UK Stock News
Rolls-Royce Shares Rise as CEO Unveils Ambitious Growth Plan, Dismisses US Listing
Rolls-Royce (LON:RR) shares closed at a new high on Thursday, fueled by CEO Tufan Erginbilgic's vision to transform the engineering giant into the UK's most valuable company.
Murray International Trust Shares (LON:MYI) Hit Highs Following Strong Half-Yearly Report
Murray International Trust PLC (MYI.L) announced robust performance for the six months ended June 30, 2025, driving its share price to its recent high. The investment trus
SolGold Soars on Exceptional Copper-Gold Intercepts at Tandayama América
SolGold's (LON:SOLG) shares surged on Friday following the announcement of exceptional near-surface copper-gold intercepts at its Tandayama-América deposit, part of the Cascabel Project in northern Ecuador.
Ocean Wilsons Navigates Macro Headwinds, Eyes Hansa Merger
Investment holding company Ocean Wilsons Holdings (LSE: OCN) released a second-quarter trading update on Friday, showcasing resilience in a challenging economic landscape.
Hikma Pharmaceuticals’ Price Target Cut, Analyst Remains Bullish
Hikma Pharmaceuticals shares (LON:HIK) have taken a hit over the past month, declining 9.27% to sit near the bottom of it's 12 month range. The news of a cut price target would not normally be seen as a positive, although the
Unite Group Shares Move Off Lows As Empiric Acquisition Gets Recommendation
Unite Group shares (LON:UTG) have moved off their low today, following the announcement of a recommended acquisition of Empiric Student Property plc. The move aims to consolidate Unite's position as a leading provider of stud
Legal & General Shares Rise, Analyst Caution Flags Wave
Legal & General (LGEN.L) shares are up around 1.1% today, extending their year-to-date gain to more than 13%. However, a chorus of recent analyst downgrades and price
Admiral Group Shares Jump On Profit Surge, Special Dividend
Admiral Group shares (LON:ADM) have hit a new high this morning at 3,632p off the back of stellar interim results for the first half of 2025, exceeding expectations and rewarding shareholders with a special dividend. The insu
Savills H1 Revenue Climbs 6% as Q2 Transactional Activity Slows
Savills (LON:SVS) reported higher revenue and profit for the first half of 2025, but flagged a slowdown in transactional activity in the second quarter as economic uncertainty weighed on deals.
Balfour Beatty Shares Gain as Analyst Downgrades to Hold
Balfour Beatty's shares (LON:BBY) were facing headwinds yesterday off the back of H1 results, with a downgrade from Investec to "Hold" from "Buy," unlikely to ease the bearish pressure. The firm set a price target of 600p, in
Diploma Shares Slide as CFO Steps Down Immediately Due to Conduct Issues
Shares in Diploma PLC (LON: DPLM) fell more than 3% on Thursday after the company announced that Chief Financial Officer Chris Davies had resigned with immediate effect over conduct concerns.
Aviva Shares Surge to Multi-Year High as Markets Cheer Robust H1 Results and Dividend Hike
The Aviva plc (LON:AV.) share price has rallied on Thursday, reaching levels not seen in several years, as markets digest a strong set of interim results for the first half of 2025.
Frasers Group Calls For Suspension of Boohoo Executive Vice-Chair Amid Misconduct Allegations
Frasers Group (LON:FRAS), Boohoo’s largest shareholder, has publicly called for the suspension of the fashion retailer’s Founder and Executive Vice-Chair, Mahmud Kamani, following allegations of serious misconduct.
ITM Power Posts Revenue Growth and Improved Cash Position, Outlook Positive
ITM Power plc (LON:ITM) shares initially opened higher on Thursday following the release of its preliminary full-year 2025 results, which showcased substantial revenue growth and a healthier cash position.
National Grid Sells Grain LNG for £1.66 Billion, Shares Steady Amid Strategic Shift
National Grid (LON:NG) announced the sale of its Grain LNG business to a consortium led by Centrica plc and Energy Capital Partners LLC, part of Bridgepoint Group plc, for approximately £1.66 billion.
Evoke (LON: EVOK) Shares Gain on Strong H1 Results
Evoke (LON:EVOK) shares rose more than 3% on Wednesday to 64.4 pence after the betting and gaming group reported a fourth consecutive quarter of growth and sharply improved profitability in the first half of 2025.
Ultimate Products Revenue Dips; Board Mulls AIM Listing Amidst Challenging Climate
In a trading update on Wednesday, Ultimate Products revealed that revenue fell in the last financial year as weaker consumer demand for general merchandise hit sales, though its core brands grew.
Balfour Beatty Delivers Solid H1 Results as UK Performance Offsets US Weakness
Balfour Beatty (LON:BBY) reported higher first-half profits from its earnings-based businesses, driven by strong performances in UK construction and support services, despite losses in its U.S. operations.
ITM Power Rises on 20MW Hydrogen Deal with MorGen Energy
ITM Power (LON:ITM) shares rose nearly 6% on Wednesday to 67.9 pence after the hydrogen technology company said it has signed a supply agreement with MorGen Energy for the 20MW West Wales Hydrogen project in Milford Haven.&nb
Beazley Profits Slide, Shares Drop 8%
Shares in Beazley (LON:BEZ) are down more than 8% to 838 pence on Wednesday, their lowest level since April, after the specialist insurer posted a drop in first-half profit.
Shoe Zone Slumps After Warning on Profit and Consumer Weakness
Shoe Zone (LON:SHOE) shares tumbled on Wednesday after the discount footwear retailer warned of a sharp drop in annual profit and scrapped its dividend policy, citing a further weakening in consumer confidence.
Persimmon Shares Slide as Housebuilder Cautions on Market Headwinds and Budget Uncertainty
Persimmon (LON: PSN) shares fell over 2% to 1,110p in early Wednesday trading after the UK housebuilder flagged ongoing “challenging market conditions” and uncertainty ahead of the upcoming Budget, despite posting higher firs
Spirax Shares Rally (LON:SPX) As Firm Reaffirms Outlook, Raises Dividend
Spirax Group (LON:SPX) released its half-year results today, beating expectations on the bottom line, and reiterating its full-year guidance. The Spirax share price is rallying off the back of the print, up 12.7% at 6,830p,