UK Stock News
Lloyds Shares Dip as Group Announces New 185M Listing
In a significant development for investors, Lloyds Banking Group PLC has disclosed its intention to block list a substantial number of shares on the London Stock Exchange. The proposed listing consists of 185 million ordinary
Crest Nicholson, Barratt Redrow: Jefferies Highlights ‘Compelling Risk/Reward’
In a note to clients this week, Jefferies took a bullish stance on UK housebuilders Crest Nicholson and Barratt Redrow, upgrading both stocks to “Buy” from “Hold” as it identifies attractive opportunities amidst market challe
JD Sports Shares: Analysts Cautious Following Q3 Update
JD Sports Fashion (LON: JD.) has faced a more cautious reception after its Q3 trading update, with both Deutsche Bank and JPMorgan tempering their outlooks on the retail giant in recent research notes.
Barclays Shares (LON: BARC) Up as FCA Fine Comes in at £40M
Barclays shares (LON: BARC) are up 2.26% today, closing in on the 52 week high after the British banking giant pushed year-to-date gains up to an impressive 69.47%. News of the bank being fined £40 million by the UK's Financi
FTSE 100 Challenging 8,300 as New US Treasury Secretary Appointed
London's stock market made solid gains to begin the week, with the FTSE 100 index rising 0.39% to 8,294 by early afternoon. Market sentiment has been buoyed by the ap
Anglo American to Sell Steelmaking Coal Business to Peabody Energy
Anglo American (LON: AAL) announced Monday that it has agreed to sell its entire steelmaking coal business to Peabody Energy for up to $3.8 billion. [stock_market_widget type=
Kingfisher Shares Plunge as Near-Term Outlook Remains Uncertain
Shares of home improvement retailer Kingfisher plc (LON: KGF) tumbled 13.5% Monday after the company tightened its full-year profit guidance and warned of ongoing uncertainty in its key markets.
NatWest Shares (NWG) Fall Back From Highs as UK Govt Stake Moves Below 11%
The UK government has further reduced its stake in NatWest Group PLC, an Edinburgh, Scotland-based bank. As per the latest filing with the stock exchange on Friday, the government's share now stands at 10.99%, a slight decrea
FTSE 100 Rejected Above 8,200 | Index Making Gains Despite Retail Dip
Stocks on the London Stock Exchange pushed the FTSE 100 index back above 8,200 briefly this morning, as investors weighed an uptick in consumer confidence against a larger-
DFS Furniture Appoints Interim CFO, Sees Trading Performance Improvement
In an update on Friday, DFS Furniture (LON: DFS) announced an improvement in its trading performance and appointed a new Interim Chief Financial Officer. The furniture reta
Halma Share Price Target Raised, But Analyst Expects De-Rating
Jefferies raised its price target for Halma plc (LON: HLMA) to 2,200p from 1,950p in a note Thursday following the company's strong financial performance in the first half of its fiscal year 2024/25.
JD Sports Shares (LON: JD) Hit New 52 Wk Low on Profit Warning
JD Sports' share price (LON: JD) has taken a bit of a beating today, sitting down 13.8% at 97.36p, having earlier made a new 52 week low at 94.22p. The firm somewhat alarme
Royal Mail to Increase Prices Following Tax Impact, Shares Dip On Write Down (IDS)
Royal Mail has announced plans to increase its prices after incurring a significant financial hit due to a tax change in the UK Budget. The postal service company is dealing with a £120 million impact from the tax raid introd
Frasers Says Boohoo Executive Chairman ‘Must Go,’ Fashion Firm Appoints Tim Morris as Independent Chair
Frasers Group (LON: FRAS) issued an open letter to shareholders of Boohoo (LON: BOO) on Thursday, calling for the removal of E
AstraZeneca Pipeline Prospects Remain Largely Unchanged
AstraZeneca's (LON: AZN) stock price has seen a significant decline in recent months due to ongoing investigations in China and disappointing clinical trial results. [stock_m
Sainsbury Shares a Buy, Tesco at Neutral – RBC Capital
UK supermarket giant Sainsbury (LON: SBRY) was on the receiving end of positive commentary from analysts at RBC Capital this week, while its counterpart Tesco (LON: TSCO) was assigned a more cautious rating by the bank.
Ryanair a Top Pick, IAG to Benefit From Tight Capacity in London
Bernstein analysts pointed to Ryanair (NASDAQ: RYAAY) and
Avon Technologies Shares Surge on ‘Record Order Book’
On Tuesday, Avon Technologies (LON: AVON) announced strong preliminary results for the year ended 30 September 2024, sending its shares higher. [stock_market_widget type="char
Revolution Beauty Shares Decline as Revenue Drops 20% in H1
AIM-listed Revolution Beauty Group (LON: REVB) announced its interim results for the six months ended 31 August 2024, sending its shares lower after revealing a significant decline in revenue and gross profit.
Revolut UK Trading Offering To Expand as License Secured
Revolut, one of Europe's leading fintech companies, has secured a significant milestone in its expansion efforts. The company has received approval from the British financial regulator for a UK trading license which enables R
Shein Shares Listing Soon? Firm Targets £50 Billion London IPO
Global fashion giant Shein is planning a significant debut on the London Stock Exchange with a £50 billion initial public offering slated for Q1 2025. Amid a climate of ec
Boohoo Shares Dip: Raises Approximately £39.3 Million
Online fashion retailer Boohoo Group (LON: BOO) revealed Monday that it has successfully raised approximately £39.3 million through a combination of a placing, subscription, and retail offer.
Halma Acquires Lamidey Noury Medical in £42m Deal
On Monday, Halma (LON: HLMA) announced the acquisition of Lamidey Noury Medical in a £42 million deal. Lamidey Noury, a French medical device company, specialises in advanc
