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Stocks pushed down by hit from US car tariffs

European stocks closed in the red on Thursday as Donald Trump's auto tariff announcement stoked fears for carmakers around the world.The FTSE 100 index closed down 23.47 points, 0.3%, at 8,666.12. The FTSE 250 fell 124.50 points, 0.6%, at 19,914.70, but the AIM All-Share rose 2.95 points, 0.4%, at 696.76.The Cboe UK 100 ended down 0.4% at 864.93, the Cboe UK 250 closed 0.5%...

27 March 2025, 16:59

Franchise Brands reports record 2024 revenue and profit

Record system sales and profitExecutive chair role splitMain market listing being consideredMulti-brand franchisor Franchise Brands (FRAN:AIM) revealed record system sales and adjusted profits for 2024 despite ongoing macroeconomic headwinds, demonstrating the resilience of the group.The shares rallied 2.6p or 2% to 139.6p and sit roughly a fifth below where they traded 12...

27 March 2025, 12:42

Stocks in the red ahead of slew of US data

Stocks in Europe largely traded lower at Thursday midday, as investors await crucial key indicator data from the US, including quarterly personal consumption expenditures, GDP, trade balance and jobless data.The FTSE 100 index was down 56.00 points, 0.6%, at 8,633.59. The FTSE 250 was down 123.69 points, 0.6%, at 19,915.65, and the AIM All-Share was up 2.36 points, 0.3%, at...

27 March 2025, 12:08

M&C Saatchi shares gain on in line full year

Like-for-like revenue up 3.7% to £231 millionBusiness wins such as Ferrari, CarlsbergNew Cultural Power proposition launchedShares in M&C Saatchi (SAA:AIM) were marginally higher at 171p in morning trading as the advertising agency reported full year results in line with expectations.Like-for-like net revenue was up 3.7% to £231 million for the year ending 31 December...

27 March 2025, 11:48

Next defies retail gravity by raising profit guidance again

Annual profits reach £1 billionStrong start to new yearSales and profit guidance liftedClothing and homeware retailer Next (NXT) has defied the well-documented macroeconomic doom and gloom by delivering yet another upgrade to sales and earnings guidance.Shares in the retail bellwether bounced 7.5% to £107.20 after annual pre-tax profit breached the £1 billion milestone...

27 March 2025, 10:57

Stocks in the red as automakers hit hard by US tariffs

Stocks in London and Paris opened in the red on Thursday, but not as red as Frankfurt stocks, after US President Donald Trump announced new tariffs on imported cars and parts.The FTSE 100 index opened down 57.27 points, 0.7%, at 8,632.25. The FTSE 250 was down 74.92 points, 0.4%, at 19,964.40, and the AIM All-Share was just 0.29 points at 694.10.The Cboe UK 100 was down...

27 March 2025, 09:23

Stocks close higher as Chancellor sets out savings

London stocks closed in the green on Wednesday as the UK Treasury watchdog halved its growth forecast and Chancellor Rachel Reeves committed to cuts to stick to her fiscal rules.The FTSE 100 index closed up 25.79 points, 0.3%, at 8,689.59. The FTSE 250 rose 57.99 points, 0.3%, at 20,039.20, and the AIM All-Share climbed 0.37 of a point, 0.1%, at 693.81.The Cboe UK 100 ended...

26 March 2025, 16:58

UK stocks trade higher ahead of Chancellor’s spring statement

Stocks in London continued to comfortably outperform their counterparts in Paris and Frankfurt at midday Wednesday, as UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to unveil her spring statement shortly, with welfare cuts widely anticipated.The FTSE 100 index was up 18.87 points, 0.2%, at 8,682.54. The FTSE 250 was up 114.35 points, 0.6%, at 20,095.56, and the AIM All-Share was up...

26 March 2025, 11:55

Gambling firm Evoke sinks 19% on lacklustre Q1 sales growth

Lower than expected Q1 salesFull-year growth reiteratedCore markets back in growthGambling firm Evoke (EVOK), formerly known as 888 Holdings, saw its shares sink as much as 19% after the William Hill-owner revealed slower-than-expected first-quarter revenue growth.The drop in the shares wiped out gains for the year, leaving them languishing 34% lower over the last 12 months...

