UK Stock News
Jet2 Shares Surge After Solid Profit Growth, £250m Share Buyback
Jet2 (LON: JET2) shares rose sharply on Tuesday, currently up more than 13%, after the leisure travel group reported robust full-year profit growth and unveiled a £250 million share buyback programme.
GSK Share Price Target Cut as Headwinds Expected to Weigh
HSBC lowered its price target on pharmaceutical giant GSK (LON: GSK) from 1,190p to 1,170p in a note to clients this week, maintaining a Reduce rating on the stock. T
Berkeley Group Shares Now a Buy After 14% Decline in Last 12 Months
UBS upgraded Berkeley Group Holdings (LON: BKG) from Neutral to Buy in a note Monday, telling investors that the stock has a compelling valuation following a 14% decline over the past year.
Deliveroo Shares Surge: Suspends Buyback Programme Following DoorDash Takeover Proposal
Deliveroo (LON: ROO) shares surged more than 16% on Monday after the company announced the suspension of its £100 million share buyback programme following a takeover proposal from US rival DoorDash.
Smith & Nephew Shares: Business Underperformance ‘Might Be Difficult to Turn Around’
Smith & Nephew (LON: SN.) shares were in focus on Friday after HSBC downgraded the stock from Buy to Hold, cutting the price target from 1,160p to 1,070p. In a research
CRH Stock Priced at 32% Discount Says Analyst
CRH’s (LON: CRH) share price rose 2.9% on Friday after Morgan Stanley initiated coverage with an Overweight rating, naming it a top pick. Analyst Cedar Ekblom argued that C
WPP Q1 Revenue Down 5% as Macroeconomic Challenges Weigh
WPP (LON: WPP) reported a 5% year-on-year drop in first-quarter revenue to £3.24 billion, as macroeconomic headwinds and the timing of new business impacted performance.
Oxford Metrics Shares Edge Higher as H1 Profit Expected to Be In Line
Oxford Metrics (LON: OMG) shares rose slightly on Friday, currently up 0.4%, after the company said it expects first-half profit and revenue to be in line with management expectations, supported by momentum across both of its
TT Electronics Shares Downgraded as Short-Cycle Names to ‘Feel the Pain’
Barclays analyst Vlad Sergievskii downgraded TT Electronics (LON: TTG) from Overweight to Equal Weight in a note Thursday, cutting the bank’s price target for the stock from 100p to 90p.
London Stock Exchange Group Q1 Update – What to Expect
Citi analysts expect a steady first-quarter trading update from London Stock Exchange Group (LON: LSEG) when it reports on 1 May, describing the upcoming statement as “relatively uneventful.”
Asos Shares Fall But ‘New Commercial Model is Working’ Says CEO
Online fashion retailer ASOS (LON: ASC) experienced a 4.9% dip on Thursday, despite the company highlighting significant progress in its profitability transformation. The
Vodafone Shares: Market Needs Clear Evidence of a Structural Turnaround
Vodafone (LON: VOD) shares came under pressure in Wednesday’s session, declining 2.9% after JPMorgan downgraded the stock from
Croda International Q1 Sales Rise 8%, Shares Jump
The Croda International (LON: CRDA) share price has risen by more than 8% on Wednesday after the chemicals group reported an 8% rise in first-quarter sales and confirmed it was on track to meet full-year expectations.
Foxtons Share Price Rises, Q1 Revenue Increases 24%
Foxtons Group (LON: FOXT) shares rose over 1% shortly after the open on Wednesday following the London-based estate agency’s first-quarter trading update. The company
Reckitt Benckiser Shares Slide as Q1 Like-for-Like Sales Miss Estimates
Reckitt Benckiser (LON: RKT) shares dropped 4.4% in early trading on Wednesday after the consumer goods group reported weaker-than-expected like-for-like sales growth for the first quarter.
THG Rejects ‘Largely Unfunded’ Takeover Proposal For Myprotein
THG (LON: THG) confirmed Wednesday that it rejected an unsolicited takeover proposal from Selkirk to acquire its flagship nutrition brand, Myprotein, citing concerns over valuation and funding.
Ricardo Slides as Market Uncertainty Weighs on Shares
Ricardo plc (LON: RCDO) slipped more than 3% to 220p in early Tuesday trading after the engineering and consultancy firm reaffirmed its full-year outlook but flagged ongoing market uncertainty and currency volatility.
ITM Power Shares Surge After FY25 Guidance Raise
ITM Power (LON: ITM) shares soared more than 17% to 34p on Tuesday morning after the company raised its full-year 2025 revenue guidance and confirmed it will be cash-generative in the second half.
Sainsbury’s Shares: Analyst Cuts FY26 EPS Forecast
Shore Capital reduced its FY26 earnings per share (EPS) forecast for Sainsbury (LON: SBRY) by approximately 8%, despite a solid performance in FY25. The adjustment comes as
Dunelm Shares Jump on Strong Q3 Sales
Shares of Dunelm (LON: DNLM) jumped on Thursday after the homewares retailer posted strong third-quarter results and reaffirmed its full-year profit outlook. The stock, at
Deliveroo Shares Gain, CEO Confident in Delivering 2025 Guidance
Deliveroo (LON: ROO) shares edged around 1.2% higher on Thursday after the food delivery platform reported accelerating order growth and reaffirmed its full-year guidance.
Sainsbury’s Forecasts Flat Profit in 25/26, Shares Rise
Sainsbury’s (LON: SBRY) reported its full-year results on Thursday, projecting stable profit for 2025/26, underpinned by strong grocery sales and a resilient balance sheet.
Barratt Redrow Shares Edge Higher as Firm is ‘Well-Positioned’
The Barratt Redrow (LON: BTRW) share price rose modestly on Wednesday after the housebuilder reported a solid trading performance and reiterated its confidence in full-year guidance.
