Magazine
- Back
- Latest Issue: 14 Aug 2025
- Archives
  
  07 Aug 2025
  
  31 Jul 2025
  
  24 Jul 2025
  
  17 Jul 2025
  View all
- More Reading
Tools
- Back
- Market Data
  - Back
  - Share Prices
  - Indices
  - Funds
  - Forex
  - IPOs
  - Market Diary
- Market Tools
  - Back
  - Portfolio
  - Stockwatch
  - Market Scan
  - Charts
  - Alerts
- Director Deals
  - Back
  - Director Deals
  - Latest Deals
  - Analysis
  - Search
  - Alerts
News
- Back
- Shares News
  Shares journalists news and views on today's breaking stories.
- Market & Company News
  A comprehensive daily news service of over 300 market and company stories from Alliance News and the RNS.
Awards
- Back
- Investment Awards
  
  The AJ Bell Investment Awards is your chance to vote for your pick of active and passive funds.
Events
- Back
- Upcoming Events
  
  Shares Spotlight Event
  
  Farmers and Fletchers in the City, EC1A 7LD
  
  Tuesday 2 September 2025
  
  This event will feature the following companies: Aberdeen Asian Income Fund, JPMorgan Claverhouse Investment Trust, Schroder Oriental Income Fund and Strategic Equity Capital
  
  Previous Events
- Previous Events
Videos
Podcasts
Contact us and help Subscribe

Shares News

Blue-chips slightly in the red at midday

London's blue chip index was down marginally at Thursday midday amid soft UK manufacturing data, with US jobless and manufacturing purchasing managers' index set data to arrive. The S&P Global UK manufacturing purchasing managers' index picked up to 45.4 points in April from 44.9 in March, topping the 44.0 flash estimate. New business for UK manufacturers meanwhile slid for...

01 May 2025, 11:02

Whitbread shares gain on outlook and £250 million share buyback

1,075 new rooms opened in UK £75 million of savings last year Buyback bigger than expected Shares in Whitbread (WTB) gained nearly 4% to £26.81 in morning trading as the Premier Inn-owner said its five-year plan was on track and announced a £250 million share buyback to be completed over the next 12 months. > More detailed chart IMPROVING MOMENTUM Group revenue for the...

01 May 2025, 10:11

Pets at Home and CVS rise on better than feared competition remedies

CMA findings as expected More price transparency needed Possible cap on cremations mark-up The CMA's (Competition and Markets Authority) potential remedies for the UK's £6.3 billion veterinary market proved to be more bark than bite, sparking a 13% jump in the share price of CVS (CVSG:AIM) and a 3% rise in Pets at Home (PETS). Since the CMA announced its formal...

01 May 2025, 10:06

Clarkson shares sink as trade tensions and dollar weakness trigger profit warning

Profit guidance downgraded Trade tensions to blame Demand for research products 'high' Shares in Clarkson (CKN) sank 10% to £29.65, a 52-week low, after the global shipbroking leader warned profits for 2025 could be down more than 25% year-on-year. In a bleak AGM trading statement, the shipping services specialist pinned the blame for the earnings alert on global trade...

01 May 2025, 10:34

FTSE in the green early doors as investors await PMI data

Stocks were in the green on Thursday morning in London, with software provider Eleco on AIM shining after it said it is 'well positioned' for strong results. Meanwhile in Asia, Chinese media has reported that Washington is approaching Beijing regarding tariff negotiations. Yuyuan Tantian, a Chinese outlet linked to state broadcaster CCTV, said citing sources that Washington...

01 May 2025, 08:04

London ekes out small gain on earnings while US red on weak data

London stocks closed in the green on Wednesday, boosted by a slew of earnings releases, while US markets slipped on weak economic growth and employment data readings. The FTSE 100 index closed up 31.39 points, 0.4%, at 8,494.85. The FTSE 250 advanced 74.87 points, 0.4%, at 19,884.59, and the AIM All-Share gained 9.41 points, 1.4%, at 690.72. The Cboe UK 100 ended slightly...

30 April 2025, 17:25

Taylor Wimpey shares fall as housebuilder’s margins come under pressure

Full year group operating profit in line at £444 million UK completions guidance range of 10,400 to 10,800 Year-to-date shares are down 5% Shares in Taylor Wimpey (TW.) were more than 2% lower in morning trading as the UK house builder said its first half group operating profit margin for 2025 would be lower due to low level build cost inflation and underlying pricing in...

30 April 2025, 15:30

European stocks gain amid earnings deluge

Stock prices in London, Paris and Frankfurt were in the green on Wednesday midday, as investors await key US personal consumption expenditures price index data, as well as US GDP. The FTSE 100 index was up 11.50 points, 0.1%, at 8,474.96. The FTSE 250 was 130.57 points, 0.7%, at 19,940.29, and the AIM All-Share was up 6.19 points, 0.9%, at 687.50. The Cboe UK 100 was up...

