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Dr. Martens Shares Jump Despite H1 Loss, YoY Revenue Decline
Shares of iconic footwear brand Dr. Martens (LON: DOCS) rallied more than 13% Thursday despite the company reporting a £28.7 million pre-tax loss for the first half of FY25, compared to a £25.8 million profit in the same peri
Tesco, Sainsbury Shares Climb Following JPMorgan Upgrades
Tesco (LON: TSCO) and Sainsbury (LON: SBRY) shares gained more than 2% Thursday after JPMorgan issued double
FTSE 100 Rallies into Close on Volatile Day for UK Markets
The FTSE 100 rallied into the close, ending up 0.24% at 8,278 after earlier moving red on the day. Volatility is the word of the day, as various stocks also made gree
Aston Martin Shares (AML) Hit New Low on Profit Warning and Funding Quest
Aston Martin's shares (LON: AML) have hit a new 52 week low in trading today, as the iconic luxury car manufacturer continues to n
Just Eat Takeaway Shares (JET) Dip as London Delisting Moves Closer
Shares of Just Eat Takeaway (LON: JET) witnessed a downturn on Tuesday as the company announced plans to delist from the London Stock Exchange. The JET price has trimmed 1.
Kingfisher Share Targets Cut After Latest Update
Analysts cut their price targets for Kingfisher (LON: KGF) following a disappointing Q3 trading update and a lowered profit forecast for FY25. [stock_market_widget type="chart
EasyJet Shares Rally After ‘Record Summer’
EasyJet (LON: EZJ) shares rallied Wednesday after the airline revealed a 34% increase in annual profits, driven by a "record summer." [stock_market_widget type="chart" templat
Halfords Shares (LON: HFD) Up Big, Firm Eyeing Expansion as Profits Rise
Halfords shares (LON: HFD) are on the move today, up by 12%, following the release of their first-half profit results which outstripped market expectations. The company additionally unveiled ambitious plans to enlarge its 'Fu
Lloyds Shares Dip as Group Announces New 185M Listing
In a significant development for investors, Lloyds Banking Group PLC has disclosed its intention to block list a substantial number of shares on the London Stock Exchange. The proposed listing consists of 185 million ordinary
Crest Nicholson, Barratt Redrow: Jefferies Highlights ‘Compelling Risk/Reward’
In a note to clients this week, Jefferies took a bullish stance on UK housebuilders Crest Nicholson and Barratt Redrow, upgrading both stocks to “Buy” from “Hold” as it identifies attractive opportunities amidst market challe
JD Sports Shares: Analysts Cautious Following Q3 Update
JD Sports Fashion (LON: JD.) has faced a more cautious reception after its Q3 trading update, with both Deutsche Bank and JPMorgan tempering their outlooks on the retail giant in recent research notes.
Barclays Shares (LON: BARC) Up as FCA Fine Comes in at £40M
Barclays shares (LON: BARC) are up 2.26% today, closing in on the 52 week high after the British banking giant pushed year-to-date gains up to an impressive 69.47%. News of the bank being fined £40 million by the UK's Financi
FTSE 100 Challenging 8,300 as New US Treasury Secretary Appointed
London's stock market made solid gains to begin the week, with the FTSE 100 index rising 0.39% to 8,294 by early afternoon. Market sentiment has been buoyed by the ap
Anglo American to Sell Steelmaking Coal Business to Peabody Energy
Anglo American (LON: AAL) announced Monday that it has agreed to sell its entire steelmaking coal business to Peabody Energy for up to $3.8 billion. [stock_market_widget type=
Kingfisher Shares Plunge as Near-Term Outlook Remains Uncertain
Shares of home improvement retailer Kingfisher plc (LON: KGF) tumbled 13.5% Monday after the company tightened its full-year profit guidance and warned of ongoing uncertainty in its key markets.
NatWest Shares (NWG) Fall Back From Highs as UK Govt Stake Moves Below 11%
The UK government has further reduced its stake in NatWest Group PLC, an Edinburgh, Scotland-based bank. As per the latest filing with the stock exchange on Friday, the government's share now stands at 10.99%, a slight decrea
FTSE 100 Rejected Above 8,200 | Index Making Gains Despite Retail Dip
Stocks on the London Stock Exchange pushed the FTSE 100 index back above 8,200 briefly this morning, as investors weighed an uptick in consumer confidence against a larger-
DFS Furniture Appoints Interim CFO, Sees Trading Performance Improvement
In an update on Friday, DFS Furniture (LON: DFS) announced an improvement in its trading performance and appointed a new Interim Chief Financial Officer. The furniture reta
Halma Share Price Target Raised, But Analyst Expects De-Rating
Jefferies raised its price target for Halma plc (LON: HLMA) to 2,200p from 1,950p in a note Thursday following the company's strong financial performance in the first half of its fiscal year 2024/25.
JD Sports Shares (LON: JD) Hit New 52 Wk Low on Profit Warning
JD Sports' share price (LON: JD) has taken a bit of a beating today, sitting down 13.8% at 97.36p, having earlier made a new 52 week low at 94.22p. The firm somewhat alarme
Royal Mail to Increase Prices Following Tax Impact, Shares Dip On Write Down (IDS)
Royal Mail has announced plans to increase its prices after incurring a significant financial hit due to a tax change in the UK Budget. The postal service company is dealing with a £120 million impact from the tax raid introd
Frasers Says Boohoo Executive Chairman ‘Must Go,’ Fashion Firm Appoints Tim Morris as Independent Chair
Frasers Group (LON: FRAS) issued an open letter to shareholders of Boohoo (LON: BOO) on Thursday, calling for the removal of E
AstraZeneca Pipeline Prospects Remain Largely Unchanged
AstraZeneca's (LON: AZN) stock price has seen a significant decline in recent months due to ongoing investigations in China and disappointing clinical trial results. [stock_m