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Late market roundup: FTSE 100 closes lower amid economic concerns

London's blue chip index underperformed against its peers in Paris and Frankfurt on Tuesday, amid fresh concerns about UK inflation and the economy, following OECD forecasts. The FTSE 100 index closed down just 3.36 points at...

23 September 2025
Why Kingfisher shares are under the hammer

B&Q-to-Screwfix owner Kingfisher's (KGF) shares are down roughly 11.5% over the past month with investors fearing a slowdown in consumer spending in the second half of 2025 which would delay the recovery in 'big-ticket' spending....

18 September 2025
Wickes shares make gains after strong first-half update

Third-quarter trading in line Interim dividend of 3.6p Share buyback ongoing Shares in Wickes (WIX) shares advanced as the home improvement retailer reported an adjusted pre-tax profit of £27.3 million for the 26 weeks to 28 June,...

10 September 2025
Stocks up on Fed hope and Oracle cloud forecasts

Shares in London were largely higher on Wednesday, with expectations of Federal Reserve cuts continuing to support equities. Well-received earnings from Oracle overnight also offered some impetus. Airline shares struggled on...

10 September 2025
Victorian Plumbing plan to revive homewares brand raises serious doubts

Sometimes reviving an old brand can be fun ? like Starburst sweets being rebranded as Opal Fruits for the summer ? but there's usually a good reason why brands vanish into obscurity and stay there. So, when Victorian Plumbing (VIC)...

04 September 2025
Late market roundup: Europe fades as French PM to face confidence vote

London's FTSE 100 retreated from record highs on Tuesday, as US President Donald Trump ousts a Federal Reserve governor after the Fed chair sparked hopes for a September rate cut in the US. The FTSE 100 index closed down 55.60...

26 August 2025
UK retailers under pressure on downgraded consumer outlook

UK retail stocks came under pressure on Tuesday (26 Aug) after analysts at Deutsche Bank downgraded the sector citing an anticipated slowdown in consumer spending. The analysts highlighted discretionary spending growth falling to...

26 August 2025
FTSE hits new highs on renewed trade deal optimism

The FTSE 100 on Thursday closed at a new record high, after a US-Japan deal supported hopes for a trade agreement with Europe and following well-received earnings reports. The FTSE 100 index closed up 76.88 points, 0.9%, at...

24 July 2025
Why Wickes could be just the job for growth and income seekers

Warm Easter holiday weather boosted seasonal sales of outdoor and gardening products and encouraged consumers to get out and spend on 'big-ticket' projects. Among the beneficiaries was DIY chain Wickes (WIX), where revenue grew...

05 June 2025
FTSE 100 marginally higher at midday, all eyes on US CPI data

Stocks in London continued to trade mainly higher at midday Tuesday, while stocks in New York were called to open lower as the US-China tariff pause rally has faded, ahead of US consumer price index inflation data. The FTSE 100...

13 May 2025
How DIY-stores operator Wickes is laying the foundations for future growth

'Good growth momentum' across business Warm weather tailwind Market backdrop remains 'challenging' Shares in Wickes (WIX) rose 10% to a three-year high of 215p after the home improvement retailer reported a 'strong start' to 2025...

13 May 2025
Kingfisher shares swoon as soft big-ticket spending drags on profits

Weaker trends across broader marketGains in UK & Ireland, France, Poland'Encouraging' big-ticket sales in Q4Kingfisher (KGF) shares were the FTSE 100's biggest faller on 25 March, slumping 12% to 246.5p after the home improvement...

25 March 2025
Why Wickes shares are hitting new highs despite weaker profits

Earnings at top of estimate rangeCompany sees return to growth£20 million shares buyback to comeInvestors in home improvement retailer Wickes (WIX) were celebrating after the firm posted full-year earnings at the top of...

20 March 2025
Short sellers are targeting UK stocks at risk from Rachel Reeves’ Budget decisions

Professional short sellers are currently circling a small group of UK consuming-facing stocks with the goal of profiting from falls in their share prices, potentially caused by Rachel Reeves' Budget decisions.The UK outlook is...

13 February 2025
FTSE 100 ends the day higher with global mood cautious over potential US tariffs

London's blue-chips made modest gains Tuesday, supported by defensive sectors, while global sentiment remained cautious amid worries over potential US tariffs on imports.The FTSE 100 index ended up 30.16 points, 0.4%, at 8,533.87....

28 January 2025
FTSE 100 higher at midday, all eyes on US tech stocks after previous sell-off

European stocks were higher on Tuesday afternoon, with New York stocks set for a quieter start after a tumultuous Monday trade which saw tech stocks dive.The FTSE 100 index added 51.82 points, 0.6%, at 8,555.53. The FTSE 250 was up...

28 January 2025

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