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London shares mixed as US data shows inflation sticky

Stocks in London closed mostly lower on Thursday, with investors taking hold of stubborn inflation data as US President Trump's trade war continued.The FTSE 100 index closed up just 1.59 points at 8,542.56. The FTSE 250 dropped 197.94 points, 1.0%, at 19,688.57, and the AIM All-Share fell 1.46 points, 0.2%, at 679.46.The Cboe UK 100 rose 0.1% at 853.16, the Cboe UK 250...

13 March 2025, 17:06

European shares largely lower at lunchtime as investors await US data

Stocks in Europe traded mostly lower on Thursday midday, though the FTSE 100 squeezed out the most minor of gains in London, as investors await another batch of US data, and keep one eye on developments between Russia and Ukraine.Lingering tariff uncertainty is continuing to weigh on sentiment. Meanwhile, a top Kremlin aide said Thursday that any Ukraine peace settlement...

13 March 2025, 12:14

DFS Furniture emerges from doldrums with unexpected full year profit upgrade

First half profits doubledRobust trading continues in second halfProfit guidance upgradedShareholders in DFS Furniture (DFS) were sitting comfortably after the sofa seller delivered a near-doubled first half profits and upgraded its full year profit expectations, sending the stock up 11.5% to a two-year high of 146p.After a spell in the doldrums, green shoots of recovery are...

13 March 2025, 11:12

Halma shares gain on ‘modest’ increase to earnings guidance

Strong second half growthFavourable mix helps marginsLong-term growth driversSpecialist technology group Halma (HLMA) pleased investors by nudging up its guidance for the year to the end of March thanks to strong second-half demand.The shares, which have staged an impressive rally from their late-2023 lows but earlier this week hit a three-month low, resumed their upward...

13 March 2025, 11:09

Trainline shares plummet despite full year revenue jump, worries over state-backed rival mount

Shares down 35% year-to-date£75 million share buyback announcedRecord net ticket sales of £6 billionShares in Trainline (TRN) veered out of control in morning trading, falling by as much as 14% to 268p despite the online ticketing platform reporting a 12% rise in total group revenue to £442 million for the year ending 28 February 2025.The company reported record net ticket...

13 March 2025, 10:33

Fuller’s sees continued strong trading and announces new share buyback

Strong trading continuesConfident in meeting market expectationsNew share buyback and bank facilityPremium pubs and hotels group Fuller, Smith & Turner (FSTA) said trading momentum continues to be strong as it confirmed it will meet market expectations for the full year to the end of March and announced a new share buyback.Investors welcomed the trading update with the...

13 March 2025, 10:26

FTSE 100 outperforms as tariff woe hurts Europe

London's FTSE 100 outperformed its European peers on Thursday morning, as investors continue to move with caution amid US tariff concerns.US President Donald Trump's 25% tariffs on steel and aluminium imports triggered retaliatory action from the EU and Canada on Wednesday.China on Thursday called for 'dialogue' with Washington to resolve spiralling trade tensions that have...

13 March 2025, 09:20

FTSE 100 snaps losing streak on softer US CPI

Shares ended higher in London on Wednesday to break a six-day losing streak, despite continued tariff woes, as US inflation data came in cooler than expected.The FTSE 100 index closed up 44.98 points, 0.5%, at 8,540.97. The FTSE 250 climbed 116.35 points, 0.6%, at 19,886.51, and the AIM All-Share advanced 2.43 points, 0.4%, at 680.92.The Cboe UK 100 rose 0.6% at 852.76, the...

12 March 2025, 17:07

FTSE 100 rises at midday shrugging off tariff worries

London's FTSE 100 was on the up on Wednesday afternoon, shaking off tariff worries, and recovering from its worst run since September.The FTSE 100 index traded up 52.53 points, 0.6%, at 8,548.52. It had fallen for six days in a row heading into Wednesday. It has not had a run that poor since September.The FTSE 250 was up 151.86 points, 0.8%, at 19,922.02, and the AIM...

