Bioconcept Sale Finalized, Shifts Focus to Oncology
Avacta Group plc (LON:AVCT) saw its shares initially rise at the open on Monday, before retreating to negative territory after it announced the completion of the sale of its subsidiary, Coris Bioconcept SRL, to 3B BlackBio Dx
XP Factory Delivers Strong Revenue Growth, But Costs From Government Policy Weighs
XP Factory, the experiential leisure group, today announced its preliminary unaudited final results for the year ended March 31, 2025, showcasing strong revenue growth alongside operational improvements.
Dialight Navigates Soft Demand, Transformation Plan Drives Profitability
Dialight (LON:DIA) shares edged higher in early Monday trading after the company released a trading update covering the five months ended August 31, 2025. Dialight shares
Intertek (ITRK.L) Expands Environmental Testing Capabilities with Envirolab Acquisition
Intertek Group plc (ITRK.L), a total quality assurance provider, announced the acquisition of Envirolab, a leading environmental testing and analysis firm based in Australia.