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FTSE shrugs off tariff uncertainty with support from M&G

London stocks ended higher on Friday, with M&G leading the way among blue-chips, as the FTSE 100 shrugged off tariff uncertainty. The FTSE 100 index closed up 55.93 points, 0.6%, at 8,772.38. The FTSE 250 ended up 30.43 points, 0.1%, at 21,028.01, and the AIM All-Share closed up 1.84 points, 0.3%, at 746.68. For the week, the FTSE 100 rose 0.6%, the FTSE 250 and the AIM...

30 May 2025, 16:13

M&G shares scale new three-year high on partnership with Dai-ichi Life

Strategic partnership with Dai-ichi Life Expected to deliver $6bn new business Dai-ichi Life to take 15% stake M&G (MNG) jumped to the top of the FTSE 100 on Friday (30 May), gaining 6% to notch-up a new three-year high of 243p, after the savings and investment firm revealed a strategic partnership with Japan's Dai-ichi Life (8750:TPO). As part of the tie-up the Japanese...

30 May 2025, 11:00

European stocks improve ahead of US PCE print

European stocks were higher on Friday afternoon as the EU wants to reach a trade deal with the US. Meanwhile, Argentex rose in London as it was left with just one potential buyer. The FTSE 100 index was up 67.71 points, 0.3%, at 8,784.16. The FTSE 250 was up 90.77 points, 0.4%, at 21,088.35, and the AIM All-Share was up 1.54 points, 0.2%, at 746.38. The Cboe UK 100 was up...

30 May 2025, 10:57

Hvivo shares tank after contract cancellations

Pharma industry uncertainties to blame Depressed biotech financing market Year-to-date shares down 56% Shares in Hvivo (HVO:AIM) fell to a 52-week low in morning trading as the leading CRO (contract research organisation) firm said it had received notification of a significant HCT (human challenge trials) contract cancellation, a postponement, and a smaller study...

30 May 2025, 10:40

Dell’s AI server orders break records as company ups full-year guidance

Quarterly $12.1 billion AI server revenues top last year's total Orders uneven as tariffs uncertainty persists Analysts reckon stock could hit $155 this year Dell Technologies' (DELL:NYSE) earnings were the very definition of contrast after its rival HP's (HPQ:NYSE) big flop. HP reported better-than-expected revenue on Wednesday (28 May), but the company missed on earnings...

30 May 2025, 09:57

Nvidia earnings and court block on tariffs boost markets | Wall Street Week

Sentiment continued to swing back and forth this week with traders fretting over the 'Big Beautiful Bill' and fears of stagflation one minute, then leaping up and down over a surprise trade court ruling blocking Trump's tariffs and positive earnings the next. Treasury bond yields resumed their upward trajectory, with the 30-year once again breaching the...

30 May 2025, 10:11

FTSE 100 outperforms peers on calls for further rate cuts

London's blue chip index beat its peers in Paris and Frankfurt on Friday morning as Bank of England rate setter Alan Taylor called for further interest rate cuts, while M&G rose after it entered a new long-term strategic partnership with Japanese life insurer Dai-ichi Life. The FTSE 100 index opened up 49.67 points, 0.6%, at 8,766.12. The FTSE 250 was up 66.75 points, 0.3%,...

30 May 2025, 07:59

Late market roundup: FTSE 100 ends in red as early enthusiasm wanes

London's FTSE 100 struggled as Thursday wore on, ending lower despite a decent start after Donald Trump's tariff agenda received a blow. A US court blocked most of Trump's sweeping import tariffs from going into effect, ruling that the president had overstepped his authority with the across-the-board global levies. The Trump administration filed an appeal. European stocks...

29 May 2025, 16:14

FTSE 100 in the red at midday ahead of US GDP, jobless data

London's blue chip index underperformed against its European peers at Thursday midday, ahead of US quarterly personal consumption expenditures price index, GDP and weekly jobless data. The FTSE 100 index was down 3.68 points at 8,722.33. The FTSE 250 was up 66.67 points, 0.3%, at 21,012.86, and the AIM All-Share was up 3.05 points, 0.4%, at 744.63. The Cboe UK 100 was down...