12 March 2025, 12:10

Gym Group beats 2024 profit estimates and raises guidance

Full year profit beats estimates2025 profit raised to top of rangeOn track to open 50 new sitesLow-cost gym operator GYM Group (GYM) delivered full year profit ahead of consensus and raised its 2025 guidance to the top end of the previously-upgraded range.The shares, which had been weak coming into the report, falling by around a quarter to 130p, rose as much as 6% before...

12 March 2025, 11:06

Uncertain outlook and lack of new clients send 4imprint shares lower

Potential tariffs impact in 2025Existing customer numbers increased slightlyShares down 26% over the past yearShares in 4imprint (FOUR) fell over 10% to £42.90 despite the promotional products company reporting a strong set of full year results.The company saw revenue climb 3% to £1.36 billion and pre-tax profit rise 10% to £154.4 million for the 52 weeks ending 28...

12 March 2025, 11:04

Why Inditex shares fell out of fashion despite forecast-beating fourth quarter earnings

Record full-year revenuesFourth-quarter earnings beatWeak start to new year Spanish clothing retailer Inditex (ITX:BME) fashioned a strong performance in 2024 as its affordable, quality clothing collections continued to resonate with shoppers, and the cash-rich Zara-to-Bershka brands owner also upped its annual dividend by 9% to €1.68 per share.So why was the stock...

12 March 2025, 10:38

Hill & Smith jumps to top of FTSE 250 on record earnings

Company posts record resultsOperating margin up 200 pointsNew CEO sharpens focusInfrastructure equipment firm Hill & Smith (HILS) clearly pleased the market with its results for the 12 months to December and the new chief executive's determination to continue improving sales and margins.The shares, which had been languishing at 12-month lows, leapt 206p or nearly 12% to...

12 March 2025, 10:22

Is this the rescue deal that fallen chip giant Intel needs?

Intel stock spikes 7% on possible TSMC dealTaiwanese firm looking to take over Intel's foundry businessTSMC in talks with Nvidia, Broadcom, AMD, QualcommTaiwanese chip manufacturer TSMC (TSM:NYSE) is trying to pull together partners that could take control of Intel's (INTC:NASDAQ) floundering foundry business, according to reports.TSMC is believed to have pitched a deal to...

12 March 2025, 10:01

UK stock solid but unspectacular as investors mull unstable world of tariffs

Equities in London achieved a solid but unspectacular early gain, while stocks in Europe rose more strongly, despite niggling US tariff worries.The European Commission responded to US tariffs with some of their own. Tariffs imposed by the US on steel and aluminium came into effect earlier on Wednesday UK time.The FTSE 100 index traded up 14.81 points, 0.2%, at 8,510.80. The...

12 March 2025, 09:00

Stocks close in the red after Trump ups tariff ante

Shares ended lower in London on Tuesday as talk of a recession across the pond geared up after US President Trump increased tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminium.The FTSE 100 index closed down 104.23 points, 1.2%, at 8,495.99. The FTSE 250 fell 105.02 points, 0.5%, at 19,770.16, and the AIM All-Share declined 4.14 points, 0.6%, at 678.49.The Cboe UK 100 fell 1.3% at...

11 March 2025, 17:01

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Shares News

London shares mixed as US data shows inflation sticky

European shares largely lower at lunchtime as investors await US data

DFS Furniture emerges from doldrums with unexpected full year profit upgrade

Halma shares gain on ‘modest’ increase to earnings guidance

Trainline shares plummet despite full year revenue jump, worries over state-backed rival mount

Fuller’s sees continued strong trading and announces new share buyback

FTSE 100 outperforms as tariff woe hurts Europe

FTSE 100 snaps losing streak on softer US CPI

FTSE 100 rises at midday shrugging off tariff worries

Gym Group beats 2024 profit estimates and raises guidance

Uncertain outlook and lack of new clients send 4imprint shares lower

Why Inditex shares fell out of fashion despite forecast-beating fourth quarter earnings

Hill & Smith jumps to top of FTSE 250 on record earnings

Is this the rescue deal that fallen chip giant Intel needs?

UK stock solid but unspectacular as investors mull unstable world of tariffs

Stocks close in the red after Trump ups tariff ante

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