Revolution in row with growth trust ChrysalisNo legal proceedings launched yetNew management looking to turn Revolution roundShares in Revolution Beauty (REVB:AIM) cheapened 2.7% to 29.2p on Friday after the troubled makeup company insisted it ?strongly contests? allegations made against it by former shareholder Chrysalis Investments (CHRY).This week (29 January), the board at investment trust Chr

London?s FTSE 100 outperformed at the start of the week, with oil majors dragging it higher, though gains were harder to come by elsewhere in Europe ahead of a key week of monetary policy announcements and economic data.The FTSE 100 index was up 20.42 points, 0.3%, at 7,655.51. The FTSE 250 was up 84.67 points, 0.4%, at 19,253.35, and the AIM All-Share was up 1.62 points, 0.2%, at 749.08.The Cboe

European equities traded lower on Friday, after data showed inflation pressure in the eurozone accelerated, and as dovish interest rate expectations for the US are tempered ahead of the afternoon?s employment data.Ahead of the US data, equities in New York are called to open lower. The Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 are both called down 0.3%. The Nasdaq Composite is called down 0.4%.The

Stock prices in London reacted to dimming optimism of future US interest rate cuts, falling as the week?s developments countered upbeat sentiment at the end of 2023 of loosening monetary policy.?Global market moves in the first week of the year appear to have been driven by investors becoming more cautious about the timing of the first Fed rate cut and about the total amount of policy easing for 2

Probe to prevent shoppers being misledGreen claims ?may be overstated?UK market worth £140 billion last yearConsumer products giant Unilever (ULVR) has found itself the unwelcome subject of a probe by the CMA (Competition and Markets Authority) into its ?green? claims on some of its household items such as cleaning products and toiletries.However, with the shares already trading at 12-month lows

This week, discount retailer Aldi revealed UK sales in the year to December 2022 increased by £1.9 billion or 14% to a staggering £15.5 billion, a new record in its 33 years of operating here.The company, which has attracted around one million more customers to its stores over the past year, said rising living costs have created 'a shift in attitudes', adding that a 'new generation of savvy shop

Higher oil prices after recent production cuts from Saudi Arabia and Russia hit investor sentiment in London on Wednesday.Stocks closed lower fearing the effects that elevated oil prices would have on inflation and, in turn, the outlook for global interest rates.The FTSE 100 index closed down 11.79 points, or 0.2% at 7,426.14 on Wednesday. The FTSE 250 ended down 39.60 points, or 0.2%, at 18,451.8

Having analysed Microsoft (MSFT:NASDAQ) and Unilever (ULVR) in parts one and two, part three of Shares new mini-series is an examination of the key metrics and investment merits of Greggs (GRG). A more down-to-earth choice but unquestionably one of the UK's favourite options for food on the go, now guided by CEO Roisin Currie.ANALYSING GREGGSWe will dig into the numbers at the value-for-money saus

Like-for-like sales up 16% in H1Full year guidance unchangedRate of cost inflation has started to easeValue sausage rolls, pasties and pizzas seller Greggs (GRG) served up strong results for the half to 1 July 2023 as consumers continued to snap up its competitively-priced food and drink on-the-go.Greggs also said the rate of food and packaging cost inflation has started to ease and this trend sho

Stocks in London closed lower on Wednesday, as investors digested a surprise interest rate hike from the Bank of Canada, and the impact it will have on next week's interest rate decisions.The US Federal Reserve and European Central Bank announce rate decisions next week Wednesday and Thursday, respectively.The FTSE 100 index closed down 3.76 points at 7,624.34 on Tuesday. The FTSE 250 ended down 6

- Strong Q1 like for like sales growth- Favourable property market dynamics lift Wagamama openings- Trading ahead of medium-term margin and deleveraging plansShares in Wagamama owner Restaurant Group (RTN) jumped over 10% to 44.6p on Tuesday after the company announced strong progress against its medium-term margin and deleveraging targets.In addition, the company said 'favourable' UK property mar

- Strong start to 2023 for GSK spin-out- Organic growth guidance upgraded- Respiratory health sales surge due to bad cold and flu seasonShares in Haleon (HLN) traded 2.1% higher at 351p after the consumer health colossus said it now expects organic revenue growth for 2023 to be towards the upper end of the 4% to 6% guidance range given in March.This follows a strong start to the year from the FTSE

- Like-for-like sales accelerating- Company swings back to first half profit- Analyst increases earnings estimatesPubs group JD Wetherspoon (JDW) pleased the market on Friday after like-for-like sales showed increasing momentum, rising 9.1% for the seven weeks to 19 March compared with 2019, up from 5% growth in the first half.Investors gave the shares the thumbs up with a rise of 9% to 630.25p ta

A 50-basis-point interest rate hike in the US was back to being the market's most expected outcome of the next Federal Reserve policy meeting, following strong comments by the central bank's head on Tuesday.The FTSE 100 index opened down 20.94 points, or 0.3%, at 7,898.54 on Wednesday in response. The FTSE 250 was down 113.01 points, or 0.6%, at 19,843.60, and the AIM All-Share was down 2.11 point

- Despite small dip this morning, shares still up more than 40% in six months- Target to increase number of sites to 3,000- Sales up 18.8% in first nine weeks of 2023Mild profit taking doesn't detract significantly from a robust set of 2022 results from Greggs (GRG). Guidance for a strong 2023 and ambitious plans to increase its number of outlets across the UK to 3,000 reflecting management's opti

- Wetherspoons yet to fully recover from Covid- Rail strikes and bad weather crimped recent sales- Chairman Tim Martin remains 'cautiously optimistic'Shares in iconic pubs chain JD Wetherspoon (JDW) weakened 2.3% to 468p despite the hard-pressed company serving up the news first half like-for-like sales were strongly ahead of last year's Omicron-marred festive period.Unfortunately, Wetherspoon's s

Weaker than expected data from the UK on Tuesday helped stoke fears of a recession, however, stock prices in London still ended largely higher thanks to a strong performance from UK-listed firms.The FTSE 100 index closed down 27.31 points, or 0.4% at 7,757.36 on Tuesday. The FTSE 250 ended up 53.62 points, or 0.3%, at 19,855.31. The AIM All-Share closed up 4.39 points, or 0.5%, at 863.47.The Cboe

London shares had a mixed open on Tuesday, after figures revealed record borrowing by the UK government.The FTSE 100 index opened down 37.70 points, 0.5%, at 7,747.28. The FTSE 250 was up 31.45 points, 0.2%, at 19,833.14, and the AIM All-Share was up 2.51 points, 0.3%, at 861.59.The Cboe UK 100 was down 0.6% at 861.59, the Cboe UK 250 was up 0.4% at 17,341.81, and the Cboe Small Companies was down

- Consumer spending squeeze and rail strikes hit hospitality sales- Profit warning triggers 5% earnings downgrade- C&C continues to generate strong free cash flowShares in C&C (CCR) were the biggest FTSE 250 losers on Friday, falling 10.5% to 164.6p after the Dublin-headquartered drinks business served up news of disappointing trading in December.C&C pinned the blame for subdued Christmas sales on

Strong Christmas trading for Next and B&M European meant predictions of the demise of bricks and mortar retail were proven incorrect on Thursday.B&M impressed, though Next was far and away the standout, despite somewhat cautious guidance for the year ahead.'The bricks and mortar retail channel is far from dead, judging by the latest round of retail sector trading updates... We're now many months i