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Sainsbury’s Shares Make 52 Week Lows as YTD Decline Stretches to 17%
J Sainsbury shares (LON: SBRY) are down 2.97% today, hitting fresh 52 week lows of 226p after coming under pressure that has brought the YTD decline to 17.26%. The company, a stalwart of the UK retail landscape, has also see
Greencore Group Shares Jump as Full-Year Profit Guidance Raised
The Greencore Group (LON: GNC) share price surged more than 7% on Tuesday morning after the UK convenience food manufacturer raised its full-year profit guidance. [stock_mark
Wise Has Long Runway to Continue Capturing Market Share
JPMorgan initiated coverage of Wise plc (LON: WISE) on Monday, assigning it an Overweight rating and a price target of 1,242p. The bank cited the company’s strong pos
FTSE 100 Starts Week Down 1% as Gold Continues To Hit Highs
The FTSE 100 index witnessed a significant decline at the opening, dropping by 1.09%, equivalent to almost 95 points, bringing the index down to 8,564 points.
Pets at Home Shares Tumble, Expects Lower FY26 Profit
The share price of Pets at Home (LON: PETS) fell sharply on Monday after the UK’s largest pet care retailer warned that its profit for the next financial year would decline.
Aston Martin to Raise £125m Through Yew Tree Consortium Investment, F1 Team Share Sale
On Monday, Aston Martin Lagonda (LON: AML) announced a proposed £52.5 million investment from the Yew Tree Consortium and plans to sell its stake in the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team, aiming to enhance its liquidity by
EasyJet Cut to Hold as Macro Uncertainty Rises
Deutsche Bank downgraded easyJet (LON: EZJ) to Hold from Buy, reducing its price target for the stock to 600p from 715p, citing rising macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainty.
WHSmith to Sell High Street Business in £76m Deal
WHSmith (LON: SMWH) said Friday that it has agreed to sell its UK High Street business to Modella Capital in a £76 million deal, as the retailer shifts its focus entirely to its fast-growing travel division.
HSBC Shares Rally off 10% Correction – Can Bulls Sustain Momentum?
HSBC shares (LON:HSBA) have rallied more than 6% from the recent pullback, where 840 held firm and the stock continues the path back towards 900p. As markets look ahea
Ocado Shares: JP Morgan Sees Reasons to Be Optimistic
JPMorgan upgraded Ocado (LON: OCDO) from Neutral to Overweight in a note on Thursday, raising its price target to 400p from 340p. The bank highlighted improving margi
Auto Trader a Sell as Near-Term Headwinds Persist: Analyst
On Wednesday, Goldman Sachs resumed coverage of Auto Trader Group (LON: AUTO) with a Sell rating, citing near-term market headwinds and slower-than-expected progress in driving new growth opportunities.Â
FTSE 100 Rises Amid Slowing Inflation and Upcoming Budget
The FTSE 100 index is trading up 0.24% leading into the budget update, while the midcap FTSE 250 index is h
Blackstone Makes Final Cash Offer for Warehouse REIT (LON: WHR)
Blackstone Europe LLP has presented a final all-cash proposal to acquire Warehouse REIT PLC (LON: WHR) at a rate of 115 pence per share. This proposal includes a third interim dividend of 1.6 pence per share that was declared
Asos Shares: Here’s What Will Turn Goldman Sachs More Positive
Goldman Sachs maintained its Sell rating on Asos (LON: ASC) in a recent note reacting to the online retailer’s latest trading update. The investment bank told investors th
Babcock Shares to Continue Bullish Run After 5-Year British Army Contract Award
Babcock International (LON: BAB) shares gained on Wednesday after the company secured a £1 billion contract extension with the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) to support the British Army.Â
Can FTSE 100 Recapture 8,700 after Strong Start?
The FTSE 100 is pushing up towards 8,700 this morning, with gains of 0.62% propelling the index 53 points to 8,691. Having fallen below the level on Friday, the bulls
Vodafone Downgraded as Three Merger Impact Heavy on Valuation
Bank of America downgraded Vodafone (LON: VOD) shares from Buy to Neutral in a note this week, citing concerns over the financ
AO World Shares Rally as Profit Seen at Top End of Guidance Range
AO World (LON: AO.) shares rose around 2.4% in early Tuesday trading after the electricals retailer said full-year profit is expected to be at the top end of its guidance range, supported by strong retail sales growth.
EMA Reviews GSK’s Nucala Application for COPD Treatment
GSK plc (LON: GSK) has announced a significant development concerning its asthma medication, Nucala, which is being considered for expanded use. The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has accepted the company's application to br
WPP Exploring Sale of In-Flight Entertainment Provider Spafax – Sky News
WPP (LON: WPP), the FTSE 100-listed advertising and marketing firm, is looking to sell its in-flight entertainment provider Spafax as part of a broader effort to reshape the business, according to a report from Sky News on Fr
Crest Nicholson Shares Potentially ‘Significantly Undervalued’
Crest Nicholson's (LON: CRST) turnaround plan under its new Chief Executive has prompted RBC Capital to upgrade the stock to Outperform. [stock_market_widget type="chart" tem
What Is Moving Shell’s Share Price This Year?
The first few months of 2025 has seen Shell's share price (LON: SHEL) climb 7.96%, albeit seemingly stuck in a trading range that has held for the past 6 months or so.
Babcock Share Price (LON: BAB) Rally Earns Company FTSE 100 Place
Babcock' shares (LON: BAB) have started the year with huge gains, as a run up that stretches to 44.5% has brought new 52 week highs in the process. With an ever growing market cap, Babcock is set to replace Hargreaves Lansdow
