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London and European shares plunge again as markets swing like Tarzan in the jungle

Stocks in Europe were firmly lower at Wednesday midday, amid a continued impact from US tariffs, with Brent plunging while British gilt yields jumped to their highest point in over quarter of a century. The FTSE 100 index was down 230.18 points, 2.9%, at 7,680.35. The FTSE 250 was down 455.01 points, 2.5%, at 17,894.14, and the AIM All-Share was down 11.80 points, 1.8%, at...

09 April 2025, 11:02

What AJ Bell customers been buying and selling amid global stock market volatility

There has been a mixed reaction from retail investors to the current global stock market volatility brought about by the 'Liberation Day' tariff announcements on April 2. Some have used the Trump tariff announcements as a buying opportunity amid a global sell-off others have used the opportunity to protect and reposition portfolios, or just to raise cash. Charlie Musson,...

09 April 2025, 11:01

Assura agrees final takeover terms at 100% of net asset value

Offer raised to 49.4p per share Price equates to 100% of tangible net assets Rival cash and shares offer rejected Shareholders in healthcare facilities provider Assura (AGR), of which the author is one, received the news today the company had agreed a final all-cash offer from KKR and Stonepeak worth £1.6 billion or 49.4p per share. The offer represents 100% of Assura's...

09 April 2025, 10:00

Saga sees lower 2026 profits despite full year beat

Profit ahead of guidance Dip on 2025/6 outlook Medium-term profit ambition of £100m What over-50s lifestyle group Saga (SAGA) gave with one hand, it took away with the other as the travel and insurance company reported better than previously guided full year profit but warned of a lower 2025/6 result due to a material increase in finance costs. Mr. Market seemed undecided...

09 April 2025, 09:37

European stocks open in the red as China responds to US tariffs

European stocks opened lower on Wednesday, as investors digest the ongoing trade war between the US and China. The FTSE 100 index opened down 134.23 points, 1.7%, at 7,776.30. The FTSE 250 was down 293.86 points, 1.6%, at 18,055.29, and the AIM All-Share was down 7.08 points, 1.1%, at 634.58. The Cboe UK 100 was down 1.6% at 774.66, the Cboe UK 250 was down 1.7% at...

09 April 2025, 08:08

FTSE 100 rebounds as defence stocks lift sentiment

London's FTSE 100 bounced back on Tuesday, ending a four-day losing streak, as gains in defence and insurance stocks helped offset ongoing nerves over US-led trade tensions. The FTSE 100 index closed up 208.45 points, 2.7%, at 7,910.53. The FTSE 250 ended 583.96 points higher, 3.3%, at 18,349.15. The AIM All-Share rose 17.24 points, 2.8%, at 641.66. The Cboe UK 100 ended up...

08 April 2025, 16:06

Harbour Energy chairman sells stock while Energean directors go on spending spree | Directors Deals

Harbour chairman sells big chunkEnergean directors buy up stockFiltronic CEO buys £24,986 sharesEIG Separate Investments (Cayman), an entity closely associated with R. Blair Thomas, chairman of FTSE 250 oil and gas company Harbour Energy (HBR), sold 6,653,009 million Harbour shares at 206p for a total value of £13,705,198.54 on 25 March.The disposal comes after the North...

08 April 2025, 11:02

FTSE 100 higher at midday with student accommodation firm Unite up 2.4%

European stocks recovered at midday Tuesday, as investors continued to digest tariff fears, while the EU reportedly plans to respond with tariffs on US goods.The EU plans tariffs of up to 25% on US goods in retaliation for levies on metals, but will spare bourbon to shield European wine and spirits from reprisals, according to a document seen by AFP on Tuesday.The proposed...

08 April 2025, 11:02

Defence stocks lead the charge as buyers return

Defensives hold up in sell-offNew appetite for growth stocksBanks unable to shake off lossesAs the dust settles from the three-day 'Liberation Day'-inspired sell-off, the list of winners and losers makes for interesting reading.Not everything which held up during the market meltdown is being sold off, and not everything which racked up big losses is rebounding, unlike in...

