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Vistry shares dip as results miss forecasts and final dividend is pulled

Revenue and profit lightFinal dividend scrapped2024 a 'challenging' yearShares in Vistry (VTY) fell 26p or 4% to 612p after the housebuilder posted sales and earnings which missed market expectations.Last year the company lowered its guidance three times due to cost overruns on certain projects and a slowdown in partnership activity. A 'CHALLENGING' YEARFor the year...

26 March 2025, 11:31

Ocado shares leap as analyst predicts ‘inflection point’

'Concerns beginning to dissipate'Overweight rating and 400p targetShares climb 15% to top FTSE 250As anyone who has followed the Ocado (OCDO) story knows, the stock has had its ups and downs ? in fairness, rather more downs than ups in the last four years ? but an analyst is calling the turn with a Buy note today.The shares reacted dramatically, as usual, jumping 38p or 15%...

26 March 2025, 10:53

Protective equipment firm Avon Technologies powers higher on full-year guidance upgrade

Strong momentum continuesNew European NATO ordersRevenue growth and margin guidance raisedTragically, the world is becoming a more dangerous and unpredictable place and business is booming for defence-related stocks as NATO allies ramp-up spending.Among the beneficiaries of this volatile geopolitical backdrop is protective equipment leader Avon Technologies (AVON), the...

26 March 2025, 10:22

Stocks in the green as inflation slows

London's blue chip index performed better than its peers in Paris and Frankfurt on Wednesday morning, as consumer price index inflation slowed more than anticipated in February, ahead of UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves's spring statement.The FTSE 100 index opened up 9.74 points, 0.1%, at 8,673.54. The FTSE 250 was up 98.50 points, 0.5%, at 20,079.71, and the AIM All-Share was...

26 March 2025, 09:06

FTSE 100 ends the day higher lifted by Wall Street gains

Stocks in London closed higher on Tuesday, boosted by stronger American markets while higher metal prices pushed up Anglo American and Antofagsta.The FTSE 100 index closed up 25.79 points, 0.3%, at 8,663.80. The FTSE 250 rose 58.78 points, 0.3%, at 19,981.21, and the AIM All-Share climbed 4.32 points, 0.6%, at 693.44.The Cboe UK 100 ended up 0.2% at 866.14, the Cboe UK 250...

25 March 2025, 17:03

FTSE 100 trades higher at noon as joint venture news lifts Segro

European stocks traded higher at midday Tuesday, with FTSE 250-listed construction firm Morgan Sindall among the winners as it noted an acceleration in trading momentum.The FTSE 100 index was up 58.37 points, 0.7%, at 8,696.29. The FTSE 250 was up 134.42 points, 0.7%, at 20,056.85, and the AIM All-Share was up 6.30 points, 0.9%, at 695.45.The Cboe UK 100 was 0.6% higher at...

25 March 2025, 11:59

Shares in Fevertree fizz higher after strong US growth, further £29 million share buyback

Total group revenue up 1% to £368.5 million2% year-on-year for final dividend increaseStrong US growth of 12%Shares in Fevertree Drinks (FEVR:AIM) gained over 5% to 784p in morning trading after the premium mixer drinks maker experienced strong US growth for the 12 months ending 31 December.Total group revenue was marginally higher at £368.5 million and total Fever-Tree...

25 March 2025, 11:18

Kingfisher shares swoon as soft big-ticket spending drags on profits

Weaker trends across broader marketGains in UK & Ireland, France, Poland'Encouraging' big-ticket sales in Q4Kingfisher (KGF) shares were the FTSE 100's biggest faller on 25 March, slumping 12% to 246.5p after the home improvement retailer reported declines in full-year revenue and profit amid weaker demand for big-ticket items.The B&Q-to-Castorama owner faced particular...

25 March 2025, 10:15

Shell shares hit a six-month high on promise of increased payout

Cost-cutting target raisedInvestment spend trimmedBigger buybacks and dividendsEnergy giant Shell (SHEL) released a statement ahead of today's Capital Markets Day outlining how it intended to 'strengthen its commitment to value creation' while maintaining a focus on performance, discipline and simplification.Investors liked what they read, sending the shares up 50p or 1.8%...

