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Ford pulls guidance and warns of $1.5 billion profit hit

Tariff impact of $1.5 billion Guidance suspended Guidance to restart from Q2 Ford Motor Company (F:NYSE) pulled its forward guidance and warned of a net $1.5 billion hit to adjusted EBIT (earnings before interest and taxes) in 2025, sending the shares 2%% lower in after-hours trading on Monday (5 May). For context, the Detroit-based automaker had previously projected 2025...

06 May 2025, 09:39

FTSE 100 outperforms European peers ahead of PMI print

London stocks were in the green on Tuesday as investors await UK PMI data, while blue chip stocks in Paris and Frankfurt were down with PMI data for Germany and France already out. The FTSE 100 index opened up 20.53 points, 0.2%, at 8,616.88. The FTSE 250 was up 87.81 points, 0.4%, at 20,328.32, and the AIM All-Share was up 1.65 points, 0.2%, at 709.40. The Cboe UK 100 was...

06 May 2025, 08:03

FTSE 100 ends the week higher after stronger-than-forecast US jobs report

London's FTSE 100 rounded off a strong week with another gain, with hope on the tariff front and a stronger-than-forecast US jobs report boosting investor morale. The FTSE 100 index ended up 99.55 points, 1.2%, at 8,596.35. The FTSE 250 rose 105.54 points, 0.5%, at 20,240.51, and the AIM All-Share climbed 7.77 points, 1.1%, at 707.75. For the week, the FTSE 100 added 2.2%,...

02 May 2025, 16:04

Pearson shares dip despite on track for full year

£350 million share buyback underway Group underlying sales up 1% for first quarter On track for full year 2025 Shares in Pearson (PSON) fell over 3% to £11.35 in early trading despite the education group saying it was on track to meet full year 2025 guidance. The company reported a 1% increase in first quarter underlying group sales to the end of March with 'growth...

02 May 2025, 14:13

FTSE 100 higher at midday, all eyes on US unemployment data

Stocks in London, Paris and Frankfurt were higher at midday on Friday, with Atalaya Mining shares up as it is set to join the FTSE 250, while investors await US unemployment data. 'The FTSE 100 was on course to extend its winning streak after signs of a potential de-escalation of the tariff stand-off between US and China gave investors real heart,' AJ Bell's Russ Mould...

02 May 2025, 12:01

Shell bounces on first-quarter earnings beat and bumper $3.5 billion buyback

Q1 earnings top forecasts 14 quarters of at least $3 billion in buybacks But net debt ticks higher Shell (SHEL) and BP (BP.) are both finding life difficult at the moment due to slumping commodity prices, a weak outlook for oil markets and the uncertainties stoked by the US Administration's trade tariffs. Shares in the former bounced 3.5% to £25.15 in early dealings on 2...

02 May 2025, 10:53

NatWest shares hit 14-year high on earnings beat and raised outlook

Operating profit well above estimates Operating cost ratio tumbles vs 2024 Full-year income forecast increased As the last of the Big Four UK banks to report earnings each quarter, NatWest (NWG) turned out to be the best with profit beating expectations and the board raising its full-year top-line forecast to the top of the range of estimates. The shares jumped as much as...

02 May 2025, 08:58

Big tech earnings help US markets recover Liberation Day losses but stress signs growing | Wall Street Week

Despite clear signs of mounting pressure on the economy and companies, markets seem remarkably sanguine and have more or less completed their recovery from the dramatic tariff-driven sell-off at the start of last month, helped by largely impressive hotly watched big tech earnings. Although 'Liberation Day' wasn't until the start of April, US first-quarter GDP (gross...

02 May 2025, 09:46

Early market roundup: European stocks up as Shell rises despite profit fall

Stock prices in London, Paris and Frankfurt were in the green on Friday morning, amid new first-quarter earnings, with NatWest shares up as pretax profit climbed. Most notably, Beijing's commerce ministry on Friday confirmed the US had reached out for negotiations on tariffs and that it was 'currently evaluating' the offer. However, it added: 'If the US wants to talk, it...

