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Oxford Nanopore makes new 12-month high on strong first-half results

First-half revenue beat Outlook confirmed Strong growth across the board Next generation DNA sequencing company Oxford Nanopore (ONT) jumped as much as 20% to a new 12-month high of 176.3p after reporting first-half revenues above consensus market expectations and reaffirming its full-year outlook. For the uninitiated, Oxford Nanopore has developed a new generation of...

21 July 2025, 09:53

BP names former CRH boss Manifold as new chair amid continuing strategic shift

Manifold hired as new chair BP's strategic overhaul continues US onshore wind business sold BP (BP.) has appointed former CRH (CRH) boss Albert Manifold as its new chair as the energy giant looks to address investor concerns over its strategic direction as well as a poor share price performance which has triggered takeover and break-up speculation. Shares in the FTSE 100...

21 July 2025, 09:45

European stocks mixed but FTSE 100 re-tests 9,000 level

Stocks in Europe moved little on Monday morning but mining stocks enjoyed a boost, while Oxford Nanopore Technologies on the FTSE 250 rose as it expects interim revenue growth. The FTSE 100 index opened up 11.95 points, 0.1%, at 9,004.07. The FTSE 250 was up 47.48 points, 0.2%, at 21,945.74, and the AIM All-Share was up 2.12 points, 0.3%, at 774.90. The Cboe UK 100 was up...

21 July 2025, 08:08

FTSE 100 closes higher as pound and gold climb

London stocks rounded off the week with a higher close on Friday, while in the US housing starts rose modestly but completions tumbled, signalling continued supply constraints. Meanwhile, also in the US, preliminary data from the University of Michigan showed that consumer sentiment improved marginally in July. However, overall confidence remains well below recent highs and...

18 July 2025, 17:18

GSK slumps on US blow; Burberry in fashion

London's FTSE 100 edged slightly higher on Friday, with BP among those on the up, but a blow for GSK sending shares in the drug maker lower. Among mid-caps, Burberry's latest trading statement impressed, as the luxury retailer looks to progress a turnaround. The FTSE 100 index was up just 4.95 points at 8,977.59. The FTSE 250 gained 109.90 points, 0.5%, at 21,876.33, and...

18 July 2025, 12:14

GSK shares down on news Blenrep unlikely to get US approval

Blenrep fails to impress US regulator Potential $1 billion sales hit Drug approved in UK and Japan GSK (GSK) was the biggest faller in the FTSE on Friday (18 July) after reporting that its blood cancer treatment Benrep received a negative recommendation from the US regulatory advisory committee. The shares sank 6.5% to £13.2, a fresh three-month low, taking the...

18 July 2025, 09:25

Reckitt Benckiser rises after getting Essential Home deal away

Non-core cleaning portfolio sold Special dividend to follow Focus on faster-growing Powerbrands Consumer health and hygiene company Reckitt Benckiser (RKT) has agreed to sell a majority chunk of its Essential Home cleaning products division, which houses brands including Cillit Bang, Calgon and Air Wick, for an enterprise value of up to US$4.8 billion or £3.6 billion. The...

18 July 2025, 09:19

US indices hit new records, Netflix slips despite earnings beat | Wall Street Week

The US market continues to endure a rollercoaster ride but the S&P 500 and Nasdaq indices still reached record levels on 17 July. Earlier in the week, speculation President Donald Trump might be about to fire Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell created real nervousness in the markets but this subsequently eased. The second-quarter earnings season got off to a decent enough...

18 July 2025, 08:37

Burberry shares in check despite strong results

Sales ahead of forecasts Shares jump at the open Analyst questions valuation UK fashion house Burberry (BRBY) posted a slightly smaller drop in first-quarter sales than had been expected and said it was 'encouraged' by the initial progress of its turnaround plan. To begin with investors seemed to agree, with the shares trading up as much as 72p or nearly 6% at £13.20, but...

18 July 2025, 08:29

FTSE 100 nears new record high as Reckitt climbs on disposal

Stocks in London opened higher on Friday, with the FTSE 100 flirting with the 9,000 mark again but falling just short of a new record level. The FTSE 100 index traded up 22.15 points, 0.3%, at 8,994.79. It rose to 9,016.36 shortly after the opening bell, a hair below its best ever level of 9,016.98. The FTSE 250 was up 61.85 points, 0.3%, at 21,828.28, and the AIM All-Share...

18 July 2025, 08:11

European stocks rise after Trump backs down on Powell

London stocks closed mostly in the green on Thursday, despite reports of an increased UK jobless rate and after US President Donald Trump took a step back from earlier threats of potentially firing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. 'I don't rule out anything, but I think it's highly unlikely,' Trump had stated on Wednesday, after suggesting on Tuesday that a $2.5 billion...

17 July 2025, 17:34

Ocado shines while easyJet falls on cost caution

London's FTSE 100 traded higher on Thursday afternoon, while a broader dollar recovery and tepid UK unemployment data kept a lid on the pound. The dollar clawed back some lost ground after falling on Wednesday following chatter that the chair of the Federal Reserve could be replaced. Among individual shares in London, it was a strong day for Ocado, Diploma and furniture...

17 July 2025, 11:14

Diploma makes new all-time high on stronger sales outlook

Organic growth target raised Operating margin confirmed Entry into new specialty market It's a case of dejà vu for shareholders in specialist distribution group Diploma (DPLM) with the firm raising its outlook once again, sending its shares to the top of the FTSE 100 leaderboard and fresh all-time highs. After opening up 620p or more than 12%, by mid-morning the...

17 July 2025, 09:49

Shares in EasyJet lower despite strong third quarter

EasyJet holidays shine with £86 million pre-tax profit Hit from industrial action and fuel costs Year-to-date shares down 12% Shares in EasyJet (EZJ) fell more than 6% to 489p in morning trading despite the low-budget airline reporting a strong set of third-quarter results. The company reported a pre-tax profit of £286 million for the third quarter ending 30 June - an...

17 July 2025, 10:43

DFS Furniture in demand after delivering forecast-beating earnings

Strong end to year drives upgrades Market share gains accelerating Savings delivered ahead of schedule After battling a period where consumers were reluctant to make big ticket purchases, DFS Furniture (DFS) is sitting comfortably after delivering better-than-expected earnings for the year to June 2025. DFS shares rose 5.5% to a two-year high of 174p in early dealings after...

17 July 2025, 08:53

UK stocks on the front foot despite weakening labour market

Stocks in London climbed up on Thursday morning after numbers pointed to a weakening jobs market, though there were some green shoots, while the dollar rose on less uncertainty over the future of the Federal Reserve chair. The FTSE 100 index traded up 36.88 points, 0.4%, at 8,963.43. The FTSE 250 was up 63.28 points, 0.3%, at 21,665.14, and the AIM All-Share faded just 0.05...

17 July 2025, 08:16

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UK 350 Risers and Fallers

Risers

Company	Price	% Chg
Ncc Group PLC	153.40	2.95
Sdcl Efficiency I...	56.81	2.36
Vietnam Enterpris...	699.71	2.30
Bytes Technology ...	347.80	2.17
Kainos Group PLC	736.00	2.15
Goodwin PLC	7,660.00	2.13

Fallers

Company	Price	% Chg
Ocean Wilsons (Ho...	1,248.59	-14.48
Ocado Group PLC	328.30	-5.44
Bt Group PLC	215.20	-3.37
Asos PLC	348.00	-2.93
Itv PLC	83.25	-2.86
Close Brothers Gr...	419.60	-2.78