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FTSE 100 Slightly Higher: Unemployment Climbs, Rolls-Royce Announces Interim Share Buyback Plan
The FTSE 100 edged 0.1% higher on Tuesday as investors weighed the latest economic data and company updates after US stocks closed lower on Monday. [stock_market_widget type="
Topps Tiles Shares: These Strategies Offer Potentially Significant Upside, Says Edison
Topps Tiles (LON: TPT) shares have been climbing, rising about 23% year to date and more than 35% over the past three months, as investors respond to improving trading momentum and confidence in the group’s growth strategy, a
SThree Shares Climb: Sees a Positive Close to FY25
SThree shares rose more than 6% on Tuesday morning after the global STEM workforce consultancy said it expects to meet expectations for FY25, reporting performance in line with previously announced profit before tax (PBT) gui
AstraZeneca Shares Edge Higher After Drug Approvals
AstraZeneca announced on Tuesday that the FDA approved Enhertu in combination with pertuzumab for first-line HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer, and that the European Commission approved Saphnelo for subcutaneous self-adm
Centrica Sells Remaining North Sea Assets to Serica Energy in £98 Million Deal
Centrica plc (LON: CNA) has announced the sale of Spirit Energy Limited's remaining 15% interest in the Cygnus gas field, alongside other producing assets in the Greater Markham Area and Southern North Sea, to Serica Energy p
Rolls-Royce Announces New £200 Million Share Buyback Program
Rolls-Royce Holdings plc (LSE: RR.) has unveiled a new interim share buyback program valued at £200 million, set to commence on January 2, 2026, and expected to conclude by February 24, 2026.
Tesco Shares Dip (LON:TSCO) – Price Target Raised As Rating Downgraded
Tesco shares (LON:TSCO) are pulling back this morning, down 0.84% today following a mixed view from Wall St, against some bearish market sentiment regarding the UK retail sector. The share price reaction comes despite some fi
Reckitt Benckiser Shares (RKT) Risk/Reward Seen as Balanced at Morgan Stanley
Reckitt Benckiser shares (LON: RKT)experienced a slight uptick in early trading, climbing 0.17% to surpass 6,000p, a movement coinciding with a revised assessment from Morgan Stanley. The financial firm downgraded its rating
FTSE 100 Rises: Hikma CEO Steps Down, Jefferies Downgrades ABF and Next
The FTSE 100 rose around 0.7% on Monday morning, tracking gains across European markets. Germany’s DAX was up 0.2%, while France’s CAC 40 gained 0.7%. The pan-European Stoxx 600 climbed 0.6%.
Jefferies Cautious on UK Retail Stocks; AB Foods and Next Shares Downgraded
Jefferies has struck a more cautious tone on UK retail stocks, warning of a growing disconnect between buoyant equity markets and fragile consumer confidence, as it downgraded three high-profile names while making selective a
Card Factory Shares at a ‘Deep Discount’: Analysts See Some Positives Despite Plunge
Card Factory (LON: CARD) shares plunged 27.4% on Friday to their lowest level since November 2022, leaving the stock trading at about 70p, after the retailer issued a profit warning in its latest trading statement.
Filtronic Shares Rise: Secures £7m Authorisation From Major European Defence Prime
Filtronic plc (AIM: FTC), a designer and manufacturer of advanced RF solutions, has received an Authorisation to Proceed (ATP) for approximately £7 million from a major European defence prime.
Helium One Nears Production at Galactica Project, Eyes First Gas Before Year-End
Helium One Global (AIM: HE1), the Tanzanian helium explorer, announced significant progress at its Galactica Project in Colorado, USA, a joint venture with Blue Star Helium (ASX: BNL).
DBAY Advisors Abandons Takeover Bid for TT Electronics
DBAY Advisors Limited has announced that it will not be making an offer for TT Electronics (LON: TTG), ending speculation that began on December 9, 2025. The decision foll
Hikma Announces CEO Departure
Hikma Pharmaceuticals (LON: HIK) revealed a significant leadership shift today, with Riad Mishlawi stepping down as CEO by mutual agreement, effective immediately. The announcement injects a degree of uncertainty into the mar
InterContinental Hotels Shares (IHG) Upgraded to ‘Buy’, Turn Green on Year
InterContinental Hotels Group (LON: IHG) is experiencing positive market sentiment, with shares trading higher today following an upgrade from Jefferies. The analyst's revised outlook reflects growing confidence in the hotel
Unilever Share Price Target Trimmed Following Magnum Ice Cream Spinoff
Unilever shares (LON: ULVR) are under scrutiny following the completion of the Magnum Ice Cream Company (MICC) demerger, leading to a shifting outlook by analysts. Bank of America (BofA) has adjusted its price target for Unil
Centrica Shares Gain as JPMorgan Turns Bullish, Citing Efficiency Transformation
Centrica's shares (LON: CNA) are slightly higher today following an upgrade by JPMorgan, who flip to a bullish rating. [stock_market_widget type="chart" template="candlestick"
FTSE 100 Rises; Fresnillo Gains, Card Factory Plunges
The FTSE 100 rose 0.4% on Friday morning, with gains occurring across European markets. The pan-European Stoxx 600 also climbed 0.4%, while Germany’s DAX and France’s
Card Factory Share Price Hits Lowest Level in 3 Years After Profit Warning
Card Factory (LON: CARD) shares slumped more than 25% on Friday, initially dropping to around 70p, hitting their lowest level since December 2022, after the retailer issued a profit warning ahead of its crucial Christmas trad
Harbour Energy Shares Jump on North Sea Acquisition Deal
Harbour Energy (LON: HBR) shares rose 5.5% on Friday after the company announced a $170 million agreement to acquire substantially all subsidiaries of Waldorf Energy Partners and Waldorf Production, both currently in administ
ITM Power Shares Climb After Securing Engineering Contracts in Australia and Canada
ITM Power (LON: ITM) has announced the signing of two engineering contracts, signaling progress in the company's global expansion strategy. The contracts, located in Austr
Capita Navigates Contract Losses with AI-Driven Growth Strategy
Capita PLC (LON: CPI) provided a trading update for the 11 months ending November 30, 2025, revealing a mixed performance across its divisions. The report highlights the i