Shares in Balfour Beatty (BBY) fell more than 3% to 394p in morning trading as the infrastructure group reported a widely expected rise in revenue for the first half of the year. However this news failed to excite investors who took the opportunity to cash in on a recent 52-week high of 437p set on 29 July. For 2024 as a whole the FTSE 250 company's shares are up more than 18%. The dour investo...

Shares in Flutter Entertainment (FLTR) flew 10.5% higher to £161.90 in London on Wednesday as UK investors got their first chance to react to the online sports betting giant's better-than-expected second-quarter results and raised full-year guidance, which sent the stock up 8% after-hours in the US yesterday. The gaming operator, which switched its primary listing from London to New York in Ma...

Maybe it is a measure of just how much chief executive Amanda Blanc has achieved since taking the helm at insurance giant Aviva (AV.) that its 'excellent' first-half results were greeted with a yawn rather than fireworks. The shares, which have gained 27% in the past year compared with a 10% rise in the FTSE 100, eased 4p or just under 1% to 484p in morning trade. (OVER-) DELIVERING ON ITS PROM...

Stock prices in London were in the green on Wednesday morning, after Office for National Statistics data showed that while the rise in consumer prices accelerated, it was softer than anticipated. The FTSE 100 index opened 50.47 points, or 0.6%, at 8,285.28. The FTSE 250 was up 129.38 points, 0.6%, at 20,874.28, and the AIM All-Share was up 1.62 points, or 0.2%, at 769.60. The Cboe UK 100 was up...

Stock prices in London closed up on Tuesday after a hopeful US producer price inflation print left investors reassured ahead of further key readings on Wednesday. The FTSE 100 index closed up 24.98 points, 0.3%, at 8,235.23. The FTSE 250 ended up 66.89 points, 0.3%, at 20,744.08, and the AIM All-Share closed up 0.99 of a point, 0.1%, at 767.98. The Cboe UK 100 ended up 0.3% at 822.29, the Cboe...

Shares in Witan Investment Trust (WTAN) were marginally lower in morning trading at 263p as the investment trust reported a 11% increase in NAV slightly underperforming its composite global benchmark for the six months ending 30 June 2024. The trust attributed the NAV increase due to the strength of some of the company's portfolio which had exposure to some of the largest US technology companie...

Stock prices in London were lower at midday Tuesday, after data showed the UK unemployment rate fell unexpectedly, and ahead of a key inflationary print from the US in the afternoon. The FTSE 100 index was down 20.74 points, or 0.3%, at 8,189.67. The FTSE 250 was down 1.46 points at 20,675.73, and the AIM All-Share was down 0.68 points, or 0.1%, at 766.31. The Cboe UK 100 was down 0.3% at 817.3...

There are a many reasons why global electric vehicles markets are in a slump - still pricey compared to petrol engine versions, reduced, or axed government subsidies for buyers, renewed interest for hybrids, are some of them. The problem is, the motor industry is vast and supply chains complex, so companies like Dowlais (DWL), a key kit supplier to the industry, have limited levers to pull to s...

Danish jewellery giant Pandora (PNDORA:CPH) raised its full-year 2024 revenue guidance yet again after delivering a 15% rise in organic sales to DKK 6.77 billion for the second quarter. The group's 'Phoenix' growth strategy, which entails 'elevating brand desirability' and a step-up in marketing and investments in new store openings, is driving higher traffic into Pandora's outlets and growth i...

Retirement savings and solutions provider Just Group (JUST) delivered better-than-expected results for the first half and said it saw 2024 earnings 'substantially' above its previous target. The shares surged as much as 22p or 18% to 139p before settling up 13% at 133p, taking their year-to-date gains to more than 50% and marking a five-year high. Just Group is a Shares Tip Of The Year for 2024...

Stock prices in London opened in the green on Tuesday, as the UK unemployment rate fell against expectations while wage growth decelerated to its lowest level in two years. The FTSE 100 index opened up 33.29 points, or 0.4%, at 8,243.73. The FTSE 250 was up 17.80 points, or 0.1%, at 20,694.99, and the AIM All-Share was up 1.23 points, or 0.2%, at 768.22. The Cboe UK 100 was 0.3% at 822.50, the...

Stock prices in London closed higher on Monday, as the focus moves to certain key economic releases and sentiment remains positive. The FTSE 100 index closed up 42.15 points, 0.5%, at 8,210.25. The FTSE 250 closed up 52.01 points, 0.3%, at 20,677.19, and the AIM All-Share closed up 0.75 of a point, 0.1%, at 766.99. The Cboe UK 100 ended up 0.4% at 819.75, the Cboe UK 250 closed up 0.3% at 18,10...

Stocks in London were higher at midday Monday, as investors sighed relief from a weeks of ups and downs, ahead of unemployment data from the UK and key inflation data from the US. The FTSE 100 index was up 37.76 points, 0.5%, at 8,205.86. The FTSE 250 was up 55.52 points, 0.3%, at 20,680.70, and the AIM All-Share was up 1.82 points, 0.2%, at 768.06. The Cboe UK 100 was up 0.4% at 819.96, the Cb...