Stock prices in London closed up on Friday, but investors remained tentative as Israel carried out retaliatory strikes on Iran.The FTSE 100 index closed up 18.80 points, or 0.2%, at 7,895.85. The FTSE 250 ended down 59.37 points, 0.3%, at 19,391.30, and the AIM All-Share closed up 0.38 of a point, 0.1%, at 745.67.Across the week, they were down 1.3%, 1.7% and 1.4% respectively.The Cboe UK 100 ende

Q1 revenue higher than expectedBack to year-on-year growth from Q2Target to increase margins by 1% a yearOnline gambling firm 888 Holdings (888) said first quarter revenue came in higher than its guided range and it expects to return to year-on-year growth from the second quarter onwards.The slightly higher revenue outcome and positive outlook was enough to send the shares up 3.4% to 82.5p, althou

Stock prices in London declined as investors were cautious due to concerns that the Iran-Israel conflict could escalate, following reports by Iranian state media about explosions in the province of Isfahan.The FTSE 100 index was 47.06 points, 0.6%, at 7,829.99. The FTSE 250 was down 166.79 points, 0.9%, at 19,283.88, and the AIM All-Share was down 4.00 points, 0.5%, at 741.29.The Cboe UK 100 was d

European stocks declined on Friday morning after reports of explosions in Iran, fuelling worries of a conflict escalation.The FTSE 100 index opened 50.93 points lower, 0.7%, at 7,826.12. The FTSE 250 was down 178.53 points, 0.9%, at 19,272.14. The AIM All-Share was down 4.15 points, 0.6%, at 741.14.The Cboe UK 100 fell 0.7% to 781.46, the Cboe UK 250 was down 0.8% at 16,706.81, and the Cboe Small

The FTSE 100 came off session lows but still struggled to find its groove heading into Tuesday afternoon, with share price falls for miners meaning it underperformed continental peers.The FTSE 100 index was up just 3.00 points at 7,920.57. The FTSE 250 was up a more convincing 90.13 points, 0.5%, at 19,703.66, while the AIM All-Share was down just 0.02 of a point at 737.24.The Cboe UK 100 was marg

US revenues jump 47% year-on-yearFanDuel maintains leading market positionUS listing expected 29 JanuaryGlobal betting and gaming group Flutter Entertainment (FLTR) topped the FTSE 100 leader board with the shares jumping 12% to £147.66 after revealing strong fourth quarter revenue growth and market share gains.The shares have been the standout performer in the sector over the last year gaining 2

Equity prices in Europe were on the decline heading into Wednesday afternoon, with the mood in London hurt by a slight uptick in UK inflation, while shares in mining and luxury goods firms were among those hurt by tepid Chinese economic data.The UK data means traders may need to re-think their expectations of a May interest rate cut. In the eurozone, meanwhile, the European Central Bank president

2024 earnings guidance lowered to bottom of rangeFull year 2023 revenue falls 8% to £1.71 billionStrategic update expected with full results on 26 MarchShares in gambling and gaming company 888 Holdings (888) sank by a tenth on Wednesday after the company reduced 2024 profit guidance to the lower end of current market expectations.The shares are down around 19% over the last year compared with a

Stock prices in London declined on Wednesday morning as consumer price inflation came in higher than expected for December, adding concerns for some economists who had expected a rate cut in May.The FTSE 100 index opened down 103.82 points, 1.4%, at 7,454.52. The FTSE 250 was down 262.19 points, 1.4%, at 18,931.13, and the AIM All-Share was down 7.42 points, 1.0%, at 740.39.The Cboe UK 100 was dow

London?s blue-chips retreated on Tuesday ahead of key UK inflation data, which could show whether hopes for a spring interest rate cut from the Bank of England are too optimistic.Investors are also re-assessing whether the conviction that US interest rates will be cut in March is realistic, or wide of the mark. US rate cut bets have dwindled, though a cut in March is still the most likely outcome

