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Can Natwest Shares Deliver Further Outperformance in 2025? Analysts Revise Up
NatWest shares (LON: NWG) have seen significant gains in 2024, outperforming the broader FTSE 100 index by more than 15x, whilst also leaving industry competitors suc
AstraZeneca Buys Achilles Therapeutics Technology Assets
AstraZeneca (LON: AZN) has acquired key technology assets from Achilles Therapeutics (NASDAQ: ACHL), including proprietary data and samples from the TRACERx study and the Material Acquisition Platform (MAP), for $12 million.
FTSE 100 Could Reach 8,800 Region by the End of 2025 – Analyst
The FTSE 100 index, which has faced downward pressure following the UK autumn budget, could rebound significantly over the next year, with a potential target of the 8,800 region by the end of 2025.
FTSE 100 Index Gains as European Markets Wind Down For Holiday
As the holiday season approaches, the FTSE 100 ends the pre-Christmas break with a strong gain, closing up 0.44%, and retaking the 8,100 level with plenty more gainers than losers. The
Arcadium Lithium Stock (ALTM) Rises as Rio Tinto (RIO) Gains Takeover Approval
Arcadium Lithium's stock (ALTM) has gained 4.43% in this morning's pre-market session, following a shareholder vote endorsing the US$6.7 billion cash takeover by Rio Tinto Ltd. Rio Tinto's share price (LON: RIO) on the
Kooth Shares Rally After Announcing US Contract Win, Share Buyback Programme
Shares in Kooth Plc (LON: KOO) jumped by more than 12% in early Tuesday trading following the announcement of a significant US contract win and a new share buyback programme.
Vistry Shares Tumble: Company Cuts FY24 Profit Guidance Again
Vistry Group (LON: VTY) shares plummeted over 18% in early Tuesday trading after the company announced another reduction in its profit forecast for the 2024 financial year. [s
Seeing Machines Shares Surge After Securing £26.2m Strategic Investment From Mitsubishi Electric Mobility
Seeing Machines (LON: SEE) shares surged more than 16% in early Monday trading after announcing a £26.2 million strategic investment from Mitsubishi Electric Mobility. [stock
Aviva Agrees £3.7bn Deal to Buy Direct Line (AV, DLG)
Aviva (LON: AV.) announced Monday that it has agreed a £3.7 billion cash-and-share deal to acquire Direct Line Insurance Group (LON: DLG). [stock_market_widget type="chart" t
Harworth Group Shares (HWG) Rise as Firm Completes £52.9M Land Sale
Harworth Group shares (LON: HWG) are up 1.28% today, as the company completes a sale to a Microsoft UK subsidiary. This move comes after a 16% decline in share price over recent months, from 52 week highs of 195p set back in
Experian Shares (EXPN) Dip as Dividend Details for 2025 Outlined
Experian's share price (LON: EXPN) has continued to follow markets downward, with a 1.11% dip through the morning session bringing the cumulative 5 day decline to 3.37%. The stock continues to trade around the mid-point of it
Synairgen Shares Plunge as Company Conditionally Raises £18m
Shares in Synairgen (LSE: SNG) tumbled over 39% Friday after the drug developer announced a heavily discounted fundraising to raise a minimum of £18 million. [stock_market_wid
Tesco Q3: Supermarket Giant Expected to Report Another Solid Performance
Citi analysts anticipate Tesco (LON: TSCO) will deliver robust Q3 results, supported by continued momentum in its core UK market. [stock_market_widget type="chart" template="l
Serco Shares (LON: SRP) Rebound From Lows as FTSE 100 Continues Decline
Support services group company Serco's shares (LON: SRP) have retaken the 150 level after a day in which the price added 8.15%. The SRP price had just come off new 52 week low's on Tuesday of 136.20, as broader UK markets co
Costain, Siemens Mobility Joint Venture Wins HS2 Systems Contract
A 50/50 joint venture between Siemens Mobility and Costain (LON: COST) has won a contract to deliver high-voltage power supply systems for the HS2 rail project, it was revealed on Thursday.
Henry Boot to Acquire 100% of Stonebridge Homes
In a release on Thursday, Henry Boot (LON: BOOT) said it has struck a deal to take full ownership of Stonebridge Homes Group. [stock_market_widget type="chart" template="line
Bunzl Shares (BNZL) in Multi Day Decline Seeking Support
Bunzl shares (LON: BNZL) have seen a two day decline of 6.52% following the distribution giant's cautionary statement regarding potential profit impacts from persistent deflation. This development has caught the attention of
Analysts See Further Upside in Barclays Shares (BARC) After Strong Year
Barclays shares (LON: BARC) have had a breakout year, with gains of 71% pushing prices to levels not seen in more than 10 years. There seems to be no signs of a revers
Kingfisher Rises After Announcing Sale of Brico Dépôt Romania to Altex Romania
Kingfisher (LON: KGF) saw its share price rise around 1.4% in early Monday trading after it announced the sale of its Brico Dépôt Romania business to Altex Romania for an enterprise value of €70 million (£58 million).
Shoe Zone Shares Plunge: Cuts Profit Outlook After ‘Very Challenging Trading Conditions’
Shoe Zone (LON: SHOE) shares plummeted Wednesday after the footwear retailer issued a profit warning, citing “very challenging trading conditions”. [stock_market_widget type=
FTSE 100 Dips Below 8,200 as Range Continues To Hold
London stocks saw a notable decline today, with the FTSE 100 dropping 0.81% to fall below the 8,200 level, ending the day at 8195.20. This downturn comes as investors closely monitor upcoming policy announcements from several
LSEG Shares a Significant Outperformer Through 2024 – New 52 Week Highs Today
London Stock Exchange Group's share price (LON:LSEG) hit a new 52-week high today, with shares trading as high as 11,640p. The stock has added 0.48% in early trading, bringing the cumulative year-to-date gain up to an impress
The 5 Most Shorted London-Listed Stocks Heading into Year End (PFC, OCDO, WG, AWE, DOM)
As the festive season approaches, short sellers are still searching for what they believe are overvalued