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

London's blue chip index was lower as Sainsbury's shares fell after its largest shareholder trimmed its stake in the supermarket chain, as investors await a producer prices print from the US.The FTSE 100 index was down 17.91 points, 0.2%, at 8,219.82. The FTSE 250 was down marginally at 20,704.76, and the AIM All-Share was slightly higher at 734.85.The Cboe UK 100 was down 0.2% at 823.63, the Cboe

Takes 14.65% stake in Aussie retailer'Mutually beneficial opportunities' for both groupsStrengthens ties with Hoka, SkechersDespite already having fingers in multiple pies, Mike Ashley-controlled Frasers (FRAS) has swooped on yet another opportunity to expand its international footprint.The deal-hungry conglomerate has taken a 14.65% stake in Australian sports and lifestyle brands seller Accent, a

Annual profits power 13.1% higherStand-out showing from Sports Direct'Strong' profit increase expected in FY25Frasers' (FRAS) topped the FTSE 100 leader board on Thursday 18 July, surging 9.5% higher to 899p after the retail giant delivered annual profits at the top end of guidance, driven by Sports Direct, and expressed confidence in delivering 'another strong increase' in profits this year.Contr

According to the ONS (Office for National Statistics), retail sales volumes were much stronger than expected in May, following a wet April, in news which will be welcomed by the sector's long-suffering constituents.!function(){"use strict";window.addEventListener("message",(function(a){if(void 0!==a.data["datawrapper-height"]){var e=document.querySelectorAll("iframe");for(var t in a.data["datawrap

Tie-up to 'mutually enhance' operationsTHG offloads luxury brands to FrasersFirst external Frasers Plus partnershipShares in Mike Ashley-controlled retail conglomerate Frasers (FRAS) firmed 3.2% to 898p on news it had forged a 'multi-year' partnership with e-commerce innovator THG (THG).The payments and logistics tie-up should 'mutually enhance' the retail operations of both companies and will inc

Equities in London traded mixed at the start of the week, with some US tech sector nerves hurting sentiment, with eyes turning to elections in the UK and France as polling day edges ever closer.The FTSE 100 index traded 7.66 points higher, 0.1%, at 8,245.38. The FTSE 250 was down 50.12 points, 0.3%, at 20,392.23, though the AIM All-Share fell 0.41 of a point, 0.1%, at 772.16.The Cboe UK 100 rose 0

EBITDA above pandemic peakFull year deficit reducedCEO Moulding flags revenue growth returnE-commerce company THG (THG), the owner of beauty sites Cult Beauty and Lookfantastic and the online sports nutrition brand Myprotein, reported significantly narrowed full year losses for 2023 as CEO Matthew Moulding hailed the firm?s return to revenue growth.Shares in THG ticked 2% lower to 66.6p as investo

Stocks in Europe opened in the green on Wednesday, with FTSE 100?s Tesco edging up as it announced a new share buyback programme on the back of surging annual profit.The FTSE 100 index opened up 46.08 points, 0.6%, at 7,980.87. The FTSE 250 was up 130.70 points, 0.7%, at 19,894.05, and the AIM All-Share was up 3.15 points, 0.4%, at 754.13.The Cboe UK 100 was up 0.6% at 797.85, the Cboe UK 250 was

London?s FTSE 100 opened in the green on Wednesday as UK consumer price inflation came in tamer than expected for January, giving equity market investors something to cheer about after a hotter than forecast US reading on Tuesday.The FTSE 100 index opened 37.64 points higher, 0.5%, at 7,549.92. London?s flagship index is down around 2.3% so far this year, however.The FTSE 250 was up 74.47 points,

Despite well-documented cost-of-living pressures, consumers continue to set aside cash for affordable luxuries such as cosmetics which make them feel good about their appearance and add a little glamour to their lives.In contrast to the slowing growth being reported by the large luxury goods groups, companies which sell makeup, skincare and haircare products and other beauty and wellness wares are

London?s blue-chips retreated on Tuesday ahead of key UK inflation data, which could show whether hopes for a spring interest rate cut from the Bank of England are too optimistic.Investors are also re-assessing whether the conviction that US interest rates will be cut in March is realistic, or wide of the mark. US rate cut bets have dwindled, though a cut in March is still the most likely outcome

Stock prices in London were largely on the up on Tuesday at midday, though defensive stocks such as utilities and pharmaceuticals were among the best FTSE 100's performers, indicating there is still lingering discomfort in markets amid tensions in the Middle East.Meanwhile, UK interest rate worries were eased by slowing pay growth, although the pound was on the back foot. A weaker pound is a tailw

Health and beauty platform runs up £26.2 million in one-off chargesSales fall 9.3% reflecting low-quality business exitsCompany claims sales trends 'gradually improving'Shares in THG (THG) tumbled 16% to 74p on Thursday after the digital commerce platform posted widened losses for the half ended 30 June 2023 and lowered its revenue target amid inflationary pressures and the impact of temporary de

The FTSE 100 edged higher early Thursday, as investors nervously wait for the European Central Bank's interest rate decision.The FTSE 100 index opened up 20.25 points, 0.3%, at 7,546.24. The FTSE 250 was down 17.36 points, 0.1%, at 18,544.14, and the AIM All-Share was up 3.46 points, 0.5%, at 744.21.The Cboe UK 100 was up 0.2% at 751.99 the Cboe UK 250 was down 0.1% at 16,198.03, and the Cboe Smal

The FTSE 100 finished red at the close on Wednesday, hampered by data which showed the UK economy shrank more than anticipated in July, ahead of the Bank of England's interest rate decision next week.The FTSE 100 index was down just 1.54 points at 7,536.27 on Wednesday. Meanwhile, the FTSE 250 ended up 19.20 points, or 0.1%, at 18,561.50. The AIM All-Share closed down 2.46 points, or 0.3%, at 740.

Automotive engineer Dowlais (DWL) is poised to announce its maiden results as a public company after its spin-off from industrial turnaround specialist Melrose (MRO) in April 2023.Shareholders will be hoping the first-half numbers on 12 September help provide a boost after a bumpy start to life on the market as an individual entity, the shares falling around 25% from their 143.5ppeak.Five years on

Banking shares and miners weighed on the FTSE 100 on Wednesday, in a busy day for corporate updates, including a high-profile boardroom departure, ahead of a Federal Reserve decision later.A 25 basis point rate lift from the US central bank is seen as a foregone conclusion, but stock market investors are hoping it is the last hike of the cycle.A 25 basis point lift would take the federal funds rat

Trading in London was lukewarm at Friday's market open, despite a strong UK retail sales print and Wednesday's consumer price inflation read otherwise boosting stocks across the week so far.The FTSE 100 index opened down 1.8 points at 7,644.25. The FTSE 250 was down 54.85 points, 0.3% at 19,256.88, and the AIM All-Share was up 1.03 points, 0.1%, at 765.32.The Cboe UK 100 was down 0.1% at 762.55, t

Matthew Moulding will lose unilateral hostile takeover vetoCompany set to qualify for premium listing and spot in FTSE 250Private equity buyers could return, sparking buyout battleThe founder of THG (THG) is to give up his much-publicised special share, the company announced ahead of its annual general meeting today (21 Jun).The planned move means founder and chief executive (CEO) Matt Moulding lo