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FTSE closes down 5% amid $4.9 trillion global meltdown

Stock markets across Europe endured another bruising day on Friday, with the FTSE 100 tumbling as investors fled riskier assets following China's retaliation to sweeping US tariffs.Trump on Wednesday announced his 'Liberation Day' by imposing levies on imports from around the world. The baseline was 10%, but certain trading partners received larger tariffs, including 34%...

04 April 2025, 16:05

China’s retaliatory move on US tariffs accelerates sell-off across European markets

European banking and mining stocks bore the brunt of the selloff in morning trading on Friday (4 April) as China announced 34% retaliatory tariffs on US imports, sparking fears of a global trade war.UK banks Barclays (BARC), NatWest (NWG), Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY) were some of the biggest fallers ? down 9.12%, 8.99% and 7.32% respectively on the day and global mining...

04 April 2025, 12:17

Stocks firmly down as China responds to US tariffs

Stocks in Europe were lower at midday Friday, shortly after China said it will slap additional tariffs on US imports and impose export controls on seven rare earth elements, including yttrium which is used in consumer electronics.The FTSE 100 index was down 286.32 points, 3.4%, at 8,186.72. The FTSE 250 was down 677.79 points, 3.5%, at 18,541.22, and the AIM All-Share was...

04 April 2025, 11:08

BP chair Lund to leave amid activist campaign

Helge Lund to step downSuccession process underwayCEO Auchincloss feeling the heatBP (BP.) shares cheapened 2.9% to 389p in early dealings after the oil major said chair Helge Lund will step down 'in due course', news that arrived just weeks after the FTSE 100 group announced a pivot away from green energy.London-headquartered BP has kick-started a succession process to...

04 April 2025, 09:32

S&P 500 suffers worst single day since Covid | Wall Street Week

US markets endured their worst losses since the pandemic after the Trump administration's 'Liberation Day' announcement of wide-ranging tariffs (2 April) gave investors a real jolt.It is difficult for markets to assess what the lasting impact of these changes will be at this point, particularly if they prove open to negotiation but, in the mean time, the uncertainty has...

04 April 2025, 08:56

FTSE underperforms European peers as investors await UK construction data

London's blue chip index underperformed against its peers in Paris and Frankfurt on Friday morning, amid ongoing US tariffs concerns, while investors await UK construction data out shortly.The FTSE 100 index opened down 85.45 points, 1.0%, at 8,389.29. The FTSE 250 was down 92.62 points, 0.5%, at 19,112.14, and the AIM All-Share was down 1.54 points, 0.2%, at 666.13.The...

04 April 2025, 08:17

FTSE falls 1.6% as tariff shock triggers global sell-off

Markets tumbled on Thursday as investors digested the full force of sweeping US tariffs, with London-listed equities dragged sharply lower in a global rout that also hit Wall Street and European stocks.Panmure Liberum's Simon French said: 'Make no mistake, what was unveiled overnight by the US president was a huge deal for the global economy.'The FTSE 100 index ended down...

03 April 2025, 16:10

FTSE 100 falls less than European peers as tariffs revealed

London's FTSE 100 was in the red at midday Thursday, as were stocks globally, however its peers in Paris and Frankfurt were deeper in the red.The FTSE 100 index was down 127.76 points, 1.5%, at 8,482.36. The FTSE 250 was down 292.78 points, 1.5%, at 19,357.95, and the AIM All-Share was down 11.58 points, 1.7%, at 674.19.The Cboe UK 100 was down 1.5% at 845.02, the Cboe UK...

03 April 2025, 11:18

Wise shares up after technology firm sees 2026 margin at top of the range

Wise sees 2026 pre-tax margin at top endUnderlying income up 16%Expanded share purchase programmeGlobal technology company Wise (WISE) jumped as much as 5% after the money transfer specialist, formerly known as TransferWise, said it expects to deliver an underlying pre-tax margin at the top end of the range in 2026.The shares have gained 8% over the last year and are up by...

