UK Stock News
Down 18% On The Year, Reckitt (LON: RKT) Refocuses by Shedding Units
Reckitt shares (LON: RKT) have had a difficult time so far in 2024, with an 18% drop a far cry from what holders would have wanted. It should come as
Why Are Compass Group Shares Up? (LON: CPG)
Compass Group shares (LON: CPG) gapped up on the open yesterday, and continue the climb through the early part of today's session. The stock has 0.5% gains so far today, bringing the total increase just under 5%, but why the
BAE Systems Enhances In-Flight Connectivity
In a significant boost to in-flight connectivity options, BAE Systems (LON: BA), together with Stellar Blu Solutions, has announced the successful completion
Informa to Acquire Ascential for £1.2bn
Informa (LON: INF), a leading exhibitions and events group, has agreed to acquire rival Ascential (LON: ASCL) for £1.2 billion, the companies announced Wednesday. Ascential
EasyJet Shares Jump After Revenue Rises 11% in Q3
EasyJet's (LON: EZJ) share price surged over 9% at the open on Wednesday after the company reported a strong third quarter with revenue rising 11% to £2.6 billion.
Up 16% in July, Is RS Group (LON:RS1) Ready To Break Out?
RS Group shares (LON:RS1) have witnessed a 16% increase in its price on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) since the 1st July. This recent uptick has brought the company's stock clos
Indivior Shares (LON: INDV) Get Bullish Coverage Initiation From Piper Sandler
Shares of Indivior PLC (LON: INDV) are on the move today, with a positive nudge of 3.5% to their market value. The leader in addiction medicine is attracting analyst attention with Piper Sandler initiating coverage with an Ov
FTSE 250 Index Gains Favour As Markets Shift
As financial markets continuously adapt to changing economic conditions, the mid-cap stocks of the FTSE 250 index have once again come under the spotlight. With the 250 gaining more than 10% over the past year, and the 100 ad
AstraZeneca Earnings: Here’s What to Expect
AstraZeneca (LON: AZN) is set to report its second-quarter and first-half results before the open on Thursday, July 25. The key question on investors' minds: can AstraZeneca maintain the strong performance it delivered in the
Unilever Ice-Cream Unit Priced Too High, Says Analyst
Unilever's (LON: ULVR) plan to sell its ice cream unit in 2025 may face a bumpy road due to a potential price mismatch, according to Jefferies analyst David Hayes. While Un
Rentokil Shares (LON: RTO) Jump 11% as Potential Takeover Reported
Rentokil Initial shares (LON: RTO) have bounced over 11% through this morning's trading session, amidst reports of a potential private equity takeover bid being orchestrated by former BT CEO Philip Jansen.
Entain’s Executive Shift: Gavin Isaacs Takes the Helm
Entain (LON: ENT), the FTSE 100 gambling giant, has announced a significant leadership change with the appointment of industry stalwart Gavin Isaacs as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective from September.
Vodafone Sells Further 10% Stake in Vantage Towers for €1.3bn
Vodafone Group (LON: VOD) announced Monday that it has completed the sale of another 10% stake in Oak Holdings, the joint venture controlling Vantage Towers, for €1.3 billion.
FTSE 100 Rises as Markets React to Weekend Events
It is a strong start to the week for the FTSE 100 on Monday, July 22, 2024, with the index currently up 0.48% to 8,194.25 just after the opening bell as investors react to the weekend’s events, including US President Joe Bide
Revolut Founder Moves to Sell $500M in Shares
In a significant financial move, Nik Storonsky, the founder and chief executive of the leading fintech company Revolut, is set to sell part of his stake in a deal valued at $500 million. This decision comes amidst the backdro
BHP Share Price Outlook Lifted by RBC After Strong Quarter
RBC Capital Markets revised the price target for mining giant BHP shares, reflecting optimism spurred by the company's strong quarterly performance. BHP, which has listing
Hargreaves Lansdown Net New Clients Jump in Q4
Hargreaves Lansdown (LON: HL.) reported a trading update on Friday, with a significant rise in new client numbers and net new business. Th
Ocado ‘Valuation is Challenging’ – Barclays
Ocado (LON: OCDO) reported what it described as "strong financial progress" for the 26 weeks ended 2 June 2024 on Wednesday, with revenue increasing 12.6% to £1.5 billion.
3i Group Shares (LON: III) Gave Up Early Gains, Strong Q1 Update & Analyst Forecasts Indicate Bullishness
3i Group shares (LON: III) ended the day static yesterday, despite trading up early on a positive first-quarter performance update. Having looked set to challenge 52 wk highs of 3180 when immediately pushing to 3171 minutes a
National Grid Shares (NG.L) Red YTD, What To Expect From Here?
National Grid shares (LON: NG) have traditionally been a staple in the portfolios of many investors seeking value and reliability. However, recent financial developments have cast a shadow on the utility company's attractiven
AJ Bell Shares Jump as Strong Momentum Continues in Q3
UK investment platform AJ Bell (LON: AJB) reported a strong third quarter on Thursday, with continued growth in customers and assets under administration (AUA). This positi
Frasers Group Shares Rally as it Forecasts ‘Multi-Year Profitable Growth’
Frasers Group (LON: FRAS), the retail giant behind Sports Direct and House of Fraser, reported a strong year with a focus on future growth, pushing their shares more than 7% higher at the start of Thursday's session.
Rio Tinto Shares (RIO) Up Early, As JPMorgan Set NewPrice Target
Rio Tinto shares (LON: RIO) have started the day in bullish fashion, up 0.97% through the early part of trading at 5120p.