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Beazley shares hit three-month low on outlook cut

Premium growth forecast lowered Through-the-cycle profit the priority Shares were trading at life-high Investors are usually supportive of Beazley's (BEZ) cautious approach to delivering growth through the insurance cycle, which explains why the shares have been trading at record highs, but on this occasion they seem to have taken exception to the firm's decision to rein in...

13 August 2025, 08:49

Shares up as Fed cut bets build after US inflation data

Stocks in Europe were higher on Wednesday morning, amid the growing conviction that the Federal Reserve will cut rates at its next meeting, after softer-than-expected US inflation data. The annual US consumer price inflation inflation rate was unchanged at 2.7% in July. This was the same as in June but lower than the FXStreet-cited market consensus of an uptick to 2.8%....

13 August 2025, 08:05

European stocks mixed as US-China trade truce extended

London stocks rounded off the day mixed on Tuesday, as investors weighed news of a US-China tariff truce extension and steady US inflation numbers. The FTSE 100 index closed up 18.10 points, 0.2%, at 9,147.81. The FTSE 250 ended 46.80 points lower, 0.2%, at 21,842.69, while the AIM All-Share finished up 1.06 points, 0.1%, at 759.27. The Cboe UK 100 ended up 0.3% at 915.84,...

12 August 2025, 16:02

FTSE 100 in ‘measured’ gain before US data

Stocks in Europe were mostly higher on Tuesday midday ahead of US consumer price index data, as investors breathed a sigh of relief after a trade truce extension between the US and China. As part of their May truce, fresh US tariffs targeting China were reduced to 30% and the corresponding level from China was cut to 10%. Those rates will now hold until November ? or...

12 August 2025, 11:18

Better to travel as Entain shares fall despite raised outlook

Better than expected H1 Full-year outlook increased Shares up with events Global sports betting and gaming group Entain (ENT) reported double-digit increases in both net gaming revenue and profit for the first half of 2025, comfortably beating consensus estimates, and raised its full-year guidance. However, shares in the Ladbrokes and Coral brands owner have had a strong...

12 August 2025, 10:49

No respite for ailing staffing sector as PageGroup posts lower profits

Net fee income down 12% Weakness in France and Germany Full-year profit target confirmed Shares in PageGroup (PAGE) fell over 3% to 258p in morning trading as the recruiter reported a disappointing set of results for the six months ending 30 June. The company reported a 12.3% fall in half-year net fee income to £389.7 million compared with £444.1 million last year due to...

12 August 2025, 09:38

Bellway brightens sentiment with positive half-year update

Double-digit increase in volumes Prices also higher than last year Firm 'well positioned for growth' For the second time this year, Bellway (BWY) has ridden to the rescue to alleviate some of the gloomy sentiment around the housebuilding sector with positive news on sales and reservations. The shares, which were trading just shy of £30 in July but have been languishing...

12 August 2025, 09:07

Early market roundup: Stocks higher as US and China extend trade truce

Stock prices in Europe were mostly higher on Tuesday morning amid an extension of the US-China trade truce, while investors await US consumer price index inflation data and digest a UK unemployment reading. The FTSE 100 index traded up 21.34 points, 0.2%, at 9,151.05. The FTSE 250 added 51.59 points, 0.2%, at 21,941.08, and the AIM All-Share was up 2.44 points, 0.3%, at...

12 August 2025, 08:12

Late market roundup: FTSE 100 outperforms ahead of busy week for data

London stocks ended mostly lower on Monday, although the FTSE 100 surpassed its European peers ahead of UK jobs data and US inflation. Also, markets currently appear 'very relaxed' ahead of the deadline for US-China trade talks. The FTSE 100 index closed up 33.98 points, 0.4%, at 9,129.71. The FTSE 250 ended 69.06 points lower, 0.3%, at 21,889.49, while the AIM All-Share...

11 August 2025, 17:02

Lunchtime market roundup: FTSE 100 rises as US-China deadline looms

The FTSE 100 outperformed its European peers on Monday, trading higher around midday in London, weighing developments in Ukraine and prospects ahead of Tuesday's US-China trade talks deadline. The FTSE 100 index traded up 16.75 points, 0.2%, at 9,112.48. The FTSE 250 fell 80.96 points, 0.4%, at 21,877.59, and the AIM All-Share was down 2.77 points, 0.4%, at 759.69. The Cboe...