03 April 2025, 10:28

Moonpig shares gain on margin beat and £60 million buyback

£60 million buyback launchedShares up 38% over past yearFull year sales missShares in Moonpig (MOON) were marginally higher in morning trading after the online greetings card outfit said adjusted EBITDA (earnings before interest taxation depreciation and amortisation) for the year to April 2025 will be at the top end of its 25% to 27% guidance range.Combined with the...

03 April 2025, 10:24

Currys upgrades guidance again amid robust trading, return to growth in Nordics

Positive like-for-like growthNordics no longer a drag'Strong' net cash positionElectronics retailer Currys (CURY) continues to impress after brushing off takeover interest from private equity last year.Shares in the TVs-to-laptops seller sparked up 11% to 99p in a down market on 3 April after the retailer raised its full-year 2025 profit guidance for the second time in...

03 April 2025, 09:30

Stocks down as EU ready for ‘trade war’ with US

Stocks were down globally on Thursday morning in Europe after US tariff announcements, while the French government said it was 'ready for a trade war' with the US and plans to 'attack online services' in response.The FTSE 100 index opened down 97.98 points, 1.1%, at 8,510.22. The FTSE 250 was down 166.68 points, 0.9%, at 19,482.95, and the AIM All-Share was down 8.28...

03 April 2025, 09:06

London ends mixed as tariff jitters linger

Investors across Europe held back on Wednesday as markets awaited clarity from Washington on tariffs, with mixed moves in London reflecting caution despite a late bounce in mid-caps.The FTSE 100 index ended down 26.32 points, 0.3%, at 8,608.48. It had traded as low as 8,548.32.The FTSE 250 climbed 58.77 points, 0.3%, at 19,649.63, and the AIM All-Share declined 2.61 points,...

02 April 2025, 16:05

Markets unnerved as Trump tariffs loom

European stocks moved lower on Wednesday afternoon, in risk-off trade ahead of a tariff announcement from the White House later. The FTSE 100 index was down 74.44 points, 0.9%, at 8,560.36. The FTSE 250 lost 139.64 points, 0.7%, at 19,451.22, and the AIM All-Share slipped 3.61 points, 0.5%, at 684.77.The Cboe UK 100 fell 0.8% at 854.21, the Cboe UK 250 shed 0.9% to...

02 April 2025, 11:04

Chemring shares lifted by another big defence contract

MoD deal worth £250 millionUK missile defence criticalRoke rapidly gaining ordersThe good news keeps coming for defence company Chemring (CHG) and its investors with today's announcement of a new £251 million multi-year contract from the UK's MoD (Ministry of Defence).The shares, which recently hit a new 10-yar high of 421p before easing back, gained 14p or 3.7% to 391p. ...

02 April 2025, 09:05

European stocks down as all eyes on US tariffs

European shares were in the red on Wednesday morning, as investors await tariff announcements from the US, with eyes also on labour market data from the world's largest economy in the afternoon.The FTSE 100 index was down 19.94 points, 0.2%, at 8,614.86. The FTSE 250 lost 24.12 points, 0.1%, at 19,566.74, and the AIM All-Share slipped just 0.31 of a point at 688.07.The Cboe...

02 April 2025, 08:50

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UK 350 Risers and Fallers

Risers

Company	Price	% Chg
Jd Sports Fashion...	67.26	2.94
Hilton Food Group...	857.00	2.39
Ruffer Investment...	284.00	2.34
Bh Macro Limited	381.50	1.73
Mitchells & Butle...	211.50	1.44

Fallers

Company	Price	% Chg
Vistry Group PLC	511.20	-12.76
Rolls-Royce Holdi...	659.00	-2.77
Harbour Energy PLC	173.40	-11.08
Fresnillo PLC	822.50	-3.80
Aston Martin Lago...	62.10	-4.68
Just Group PLC	125.60	-9.90

Risers/fallers data from previous trading day.