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Fairly subdued US inflation number gives European stocks a boost

European stocks closed higher on Friday after the on-year US core personal consumption expenditures price index for August matched the pace of growth in July, while the CME FedWatch tool puts an 86% chance of a quarter point rate cut by the Federal Reserve in October. The FTSE 100 index closed up 70.85 points, 0.8%, at 9,284.83. The FTSE 250 ended 93.71 points higher, 0.4%,...

26 September 2025, 17:20

Stocks mixed ahead of key US PCE inflation data as investors weigh new tariffs

Stocks in London were mixed at midday on Friday after US President Donald Trump announced new levies on pharmaceuticals, ahead of US personal consumption expenditures data, the US Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge. The FTSE 100 index was up 30.23 points, 0.3%, at 9,244.21. The FTSE 250 was down 5.93 points at 21,581.84, and the AIM All-Share was up 1.92 points,...

26 September 2025, 11:16

Pennon halves pollution and spills as it returns to profit

'Strong' return to profitability Pollution and storm overflow spills halved Search for new CEO underway Pennon (PNN) shares bubbled up 0.3% to 455p after the water utility said it was on track to deliver a 'strong return' to profitability for the year to March 2026, with EBITDA (earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation) anticipated to increase by 60%...

26 September 2025, 09:24

Rates uncertainty sees US markets slip, OpenAI and Nvidia unveil $100 billion tie-up | Wall Street Week

US stocks hit rockier waters as we moved into autumn with mixed messages on interest rates, new tariffs and geopolitical uncertainty all weighing on sentiment. Initial excitement early in the week about the $100 billion tie-up between OpenAI and Nvidia (NVDA:NASDAQ) faded as concern built over potential antitrust issues. Though Intel (INTC:NASDAQ), which inked its own deal...

26 September 2025, 08:52

London stocks edge up after US GDP beat and announcement of fresh tariffs

London stocks opened in the green on Friday, with investors weighing stronger-than-expected US economic growth and looming tariff plans from Washington, while digital ID reforms at home also drew attention. The FTSE 100 index opened up 26.32 points, 0.3%, at 9,240.30. The FTSE 250 was up 55.07 points, 0.3%, at 21,642.84, and the AIM All-Share was up 2.66 points, 0.3%, at...

26 September 2025, 09:01

Stocks close lower as UK bond yields move higher again

Stocks in London closed mostly lower on Thursday amid a weaker sterling after figures showed the US economy grew at a stronger than expected pace in the second quarter, meanwhile the 10-year bond yield in the UK firmed amid chatter of a political challenge to Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The FTSE 100 index closed down 36.45 points, 0.4%, at 9,213.98. The FTSE 250 ended...

25 September 2025, 17:18

Stocks lower but miners up on copper boost with focus turning to US data

The FTSE 100 followed European peers lower ahead of US data in the afternoon. Mining shares have been in focus this week, particularly those with a copper exposure, after a force majeure was declared at a major mine in Indonesia. The focus for the remainder of the week will be on US economic indicators. The latest gross domestic product reading is released Thursday at 1330...

25 September 2025, 11:18

DFS Furniture planning for profit growth despite subdued market conditions

Ongoing market share gains Current trading remains resilient DFS passes the dividend Shares in DFS Furniture (DFS) rose 3.7% to 156p after the sofa seller delivered forecast-beating profits for the year to 29 June 2025 and insisted it can generate profit growth in the current year, despite a subdued specialist upholstery market, driven by margin progression and cost...

25 September 2025, 09:53

Late market roundup: FTSE 100 closes higher, boosted by miners

London's blue chip index closed higher on Wednesday, after Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey suggested more rate cuts are ahead, while mining stocks performed well amid a climb in the price of copper. The FTSE 100 index closed up 27.11 points, 0.3%, at 9,250.43. It had earlier lower traded as low as 9,177.09. The FTSE 250 ended just 4.83 points lower at 21,690.52, and...