26 March 2025, 11:45

Vistry shares dip as results miss forecasts and final dividend is pulled

Revenue and profit lightFinal dividend scrapped2024 a 'challenging' yearShares in Vistry (VTY) fell 26p or 4% to 612p after the housebuilder posted sales and earnings which missed market expectations.Last year the company lowered its guidance three times due to cost overruns on certain projects and a slowdown in partnership activity. A 'CHALLENGING' YEARFor the year...

26 March 2025, 11:31

Ocado shares leap as analyst predicts ‘inflection point’

'Concerns beginning to dissipate'Overweight rating and 400p targetShares climb 15% to top FTSE 250As anyone who has followed the Ocado (OCDO) story knows, the stock has had its ups and downs ? in fairness, rather more downs than ups in the last four years ? but an analyst is calling the turn with a Buy note today.The shares reacted dramatically, as usual, jumping 38p or 15%...

26 March 2025, 10:53

Protective equipment firm Avon Technologies powers higher on full-year guidance upgrade

Strong momentum continuesNew European NATO ordersRevenue growth and margin guidance raisedTragically, the world is becoming a more dangerous and unpredictable place and business is booming for defence-related stocks as NATO allies ramp-up spending.Among the beneficiaries of this volatile geopolitical backdrop is protective equipment leader Avon Technologies (AVON), the...

26 March 2025, 10:22

Stocks in the green as inflation slows

London's blue chip index performed better than its peers in Paris and Frankfurt on Wednesday morning, as consumer price index inflation slowed more than anticipated in February, ahead of UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves's spring statement.The FTSE 100 index opened up 9.74 points, 0.1%, at 8,673.54. The FTSE 250 was up 98.50 points, 0.5%, at 20,079.71, and the AIM All-Share was...

26 March 2025, 09:06

FTSE 100 ends the day higher lifted by Wall Street gains

Stocks in London closed higher on Tuesday, boosted by stronger American markets while higher metal prices pushed up Anglo American and Antofagsta.The FTSE 100 index closed up 25.79 points, 0.3%, at 8,663.80. The FTSE 250 rose 58.78 points, 0.3%, at 19,981.21, and the AIM All-Share climbed 4.32 points, 0.6%, at 693.44.The Cboe UK 100 ended up 0.2% at 866.14, the Cboe UK 250...

25 March 2025, 17:03

FTSE 100 trades higher at noon as joint venture news lifts Segro

European stocks traded higher at midday Tuesday, with FTSE 250-listed construction firm Morgan Sindall among the winners as it noted an acceleration in trading momentum.The FTSE 100 index was up 58.37 points, 0.7%, at 8,696.29. The FTSE 250 was up 134.42 points, 0.7%, at 20,056.85, and the AIM All-Share was up 6.30 points, 0.9%, at 695.45.The Cboe UK 100 was 0.6% higher at...

25 March 2025, 11:59

Shares in Fevertree fizz higher after strong US growth, further £29 million share buyback

Total group revenue up 1% to £368.5 million2% year-on-year for final dividend increaseStrong US growth of 12%Shares in Fevertree Drinks (FEVR:AIM) gained over 5% to 784p in morning trading after the premium mixer drinks maker experienced strong US growth for the 12 months ending 31 December.Total group revenue was marginally higher at £368.5 million and total Fever-Tree...

25 March 2025, 11:18

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UK 350 Risers and Fallers

Risers

Company	Price	% Chg
Pearson PLC	1,137.50	6.06
Melrose Industrie...	537.80	5.00
Ocado Group PLC	330.70	4.69
Hochschild Mining...	290.40	4.16
Unilever PLC	4,531.00	2.79
British American ...	4,131.00	2.25

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Company	Price	% Chg
Watches Of Switze...	326.80	-6.79
Intertek Group PLC	4,610.00	-6.68
Weir Group PLC	2,502.00	-6.15
Rhi Magnesita N.V.	2,250.00	-6.05
Hunting PLC	297.50	-5.56
Rentokil Initial PLC	361.60	-4.72

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