European stocks recovered some poise Monday after a difficult week, though there could more volatility for equities in London and mainland Europe, with political campaigns picking up speed, and a Bank of England decision to come. Stocks in Asia traded lower, with mixed data from China hurting enthusiasm. The FTSE 100 index opened up 40.03 points, 0.5%, at 8,186.89. The FTSE 250 was up 118.58 po...

London's FTSE 100 capped off a losing week with a slight decline on Friday, though it avoided the heftier falls seen on the continent as French political uncertainty weighed heavily on the CAC 40 in Paris once more. The FTSE 100 index closed down 16.81 points, 0.2%, at 8,146.86. The FTSE 250 ended down 75.59 points, 0.4%, at 20,120.36, and the AIM All-Share lost 4.39 points, 0.6%, at 776.04. Fo...

Markets in Europe fell at midday on Friday, as investors digested upcoming elections. The FTSE 100 index was down 38.55 points, 0.5%, at 8,125.12. The FTSE 250 was down 99.98 points, 0.5%, at 20,095.97, and the AIM All-Share was down 2.93 points, 0.4%, at 777.50. The Cboe UK 100 was down 0.5% at 808.49, the Cboe UK 250 was down 0.9% at 17516.73, and the Cboe Small Companies was down 0.2% at 167...

Today marked the first day of unconditional dealing on the stock market for Raspberry Pi (RPI), which meant investors could buy and sell shares in the affordable computer designer as they wished without restrictions. This trading freedom saw the stock enjoy another pop, jumping a further 14.3% to 471p versus a top-of-the-range listing price of 280p. Investors lucky enough to get in at the start...

US stocks markets scaled new all-time highs after consumer prices and producer prices came in cooler than economists expected, potentially opening the door for the Federal Reserve to loosen monetary policy sooner. Fed chair Jerome Powell welcomed the latest inflation data but remained hawkish in his view that rates would remain on hold until Fed committee members gained more confidence in the s...

Corporate pay packets can be a tetchy topic with investors but not those backing Tesla (TSLA:NASDAQ). Thousands of shareholders voted to back Elon Musk's enormous $56 billion compensation deal, the biggest in corporate history. This was a huge vote of confidence in the Tesla chief executive and his ability to power the share price, turning retail investors' money molehills into mountains. Total...

The UK's largest grocery chain by both market value and market share, Tesco (TSCO), reiterated the full-year targets it set a couple of months ago as it published a solid first-quarter trading update. The shares edged up 4p or 1.4% to 307p as analysts and investors digested the detail of the update. STRONG SALES GROWTH For the 13 weeks to 25 May, Tesco reported UK and Ireland sales of £14.33 b...

Stocks in London were marginally higher on Friday morning, as election campaigns in the UK and France continue, with Reform UK overtaking the Conservatives in the UK in a major opinion poll. The FTSE 100 index opened up 2.07 points at 8,165.74. The FTSE 250 was up 7.97 points at 20,203.92, and the AIM All-Share was up 0.63 of a point, 0.1%, at 781.06. The Cboe UK 100 was up marginally at 812.48...

Stocks in Europe ended Thursday lower, struggling for headway after a hawkish hold by the Federal Reserve, but US tech shares were on the up. The FTSE 100 index closed down 51.81 points, 0.6%, at 8,163.67. The FTSE 250 fell 301.45 points, 1.5%, at 20,195.95, and the AIM All-Share fell 6.93 points, 0.9%, at 780.43. The Cboe UK 100 ended down 0.9% at 812.42, the Cboe UK 250 closed down 1.6% at 17...

Shares in Crest Nicholson (CRST) were down over 8% to 221p in morning trading as the housebuilder warned on profit. Other housebuilding shares fell, albeit more modestly, in sympathy. It reported an adjusted operating profit of £6.2 million for the six months ending 30 April, a 71.9% fall compared to the same period a year ago. The adjusted operating profit figure included a one-off £5.9 mill...

Stocks in Europe fell around Thursday midday, after the US Federal Reserve backpedalled from previous predictions. The FTSE 100 index was down 40.98 points, 0.5%, at 8,174.50. The FTSE 250 was down 146.28 points, 0.7%, at 20,351.12, and the AIM All-Share was down 1.59 points, 0.2%, at 785.77. The Cboe UK 100 was down 0.7% at 814.10, the Cboe UK 250 was down 1.1% at 17,782.64, and the Cboe Small...

Premium pubs and hotels group Fuller, Smith & Turner (FSTA) reported another strong year of growth with like-for-like sales up 11%, significantly ahead of the market, as well as strong profit conversion with pre-tax profit up 61% to £20.5 million. Results for the year to 30 March 2024 were broadly in line with consensus market expectations, which explains the muted reaction from investors with...

Environment, health and safety technology group Halma (HLMA) reported its 21st year of record revenue and profit and said it had made a 'positive start' to the current financial year. The shares climbed as much as 180p or 8% to £25.35 taking them to the top of the FTSE 100 performance table. QUALITY COMPOUNDER Halma, which is often compared with US conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B:NYSE)...