Recent changes to the UK's listing rules should lead to a host of new names joining the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 indices in the new year, generating more interest in the UK stock market and putting more companies on the radar of investors.This matters to investors whether they own UK stocks directly, have exposure via actively-managed funds or simply track certain parts of the market through an excha

Stock prices in London opened lower on Tuesday, as the odds of a US Federal Reserve interest rate hold at its next meeting moved higher, while the pound went back above $1.30, despite an unfavourable UK government borrowing reading.The FTSE 100 index traded down 29.08 points, 0.4%, at 8,289.16. The FTSE 250 was down 34.05 points, or 0.2%, at 20,872.55, and the AIM All-Share was down just 0.10 of a

There has never been a better time to be an income investor in UK equities, as payouts for the period from April to June hit an all-time quarterly record of £36.7 billion according to the latest Dividend Monitor from Computershare.Most of the increase was thanks to one-off special dividends, leaving the underlying growth rate at just 1%, but for those clipping the coupons or reinvesting the incom

Offers at £12 and £12.50 rejectedRobinsons maker's shares surge on bid excitementCarlsberg 'considering its position'Soft drinks business Britvic (BVIC) was the FTSE 250's biggest gainer on Friday, with shares in the Fruit Shoot-to-J2O maker fizzing 11% higher to £11.29 on news it has rebuffed two takeover approaches from Carlsberg (CARL-B:CPH).The Danish brewer sweetened its original £12 per

UK stocks continue to make new highsLower rates and stronger economy fan gainsBest-performing stocks over the last yearUK stocks continue to make new highs buoyed by increasing hopes interest rates will be cut this summer and decreasing worries of economic Armageddon.A dovish tone from Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey at this week?s (9 May) interest rate policy meeting and today?s (10 May) s

£346 million sale agreedShare buyback worth £100 million plannedHigher margin distribution now the focusInchcape?s (INCH) shares revved up 4.5% to 730p on news the global automotive distributor has agreed to sell its UK car retail operations to a US rival for £346 million in cash.The disposal, which follows a strategic review launched in January, will allow Inchcape to focus on its higher margi

Although Pinewood Technologies (PINE), the SAAS (software-as-a-service) provider to motor dealers, may not seem familiar to UK investors at first glance, it is simply the rump of the old Pendragon business following the sale of the UK motor and leasing division to North American dealership group Lithia (LAD:NYSE).The shares have risen 140% over the last year after Lithia had to hike its offer from

Bumper special dividend on wayHigh gross margins and recurring revenuesHuge growth potential in USCar seller-turned-software-as-a-service firm Pinewood Technologies (PINE) has confirmed its plan to reward shareholders with a bumper capital return following the recent sale of its lower margin UK motor and leasing business to North American dealerships group Lithia (LAD:NYSE).As pledged last year, P

Stocks in London closed firmly in the red on Wednesday, as investors continue to nervously digest fresh tensions in the Middle East.Also hurting sentiment was some hotter-than-expected UK inflation data, which supports a higher for longer narrative around interest rates.The FTSE 100 index closed down 87.21 points, 1.1%, at 7,588.00. The FTSE 250 slumped 286.00 points, 1.6%, at 17,403.46, and the A

European stocks continued to decline on Wednesday, with investors unnerved by the outlook for US interest rates, which are likely to remain elevated for longer.Oil and gas firms were among the best performers in London, getting a boost from rising commodity prices and some good news for FTSE 250-listed Ithaca Energy.Among some smaller London listings, there was some M&A excitement involving Pendra

The FTSE 100 was slightly higher on Wednesday morning but investors remained cautious amid an uncertain economic backdrop.The FTSE 100 index opened up 7.01 points, or 0.1%, at 7,632.73. The FTSE 250 was virtually flat, down just 6.59 points at 18,330.06, and the AIM All-Share was marginally higher, up just 0.36 of a point at 730.51.The Cboe UK 100 was flat at 761.32, the Cboe UK 250 was down 0.2%

The FTSE 100 outperformed in a tepid end to the week for European shares on Friday, with a hawkish hold from the US Federal Reserve still weighing on sentiment.London's FTSE 100 only notched a minor gain, but looked like achieving a more convincing advance, before running out of steam towards the close of play.Stocks in New York endured a miserable session on Thursday but recovered some ground on

Pendragon (PDG) 23.65pGain to date: 46%We highlighted automotive retailer Pendragon's (PDG) deep value appeal at 16.2p on 30 March 2023 with the shares weak after shareholder Hedin withdrew a takeover offer. We acknowledged the business faced near-term economic headwinds, but argued the downbeat outlook was more than priced in on a single digit multiple of forecast earnings.WHAT'S HAPPENED SINCE W

Stock prices in London closed lower on Monday, as investors await interest rate decisions from the US, the UK and Japan.The FTSE 100 index closed down 58.44 points, 0.8%, at 7,652.94. The FTSE 250 ended down 340.50 points, 1.8%, at 18,449.27, and the AIM All-Share closed down 3.29 points, or 0.4%, at 742.06.The Cboe UK 100 ended down 1.0% at 761.91, the Cboe UK 250 closed down 2.1% at 16,072.08, a

Share prices in London went into Monday afternoon on the back foot, amid signs of nerves ahead of a trio of major central bank decisions this week.London-listed housebuilding stocks, which are interest rate sensitive, were among the worst performers. Less-than-stellar housing data for Rightmove hurt investor sentiment.Pendragon announced it has shifted gears, selling its UK motor business and leas

Sale of UK motor and leasing businesses agreedPendragon to rebrand as Pinewood Technologies16.5p per share payout plannedShares in Pendragon (PDG) sped 25% higher to 23.1p after the small cap car retailer struck a deal that can only be described as a takeover with a twist.Rather than being bought in its entirety, Pendragon is selling its UK motor retail and leasing operation to North American play

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British retail giant Next (NTX) is a barometer of the health of the high street so when it puts out an unscheduled trading update, markets pay attention.It implied recent warm weather had encouraged to consumers to update wardrobes, a phenomenon that rival H&M (HM-B:STO) has also enjoyed as summer finally hit the continent in earnest at the start of June.But what really captured the attention of a

- Pendragon delivers better than expected first quarter- On course to 'comfortably outperform' profit expectations- Signs of improvement in new vehicle supplyShares in Pendragon (PDG) revved up 10.5% to 19p after the automotive retailer reported a stronger than expected start to 2023 and flagged 'encouraging signs' of improvement in the production and supply of new vehicles.While the Nottingham-he

Risk-tolerant investors seeking a stock with potential to rally should look at Pendragon (PDG), the unloved automotive retailer whose positive momentum has carried over into 2023.While the business faces near-term economic headwinds, this downbeat outlook is more than priced in with Pendragon trading on a single digit multiple of forecast earnings. That is too low for a market leader that has rece