Stock prices were mostly lower in London, Paris and Frankfurt around midday Friday, as investors await US nonfarm payrolls data.'More uncertainty around tariffs has weighed on global stock markets,' said AJ Bell's Russ Mould. 'Even though Donald Trump has made more goods exempt from tariffs on Canada and Mexico, it's the constant tinkering that's upset investors...The fact Trump keeps changing his

The FTSE 100 lagged European peers on Thursday, after a perceived 'hawkish' rate cut by the European Central Bank drove the euro higher.Dan Coatsworth, investment analyst at AJ Bell said there wasn't any bad news to cause a minor sell-off.'It's just one of those days where investors reassessed their portfolios given the uncertain economic and geopolitical backdrop,' he noted.The FTSE 100 index end

Digital viewing up 12% for full year 2024Record profits at ITV StudiosDigital advertising revenue up 15%Shares in ITV (ITV) gained over 5% on Thursday (6 March) after the free-to-air broadcaster reported a strong full year 2024 performance led by its streaming hub ITVX.Digital viewing was up 12% and digital advertising revenue was up 15% for the year ending 31 December driven by the robust perform

Blue chip stocks in London and Paris were lower at midday Thursday, but up a notch in Frankfurt amid hopes of big investments from the incoming German government.The European Central Bank 'is expected to cut rates having been given a freer hand as inflationary pressures have eased,' AJ Bell's Russ Mould noted.The FTSE 100 index was down 82.84 points, 1.0%, at 8,673.00. The FTSE 250 was down 33.31

Mixed annual resultsQ4 like-for-likes disappointEssential Home sale on trackReckitt Benckiser's (RKT) shares rallied 2.6% to £53.22 after the consumer and household goods giant reported better-than-expected full-year margins and reiterated its bold plans to restructure and simplify the business.This more than compensated for worse-than-expected fourth quarter sales from the Durex-to-Mucinex maker

I have read some press reports about the Government getting rid of cash ISAs. I have an old one of these which I took out a few years ago, but I would like to take out a new one with a fixed interest rate. I want to do this before the end of the tax year in case something happens.I also have an investment ISA that I have been paying about £3,000 into for the last five years.Am I able to take out

Stock prices in Europe were mostly higher on Wednesday midday, with higher-risk and economically sensitive sectors benefiting from a risk-on sentiment among investors.'European and Asian markets were on the front foot on Wednesday amid hopes that Donald Trump might partially wind back tariffs if deals could be struck with Canada and Mexico,' commented AJ Bell's Russ Mould. 'Investors are looking f

Full year profit ahead of expectationsStrong trading across core business and licensingBuilds on strong first halfFantasy games and miniatures retailer Games Workshop (GAW) rolled the equivalent of double-six on Wednesday (5 March) after confidently forecasting full year pre-tax profit to the end of May will be ahead of expectations.The shares jumped as much as 8% to top the FTSE 100, notching up

Robust Q4 across boardBut growth to slow this yearProfit guidance misses consensusShares in Adidas (ADS:ETR) dropped 2% to €233.3 in Frankfurt after the sportwear giant signalled that sales growth will slow this year as it laps a strong 2024 which saw the company reap the benefits of a successful turnaround.Under CEO Bjorn Gulden, the German trainers-to-sports apparel firm has forged a track

European indexes sank on Tuesday as fears of a full-blown trade war grew after increased tariffs were imposed against Canada, Mexico and China by the US.The FTSE 100 index ended down 112.31 points, 1.3%, at 8,759.00. The FTSE 250 slumped 431.79 points, 2.1%, at 19,950.50, and the AIM All-Share fell 14.93 points, 2.1%, at 686.87.The Cboe UK 100 ended down 1.6% at 875.00, the Cboe UK 250 declined 2.

Stock prices in Europe were in the red at Tuesday midday, with airline stocks hit badly in particular, as European countries intend to boost their militaries amid a US freeze on aid for Ukraine.'Investors were desperately hoping that Trump would delay tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China at the eleventh hour, yet the US president has stuck to his guns and brought them into power,' commented AJ Bell

Sales hit new peak of £2 billionLike-for-like sales growth slowsInvestments to crimp marginsSales topped £2 billion for the first time at Greggs (GRG) last year as the value-for-money sausage roll, coffee and Yum Yums retailer continued to lure in cash-strapped punters.So why did shares in the beloved bakery chain sour 13% to £18.08 today?The catalyst for selling was news of a further slowdown

Quarterly rental revenue up just 1%High interest rates impacting US market2025 guidance kept but no 2026 outlookFrom being a market darling and almost the poster child for the long-term benefits of compounding, the last couple of years have seen equipment hire firm Ashtead (AHT) struggle to make much headway.The shares, which have more or less traded sideways for the last three years, dropped to a

London's FTSE 100 edged higher on Monday, driven by a rally in BAE Systems as defence spending optimism lifted sentiment.Meanwhile, investors awaited US manufacturing data to be released later today.The FTSE 100 index was up 58.45 points, 0.7%, at 8,868.19. The FTSE 250 was up 23.20 points, 0.1%, at 20,349.58, and the AIM All-Share was up 1.20 points, 0.2%, at 705.03.The Cboe UK 100 was up 0.8% at

Structural steel leader warns againEarnings to fall further in full year 2026£10 million buyback cancelledShares in Severfield (SFR) nearly halved to 25.6p in early dealings on 3 March after the structural steel group delivered another profit warning, with the latest downgrade blamed on continuing project delays as 'challenging' market conditions in the UK and Europe persist.The leading UK struct

Announces £350 million share buybackFull year dividend per share up 6% to 24pAccelerated artificial intelligence roll outShares in Pearson (PSON) gained over 4% to £13.93 in early morning trading as the education media group gave a positive full year 2025 outlook in line with market expectations.Investors were also cheered by news of a £350 share buyback, highlighting the company's strong cash

Forecast-beating Q4 results€1 billion buybackConfident of 'sustainable' EPS growth this yearHigh-flying International Consolidated Airlines (IAG) climbed 5% to 354p after the British Airways-owner reported forecast-beating fourth quarter earnings and announced a €1 billion share buyback.This bumper return of capital demonstrates management's confidence in the company's long-term prospect

The FTSE 100 closed in the green on Thursday following a flurry of earnings, while the pound falls as the UK braces itself ahead of potential US tariffs.The FTSE 100 index closed up 24.75 points, 0.3%, at 8,756.21. The FTSE 250 ended down 181.17 points, 0.9%, at 20,414.73, while the AIM All-Share closed down 3.78 points, 0.5%, at 707.72.The Cboe UK 100 ended up 0.2% at 876.77, the Cboe UK 250 clos

Shares fall as much as 17%Fourth-quarter sales disappointCompany warns of 'headwinds'Shares in WPP (WPP) fell over 17% to 637p at one point in early morning trading as the advertising giant shared a gloomy outlook and reported lower full year 2024 revenue of £14.74 billion compared to £14.84 billion last year.The advertising giant founded by industry legend Sir Martin Sorrell saw a fall in like-

Stocks in London were mostly in the red at Thursday midday, as investors await US jobless data, while insurer Aviva rose as it increased its dividend.The FTSE 100 index was up 30.65 points, 0.4%, at 8,762.11. The FTSE 250 was down 160.11 points, 0.8%, at 20,435.79, and the AIM All-Share was down 2.54 points, 0.4%, at 708.96.The Cboe UK 100 was up 0.3% at 877.53, the Cboe UK 250 was down 0.9% at 17