UK Stock News
M&G H1 Results: Profit Mises Consensus Estimate Despite Strong Net Flows
M&G plc (LON:MNG) shares fell around 3% in early Wednesday trading despite delivering a robust set of half-year results for 2025, highlighted by a significant turnaround in net flows from open business, as its adjusted op
Unite Group Shares Hit Lowest Level In Years, Remain ‘Top Pick’ At Morgan Stanley
Unite Group shares (LON: UTG) have fallen 3% today, hitting the lowest level in years at 680.94p off the back of what has been a difficult period for holders. The company,
Segro Shares Downgraded: Could Sentiment Turn From Here?
Shares of SEGRO plc (LON: SGRO) face continued headwinds despite signals suggesting a potential shift in market sentiment. The stock has experienced a series of analyst downgrades reflecting concerns about the company's finan
Journeo plc Expands Infrastructure Protection Capabilities with CFDS Acquisition
Journeo plc, a provider of information systems and technical services, has completed the acquisition of Crime and Fire Defence Systems Limited (CFDS), a specialist in physical and cyber security solutions for critical nationa
Harbour Energy Shares (LON:HBR) Gain a New Bull in JPMorgan
Harbour Energy shares (LON:HBR) are down 0.7% today, despite receiving a boost as JPMorgan initiated coverage with an "Overweight" rating, projecting a potential 31% upside.
British American Tobacco Shares Downgraded to Underperform, Despite Outperforming
British American Tobacco (LON:BATS) experienced a pullback in its share price today, reflecting investor concerns following a downgrade and a series of unsettling developments. BATS shares are currently trading down 1.83% tod
JD Wetherspoon Shares (LON:JDW) In Correction: BBPA Warns of UK Pub Closures
JD Wetherspoon shares (LON:JDW) are now trading in correction territory, down 1.93% today, and 15% off recent highs recorded in late July. This pullback leaves holders of JDW with a year-to-date gain of 12.5%.
Could a Rolls-Royce SMR IPO Unlock Further Upside In Shares? Price Target Raised
Rolls-Royce shares (LON: RR) are down 2% today, giving back some of yesterday's 2.8% gain that followed reports that the company is considering an IPO for its small modular reactor (SMR) business, sending ripples through the
Shaftesbury Capital Shares Downgraded as Morgan Stanley Sees Sector-Level Performance
Shaftesbury Capital shares (LON:SHC) are trading 3.87% lower today, experiencing a shift in market sentiment following a downgrade by Morgan Stanley, suggesting a potential alignment with the broader sector's performance afte
BT Price Target Raised, Analyst Releases Bearish Note on Shares (LON:BT-A)
BT Group shares (LON:BT.A) are down 1.46% today, with the price dipping below the 210p level as a mixed piece of analyst news creates a few questions in the market. The sh
Glencore Faces Potential Job Cuts at South African Ferrochrome Venture
Glencore (LON:GLEN) is currently engaged in consultations regarding potential job cuts at its South African ferrochrome venture with Merafe Resources, impacting the Boshoek and Wonderkop smelters, according to reports on Mond
Tesco Shares Put on Positive Catalyst Watch Ahead of Earnings
Despite a more than 2% decline on Tuesday, Tesco's (LON:TSCO) shares received a boost on Monday, driven by JP Morgan's decision to place the stock on "Positive Catalyst Watch" ahead of the upcoming earnings report due on Octo
Centrica Extends Lifespan of Two UK Nuclear Power Stations
Centrica (LON:CNA) announced life extensions for two of its UK nuclear power stations, Heysham 1 and Hartlepool. Centrica shares, which are down around 2% so far in Tuesda
Wizz Air Traffic Jumps 11.4% in August
Wizz Air Holdings Plc (LON:WIZZ) reported a robust 11.4% year-on-year increase in passenger traffic for August 2025, carrying 6.91 million passengers. The growth coincides
Severfield PLC Navigates Steady Waters Amidst Market Expectations
Severfield PLC (LON:SFM), a structural steel group, provided a trading update on Tuesday ahead of its Annual General Meeting, signaling a continuation of previously communicated expectations.
Oxford Nanopore Technologies Reaffirms Guidance After Strong H1 Performance
Oxford Nanopore Technologies (LON: ONT) announced robust interim results for the six months ended June 30, 2025, reaffirming its full-year guidance. The company saw revenu
Michelmersh Brick Shares Tumble as Profit Drops Amid ‘Highly Competitive Pricing Environment’
Michelmersh Brick Holdings PLC (LON:MBH), a specialist brick manufacturer, reported its half-year results for the six months ended June 30, 2025, revealing a mixed performance against a backdrop of challenging market conditio
FTSE 100 Starts Week Steady – US Markets To ReOpen
The FTSE 100 opened the week higher, closing with marginal gains of 0.028% at 9,189.88 on a day marked by the absence of the US session, with Stateside markets closed
AstraZeneca Shares (LON:AZN) Higher: Strong Baxdrostat Data
AstraZeneca shares (LON:AZN) are 0.47% higher this morning, following the announcement of positive top-line results from the BaxHTN Phase III trial of baxdrostat, an experimental drug aimed at treating hard-to-control hyperte
United Utilities Share Price Target (LON:UU) Raised, Analysts See Further Upside
United Utilities shares (LON:UU) have experienced a notable boost following an updated price target from Morgan Stanley, reflecting increased market optimism about the water utility’s prospects.
Hochschild Shares (LON:HOC) Retest 300 – Analyst Price Targets Shifting
Hochschild Mining shares (LON:HOC) have reversed track this week, gaining 5.91% today and retesting the 300p level, after having fallen more than 5% last week, as revised production guidance and increased cost projections tri
Boohoo Shares (LON:DEBS) Fall Further as Barclays Cuts Price Target
Boohoo Group shares (LON:DEBS), now operating as Debenhams Group, are under renewed pressure following a price target reduction by Barclays, signaling continued bearish sentiment surrounding the company's strategic overhaul a
Severn Trent Stock Target Raised as Analyst Predicts Further Upside
Shares in Severn Trent (LON:SVT) are in focus following Morgan Stanley's decision to increase its price target, signaling confidence in the utility firm's future performance. The adjustment comes despite existing concerns.