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Stocks up at midday despite concerns over UK data

Stocks in London, Paris and Frankfurt were mostly higher at Friday midday, despite UK data painting a 'gloomy' picture and London-listed housebuilders' shares falling. Meanwhile, in the UK, the number of companies going bust across England and Wales increased last month after firms swallowed increased costs. Official data from the Insolvency Service showed there were 2,238...

20 June 2025, 11:09

Bagnall Energy to buy Downing Renewables in £175 million all-cash deal

Biggest shareholder launches takeover Offer at 8% discount to NAV DORE has struggled to generate scale The investment trust mergers and acquisitions (M&A) boom shows no sign of let-up with Downing Renewables & Infrastructure (DORE) the latest sub-scale fund to succumb to a take-private deal. Shares in the solar farms-to-hydropower plants backer, popularly known by its...

20 June 2025, 11:15

Berkeley Group shares erase 2025 gains after earnings decline

Profit below previous year No 'meaningful' recovery yet FY26 profit seen lower still Despite an upbeat trading statement, in which Berkeley Group's (BKG) chief executive Rob Perrins cited the firm's 'exceptional execution' in a 'volatile operating environment', the market gave the results a thumbs-down. The shares dropped as much as 412p or 9.9% to £37.38 before recovering...

20 June 2025, 09:29

Rising geopolitical tensions leave traders searching for direction | Wall Street Week

US markets struggled to make progress in a shortened trading week as concerns over the Israel-Iran conflict clouded the outlook. Energy prices rose, with WTI crude futures pushing though $75 per barrel to a three-month high, while the dollar continued its descent against other major currencies. The Federal Reserve meeting, normally the highlight of the week, passed almost...

20 June 2025, 09:13

FTSE ticks higher as traders remain on edge, oil price eases

Stocks in Europe were mostly higher on Friday morning, with oil majors giving some ground as the oil price eased following US President Donald Trump's announcement to consider his options for two weeks regarding the conflict between Israel and Iran. The Office for National Statistics said borrowing surged to £17.7 billion last month, the second highest figure on record for...

20 June 2025, 08:01

Late market roundup: Stocks down amid conflict fears as Bank of England holds

Stocks in London ended lower on Thursday as concerns about conflict in the Middle East continued to dominate sentiment and the Bank of England left interest rates unchanged. The FTSE 100 index closed down 51.67 points, 0.6%, at 8,791.80. The FTSE 250 ended 216.27 points lower, 1.0%, at 21,073.99, and the AIM All-Share fell 5.17 points, 0.7%, at 758.19. The London Stock...

19 June 2025, 17:03

FTSE 100 in the red as Bank of England holds rate in 6-3 vote

Stocks in London were mostly in the red at Thursday midday, as the Bank of England left its key rates unchanged at 4.25%. Quilter analyst Lindsay James said: 'Events of recent weeks means all hopes of the Bank of England moving faster to cut interest rates have been extinguished. As such, it comes as very little surprise that the Monetary Policy Committee has chosen to hold...

19 June 2025, 11:14

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

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UK 350 Risers and Fallers

Risers

Company	Price	% Chg
Xps Pensions Grou...	365.00	4.14
Hays PLC	65.85	4.03
Carnival PLC	1,589.50	3.99
Metro Bank Holdin...	130.80	3.97
Moonpig Group PLC	253.00	3.69
Foresight Solar F...	85.40	3.64

Fallers

Company	Price	% Chg
Berkeley Group Ho...	3,810.00	-8.19
W.A.G Payment Sol...	81.20	-7.73
B&M European Valu...	263.90	-3.33
Vistry Group PLC	619.60	-3.31
Ferrexpo PLC	45.30	-3.10
Volution Group PLC	588.00	-2.97