11 August 2025, 11:18

Hikma Pharmaceuticals and Vistry directors buy while GlobalData CFO sells | Directors Deals

Hikma chair spends £3.5 million Vistry chair backs builder GlobalData CFO raises cash Mazen Darwazah, executive chairman of drug manufacturer Hikma Pharmaceuticals (HIK), bought 200,000 shares at £17.56 for a total value of £3.5 million on 7 August. Darwazah's purchase comes after the company's core first-half operating profit fell by 7% to $373 million 'reflecting...

11 August 2025, 12:09

GSK shares up on US priority review for Gepotidacin

FDA accepts application for gepotidacin Positive phase-three trials GAK to receive $370m settlement Pharmaceutical firm GSK (GSK) said the US FDA (Food and Drug Administration) has accepted an application to review gepotidacin, its oral antibiotic to treat sexually transmitted uncomplicated gonorrhoea in patients 12 years and older. The shares ticked up 14p or 1% to...

11 August 2025, 10:55

S4 Capital shares gain on takeover approach

Firm in talks with another UK agency No discussion of price in statement S4 shares still down 30% this year The UK takeover train continues to trundle on with confirmation today from digital advertising agency S4 Capital (SFOR) it has received an approach from rival UK agency MSQ Partners. S4 shares initially jumped 3.75p or 17% to 24.95p but fell back to 22.4p for a gain...

11 August 2025, 10:48

Early market roundup: Mixed trade before US inflation, UK jobless data

The FTSE 100 outperformed European peers at the start of the week, ahead of key US inflation data and a UK unemployment reading on Tuesday. The FTSE 100 index traded up 31.62 points, 0.4%, at 9,127.35. The FTSE 250 added 3.96 points at 21,962.51, and the AIM All-Share was down 0.68 of a point, 0.1%, at 761.78. The Cboe UK 100 was up 0.4% at 913.70, the Cboe UK 250 was flat...

11 August 2025, 09:18

Late market roundup: FTSE 100 falls as gambling firms sink on tax news

Stocks in London ended mixed on Friday, as gambling operators were hit by rumours of tax rises in the UK while hopes for an end to conflict in Ukraine received a boost. The FTSE 100 index closed down 5.04 points, 0.1%, at 9,095.73. The FTSE 250 ended 20.45 points higher, 0.1%, at 21,958.55 while the AIM All-Share finished down 1.05 points, 0.1%, at 762.46. For the week, the...

08 August 2025, 16:14

Lunchtime market roundup: Stocks mixed but Petra Diamonds shines

Stocks in Europe continued to be mixed at Friday midday, with investor sentiment cautious as gold futures hit a new record high. The FTSE 100 index was up 4.53 points, 0.1%, at 9,105.30. The FTSE 250 was down 27.66 points, 0.1%, at 21,910.44, and the AIM All-Share was down 2.69 points, 0.4%, at 760.82. The Cboe UK 100 was flat at 911.97, the Cboe UK 250 was down 0.1% at...

08 August 2025, 11:16

Shares News

Beazley shares hit three-month low on outlook cut

Shares up as Fed cut bets build after US inflation data

European stocks mixed as US-China trade truce extended

FTSE 100 in ‘measured’ gain before US data

Better to travel as Entain shares fall despite raised outlook

No respite for ailing staffing sector as PageGroup posts lower profits

Bellway brightens sentiment with positive half-year update

Early market roundup: Stocks higher as US and China extend trade truce

Late market roundup: FTSE 100 outperforms ahead of busy week for data

Lunchtime market roundup: FTSE 100 rises as US-China deadline looms

Hikma Pharmaceuticals and Vistry directors buy while GlobalData CFO sells | Directors Deals

GSK shares up on US priority review for Gepotidacin

S4 Capital shares gain on takeover approach

Early market roundup: Mixed trade before US inflation, UK jobless data

Late market roundup: FTSE 100 falls as gambling firms sink on tax news

Lunchtime market roundup: Stocks mixed but Petra Diamonds shines

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