24 September 2025, 16:16

Saga shares rise on strong first half and raised outlook

Strong first half Full year to be ahead of consensus Net debt continues to fall Over 50s products specialist Saga (SAGA) rallied as much as 8% to a new three-year high of 236p after the company reported a strong first half and said full-year profit is now expected to be ahead of consensus expectations. The shares have more than doubled over the last year reflecting robust...

24 September 2025, 11:22

London market muted at midday as Fed clouds rate outlook

London stocks were mixed at midday on Wednesday, with investors cautious after the Federal Reserve struck a measured tone on interest rates. The FTSE 100 index was down 9.73 points, 0.1%, at 9,213.59. The FTSE 250 was down 6.06 points at 21,689.29, and the AIM All-Share was up 0.81 of a point, 0.1%, at 782.06. The Cboe UK 100 was down 0.2% at 923.90, the Cboe UK 250 was...

24 September 2025, 11:08

On The Beach shares plunge after profit warning, axes B2B non-core business

£34.5m to £35.5m adjusted pre-tax full year profit now expected Winding down B2B business Classic Collection Further £25 million share buyback Shares in On The Beach (OTB) plunged 15% to 218p in morning trading as the online package holidays provider said it was winding down its non-core B2B (business-to-business) operations after a small loss in the year. In the trading...

24 September 2025, 10:35

Why JD Sports needs to make all the running in the second half

H1 PBT down 13.5% Full-year guidance maintained Second-half weighting a risk Trainers-to-tracksuits seller JD Sports Fashion's (JD.) first-half results showed a disappointing profits plunge in a weaker athleisure market. However, shares in the FTSE 100 retailer ticked up 1.2% to 89.7p as it reiterated full-year guidance pointing to adjusted pre-tax profits of £878 million...

24 September 2025, 08:32

Stocks in the red as investors seek defence boost

London stocks opened mostly lower on Wednesday, though defence firms rose after Donald Trump struck a more optimistic tone on Ukraine at the UN. The FTSE 100 index opened down 36.45 points, 0.4%, at 9,186.87. The FTSE 250 was down 33.69 points, 0.2%, at 21,661.66, and the AIM All-Share was up 0.45 of a point, 0.1%, at 781.70. The Cboe UK 100 was down 0.5% at 921.10, the...

24 September 2025, 08:21

Late market roundup: FTSE 100 closes lower amid economic concerns

London's blue chip index underperformed against its peers in Paris and Frankfurt on Tuesday, amid fresh concerns about UK inflation and the economy, following OECD forecasts. The FTSE 100 index closed down just 3.36 points at 9,223.32. The FTSE 250 ended 98.42 points higher, 0.5%, at 21,695.35, and the AIM All-Share closed up 3.72 points, 0.5%, at 781.25. The Cboe UK 100...

23 September 2025, 16:16

Lunchtime market roundup: UK growth outlook dims; PMI data misses

London stocks were mixed at midday on Tuesday, as fresh warnings over slowing UK growth and weaker-than-expected flash PMI figures added pressure to sentiment. The FTSE 100 index was up 2.41 points at 9,229.09. The FTSE 250 was up 110.98 points, 0.5%, at 21,707.91, and the AIM All-Share was up 4.80 points, 0.6%, at 782.33. The Cboe UK 100 was marginally higher at 925.01,...

23 September 2025, 11:02

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UK 350 Risers and Fallers

Risers

Company	Price	% Chg
Astrazeneca PLC	12,320.00	10.18
Greggs PLC	1,716.00	6.98
Jd Sports Fashion...	101.45	6.45
Hikma Pharmaceuti...	1,802.00	6.12
Discoverie Group PLC	630.00	6.06
Gsk PLC	1,668.00	5.94

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Company	Price	% Chg
Tate & Lyle PLC	393.00	-12.59
Qinetiq Group PLC	526.00	-4.28
W.A.G Payment Sol...	94.13	-3.75
Premier Foods PLC	184.99	-3.65
AJ Bell PLC	523.50	-3.32
Babcock Internati...	1,286.00	-3.31

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