Stock prices in Europe were mixed on Tuesday midday, as investors await US data that could be indicative of future interest rates.The FTSE 100 index was down 10.79 points, 0.1%, at 7,673.51. The FTSE 250 was down 19.91 points, 0.1%, at 19,107.01, and the AIM All-Share was down 1.02 points, 0.1%, at 744.79.The Cboe UK 100 was down 0.1% at 768.73, the Cboe UK 250 was flat at 16,487.42, and the Cboe

Quiz issues revenue warningBlack Friday sales fall flatFormer JD Sports boss Cowgill to lead strategic reviewShares in bombed-out fashion retailer Quiz (QUIZ:AIM) cheapened 15% to 5.9p after the occasion wear and dressy casual wear specialist lurched into the red and warned sales for the year to March 2024 will be 6% to 8% below the £86.4 million the market was looking for.Sales for the two month

A rating outlook downgrade for China by agency Moody?s triggered a difficult start to the day for the FTSE 100, with the influential mining sector on the decline during early dealings.Also heaping pressure on the index early Tuesday, lender Barclays fell, while stronger half-year numbers from equipment rental Ashtead were not enough to send that stock higher, with shares still reeling from last mo

1. Golden Week: The first week of October in China is known as national Golden Week. It is a period when workers take time off for travel and entertainment. Investors monitor the holiday to assess household spending trends, as well as sector beneficiaries. Daily trips on China's railways set a new record of 20.1 million on 29 September, the first day of the holiday. We are monitoring sales data an

1. BRICS expansion: The BRICS summit in South Africa in August announced the expansion of the group to include potentially six new members in early 2024. The BRICS+ grouping continues to focus on building a multipolar world and giving a voice to developing countries, also known as the Global South. The inclusion of three Middle Eastern countries has implications for global energy security as it ra

Kingfisher and Hargreaves Lansdown bookended the FTSE 100 and typified a mixed day for corporate updates, keeping a lid on share price progress on the eve of the latest Federal Reserve interest rate decision.There were a slew of guidance cuts, with B&Q owner Kingfisher and fashion retailer Quiz among those cautioning on their outlooks. It was slightly sunnier at tour operator Tui, which backed gui

Deluge of UK profit warningsCost of living squeeze and higher interest rates blamedPuts Bank of England rate decision in sharp focusWith investor focus on the Bank of England and Federal Reserve's interest rate decisions later this week, it is noteworthy how many profit warnings were released on Tuesday.'These profit warnings suggest investors need to be on their guard for the next earnings season

London's stocks were higher on Tuesday despite continued jitters ahead of this week's central bank meetings, with Hargreaves Lansdown beating forecasts while Quiz shares plummeted.The FTSE 100 index opened up 11.30 points, 0.2%, at 7,664.24. The FTSE 250 was up 37.48 points, 0.2%, at 18,486.75, and the AIM All-Share was up 0.27 of a point at 742.33.The Cboe UK 100 was up 0.2% at 763.11, the Cboe U

Are you an Emerging Markets Guru?10 quick questions - some amazing answers. Take the quiz and see how you score.1. Foreign institutional investor (FII) flows into India: Investor flows turned positive in March following a recovery in the equity market, with $15 billion in inflows year-to-date through the end of July. India's ability to capture an increasing share of foreign institutional flows int

One of Shares 2023 Tips of The Year, Mr. Kipling, Bisto, Sharwood's and Ambrosia brands owner Premier Foods' (PFD) stock is up 11.5% year-to-date, extending five-year gains to nigh-on 190%.Ravenous investor appetite for the shares in recent years reflects the considerable progress made in reducing debt and resolving its pension issues, as well as the consistent growth from its brands and cycle of

Everyone hates small and mid-cap stocks right now. Their performance has badly lagged those of their larger counterparts in recent months.Seen as more vulnerable to the vagaries of the economy and without the scale and financial strength to withstand higher borrowing costs, investors have been abandoning them in their droves. The chart shows how the MSCI World Small Cap index has been lagging the

Stocks in London closed sharply lower on Wednesday, ahead of the release of the US Federal Reserve's latest meeting minutes, and in light of worries about the Chinese economy.The FTSE 100 index closed down 77.62 points, or 1.0% at 7,442.10 on Wednesday. The FTSE 250 ended down 140.46 points, or 0.8%, at 18,393.33. The AIM All-Share closed down 3.26 points, or 0.4%, at 753.18.The Cboe UK 100 ended

UK blue chips edged lower on Tuesday in muted trade with the closure of US markets adding to the flat mood.Flagship food retailer J Sainsbury failed to excite investors despite backing full-year guidance, while in the FTSE 250, home furnishings firm Dunelm was knocked as RBC Capital Markets downgraded the stock to underperform.The FTSE 100 index closed down 7.54 points, or 0.1% at 7,519.72 on Tues

Equities in London underwhelmed heading into Wednesday afternoon, with the mood tempered by another robust UK consumer price index reading, which may force the Bank of England to dig deeper to contain inflation.A hike on Thursday by Threadneedle Street is a foregone conclusion. Wednesday data means a half-point rate lift may be on the table. The BoE had been expected to enact another 25 basis poin

Takeover rumours have been rife over the past six monthsASOS half-year results in May 'disappointing'£75 million capital raising might not be enough to save itShares in online retailer ASOS (ASC) were up more than 10% to 387p in morning trading lifted by rumours of a possible £1 billion bid from a Turkish online fast fashion firm Trendyol.This news however is not new, and rumours of the troubled

Free-to-air broadcaster STV (STVG) was created by the combination of Grampian Television and Scottish Television in 2006 and now holds the Channel 3 commercial television licence for Scotland.It is headquartered on the banks of the river Clyde in Glasgow, and it creates and distributes programmes across various platforms including broadcast, catch-up TV, online, mobile and streaming services.Chief

Nick Train, who co-founded asset manager Lindsell Train with Michael Lindsell, is one of the UK's most-followed fund managers. His insights in commentaries for the Finsbury Growth & Income (FGT) and Lindsell Train (LTI) investment trusts are pored over by fellow stock pickers and media alike.Train and Lindsell remain actively involved in fund management and running their company until at least 202

There is no hotter area to invest in today than artificial intelligence, or AI as it is commonly known. Ever since OpenAI's ChatGPT took the world by storm, investors have been racing to find winners from this explosive trend.Corporate leaders, meanwhile, have been scrambling to prove to investors that they are harnessing the technology to drive revenue growth, improve operational efficiency, and

The FTSE 100 outperformed continental counterparts on Monday, helped by a weaker pound, though it was outshone by London's mid-cap benchmark.Rising Federal Reserve rate hike expectations meant it was a tricky day for equity markets at the start of the week. A weaker pound did lend some support to the international earner-heavy FTSE 100. Equipment rental firm Ashtead rose 1.2%, while packaging firm

- Full year 2023 pre-tax profit 'at least in line' with forecasts- But retailer issues downbeat demand outlook- Flags difficult February and MarchShares in Quiz (QUIZ:AIM) slumped the best part of 20% to 12.5p after the occasion wear and dressy casual wear seller warned the 'significant pressures' on consumer spending seen in recent months are expected to persist into the new financial year and re