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Computacenter Shares Rise on US Federal Market Expansion with GAI Acquisition
Shares in Computacenter (LON: CCC) climbed on Thursday morning after the FTSE-listed technology services group announced the acquisition of Government Acquisitions Inc. (GAI), a specialist IT reseller focused on the US federa
Defence Stocks BAE and Melrose Top FTSE 100 as US Launches Fresh Strikes on Iran
Shares in Britain's leading defence and aerospace companies jumped to the top of the FTSE 100 on Thursday morning as fresh US military strikes on Iran stoked demand for companies exposed to global defence spending.
Schroders Stays Bullish on FTSE 100 as Energy Exposure Offsets Stagflation Fears
Schroders remains positive on UK equities despite a more challenging macroeconomic backdrop, arguing that the market's heavy weighting toward energy, materials and financials makes it an attractive diversifier as stagflationa
Rolls-Royce Mounts Fresh Assault on 1,300p as Momentum Looks to Return After Consolidation
Rolls-Royce Holdings (LON: RR.) rose 2.85% to 1,297.2p on Tuesday, pushing firmly back toward the psychologically important 1,300p resistance level and the resistance at around 1,315p after a
FTSE 100 Slips as Energy Price Cap Hike Drags on Utilities
London's blue-chip index edged lower on Wednesday morning, weighed down by a rise in Britain's household energy price cap and lingering geopolitical uncertainty, even as its mid-cap peer and continental counterparts p
Pets at Home Shares Jump as Retail Turnaround Gains Traction
Shares in Pets at Home (LSE: PETS) surged more than 3% on Wednesday morning after the UK's leading pet care specialist published its full-year results, with investors encouraged by improving sales momentum and an upbeat outlo
JD Sports Shares Jump — But Is the Long Decline Finally Over?
JD Sports Fashion (LON: JD.) rose 4.7% on Tuesday, extending a 14.4% rally over the past month. After years of painful losses from peak levels, investors are asking whether the tide is finally turning for the FTSE 100 sportsw
BP Shares Tumble as Chairman Albert Manifold Ousted in Governance Scandal
BP (LON: BP.) shares slumped sharply on Tuesday after the oil major's board unanimously voted to remove chairman Albert Manifold with immediate effect, citing serious governance and conduct failings less than eight months int
Melrose Industries Shares Slide as California Chemical Scare Rattles Investors
Shares in Melrose Industries (LSE: MRO) fell sharply in early trading on Tuesday, dropping as much as 7% before paring some losses, as investors reacted to an ongoing chemical incident at its GKN Aerospace facility in Garden
Kingfisher Shares Jump as B&Q Owner Reaffirms Guidance Despite Soft Market
Shares in Kingfisher (LSE: KGF) rallied sharply on Tuesday morning after the B&Q and Screwfix owner reported a broadly reassuring first-quarter trading update, reaffirming full-year profit guidance and hi
Wizz Air Becomes One of London’s Most Shorted Stocks as Bears Pile In on Engine Crisis and Middle East Losses
Wizz Air Holdings (LON: WIZZ) has become the second most shorted stock on the London market, with disclosed short positions totalling 13.04% of its shares in issue, behind only brick manufacturer Ibstock at 1
Polar Capital Technology Trust Shares Surge 47% in 2026 on AI Infrastructure Bet
Polar Capital Technology Trust (LSE: PCT) has delivered one of the strongest performances in the UK investment trust sector this year, with its shares climbing approximately 47% since January, rising from 464p at the close of
Smith & Nephew Shares: Goldman Sachs Trims Target But Holds Buy Rating Despite Growth Concerns
Goldman Sachs has lowered its price target on medical technology giant Smith & Nephew (LSE: SN.) to 1,550p from 1,700p, while reaffirming its Buy rating on the stock, even as near-term headwinds weigh on the outlook.
Softcat Shares Surge After Profit Upgrade Driven by AI Infrastructure Demand
Shares in Softcat (LON: SCT) surged over 8% on Friday after the UK IT infrastructure provider delivered a bullish third-quarter trading update, raising its full-year profit guidance for the second time this year.
Games Workshop Shares Jump Over 3% as Warhammer Maker Forecasts Revenue Surge
Shares in Games Workshop Group (LSE: GAW) rose more than 3% in early Friday trading, hitting 19,710p, after the Warhammer miniatures maker issued an upbeat full-year trading update that pointed to strong growth in its core bu
Ashtead Technology: Here’s Why Zeus Capital is Still Bullish After Middle East Disruption
Ashtead Technology (LON: AT.) reaffirmed its full-year outlook despite ongoing Middle East disruption, and Zeus Capital says the update reinforces its bullish stance on the subsea services and equipment rental company.
BT Shares Dip After Full-Year Results as FY27 Revenue Decline Looms
BT Group (LON: BT.A) shares opened lower on Thursday morning, as investors digested the telecoms giant's full-year results for FY26 — a report that delivered broadly in line with expectations but flagged a further revenue dec
EasyJet Shares Recover After Volatile Open Following Widening Half-Year Loss
EasyJet (LON: EZJ) shares experienced a turbulent start to Thursday trading after the budget airline reported a sharply wider first-half loss, before recovering as investors digested the broader picture.
FTSE 100: Key Levels to Watch on Thursday
London's blue-chip index closed Wednesday's session at 10,432.34, extending its recovery from a shallow pullback in April and leaving traders closely watching a cluster of critical technical levels heading in
Experian shares slide despite record full-year results and $1bn buyback
Shares in Experian (LSE: EXPN) fell sharply on Wednesday, dropping more than 5% to around 2,559p, making the global data and technology company one of the biggest fallers on the FTSE 100, despite reporting record annual resul
Marks & Spencer Shares Rise Despite Full-Year Profit Decline
Marks & Spencer (LON: MKS) shares rose on Wednesday after the retail giant posted full-year results that impressed investors, despite a significant hit from a cyber attack that disrupted trading for much of the first half
Avon Technologies: Why Zeus Capital Says the Selloff is a Buying Ppportunity
Zeus Capital upgraded Avon Technologies (LON: AVON) to Buy from Hold on Tuesday, raising its price target to 1,900p from 1,850p and arguing that a recent share price selloff has created a compelling entry point for investors.
Topps Tiles: Edison Sees Profit Progress Amid Challenging Market Conditions
Topps Tiles (LON: TPT) is making solid progress on its strategic initiatives and self-help measures despite a difficult trading environment, according to Edison, which left its estimates unchanged following the company's firs