30 April 2025, 11:13

IG Design puts Americas division under the hammer as tariffs take heavy toll

DG Americas could be sold Bankruptcies amongst retail customers Net cash position Gift wrap, crafting and greeting cards specialist IG Design's (IGR:AIM) turnaround efforts have been hindered by a tough US retail environment which has seen a number of customers go to the wall. And now the US Administration's trade tariffs have compounded the pain across the pond, with the...

30 April 2025, 10:05

Genus shares soar on US regulatory approval for gene edited pigs

US FDA approves gene edited pigs Decision de-risks approval in other territories Potential to triple operating profit Shares in leading global animal genetics company Genus (GNS) surged as much as 395p or 24% to £19.80 on Wednesday (30 April) after the firm announced the landmark US approval of its innovative PRRS (Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome) Pig...

30 April 2025, 10:36

Barclays banks solid first-quarter profit on trading gains

Quarterly earnings beat forecasts Investment bank outperforms Full-year profit outlook raised Like its rivals HSBC (HSBA) and Societe Generale (GLE:EPA), UK lender Barclays (BARC) enjoyed a strong first quarter thanks to the increased volatility in stock and bond markets which powered gains in its investment banking business. Barclays shares, which have gained more than 45%...

30 April 2025, 09:00

London, Frankfurt up amid new German government

Stock prices in London and Frankfurt were higher on Wednesday morning, with an expected slowed annual UK house price growth, and Germany set for a new government as Social Democrats approved a coalition with the conservatives. Meanwhile in the UK, the annual rate of UK house price growth slowed to 3.4% in April, from 3.9% in March, and house prices decreased on-month by...

30 April 2025, 09:09

Blue-chip benchmark stays green with a boost from HSBC

London's FTSE 100 remained in the green for its twelfth consecutive day on Tuesday, boosted by HSBC's first-quarter earnings and in spite of softened US economic data. The FTSE 100 index rose 46.12 points, 0.6%, at 8,463.46. The FTSE 250 advanced 76.41 points, 0.4%, at 19,809.72, and the AIM All-Share gained 5.56 points, 0.8%, at 681.31. The Cboe UK 100 rose 0.6% to 843.73,...

29 April 2025, 16:08

Jet2 shares climb on earnings update and £250 million share buyback

Annual profit guidance confirmed Shares up 9% over the past year Own cash balance of £1.1 billion Shares in Jet2 (JET:AIM) gained over 16% to £15.73 in morning trading as the airline and package holiday provider said it expected full year 2025 results to be in line with guidance and announced a £250 million share buyback. Jet2 expects a group profit before foreign...

29 April 2025, 12:19

FTSE in the green at midday as UK grocery sales shine

Stock prices in London and Frankfurt were higher at Tuesday midday, as investors wait for US trade balance data, with US house price index data to follow. Asked whether the power cut there had triggered a fear that British infrastructure could be affected in the same way, Home Secretary Yvette Cooper told Sky News that the UK has a 'continued approach' to 'resilience' and...

29 April 2025, 10:57

Associated British Foods plunges as Primark loses market share, Sugar guidance leaves sour taste

First-half profits plunge 21% Primark losing market share Big miss at Sugar division Shares in Associated British Foods (ABF) plunged 9% to £20.44 after the global consumer conglomerate posted a slide in first-half profits and downgraded full-year guidance for its Sugar business. The volatile Sugar arm is now expected to make a loss of up to £40 million this year versus...

29 April 2025, 11:07

< Previous

27 28 29 30 31 32

Next >

Showing 449 to 464 of 16,675

Subscribe to the latest investing news by entering your email address below

You can opt out at any time.

For five days a week you will get

The latest company news
Insight into investment trends
Round-up of directors' buys and sells
Articles from Shares magazine

Plus more useful investment content and occasional promotional offers.

Shares News

Blue-chips slightly in the red at midday

Whitbread shares gain on outlook and £250 million share buyback

Pets at Home and CVS rise on better than feared competition remedies

Clarkson shares sink as trade tensions and dollar weakness trigger profit warning

FTSE in the green early doors as investors await PMI data

London ekes out small gain on earnings while US red on weak data

Taylor Wimpey shares fall as housebuilder’s margins come under pressure

European stocks gain amid earnings deluge

IG Design puts Americas division under the hammer as tariffs take heavy toll

Genus shares soar on US regulatory approval for gene edited pigs

Barclays banks solid first-quarter profit on trading gains

London, Frankfurt up amid new German government

Blue-chip benchmark stays green with a boost from HSBC

Jet2 shares climb on earnings update and £250 million share buyback

FTSE in the green at midday as UK grocery sales shine

Associated British Foods plunges as Primark loses market share, Sugar guidance leaves sour taste

Most Read

Market Overview

UK 350 Risers and Fallers

Shares News

Most Read

Receive our daily news email

Subscribe to the latest investing news by entering your email address below

For five days a week you will get

Plus more useful investment content and occasional promotional offers.

Market Overview

UK 350 Risers and Fallers

Receive our
daily news email