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FTSE Slumps as Middle East Conflict Continues; Europe Suffers Broad Sell-Off

The FTSE 100 has dropped around 2.2% on Tuesday, extending the sharp sell-off sparked by the deepening conflict between Iran and the United States and its allies. The FTSE

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Greggs Shares Slip Further as Profit Declines and Sales Growth Slows

Greggs (LON: GRG) shares fell around 1.2 percent on Tuesday after the company reported a slowdown in sales growth and a drop in annual profit, adding pressure to a stock that has already declined 7.1 percent year-to-date and

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Melrose Industries Shares Plunge, But Analyst Says Sell-Off Has Gone Too Far

Melrose Industries shares fell 11.6% on Friday after the company issued its 2025 audited results alongside weaker-than-expected revenue guidance for 2026.  [stock_market_

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Analysts Cautious on Centrica Shares – Here’s Why

Centrica (LON: CNA) shares have rallied strongly in recent months, rising 15.9% year to date and gaining 4.5% over the past week. But despite the upbeat momentum, two majo

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Diageo Shares Downgraded on U.S. Volume Weakness

Diageo's share price (LON: DGE) fell 2% to 1,628.60p this morning following HSBC's downgrade of the spirits giant from Buy to Hold, with the broker slashing its price target to 1,800p amid mounting concerns over the company's

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BT Group Shares Added to Goldman Sachs European Conviction List – The Call

BT Group shares trade flat today following the announcement that Goldman Sachs has reinstated the telecommunications giant to its European Conviction List, citing the company's fiber network expansion as a catalyst for materi

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Centrica Shares Dip Following Downgrade: Cites Lack of Near-Term Catalysts

Centrica shares (LON: CNA) are trading 1.56% lower at 196.05p this morning after Jefferies downgraded the energy supplier from Buy to Hold, marking the latest in a series of analyst revisions that have tempered market enthusiasm for the British Ga

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FTSE 100 Falls: BAE Systems, Oil Stocks Rise as Markets React to Iran War

The FTSE 100 dropped 0.8% on Monday as investors responded to the conflict in Iran and the broader Middle East.  European equities also retreated, with Germany’s DAX d

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Hotel Chains Under Scrutiny: CMA Launches Investigation, IHG Shares Tumble

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has initiated an investigation into Hilton, IHG Hotels, and Marriott, along with data services provider CoStar, over concerns of potential anti-competitive practices.

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Craneware Shares Retreat After Initial Gains Despite Strong Interim Results

Craneware (CRW.L), a healthcare financial performance solutions leader, initially saw its shares open higher today following the release of its FY26 interim results, but the stock has since reversed course, currently trading

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Bunzl Shares Rally Following Annual Results Announcement

Bunzl (LON: BNZL) saw its shares rally by 2% today after releasing its annual results for the year ended December 31, 2025. The specialist international distribution and s

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Smith+Nephew Shares Dip AFter Strong 2025 Results, Cautious 2026 Outlook

Smith+Nephew (LON: SN.), a global medical technology business, reported its fourth quarter and full-year 2025 results, showcasing a strong finish to its 12-Point Plan. Des

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Beazley, Admiral and Aviva Shares: UK Insurers Under the Microscope as Results Loom

UK insurance giants Beazley (LON: BEZ), Admiral (LON: ADM) and Aviva (LON: AV.) are preparing to unveil their latest financial results this week, with investors focused on how these firms are navigating a shifting economic la

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Wheaton Precious Metals Share Price: The March Catalyst Investors Can’t Ignore

Wheaton Precious Metals (LON: WPM) shares are drawing attention ahead of several near-term catalysts, after the company unveiled what analysts at Edison call the largest streaming deal ever completed. 

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WPP Shares Upgraded by Barclays Despite Weak 2026 Guidance

WPP shares (LON:WPP) are 6.41% lower this morning at 265.70p, even as Barclays upgraded the advertising giant from Underweight to Equal Weight, raising its price target from 250p to 300p.

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Rathbones Shares Jump on Stellar Trading Update, Analyst Upgrade

Rathbones shares (LON: RAT) are trading 5.88% higher through the morning session following a robust trading update that showcased the wealth manager's successful integration strategy and strengthening financial position. The

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FTSE 100 Rally Continues Despite MRO Decline

The FTSE 100 rose 0.5% on Friday morning, extending its recent momentum as it traded at 10,892 and moved closer to the 11,000 mark. The FTSE 250 gained 0.4%. Across Europe

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Hays Shares Tumble Amid CEO Departure and Profit Dip

Shares in Hays (LON: HAS) have fallen sharply following the announcement of CEO Dirk Hahn's immediate departure and a disappointing set of half-year results. The dual blow

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Rightmove Shares Jump on Strong Earnings and AI Innovation

Rightmove (LON: RMV) saw its shares jump over 5% today after announcing robust audited results for the year ended December 31, 2025. The UK's largest property portal repor

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Melrose Industries Shares Plunge on Softer Revenue Guidance Amid Supply Chain Woes

Shares of Melrose Industries PLC (MRO.L) are taking a hit today after the company released its 2025 audited results alongside a weaker-than-expected revenue forecast for 2026.

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IAG Shares Lower Despite Record 2025 Results and €1.5 Billion Cash Return

International Airlines Group (LON: IAG), the parent company of British Airways, Iberia, and Aer Lingus, has reported exceptional full-year results for 2025, triggering a move lower in its share price.

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China Tech Shares and Asian–European Supply Chain Stocks: Why UBS Sees Opportunities Ahead

UBS is urging investors to broaden their artificial intelligence exposure beyond U.S. mega-cap technology stocks, arguing that opportunities across China, Asia, and Europe now offer more attractive risk-reward profiles.

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Ocado Shares: Analyst Sees Lack of Positive Catalysts on the Horizon

Ocado (LON: OCDO) shares fell sharply on Thursday after full-year results and guidance prompted a downbeat market reaction, with the stock dropping 6.4% on the day. [stock_ma

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