29 May 2025, 11:56

Weather strikes on strong first half at Hollywood Bowl

Record first half Dry Spring weather impact Full year to meet expectations Hollywood Bowl (BOWL) was the biggest midcap faller on Thursday (29 May), dropping 9% to 270.5p as recent warm and dry weather took the shine off record first-half trading to the end of March. Chief executive Stephen Burns commented: 'The prolonged period of unprecedented dry and warm weather from...

29 May 2025, 10:08

Cohort shares dip on trading update after flying start to 2025

Revenue and profit up 'strongly' Order backlog hits new record Shares up 40% already this year Defence technology group Cohort (CHRT:AIM) showed yet again why it is a favourite with investors large and small by revealing a strong trading performance for the year to 30 April and a record book of new orders. The shares, which have gained more than 40% this year, initially...

29 May 2025, 09:47

Auto Trader shares skid lower as growth stalls

Revenue tops £600 million Strong demand for used cars Growth outlook downgraded Automotive online marketplace Auto Trader (AUTO) motored in with solid annual results showing upticks in both revenue and pre-tax profit despite a testing market backdrop. However, shares in the second-hand car platform were the biggest FTSE 100 fallers early doors on 29 May, skidding 13.5%...

29 May 2025, 10:42

Nvidia hands market slug of AI growth optimism it wanted

Shaved $1 billion off China write-down bill 10th straight quarter of consensus beats Stock rallies 6% in after-hours trade AI chips champion Nvidia (NVDA:NASDAQ) appears to be absorbing the shock of Donald Trump's investment restrictions on China far better than many expected. By thinking on its feet many of the H20 chips earmarked for Chinese labs were repurposed, shaving...

29 May 2025, 08:52

Early market roundup: European stocks up as federal court blocks US tariffs

Stocks in Europe were generally higher on Thursday morning, as China urged the US to cancel tariff measures after a US federal court blocked most tariffs from going into effect, which the Trump administration appealed. The FTSE 100 index opened up 7.49 points, 0.1%, at 8,733.50. The FTSE 250 was up 118.04 points, 0.6%, at 21,064.23, and the AIM All-Share was up 3.14 points,...

29 May 2025, 08:13

FTSE closes in the red ahead of Nvidia earnings

European blue-chips ended lower on Wednesday, with sentiment more downbeat after a solid start to the week, while focus stateside will be on Nvidia and Federal Reserve meeting minutes. The chipmaker releases annual earnings after the closing bell in New York later. The FTSE 100 index closed down 52.04 points, 0.6%, at 8,726.01. Equities had been supported at the start of...

28 May 2025, 16:10

Stocks drift into the red at midday

Stocks in Europe were mixed at Wednesday midday as all eyes turn towards policy meeting minutes from the US Federal Reserve, amid a prospect of further US sanctions on Russian energy after the Kremlin rebuffed a call from Ukraine for a three-way meeting with Donald Trump. The FTSE 100 index was down 12.43 points, 0.1%, at 8,765.62. The FTSE 250 was up 39.62 points, 0.2%, at...

28 May 2025, 10:59

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UK 350 Risers and Fallers

Risers

Company	Price	% Chg
W.A.G Payment Sol...	70.40	8.64
M&G PLC	236.70	5.48
Aston Martin Lago...	84.20	4.79
Gsk PLC	1,507.00	3.50
Alpha Group Inter...	3,160.00	3.44
Dr. Martens PLC	59.60	3.20

Fallers

Company	Price	% Chg
Raspberry Pi Hold...	523.50	-5.16
Harworth Group PLC	167.00	-4.84
Syncona Limited	80.00	-4.76
Molten Ventures PLC	299.40	-2.98
Rhi Magnesita N.V.	2,785.00	-2.96
Ferrexpo PLC	54.00	-2.88

Risers/fallers data from previous trading day.