Stocks in London slipped at the close on Monday, as the FTSE 100 joined European peers in negative territory. The FTSE 100 index closed down 40.01 points, or 0.5%, at 8,318.24. The FTSE 250 ended down 242.98 points, or 1.2%, at 20,906.60, and the AIM All-Share lost 5.74 points, 0.8%, at 734.95. The Cboe UK 100 closed down 0.4% at 833.19 on Monday, the Cboe UK 250 ended down 1.1% at 18,461.11, a...

London's FTSE 100 was in the red during midday trade on Monday, returning the morning's gains as optimism fuelled by China's interest rate cuts ebbed. There was some sparkle in commodity markets from gold, however. Oil prices also climbed, supporting Shell and BP, which rose 1.1% and 1.9%. The FTSE 100 index went into the afternoon in a tepid fashion, despite the heavyweight oil majors rising....

Specialist AV (audio visual) equipment distributor Midwich (MIDW:AIM) has forged a strong growth track record since coming to the stock market in 2016. However, the company is in the doghouse with investors after warning (21 October) that adjusted operating profit for 2024 will be 'significantly below' last year's £59.6 million haul. The Norfolk-headquartered group bemoaned the failure of broa...

Leading tenpin bowling operator Hollywood Bowl (BOWL) delivered another record year of revenue alongside tight cost control, resulting in profits coming in ahead of consensus expectations. The positive update was well received by investors with the shares gaining nearly 3% to 334p, taking the advance over the last year to 36% compared with a 24% gain for the FTSE 250 index. WHAT DID THE COMPANY...

With earnings season kicking into high gear, Tesla (TSLA:NASDAQ) remains a crucial one to watch for retail investors, with results due after the close of US markets on Wednesday (23 Oct). Tesla shares have taken a hit this month, down 12%, following the unveiling of its long-awaited robotaxis, which some investors viewed as lacking in concrete details. Year-to-date, Tesla shares have underperfo...

In the run-up to the Budget on 30 October, many directors have been selling shares in anticipation of a hike in capital gains tax. A person closely associated (PCA) with Keith Adey executive director of Tyne and Wear-based housebuilder Bellway (BWY) has sold 27,303 shares for £32.57 for a total value of £889,231 on 16 October. The move comes after the company's shares hit a 12-month high on 1...

The FTSE 100 started the week on the front foot as an interest rate cut in China boosted share prices of UK-listed miners. The FTSE 100 index traded up 28.35 points, 0.3%, at 8,386.60. The FTSE 250 was up 36.02 points, or 0.2%, at 21,185.60, and the AIM All-Share was up 2.31 points, or 0.3%, at 743.00. The Cboe UK 100 was up 0.4% at 839.69, the Cboe UK 250 also rose 0.4% to 18,742.74, and the C...

The FTSE 100 saw mixed fortunes on Friday, with stronger-than-expected Chinese economic data boosting miners, though housebuilders suffered on stamp duty speculation. The FTSE 100 index closed down 26.88 points, or 0.3%, at 8,358.25. The FTSE 250 ended up 48.66 points, or 0.2%, at 21,149.58, and the AIM All-Share lost 1.70 points, 0.2%, at 740.69. For the week, the FTSE 100 added 1.3%, the FTSE...

Stock prices were mixed in London at Friday midday as investors digested better than expected UK retail sales data, and a deceleration in China's economic growth. The FTSE 100 index was down 20.69 points, or 0.3%, at 8,364.44. The FTSE 250 was up 52.59 points, or 0.3%, at 21,153.51, and the AIM All-Share was flat at 742.40. The Cboe UK 100 was down 0.3% at 837.57, the Cboe UK 250 was up 0.3% at...

Shares in Future (FUTR) fell over 15% to 835p in morning trading as CEO Jon Steinberg said he was leaving the publishing firm later next year to relocate back to the US with his family. 'Jon's notice period is twelve months, and the board will now launch a search for his successor,' the company said. Future has 300 titles including Ideal Home, games radar, womens' title Marie Claire, TechRadar,...

Betting and gaming group Evoke (EVOK), formerly known as 888, revealed a return to year-on-year growth for the third quarter to the end of September, with revenue up 4% in constant currencies to £417 million. The shares gained 4% to 59.6p on relief the business has returned to growth and after the William Hill and Mr Green operator reiterated full year forecasts. More important for investors i...

After an inglorious five years with the group, John Lyttle is to step down as Boohoo (BOO:AIM) chief executive as the struggling online fashion retailer launches a strategic review to 'unlock and maximise shareholder value'. That is code for corporate restructuring and points to a sale or demerger of some of its assets. The loss-making fast-fashion retailer behind the eponymous label as well as...

This week ushered in fresh highs for US markets lead by the small cap Russell 2000 index which gained over 3%, buoyed by stronger than expected retail sales and lower weekly jobless claims.The Atlanta Federal Reserve raised its estimate for third quarter GDP to an annualised 3.4% from 3.2%, an acceleration from the prior quarter's 3% growth clip.Higher up the market cap food chain, the benchmar...