25 March 2025, 09:58

FTSE 100 opens higher with all eyes on the forthcoming Spring statement

Blue chip stock prices in London and Paris opened higher on Tuesday, as investors await US house price index data.The FTSE 100 index opened up 24.40 points, 0.3%, at 8,664.22. The FTSE 250 improved 69.80 points, 0.4%, at 19,992.23, and the AIM All-Share was 3.98 points higher, 0.6%, at 693.00.The Cboe UK 100 was up 0.4% at 867.61, the Cboe UK 250 was 0.2% higher at...

25 March 2025, 09:01

Stocks mostly lower after mixed economic survey data

Stocks in London closed lower on Monday, except for the FTSE 250, despite hopes that looming US tariffs will be less broad-based than previously anticipated.The FTSE 100 index closed down 8.78 points, 0.1%, at 8,638.01. The FTSE 250 rose 10.93 points, 0.1%, at 19,922.43, and the AIM All-Share closed unchanged at 689.12.The Cboe UK 100 ended down 0.1% at 864.63, the Cboe UK...

24 March 2025, 17:03

European stocks higher ahead of key US PMI survey

Blue chip stocks in London, Paris and Frankfurt traded higher at midday Monday, with Barclays one of the top riser on the FTSE 100.The FTSE 100 index was up 18.11 points, 0.2%, at 8,664.90. The FTSE 250 was up 52.54 points, 0.3%, at 19,964.24, and the AIM All-Share was up 2.02 points, 0.3%, at 691.14.The Cboe UK 100 was 0.1% higher at 865.87, the Cboe UK 250 was down...

24 March 2025, 12:04

Plus500 shares up on planned Indian acquisition

$20 million Indian acquisitionLargest retail trading marketBoost to group's global futures marketGlobal fintech and trading platform Plus500 (PLUS) has agreed to acquire Indian financial services company Mehta Equities for approximately $20 million in cash.Investors welcomed the news, sending shares in the FTSE 250 company up 34p or 1.25% to £27.56, taking year to date...

24 March 2025, 11:57

Braemar investors jump ship as volatile maritime markets impact sales and profits

Shipbroker flags weaker sales and profitsDiversified model underpins robust performanceCash flow remains strongBraemar (BMS) shares sailed into choppy waters after the shipbroker warned full year sales and profits will show year-on-year declines, news that sent the stock 10% lower to 235p in early deals on 24 March.The London-headquartered company pinned the blame for the...

24 March 2025, 11:00

S4 Capital shares jump 12% on first ever dividend

Final dividend of 1p per shareAI driving new businessShares up 13% this yearShares in S4 Capital (SFOR) gained over 12% to 37p in morning trading as the digital media group promised its first ever dividend, although it cautioned uncertain macroeconomic conditions and client caution remained.The company headed up by former WPP (WPP) boss Sir Martin Sorrell reported full-year...

24 March 2025, 10:42

Blue chips in London and Paris rise ahead of UK flash PMI

Shares in blue chip indices in London and Paris traded mostly higher on Monday morning, as investors await flash UK purchasing managers' index data to be out shortly.The FTSE 100 index opened up 48.13 points, 0.6%, at 8,693.31. The FTSE 250 was up 103.68 points, 0.6%, at 20,022.05, and the AIM All-Share was trading up 2.90 points, 0.4%, at 692.02.The Cboe UK 100 was 0.4%...

24 March 2025, 09:23

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UK 350 Risers and Fallers

Risers

Company	Price	% Chg
Aston Martin Lago...	72.65	11.34
Keller Group PLC	1,416.00	2.61
Moonpig Group PLC	211.49	2.42
Imperial Brands PLC	2,866.00	1.42
British American ...	3,157.00	1.06
Prs Reit (The) PLC	115.40	0.70

Fallers

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Pets AT Home Grou...	206.60	-12.61
Close Brothers Gr...	281.43	-6.13
International Con...	264.50	-5.30
Raspberry Pi Hold...	471.60	-5.26
Mobico Group PLC	59.30	-4.20
Discoverie Group PLC	545.00	-4.05