02 May 2025, 08:05

London in the green, clocks-up longest streak in eight years

London's FTSE 100 closed in the green on Thursday, extending its longest winning streak in eight years as Wall Street enjoys a boost from results from tech stocks. The FTSE 100 index closed up just 1.95 points at 8,496.80. The FTSE 250 advanced 250.38 points, 1.3%, at 20,134.97, and and the AIM All-Share gained 9.26 points, 1.3%, at 699.98. The Cboe UK 100 ended up 0.5% at...

01 May 2025, 16:09

Blue-chips slightly in the red at midday

London's blue chip index was down marginally at Thursday midday amid soft UK manufacturing data, with US jobless and manufacturing purchasing managers' index set data to arrive. The S&P Global UK manufacturing purchasing managers' index picked up to 45.4 points in April from 44.9 in March, topping the 44.0 flash estimate. New business for UK manufacturers meanwhile slid for...

01 May 2025, 11:02

Whitbread shares gain on outlook and £250 million share buyback

1,075 new rooms opened in UK £75 million of savings last year Buyback bigger than expected Shares in Whitbread (WTB) gained nearly 4% to £26.81 in morning trading as the Premier Inn-owner said its five-year plan was on track and announced a £250 million share buyback to be completed over the next 12 months. > More detailed chart IMPROVING MOMENTUM Group revenue for the...

01 May 2025, 10:11

Pets at Home and CVS rise on better than feared competition remedies

CMA findings as expected More price transparency needed Possible cap on cremations mark-up The CMA's (Competition and Markets Authority) potential remedies for the UK's £6.3 billion veterinary market proved to be more bark than bite, sparking a 13% jump in the share price of CVS (CVSG:AIM) and a 3% rise in Pets at Home (PETS). Since the CMA announced its formal...

01 May 2025, 10:06

Clarkson shares sink as trade tensions and dollar weakness trigger profit warning

Profit guidance downgraded Trade tensions to blame Demand for research products 'high' Shares in Clarkson (CKN) sank 10% to £29.65, a 52-week low, after the global shipbroking leader warned profits for 2025 could be down more than 25% year-on-year. In a bleak AGM trading statement, the shipping services specialist pinned the blame for the earnings alert on global trade...

01 May 2025, 10:34

FTSE in the green early doors as investors await PMI data

Stocks were in the green on Thursday morning in London, with software provider Eleco on AIM shining after it said it is 'well positioned' for strong results. Meanwhile in Asia, Chinese media has reported that Washington is approaching Beijing regarding tariff negotiations. Yuyuan Tantian, a Chinese outlet linked to state broadcaster CCTV, said citing sources that Washington...

01 May 2025, 08:04

London ekes out small gain on earnings while US red on weak data

London stocks closed in the green on Wednesday, boosted by a slew of earnings releases, while US markets slipped on weak economic growth and employment data readings. The FTSE 100 index closed up 31.39 points, 0.4%, at 8,494.85. The FTSE 250 advanced 74.87 points, 0.4%, at 19,884.59, and the AIM All-Share gained 9.41 points, 1.4%, at 690.72. The Cboe UK 100 ended slightly...

30 April 2025, 17:25

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Shares News

Ford pulls guidance and warns of $1.5 billion profit hit

FTSE 100 outperforms European peers ahead of PMI print

FTSE 100 ends the week higher after stronger-than-forecast US jobs report

Pearson shares dip despite on track for full year

FTSE 100 higher at midday, all eyes on US unemployment data

Shell bounces on first-quarter earnings beat and bumper $3.5 billion buyback

NatWest shares hit 14-year high on earnings beat and raised outlook

Big tech earnings help US markets recover Liberation Day losses but stress signs growing | Wall Street Week

Early market roundup: European stocks up as Shell rises despite profit fall

London in the green, clocks-up longest streak in eight years

Blue-chips slightly in the red at midday

Whitbread shares gain on outlook and £250 million share buyback

Pets at Home and CVS rise on better than feared competition remedies

Clarkson shares sink as trade tensions and dollar weakness trigger profit warning

FTSE in the green early doors as investors await PMI data

London ekes out small gain on earnings while US red on weak data

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