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Airtel Africa Shares (AAF) Hit Resistance – Q1 Profits Surge Boosts Price To Fresh High
Airtel Africa shares (LON:AAF) have taken a pause this morning, pulling back 1.6%, having risen 7.3% on Thursday and hit fresh all time highs just below the psychological 200p threshold (199.09).
Close Brothers Shares (LON:CBG) Rally – Winterflood Sale To Raise £103M
Close Brothers shares (LON:CBG) have jumped 10% in the morning session, as the firm announced the sale of its execution services and securities arm, Winterflood Securities, to Marex Group plc in a £103.9 million all-cash deal
Mitchells & Butlers Stock Jumps: Sales Growth Remains ‘Well Ahead of the Market’
The Mitchells & Butlers (LON: MAB) share price rallied more than 2% to 295p on Tuesday after the pub and restaurant group reported continued strong trading in its third-quarter update.
Marshalls Shares Plunge as Activity Levels in Key End Markets Soften
Marshalls (LON: MSLH) fell sharply on Wednesday after the company warned of continued pressure on profitability due to softening demand in its key end markets. At the
NatWest Shares (NWG) Move Higher On Profit Beat and Raise
NatWest shares (LON: NWG) are moving higher this morning, as the bank delivered a strong performance for the first half of 2025, both exceeding expectations and raising their outlook.
UK and India Ink Landmark Trade Deal, FTSE 100 Closes At New High
The United Kingdom and India officially signed a historic Free Trade Agreement (FTA) today, a move anticipated to reshape trade dynamics and unlock significant economic opportunities for both nations. The agreement aims to bo
Cranswick Shares Gain: Analyst Raises PT, Cites Strong Investment Ambitions
Cranswick's share price (LON: CWK) is on the move today, up 4% early in trading as Jefferies raises its price target on the stock to 6,200p from 5,700p, while reiterating a "Buy" rating. This positive adjustment reflects grow
Vodafone Shares Moving Higher – Trading Update Shows Strong Emerging Markets Growth
Vodafone's share price (LON:VOD) has jumped 3.8% early in trading, making multi-year highs in the process. The rally has come on the back of the telecom giant releasing an
Lloyds Raises Dividend 15% As H1 Beats Expectations – Shares To Retest Highs?
Lloyds Banking Group beat expectations today with the release of impressive half-year results. The banking giant reported a statutory profit after tax of £2.5 billion, a notable increase from £2.4 billion in the first half of
RELX Reports Solid H1: Dividend Raise, and Reaffirmed Outlook Has Shares Holding Steady
RELX shares (LON:REL) are are holding steady today, as the release of its first-half 2025 results showcased robust growth across key metrics, with the firm reaffirming the FY outlook, and boosting the dividend.
ITV Shares Rally Despite Profit Decline: H1 Ahead of Market Expectations
The ITV (LON: ITV) share price jumped more than 7% to 83.15p on Thursday after the broadcaster said first-half results came in ahead of expectations, despite a sharp drop in profit. The stock is now up nearly 13% for the year
Wizz Air Shares Drop as Operating Profit Hit by Higher Airport Charges
Wizz Air (LON: WIZZ) shares fell on Thursday after the airline reported significantly weaker-than-expected operating profit for the first quarter of its 2026 financial year, largely due to rising airport and handling costs.
JD Wetherspoon Shares (JDW) Hit 52 Week High: Trading Update Reveals Sales Growth
J D Wetherspoon shares (LON:JDW) touched a 52-week high of 814.50p today before settling in to the close at 795.50p, up 1.99% on the day. Today's move came as the firm issued a trading update, reporting a 5.1% increase in sal
Diploma Shares Gain Mixed Update – Target Raised Below Current Price
Diploma's share price (LON:DPLM) has shrugged off concerns from Wall Street today, adding 0.79%. This is despite facing a mixed reassessment from RBC Capital, increasing its price target to 4,500p from 4,300p, but with a cave
United Utilities Shares Trading Near Highs, Gain Price Target Raise
United Utilities shares (LON: UU) are trading up near highs, with a resistance around 1,160p once again seeing the price take a pause. Bullish sentiment is growing however
Legal & General Shares (LGEN) Downgraded To ‘Underperform’, Analyst Cites Margin Pressures
Legal & General's share price (LON:LGEN) is back with the bulls today, up 0.94% in the morning session, after pulling back 2.2% on Tuesday. Potential headwinds may be
Ryanair Share Price Target Raised – Analyst Eyes 20% Upside
Ryanair shares (RYA: IE00BYTBXV33) received a bullish signal as JPMorgan analyst Harry Gowers elevated the firm’s price target to €30 from €28, reaffirming an "Overweight" rating.
Entain Shares (ENT) Make 52 Week High, as Analyst Boosts Price Target
Entain's share price (LON:ENT) has hit a new 52wk high today at 996.40p in the first hour of trading, following a raised price target from Morgan Stanley analyst Ed Young. [s
IAG Set to Soar? H1 Earnings Preview
As International Consolidated Airlines Group S.A. (IAG.L) prepares to unveil its first-half 2025 results on August 1st, investors are watching for confirmation of the a
The Greggs Share Price Decline Does Not Represent an Opportunity, Says Analyst
Redburn-Atlantic downgraded Greggs (LON: GRG) from Buy to Neutral in a note this week, warning that the sharp decline in the bakery chain’s share price “does not connote an opportunity.”
Bank of England’s August Meeting – An Increasingly Uncertain Outcome For Rates
The Bank of England's (BoE) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is set to convene on August 7th for what promises to be a pivotal meeting. While market consensus leans towards a 25 basis point rate cut, bringing the base rate dow
Phoenix Group Shares (PHNX) – Price Target Raised, Analyst Remains Bearish
Phoenix Group shares (LON:PHNX) have moved back from 52 week highs, yet appear to be holding firm above 650p after a strong start to 2025 moves into the second half.. Year-
BHP Shares (LON:BHP) Edge Higher, Price Target Trimmed
BHP's shares (LON:BHP) are holding firm at 2,000p on the London Stock Exchange, edging 0.6% higher on the day. This upside move comes despite the world's largest mining com