Stock prices in London were mixed on Wednesday morning, as investors looked ahead to US inflation data and weighed continued geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.The FTSE 100 index opened down 25.03 points, 0.3%, at 7,658.88. The FTSE 250 was up 12.96 points, 0.1%, at 19,306.98, and the AIM All-Share was up 0.27 of a point at 752.93.The Cboe UK 100 was down 0.3% at 765.32, the Cboe UK 250 was

Sets out ambitious new growth planUnveils new £50 million buybackBut negative read-across from US counterpart weighs on sentimentResilient pet care business Pets at Home (PETS) reported record sales, underlying pre-tax profits and free cash flow for the year to March 2023 and reiterated its 2024 guidance in the face of inflationary pressures and a cost-of-living crisis.The pet food-to-vet service

Shares in Paddy Power, Betfair and FanDuel owner Flutter Entertainment (FLTR) have gained around 80% over the last year, handsomely outperforming the FTSE 100 and UK gambling peers which have registered losses.Rival Entain (ENT) which operates the Ladbrokes and Foxy Bingo brands has seen its shares lose around 15%, while 888 Holdings (888) shares are down around 70% and bingo and casino operator R

- First half profits plunge 60%- But CEO insists 'real growth drivers' are in 'fine form'- Chocolatier plans profitable growth return in FY24 and FY25Shares in Hotel Chocolat (HOTC:AIM) cheapened 2.2% to 202.5p after the premium British chocolate maker reported a plunge in first half profits and warned it remains 'cautious' about consumer spending ahead of the seasonally important Mother's Day, Ea

Markets were growing increasingly nervous on Monday, ahead of a string of interest rate decisions mid-week and some key economic data releases on Friday.The US Federal Reserve will decide interest rates on Wednesday, while the European Central Bank and the Bank of England will have their turn on Thursday.'For the most part 2023 has been smooth sailing for stocks but two icebergs lurk in the waters

- Shares drop 27% after internal probe- Investigation isolated to Middle East- Firm is now without a CEO or CFOShares in betting and gaming company 888 Holdings (888) fell 27% to 76p on Monday after chief executive Itai Pazner resigned following an internal probe into some of its VIP operations.The timing couldn't have come at a worse time for the company which is in the early stages of integratin

(Alliance News) - London share prices opened lower on Monday, as investors braced for a trio of interest rate decisions by the world's top central banks later this week.The Fed announces its interest rate decision on Wednesday, before the BoE and ECB follow on Thursday.In the meantime, three changes at the top of UK-listed companies provided some stock trading interest.The FTSE 100 index opened do

- Pet care leader posts positive first half results- Maintains full year earnings guidance- Sets new records for customer numbersResilient pet food-to-vet services specialist Pets at Home (PETS) scurried in with positive results for the first half ended 13 October 2022 and reiterated full year earnings guidance despite the challenges facing the retail sector.However, shares in the FTSE 250 special

A hawkish set of US Federal Reserve minutes and political turmoil in the UK weren't enough to stop the FTSE 100 extending recent gains.'Despite the accumulation of bad news, equities appeared to continue marching to the beat of their own drum,' said Deutsche Bank.London's blue-chip index was bolstered by oil majors as the price of Brent topped $100 a barrel again, offsetting a drag from housebuild

Share prices were lower in London early Wednesday, after a survey showed deteriorating consumer confidence in the US, sending Wall Street to a lower close.The FTSE 100 index was down 30.47 points, or 0.4%, at 7,292.94. The blue-chip measure had closed higher on three consecutive trading days from Friday to Tuesday.The FTSE 250 index was down 216.01 points, or 1.1%, at 19,135.26. The AIM All-Share

One of Shares' stock picks for 2022, pet care business Pets at Home (PETS) proved a Covid winner as the retailer profited from the pandemic-induced pet ownership boom.But the shares have fallen sharply in 2022 on fears, as yet unfounded, that the Covid tailwind will abate and with Pets at Home tarred by the broader sector brush as investors fret over the impact of a consumer downturn on retail ear

Fund managers in general have not shone this year when it comes to the UK equity income sector, if you judge their performance using a certain benchmark.I've looked at data from FE Fundinfo and found the top performer in the UK equity income space for funds was a tracker product, not one where a fund manager is actively picking what they believe to be the best stocks.Vanguard FTSE UK Equity Income

Shares in Pets at Home (PETS) improved 1.1% to 412p as investors applauded the pet food-to-veterinary services group's appointment of Lyssa McGowan as its new chief executive.McGowan joins from Sky UK, where she is chief customer officer, overseeing a consumer business serving more than 10 million customers and generating over $10 billion of revenues. The hand over from the well-regarded Peter Pri

Solid third quarter trading and another annual profit guidance upgrade from Pets at Home (PETS) went down well with investors on Wednesday following a turbulent start to 2022.Shares in the pets equipment and veterinary services supplier had fallen about 8.5% since the start of the year with investors reluctant to back growth stocks so far, but the stock rallied as much as 5% in early deals before

Pets at Home (PETS) is in an excellent position to take advantage of the opportunities created by an expanded pet population.It's one of those stocks easily dismissed by some investors given that the share price has already been a strong performer. We view it as a great business with plenty of room to continue growing earnings and where the valuation is still reasonable.Unlike some other activitie

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Alongside robust first-half results, veterinary and grooming services and pet supplies firm Pets at Home (PETS) said annual profit was expected to be at the top end of market expectations following a jump in earnings.This momentum is underpinned by continued growth in pet ownership, and the news lifted the shares 6.2% to 486.8p.For the 28 weeks ended 7 October 2021, pre-tax profit jumped to £70.6

How does a 5% return on your money sound right now? With UK interest rates showing little sign of increasing from rock bottom levels despite mounting inflation, a 5% rate is certainly appealing.If you are using your investments to pay the bills or to fund your living expenses in retirement the income you receive is vital. The great news is that the dividends from stocks and shares can offer invest

Shares in Hotel Chocolat (HOTC:AIM) sweetened up 3% to 385p as the premium British chocolatier upgraded annual profit guidance after seeing tasty trading since reopening its brick and mortar stores on 12 April.For the year ended 27 June 2021, Hotel Chocolat now anticipates underlying pre-tax profit will be higher than its previous expectations, having generated forecast-beating total sales of £16

Shares in Pets at Home (PETS) topped the FTSE 350 leaderboard on Friday, gaining 5.5% to 404p following yet another full-year profit upgrade from the UK's leading pet care company.The designated 'essential' retailer flagged a continuing strong performance in the current fourth quarter, with Pets at Home benefiting from its stores and vet practices remaining open during the latest national lockdown