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BAE Systems Partners with DARPA for Enhanced Software Security
BAE Systems' shares (LON: BA) has moved green on the day, reversing the earlier trend, as the firms' FAST Labs™ has been awarded a $6 million contract by the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) as part of t
Rio Tinto Shares (RIO) Dip as Activist Urges ASX Primary Listing
Rio Tinto's share price (LON:RIO) has fallen below the 5,000 level, down 0.97% on what has been an eventful morning for the firm.
FTSE Dips Amid Global Political Concerns
London stocks experienced a slight decline in early trading on Wednesday, with the FTSE 100 index down by 0.34% at 8,331. This drop followed mixed performances in bot
IHG Shares a ‘Highly Attractive’ Long Term Story
Goldman Sachs analysts reiterated their bullish stance on InterContinental Hotels Group (LON: IHG) in a note this week, citing the company's long-term growth prospects supported by new co-branded credit card arrangements in t
EasyJet Shares: Analysts Boost Price Targets, Highlight Growth Potential
EasyJet (LON: EZJ) shares jumped on Tuesday and have edged further higher so far on Wednesday after the company received bullish commentary from analysts at Jefferies. [stock_
UK Homebuilder Stocks: RBC Cuts Vistry and Persimmon, Raises Barratt Redrow
RBC Capital revised its outlook on major UK homebuilders in a note this week, reflecting varying levels of confidence in their performance amid a challenging housing market.
Marston’s Shares Jump as LFL Sales Growth ‘Ahead of Market’
Marston's (LON: MARS) saw its shares surge over 6% in early Tuesday trading after reporting strong financial results for the 52 weeks ended September 28, 2024. [stock_market_w
UK Housing Market Sees Boost, Mortgage Demand Hits Two-Year Peak
The UK housing market is having a strong end to the year, with mortgage approvals for house purchases in October hitting a two-year high. Rising to approximately 68,300, this surge in mortgage approvals has surpassed economis
Anglo American Shares: Analyst Sees Value Following Restructuring Progress
Anglo American (LON: AAL) received a bullish endorsement from Jefferies analyst Christopher LaFemina on Friday, who upgraded the stock from Hold to Buy. [stock_market_widget t
Argo Blockchain raises £4.2m Through Subscription by Institution
Bitcoin miner Argo Blockchain (LON: ARB) announced Monday that it has successfully raised £4.2 million through a subscription of its ordinary shares by an institution. [stock_
FTSE 100 Ends Week & Month in Green Territory; Anglo American and THG Notable Gainers
The FTSE 100, London's premier stock index, experienced a marginal gain of 0.07% to close at 8,287.30 in the afternoon trading session on Friday. The index gained 0.3
ABC Technologies to Acquire TI Fluid Systems in £1bn Deal
ABC Technologies announced Friday that it has agreed on a deal to acquire TI Fluid Systems (LON: TIFS) for approximately £1 billion. [stock_market_widget type="chart" template
Boohoo ‘Core Brands Continuing to Decline’
In a note this week, online fashion retailer Boohoo (LON: BOO) was downgraded by Jefferies to "Hold" from "Buy," citing ongoing challenges with its core brands. [stock_market_
Cranswick Shares (LON: CWK) Fall as Analyst Increases Price Target, But Cuts Rating
Cranswick plc shares (LON: CWK), listed on the London Stock Exchange under the symbol CWK experienced a 0.8% drop today, trading at 4,950 having closed out the previou
FTSE 100 Tests 8,300 – Direct Line Flying on Aviva’s Takeover Rejection
The London stock exchange is experiencing a solid start to trading today, with the FTSE 100 index advancing 0.26%, having earlier tested 8,300. The intraday high so f
Dr. Martens Shares Jump Despite H1 Loss, YoY Revenue Decline
Shares of iconic footwear brand Dr. Martens (LON: DOCS) rallied more than 13% Thursday despite the company reporting a £28.7 million pre-tax loss for the first half of FY25, compared to a £25.8 million profit in the same peri
Tesco, Sainsbury Shares Climb Following JPMorgan Upgrades
Tesco (LON: TSCO) and Sainsbury (LON: SBRY) shares gained more than 2% Thursday after JPMorgan issued double
FTSE 100 Rallies into Close on Volatile Day for UK Markets
The FTSE 100 rallied into the close, ending up 0.24% at 8,278 after earlier moving red on the day. Volatility is the word of the day, as various stocks also made gree
Aston Martin Shares (AML) Hit New Low on Profit Warning and Funding Quest
Aston Martin's shares (LON: AML) have hit a new 52 week low in trading today, as the iconic luxury car manufacturer continues to n
Just Eat Takeaway Shares (JET) Dip as London Delisting Moves Closer
Shares of Just Eat Takeaway (LON: JET) witnessed a downturn on Tuesday as the company announced plans to delist from the London Stock Exchange. The JET price has trimmed 1.
Kingfisher Share Targets Cut After Latest Update
Analysts cut their price targets for Kingfisher (LON: KGF) following a disappointing Q3 trading update and a lowered profit forecast for FY25. [stock_market_widget type="chart
EasyJet Shares Rally After ‘Record Summer’
EasyJet (LON: EZJ) shares rallied Wednesday after the airline revealed a 34% increase in annual profits, driven by a "record summer." [stock_market_widget type="chart" templat
Halfords Shares (LON: HFD) Up Big, Firm Eyeing Expansion as Profits Rise
Halfords shares (LON: HFD) are on the move today, up by 12%, following the release of their first-half profit results which outstripped market expectations. The company additionally unveiled ambitious plans to enlarge its 'Fu
