UK Stock News
Vodafone-Three UK Merger Awaits Final Go-Ahead, Shares Gain on Day
Vodafone shares (LON: VOD) have taken a small jump up today, gaining 1.58% as the merger between British telecommunication giants Vodafone and Three UK seems to be gett
ABF Stock Gains as Profits Jump
Associated British Foods (LON: ABF) shares rose at the start of Tuesday's session after the company reported a significant increase in profit for the year ended September 14, 2024.
Asos Shares Tumble Despite Forecasting 60% Profit Jump in 2025
Shares in online fashion retailer Asos (LON: ASC) fell by 7% Tuesday despite the company forecasting a significant increase in profitability for 2025. [stock_market_widget typ
NatWest Share Price Starts Week With Decade Long High
NatWest shares (LON: NWG) are coming off new heights, reaching a level not seen in 10 years up at 390.02. The NWG share price marks a significant turnaround for the bank, which had last these heights in the aftermath of the 2
RBC Capital Adjusts Outlook on 3i Group Shares (LON: III) After Strong Year
Analysts at RBC Capital Markets have revised their stance on 3i Group (LON: III), the international investment management company, signalling a shift in market sentiment. The firm's stock was downgraded from 'outperform' to '
Thames Water Secures £1.5 Billion Rescue Plan
In a significant financial development for Britain's largest water and wastewater company, Thames Water, a creditor group has put forth a £1.5 billion funding lifeline. As the company navigates its way through financial diffi
Burberry Shares (BRBY) Surge Amid Moncler Takeover Rumors
British luxury fashion retailer Burberry shares (LON: BRBY) soared today amid speculative whispers of a potential takeover bid by the French luxury brand Moncler. Burberry's share price is up 6.48% at 864.60 as the day comes
FTSE 100 Reclaims 8,200 as Index Led by Oil & Bank Shares
The London stock market has started the week in bullish fashion, with the benchmark FTSE 100 Index up by 0.6% to reach 8,225 points. Having briefly lost the 8,200 lev
Reckitt Benckiser Share Price (LON: RKT) Target Lowered After Recent Rally
Reckitt Benckiser share price (LON: RKT) trades mildly red to start the week, losing 0.36% as the battle to regain the 5,000 level continues. According to a price targe
Smith & Nephew Shares Continue Lower as Analysts React to Q3 Report
Smith & Nephew (LON: SN.) shares continued to edge lower Monday, currently down around 0.6% after plunging last week in reaction to its third-quarter trading report. Th
Anglo American Stock Rises After Agreeing Sale of Interest in Jellinbah
Anglo American (LON: AAL) saw its stock price rise more than 1% Monday after the announcement of an agreement to sell its 33.3% minority interest in Jellinbah Group Pty Ltd to Zashvin Pty Limited for A$1.6 billion (approximat
Reckitt Benckiser Clears Legal Hurdle, Share Price Jumps And Reclaims 5,100
Reckitt Benckiser Group's share price (LON: RKT) experienced a notable jump this morning, adding 8.88% and recapturing the 5,100 level following the company's vindication in a lawsuit concerning their baby formula products. T
European Airline Shares: Analysts Make Buy/Sell Calls (IAG, EZJ, WIZZ)
In a note to clients this week, analysts at Jefferies initiated coverage of European Airlines, including IAG, Wizz Air and EasyJet, offering contrasting views on the stocks.
Boohoo Appoints New CEO, It’s Not Mike Ashley
On Friday, Boohoo Group (LON: BOO) announced the appointment of Dan Finley as its new Chief Executive Officer, not bowing to pressure from Frasers Group to appoint Mike Ashley.
Will Lloyds Need To Trim £2bn Buyback After Court Ruling?
Lloyds Banking Group (LON:LLOY) may be forced to dramatically scale back its £2 billion share buyback program for the next year due to a recent adverse ruling from the
FTSE 100 Stumbles – Shell Makes Gains As Housebuilders Slump
The UK's benchmark FTSE 100 index, currently trades down 1%, as US markets opened to a red wave. The trend has been bearish over recent sessions, with today's drop ma
Shell Shares Rise Despite Profit Dip as Buyback & Dividend Confirmed
Energy titan Shell's share price (LON: SHEL) added 1.53% through today's morning session following a third-quarter earnings report that surpassed analyst expectations.
Kainos Shares Plunge as Company Cuts Full-Year Revenue Expectations
Kainos Group (LON: KNOS), a UK-based IT provider, saw its share price plummet by 14.5% on Thursday after the company released a trading update, lowering its full-year revenue expectations.
Haleon Stock Slides Following Q3 Update
Shares of Haleon (LON: HLN), the consumer healthcare giant spun off from GSK, declined Thursday, currently down more than 2% following the release of its Q3 trading update.
UK Bank Shares Rise as Budget Sparing Bank Levy is Presented – FTSE 100 Falls
In a climate of economic uncertainty, any time new budgets are due after a change in leading party, there is a glimmer of relief for Britain's banking industry. Shares in UK banks edged upwards on Wednesday amidst growing exp
Standard Chartered Share Price (STAN) Hits New Highs as Earnings Surge
Standard Chartered share price (LON: STAN) has added 3.17% through the morning session, hitting a new 52 week high of 911p on impressive earnings that beat market expectations. Within the banking sector, such news is often a
Next Shares Jump as Q3 Sales Rise, Guidance Increased
Leading British fashion retailer Next (LON: NXT) saw its shares jump at the open on Wednesday after the company reported a strong performance in the third quarter of its fiscal year.
GSK Shares Drop as Vaccine Sales Down in Q3
GSK (LON: GSK) shares fell more than 3% in early Wednesday trading after the company reported a decline in vaccine sales during the third quarter of 2024. [stock_market_widget