08 April 2025, 10:58

JTC delivers another year of strong growth, maintains outlook

Strong growth in sales and profitMomentum continued into new yearMedium term guidance maintainedGlobal professional services company JTC (JTC) delivered another strong year of profitable growth in 2024 with revenue rising 18.6% and operating profit up 17.8% to £71.6 million.Investors have become accustomed to the FTSE 250 company beating expectations and while a gallant...

08 April 2025, 10:16

Ramsdens raises profit guidance as gold price surges, retail jewellery business shines

Positive momentum in H1Retail jewellery outperformsProfit to be 'at least £13 million'Pawnbroker-to-financial services provider Ramsdens (RFX:AIM) has upgraded its full-year profit guidance yet again after benefiting from the high price of gold, north of $3,000 per ounce, and a stronger-than-anticipated performance from its retail jewellery business.Shares in the...

08 April 2025, 10:02

Stocks recover across Europe but sentiment stays fragile as tariffs loom

Stock prices in London, Paris and Frankfurt opened in the green on Tuesday, as investors remained vigilant on any further tariff announcements from or against the US.The FTSE 100 index opened up 112.23 points, 1.5%, at 7,814.31. The FTSE 250 was up 264.87 points, 1.5%, at 18,030.06, and the AIM All-Share was up 10.35 points, 1.7%, at 634.77.The Cboe UK 100 was up 1.4% at...

08 April 2025, 09:07

Panic selling grips global equities

Global stocks nosedived Monday as investors faced a third day of relentless selling, with Donald Trump doubling down on tariffs and warning of more to come.The FTSE 100 index closed down 352.90 points, 4.4%, at 7,702.08. The FTSE 250 ended 600.16 points lower, 3.3%, at 17,765.19. The AIM All-Share lost 16.12 points, 2.5%, at 624.42.The Cboe UK 100 ended down 4.6% at 766.52,...

07 April 2025, 16:05

Entain, Taylor Wimpey buck FTSE 100 plummet

FTSE 100 down more than 3% at 7,763.65Defensive and utilities stocks hold steadyEntain and Taylor Wimpey 'winners'UK housebuilder Taylor Wimpey (TW.) and gambling firm Entain (ENT) bucked the trend by falling less than the blue-chip FTSE 100 index.Taylor Wimpey and other housebuilders were perhaps anticipating the possibility of the Bank of England cutting interest rates...

07 April 2025, 11:38

FTSE remains deeply in the red at midday

London stocks tumbled again on Monday, with no FTSE 100 constituents in positive territory, as investors reacted to deepening fears over the global fallout from US tariffs.The FTSE 100 index was down 307.22 points, 3.8%, at 7,747.76. The FTSE 250 was down 676.28 points, 3.7%, at 17,689.07, and the AIM All-Share was down 21.31 points, 3.3%, at 619.23.The Cboe UK 100 was down...

07 April 2025, 11:59

Shell craters on cuts to LNG volume and gas production guidance

Bad weather in Australia hits LNG Oil and gas prices under pressureShell failing to fire on all cylindersThe impact of Donald Trump's new tariffs on energy prices and a cut to LNG (liquefied natural gas) volumes and natural gas production guidance conspired to send shares in Shell (SHEL) sharply lower on 7 April.The FTSE 100 energy giant pinned the blame for the LNG output...

07 April 2025, 11:41

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UK 350 Risers and Fallers

Risers

Company	Price	% Chg
Jd Sports Fashion...	71.10	12.57
Assura PLC	47.28	4.60
Bh Macro Limited	397.00	2.85
B&M European Valu...	285.10	2.70
Endeavour Mining PLC	1,778.00	2.30
Ao World PLC	94.20	2.06

Fallers

Company	Price	% Chg
Hunting PLC	250.50	-8.58
Bridgepoint Group...	232.80	-8.35
Genus PLC	1,574.00	-7.74
International Wor...	150.50	-7.73
Ithaca Energy PLC	123.60	-6.65
Diversified Energ...	807.00	-6.38