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Whitbread shares dip as investors digest challenging UK market

Food and drink sales decline Total room revenue down 2% Five-year growth plan on track Shares in Whitbread (WTB) fell over 2% to £27.13 in morning trading despite the Premier Inn-owner saying it was making progress in the first quarter with its five-year growth plan and UK network expansion. Investors may have been perturbed by the 16% fall in 'F&B' (food and beverage...

19 June 2025, 11:05

Fidelity European and Henderson European combine as consolidation wave continues

Merger creates biggest European trust Net assets to exceed £2.1 billion Reduced ongoing annual charges Yet another investment trust has thrown in the towel with Henderson European Trust (HET) set to merge into Fidelity European Trust (FEV) via a combination which will create the 'go-to' UK-listed European trust with net assets north of £2.1 billion. The deal continues the...

19 June 2025, 09:29

Hays cuts profit guidance sending shares to all-time low

Earnings to miss forecasts Perm market still poor No sign of an upturn yet In its pre-close year-end trading update, staffing firm Hays (HAS) cut its operating profit forecast and warned weakness in the global job market was likely to persist into 2026. The shares fell as much as 14p or 20% to 55.7p before recovering to 61p for a loss of 9p or 13%, marking an all-time low...

19 June 2025, 09:17

FTSE 100 opens lower preoccupied with Middle East tensions

Stock prices in London, Paris and Frankfurt were mostly lower on Thursday morning, while oil majors' shares climbed amid continued Middle East tensions, as investors await the Bank of England's interest rate decision at noon. In global news, the United Nations Security Council will convene Friday to discuss the ongoing war between Israel and Iran, council president Guyana...

19 June 2025, 08:03

FTSE edges up as investors await BoE, Fed

Stocks in London posted modest gains on Wednesday, with focus split between rate decisions from the Bank of England and the US Federal Reserve, and continued volatility in markets due to Middle East tensions. The FTSE 100 index closed up 9.44 points, 0.1%, at 8,843.47. The FTSE 250 ended 53.21 points higher, 0.3%, at 21,290.26, and the AIM All-Share rose 2.71 points, 0.4%,...

18 June 2025, 16:58

Lunchtime market roundup: Stocks mixed as UK house price growth halves

Stock prices in London, Paris and Frankfurt were mostly in the red at Wednesday midday, ahead of weekly US jobless data to come shortly and a US interest rate decision later. Also, the Bank of England's interest rate call approaches on Thursday. 'Interest rate decisions don't seem to be getting any easier,' commented AJ Bell's Laith Khalaf. 'The escalation of conflict in...

18 June 2025, 12:12

Personal Assets Trust delivers 7.5% growth in full-year NAV

Full-year return of 7.5% Equity exposure increased Gold exposure reduced Capital preservation trust Personal Assets (PNL) delivered a total return in NAV (net asset value) per share of 7.5% in the year to 30 April, in line with the FTSE All-Share, despite maintaining a low equity exposure and high liquidity. The shares nudged up 0.5% to 515p and are ahead by around 6% over...

18 June 2025, 11:24

MIGO appoints new co-manager and streamlines portfolio

Nick Greenwood steps back Fewer, larger investments Lower management fee Specialist closed-end investor MIGO Opportunities Trust (MIGO) revealed a change of co-manager and a new portfolio approach to give it a greater say in its investee companies. The market took the news in its stride, with MIGO shares flat at 352.5p in mid-morning trade. > More detailed chart NEW...

18 June 2025, 09:55

Why AO World’s shares are down despite impressive annual profit growth

Record annual profits Mobile business drags on earnings Flat profits forecast this year Online electricals retailer AO World (AO.) delivered an impressive surge in annual profits driven by outstanding customer service, growth in its membership scheme and a focus on cost-cutting and restructuring. Backed by Mike Ashley's Frasers (FRAS), the Bolton-headquartered white goods...

18 June 2025, 09:35

FTSE 100 edges ahead as UK CPI remains unexpectedly high

Stocks in London opened mostly higher on Wednesday as investors await several US data releases, with the Federal Reserve expected to announce no change to interest rates. Meanwhile in the UK, consumer prices rose 0.2% on a monthly basis in May, slowing from 1.2% in April and in line with FXStreet-cited consensus. Annually, consumer price inflation came in at 3.4% against...

18 June 2025, 08:07

Late market roundup: Middle East tensions drag global markets

Stocks in London ended lower on Tuesday as fading hopes for a ceasefire in the Middle East and weak US retail sales data dented investor confidence. 'Middle East tensions are showing no signs of easing back, putting investors on high alert,' commented Russ Mould at AJ Bell. The FTSE 100 index closed down 41.19 points, 0.5%, at 8,834.03. The FTSE 250 ended 46.97 points...

17 June 2025, 15:58

Ashtead earnings underwhelm as firm plans US move

Second year of falling profits Record rental revenue Strong free cash flow Equipment hire group Ashtead (AHT) reported a 7% drop in operating profit for the year to April, despite clocking up record rental revenue of $9.98 billion, due to lower utilisation rates and second-hand equipment sales. Shares in the FTSE 100 company fell in morning trading, before edging higher at...

17 June 2025, 11:32

FTSE 100 lower amid ongoing Israel and Iran conflict

Stock prices in Europe continued to be in the red at midday Tuesday, with oil majors one of the companies offering a small boost to their indices amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran, as the price of Brent oil rises. The FTSE 100 index was down 41.02 points, 0.5%, at 8,834.20. The FTSE 250 was down 61.70 points, 0.3%, at 21,222.32, and the AIM All-Share was...

17 June 2025, 11:09

Why Deutsche Bank thinks it may be time to load up on Cisco

Stock has far outpaced Nasdaq and S&P 500 this year Tech nuts and bolts champion getting AI tailwind Global supply chain a crucial advantage, say analysts Analysts at Deutsche Bank believe now could be a good entry point for an investment in US tech giant Cisco Systems (CSCO:NASDAQ) thanks to a strengthening earnings outlook. The investment bank sees 'improved visibility...

17 June 2025, 10:43

RC Fornax shares halve as defence review delays drive revenue warning

Strong backdrop for future demand But contracts shift to the right Co-founder Clark to take career break Defence sector-focused engineering consultancy RC Fornax (RCFX:AIM) has committed the cardinal sin in investors' eyes by delivering a damaging revenue warning just months after joining the stockmarket via an IPO (initial public offering) priced at 32.5p per share....

17 June 2025, 09:33

Morgan Sindall shares jump 14% to new high on better outlook

Fit Out activity tops forecasts Construction unit also ahead Shares hit new all-time high Infrastructure and construction services group Morgan Sindall (MGNS) continues to exceed expectations, with the firm revealing today trading since the start of May has been better than forecast. The shares gained 550p or 14% to a new all-time high of £43.90, sending them to the top of...

17 June 2025, 09:31

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UK 350 Risers and Fallers

Risers

Company	Price	% Chg
Syncona Limited	92.65	4.10
Ferrexpo PLC	48.99	3.78
Henderson Europea...	196.00	3.16
Ithaca Energy PLC	175.01	2.11
Melrose Industrie...	496.30	2.08
BP PLC	392.85	1.64

Fallers

Company	Price	% Chg
Hays PLC	61.39	-12.55
Ncc Group PLC	146.40	-11.27
Breedon Group PLC	382.40	-10.19
Pagegroup PLC	240.60	-7.75
Fidelity China Sp...	245.28	-4.38
Integrafin Holdin...	285.50	-2.89