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Stocks end the week lower as investor sentiment wanes

London stocks ended lower on Friday, with weak US corporate earnings and higher-than-expected UK borrowing figures contributing to a cautious end to the week.The FTSE 100 index closed down 55.20 points, 0.6%, at 8,646.79. The FTSE 250 fell 186.48 points, 0.9%, at 19,911.50, and the AIM All-Share slipped 6.72 points, 1.0%, at 689.12.For the week, the FTSE 100 rose 0.3%, the...

21 March 2025, 17:02

ASOS shares soar on upbeat first half outlook

Expects adjusted EBITDA of more than £34 millionSuccess of Test & React modelContinued cost disciplineShares in ASOS (ASC) soared over 24% to 317p in morning trading as the online fast-fashion firm said it expects 'significant improvement in profitability' in the first half of the year despite 'continued volume deleverage.'On Wednesday (19 March) Danish billionaire Anders...

21 March 2025, 13:01

Stocks in the red at lunchtime

London stocks slipped on Friday, as travel names fell after a shutdown at Heathrow Airport and disappointing UK borrowing figures heightened fiscal concerns ahead of next week's spring statement.The FTSE 100 index was down 39.68 points, 0.5%, at 8,662.01. The FTSE 250 was 101.07 points lower, 0.5%, at 19,996.91, and the AIM All-Share declined 3.24 points, 0.5%, at...

21 March 2025, 12:22

Nike shares tripped up by unexpected slump in Q4 sales

Q4 Sales and margins expected to fallChina sales slumpTurnaround likely to take timeShares in Nike (NKE:NYSE) were indicated over 4% lower in premarket trading on Friday (21 March) after the sportwear giant said fourth-quarter sales to the end of May would decline by a steeper-than-expected mid-teens percentage.The company also forecast a 4% to 5% drop in gross margin as it...

21 March 2025, 11:25

UK stocks trade lower after Fed and Bank of England leave rates unchanged

Stock prices in London opened lower on Friday, after the Bank of England decision, with British Airways owner IAG falling as Heathrow airport closes for the day amid a nearby fire.After decisions from the Bank of Japan, Federal Reserve and Bank of England, who all left rates unmoved, the next focus for markets is a looming tariff d-day.The FTSE 100 index was down 49.25...

21 March 2025, 08:52

US stocks gain but tech slide continues as Fed holds rates | Wall Street Week

For a change the main talking point in markets this week wasn't tariffs, trade wars or Donald Trump, but the Federal Reserve, which met on Wednesday to decide whether or not to cut interest rates.The outcome was a formality with the Fed holding its policy rate in the range of 4.25% to 4.5%, which was no surprise to anybody, but the main message from Jerome Powell's press...

21 March 2025, 08:42

FTSE 100 ends the day lower after Bank of England holds rates

London stocks ended Thursday little changed, with the FTSE 100 treading water as the Bank of England held rates steady and left the option open to do the same in May.The FTSE 100 index closed down 4.67 points, 0.1%, at 8,701.99. The FTSE 250 fell 24.39 points, 0.1%, at 20,097.98, but the AIM All-Share rose 1.22 points, 0.2%, at 695.84.The Cboe UK 100 ended down 0.1% at...

20 March 2025, 17:09

FTSE 100 lower at midday, Bank of England leaves interest rate unchanged at 4.5%

The FTSE 100 outperformed European peers on Thursday, but remained in the red in the immediate aftermath of the Bank of England leaving bank rate unmoved, following the Federal Reserve doing the same with US rates on Wednesday.A 'gradual and careful approach' to monetary policy easing will be pursued by Threadneedle Street, the decision statement said on Thursday.'Should...

20 March 2025, 12:16

Why Wickes shares are hitting new highs despite weaker profits

Earnings at top of estimate rangeCompany sees return to growth£20 million shares buyback to comeInvestors in home improvement retailer Wickes (WIX) were celebrating after the firm posted full-year earnings at the top of expectations and announced a £20 million buyback.The shares, which have been in a steady uptrend since the middle of 2024, jumped as much as 14p or 7% to...

20 March 2025, 11:51

Cranswick up on tasty upgrade to medium-term profit margin

Medium-term targets upgradedAdjusted operating margin target 7%High-teens return on capitalPremium food producer Cranswick (CWK) served up a tasty upgrade to its medium-term targets ahead of a capital markets day with analysts and institutional investors, sending the shares up 2.5% to £50.12.The shares hover just below all time highs around £52 and are up 21% over the...

20 March 2025, 11:08

Bloomsbury shares gain after full year ahead of consensus

Growth in the non-consumer divisionShares up 11% over the past yearCash generation helped pay down debtShares in Bloomsbury (BMY) gained over 6% to 615p in morning trading as the publishing outfit reported full year trading ahead of consensus expectations following a strong second half.Consensus market expectations for the year ending 28 February are for revenue of £333.4...

20 March 2025, 10:49

UK stocks in positive territory ahead of Bank of England meeting

The FTSE 100 on Thursday morning outperformed its peers in Paris and Frankfurt, as investors await a Bank of England decision at midday which is expected to announce no change, following the Fed in the US and the People's Bank of China.The FTSE 100 index was up 12.10 points, 0.1%, at 8,718.76. The FTSE 250 was up 99.46 points, 0.5%, at 20,221.83, and the AIM All-Share was...

20 March 2025, 09:12

FTSE flat ahead of US and UK rate decisions

London stocks ended Wednesday little changed, with the FTSE 100 flat as investors weighed better-than-expected eurozone inflation figures.The FTSE 100 index closed up just 1.43 points at 8,706.66. The FTSE 250 rose 24.60 points, 0.1%, at 20,122.37, and the AIM All-Share edged up just 0.34 of a point at 694.62.The Cboe UK 100 ended up 0.2% at 871.31, the Cboe UK 250 climbed...

19 March 2025, 17:06

London stocks down but M&G and Softcat shine

Equities in London were slightly lower on Wednesday afternoon, hours before the Federal Reserve decision, while stocks in New York are set to open higher after struggling on Tuesday.The FTSE 100 index was down 10.91 points, 0.1%, at 8,694.32. The FTSE 250 was down 11.68 points, 0.1%, at 20,086.19, and the AIM All-Share was down 0.70 points, 0.1%, at 693.58.'The FTSE 100 was...

19 March 2025, 12:20

GSK shares fall as HIV funding under threat in Trump review

Potential cuts to CDC fundingPart of wider cost saving plans1.2 million people living with HIVNews that the US health department is reviewing CDC's (Centre for Disease Control and Prevention) HIV prevention division amidst potential funding cuts sent shares in Gilead Sciences (GILD:NASDAQ) down 3% in premarket trading, while GSK (GSK) shares fell 2%.Both companies are big...

19 March 2025, 11:55

Softcat shares gain 12% after first-half ‘beat and raise’

Half-year results beat consensusFull-year profit guidance raisedShares hit 12-month highShares in Softcat (SCT) gained over 12% to a new year-high of £18.22 in morning trading as the software and IT services firm promised investors another year of 10%-plus profit growth.After posting six-month sales and earnings which topped estimates, the company said operating earnings...

19 March 2025, 10:44

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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

Company	Price	% Chg
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