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Inestors Should Not Ignore the AI Scare Trade – Analyst

The CEO of the deVere Group has warned that the emerging “AI scare trade” sweeping through global markets should not be dismissed, following sharp declines across software, payments and logistics sectors.

Sam Boughedda
FTSE 100 Technical Outlook: Momentum Builds as Index Eyes Next Milestone

The FTSE 100 has maintained a bullish trajectory throughout early 2026, breaking following a strong breach of the 10,000-point milestone in January.  [stock_market_widget type

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Rio Tinto Shares Slide as Barclays Cuts Rating on Valuation and Iron Ore Concerns

Rio Tinto shares (LON:RIO) fell 0.7% to 7,111p this morning after Barclays downgraded the mining giant to Equal Weight from Overweight, citing seasonal headwinds in iron ore markets and an increasingly stretched valuation relative to rival BHP.

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FTSE 250 Gains as Raspberry Pi Rally Continues, THG Climbs

The FTSE 250 rose 0.2% on Thursday, supported by continued strength in Raspberry Pi and gains in THG, even as wider European markets traded lower. The FTSE 100 declined 0.

Sam Boughedda
Melrose Industries Shares Edge Lower Amid CFO Transition

Melrose Industries (LON: MRO) shares are trading approximately 1.2% lower today following news of a CFO succession plan announced earlier. While the transition appears ord

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OXB Shares Plunge Despite Positive Trading Update

Shares of OXB (LSE: OXB), a cell and gene therapy CDMO, experienced a sharp decline today, falling over 7% despite a seemingly positive full-year trading update. The marke

BioMedica plc (LON: OXB)
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essensys Shares Plunge 8% Following Recommended Cash Offer Announcement

essensys plc (LON: ESYS), a provider of software and technology to the flexible workspace industry, witnessed its shares fall over 8% today following the announcement of a recommended cash offer by essensys Bidco Limited (Bid

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THG Shares Surge on CEO Matthew Moulding’s Increased Stake

THG (THG.L) is experiencing a notable upswing in its share price, currently trading over 5% higher, following the news that CEO Matthew Moulding has significantly increased his personal stake in the company.

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Here’s Why Greggs, Ibstock, Wizz Air, Ocado and Future Are the Most Shorted London-Listed Shares

Short interest in the UK market remains concentrated in companies facing structural industry shifts and persistent macroeconomic pressure. Greggs (LON: GRG) remains top of

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Sam Boughedda
Aston Martin Shares: Analyst ‘Quite Concerned’ After FY25 Trading Update

Aston Martin (LON: AML) shares continued to decline after the company's latest update, with Hargreaves Lansdown analysts warning that the group’s latest profit caution highlights a business facing mounting operational and fin

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Unilever Price Target Raised, Analyst Remains Bearish on Shares

Unilever shares (LON:ULVR) are 11.81% higher this year, having shrugged off any bearish views until now. Jefferies has been one of those bulls, and whilst they raised their price target to 4,300p from 4,100p, the Underperform

Unilever Nigeria Plc
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Vistry Group Shares Hold Steady as Barclays Upgrades to Neutral

Vistry Group shares remained largely unchanged this morning following a significant upgrade from Barclays analyst Emily Biddulph, who moved the housebuilder from Underweight to Equal Weight whilst lifting the price target fro

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FTSE 100 Flat as Tariff Announcements Weigh; FTSE 250 Jumps

The FTSE 100 was little changed on Monday as markets absorbed fresh trade tensions following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to strike down President Donald Trump’s emergency tariffs.

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Victoria Shares Plunge as Weak Demand Forces Guidance Cut

Victoria PLC (LSE: VCP), the international flooring designer and manufacturer, saw its shares plummet 12.3% following a trading update that lowered expectations for FY2026.

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Helix Exploration Shares Dip Despite Montana Helium Production Milestone

Helix Exploration (LON: HEX), a helium exploration and development company, announced the commencement of gas production at its flagship Rudyard Project in Montana. This a

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MONY Group Shares Surge on Record Revenue, Strong Shareholder Returns

MONY Group (LON: MONY) shares jumped at the open on Monday, currently up around 3.2% following the release of its preliminary results for the year ended December 31, 2025.

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JD Sports Shares Rally on £200m Buyback Announcement

JD Sports Fashion plc (LON; JD.) is experiencing a surge in its share price, currently up approximately 5% on Monday, leading the FTSE 100, following the announcement of a new £200 million share buyback program.

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Rio Tinto Shares: Is It Time to Be More Cautious?

Rio Tinto (LON: RIO) shares have surged 18.8 percent year to date and 43 percent over the past 12 months, lifted by stronger p

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Sam Boughedda
Rolls-Royce Shares: Company to Unveil New £1 Billion Buyback, Reports Sky News

Rolls-Royce (LON: RR.) is preparing to launch another major share repurchase program, with Sky News reporting Sunday that the company will unveil a new buyback of more than £1 billion when it posts annual results on Thursday.

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Rolls-Royce Shares Hits Fresh High as Markets Bullish Into Earnings

Rolls-Royce share price (LON:RR) has moved to a new record high of 1,342p today, extending the engineering giant's remarkable rally to more than 11% since the start of 2026. The climb comes as markets position ahead of the company's full-year earn

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Rio Tinto Price Target Trimmed at RBC Amid Model Update

Rio Tinto shares (LON:RIO) are trading 0.39% lower today, holding on to the 7,000p level. This comes as RBC Capital has lowered its price target on Rio Tinto shares to 5,900 pence per share from 6,100 pence, while maintaining a Sector Perform rati

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Anglo American Shares Rise Despite $2.3 Billion De Beers Writedown

Anglo American (LON: AAL) shares gained around 1.3% on Friday morning despite the company reporting a significant $2.3 billion pre-tax impairment related to its De Beers diamond business in its full-year 2025 results.

Anglo American plc
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SEGRO Shares Dip Despite Strong 2025 Results and Record Leasing

Shares in SEGRO (LON: SGRO) experienced a slight dip despite the company reporting robust full-year results for 2025, punctuated by record leasing activity. The initial st

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