Stock prices in London closed down on Monday, with stocks in New York following in their footsteps.The FTSE 100 index closed down 16.39 points, 0.2%, at 7,512.96. The FTSE 250 ended down 47.40 points, 0.3%, at 18,361.25, and the AIM All-Share closed down 1.05 points, or 0.2%, at 715.24.The Cboe UK 100 ended down 0.3% at 749.31 and the Cboe UK 250 closed down 0.3% at 15,878.49. However, the Cboe Sm

888 rejected a 156p per share offer from PlaytechPotential cost savings of £170 millionJefferies estimates deal could add 20% to combined profitShares in William Hill owner 888 Holdings (888) jumped as much as 18% on Monday to 84p after The Sunday Times revealed the gambling firm received a takeover offer from gambling technology company Playtech (PTEC) at 156p per share back in July.Playtech sha

European equities were largely lower on Monday afternoon, with share price declines for miners and oil majors causing the FTSE 100 to underperform.The mood in equity markets was subdued, with enthusiasm lacking as investors cautiously await Friday?s US jobs data.The FTSE 100 index traded down 26.87 points, 0.4%, at 7,502.48. The FTSE 250 was up 59.36 points, however, 0.3%, at 18,446.98, and the AI

Everyman?s Rosehill snaps up 900,000 sharesStaffline director buys 2,000,000 sharesAstraZeneca chair bets on new obesity and diabetes drugsMichael Rosehill, non-executive director of premium cinema group Everyman (EMAN:AIM) has bought 300,000 shares for 57p for the total value of £171,000 and 500,000 shares at 56p for a total value of £280,000 on 22 November.Rosehill has also bought a further 10

Non-executive director of Everyman ups stake888 CEO snaps up nearly £950,000 sharesMichael Rosehill, non-executive director of premium cinema group Everyman (EMAN) has bought 2.5 million shares at 55p for a total value of £1.375 million on 20 October.Rosehill is also a director of Blue Coast Capital - a private equity group.Blue Coast Capital now owns 20,093, 639 shares in the premium cinema gro

The FTSE 100 outperformed its European peers on Tuesday, thanks to some favourable UK wage data, which should take some pressure off the Bank of England in November.Meanwhile, in the US, stocks were largely lower, as data reinforced higher for longer interest rate worries.Globally, worries surrounding the Israel-Hamas conflict continued to cast a shadow over markets.The FTSE 100 index added 44.58

888 issues profit warning on soft Q3 tradingWarning follows similar Entain updateFlutter caught in share-price fall-outGlobal online gambling firm 888 Holdings (888) saw its shares drop 16% on Thursday after it lowered full-year profit guidance amid weaker-than-expected third quarter trading.The news weighed on the shares of fellow gambling companies Entain (ENT) and Flutter Entertainment (FLTR) w

Stock prices in London opened in the red on Thursday amid worries around China's property sector, and the increasing likelihood of interest rates remaining higher for longer weighed on market mood.The FTSE 100 index opened down 5.35 points, or 0.1%, at 7,587.87. The FTSE 250 was down 19.67 points, or 0.1%, at 18,200.56, and the AIM All-Share was down 0.52 of a point, or 0.1%, at 728.01.The Cboe UK

Stock prices in London finished lower on Monday, with the FTSE 100 index down amid fears that the Chinese property sector is weakening.The FTSE 100 index closed down 59.92 points, 0.8%, at 7,623.99. The FTSE 250 ended down 191.53 points, 1.0%, at 18,415.31, and the AIM All-Share closed down 4.91 points, or 0.7%, at 734.52.The Cboe UK 100 ended down 0.9% at 760.21, the Cboe UK 250 closed down 1.5%

Stocks in London were lower around midday on Monday, amid fears about China's economy and high interest rates in the US that could linger for longer.The FTSE 100 index was down 48.43 points, or 0.6%, at 7,635.48. The FTSE 250 was down 170.26 points, or 0.9%, at 18,436.61, and the AIM All-Share was down 1.44 points, or 0.2%, at 737.99.The Cboe UK 100 was down 0.7% at 761.70, the Cboe UK 250 was dow