UK Stock News
BAT Shares Hit New 52 Wk Highs
British American Tobacco shares (LON: BATS) hit new 52 week highs, experiencing the significant milestone during Monday's mid-way through the trading session. The company's stock reached an impressive 2792, with the price now
Reckitt Benckiser Shares (LON: RKT) Hit Multi Year Low
Shares of Reckitt Benckiser Group (LON:R KT) experienced a significant drop during trading today, down 8.67% at the time of writing. The daily range of RKT so far has a low 4,034p, also a new 52 week and decade long low.
Nikkei 225 and KOSPI Index Start Strong As Busy Week Begins
Investors in Asia kicked off the week on a positive note as stock markets across the region recorded gains in anticipation of potential dovish moves by major central banks.
Deliveroo Shares: Analyst Sees 14% Downside
Deliveroo (LON: ROO) shares rose 2% Friday, but one Redburn Atlantic analyst sees the food delivery giant facing headwinds. The analyst has forecast a more than 13% drop in the value of Deliveroo shares from current levels.
FTSE 100 Continues to Climb Ahead of Thursday’s BoE Rate Decision
The FTSE 100 has started the week beginning Monday, July 29, 2024, strongly. The index is currently up 0.5% to 8,327.50 just after the opening bell, picking up from where it left off on Friday, where London’s blue-chip index
NatWest Shares (LON: NWG) Hit Multi Year Highs – The Latest
NatWest shares (LON: NWG) jumped by more than 7% in Friday's trading session, setting new 52 week and 5 year highs (368.90p) before settling into the close at 361.90p. This run extends the appreciation in the stock to 64.35%
Rightmove Shares Rise as Strong H1 Drives Revenue Growth
UK property portal business Rightmove plc (LON: RMV) reported a robust financial performance for the first half of 2024, driving its shares over 2% higher.
Nikkei 225 Index Down 3.28% As Markets Shaken by Tech Sector Selloff
Markets around the world faced a significant downturn as major US tech companies experienced a selloff that rippled across global stock exchanges. The Japanese market was hit hard early, but the UK's leading stock indexes wer
Unilever Shares (ULVR.L) Hit 52 Wk Highs, Up Big On Impressive H1 Report
Unilever shares (LON: ULVR) experienced a significant surge following the announcement of a strong financial performance in the first half of 2024. The result
Boohoo and Asos Share Price Targets Cut as Barclays ‘See Downside Risks’
Analysts at Barclays lowered their price targets for struggling online fashion retailers Boohoo (LON: BOO) and Asos (LON: ASC) in a note to clients this week.
Vodafone Revenue Rises in Q1 Despite Lower Inflation Slowing Growth in Europe
Telecommunications giant Vodafone (LON: VOD) reported a 2.8% increase in total revenue for the first quarter, reaching €9 billion in its first quarter trading update.
GSK’s Dovato Outperforms in Head-to-Head Study
GSK's (LON: GSK) ViiV Healthcare has reported promising outcomes from a head-to-head study of its two-drug HIV regimen, Dovato, when compared to the three-drug regimen, Biktarvy by Gilead Sciences. This favourable data focuse
UK Supermarket Market Share Shifts – TSCO and SBRY Stocks Tread Different Paths
In the competitive landscape of UK supermarkets, leading grocery chains Tesco PLC (LON:TSCO) and J Sainsbury PLC (LON:SBRY) have fortified their positions as the foremost players. The bigger named players have had a mixed tim
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