Related Companies: Sage Group (SGE) , Rotork (ROR) , Genus (GNS)

Sage Group shoots higher after earnings outlook and share buyback news, Rotork advances off trading update and Genus also posts gains in wake of AGM trading statement.

Related Companies: Diploma (DPLM) , Big Yellow Group (BYG) , Imperial Brands (IMB)

Imperial Brands shareholders found cheer in full year results and upbeat outlook, but Big Yellow and Diploma both came under pressure despite the publication of broadly positive earnings news.

Related Companies: Diploma (DPLM) , Big Yellow Group (BYG) , Imperial Brands (IMB)

Imperial Brands' shareholders found cheer in full year results and upbeat outlook, but Big Yellow and Diploma both came under pressure despite the publication of broadly positive earnings news.

Related Companies: Melrose Industries (MRO) , Judges Scientific (JDG) , MediaZest (MDZ)

Melrose shares jump higher as aviation specialist avoids supply chain woes and promises upbeat 2025, Judges Scientific slumps on sales timing woes whilst MediaZest bounces on new contract roll out.

Related Companies: TT Electronics (TTG) , Land Securities Group (LAND) , Solid State (SOLI)

M&A activity sees TT Electronics share price jump after Volex goes public with unsolicited approach, Solid State slips off news of order delay and Land Securities tops FTSE-100 in wake of earnings update.

Related Companies: Aviva (AV.) , WH Smith (SMWH) , Premier Foods (PFD)

WH Smiths falls back despite reporting strong growth in US travel sales, Premier Foods advances on hopes consumer confidence is improving and Aviva investors cheer news of dividend outlook.

Related Companies: Smiths Group (SMIN) , Babcock International Group (BAB) , Dowlais Group (DWL)

A flurry of cheer for London listed engineering stocks this morning with Smiths Group, Dowlais and Babcock all finding significant share price gains off the back of earnings releases.

Related Companies: DCC (CDI) (DCC) , Drax Group (DRX) , Convatec Group (CTEC)

Convatec surges on upgraded full year guidance, DCC also posts double digit percentage gains after strategic update and Drax finds support as it tightens guidance at the upper end of estimates.

Related Companies: Croda International (CRDA) , Kainos Group (KNOS) , Aquis Exchange (AQX)

Another UK company gets snapped up by an overseas entity as Aquis Exchange agrees terms with Switzerland’s SIX, Kainos advances after interims reassure and Croda finds support as Q3 sales tick higher.

Related Companies: International Consolidated Airlines Group SA (CDI) (IAG) , Serco Group (SRP) , Vistry Group (VTY)

A busy end to the week with IAG shares taking off after news of a share buyback, but Serco slips on Australian contract loss and UK wage pressures, whilst Vistry revises up the extent of its accounting issues.

Related Companies: Rolls-Royce Holdings (RR.) , BT Group (BT.A) , RS Group (RS1)

Amidst a slew of corporate releases, RS Group jumps on cost savings news, but Rolls Royce reverses yesterday’s gains as market update shows signs of weakness and BT Group dips as challenging trading conditions hit revenues.

Related Companies: Persimmon (PSN) , Marks & Spencer Group (MKS) , Ashtead Group (AHT)

Persimmon shares slump on quarterly update which flags cost concerns for 2025, Marks & Spencer gains on sharp profit gains in half year numbers and Ashtead is UK’s own “Trump Trade” as US presidential race edges towards conclusion.

Related Companies: ASOS (ASC) , Associated British Foods (ABF) , Schroders (SDR)

A notable fall for Schroders’ share price this morning as outflows dominate the headlines even though emerging sectors show signs of growth, Associated British Foods cheered by Primark performance and losses persist at ASOS.

Related Companies: Anglo American (AAL) , Ryanair Holdings (CDI) (0RYA) , Clean Power Hydrogen (CPH2)

Another quiet start to the week for the larger cap companies, but Clean Power Hydrogen sees cheer for two positive news releases, Anglo American up on disposal news and Ryanair dips on softer air fares.

Related Companies: Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings (AML) , Boohoo Group (BOO) , Reckitt Benckiser Group (RKT)

Reckitt Benckiser shares jump notably on a US legal ruling in favour of a subsidiary company, Boohoo appoints a new CEO – likely to the chagrin of Frasers Group – and Aston Martin gives back some of its recent gains.

Related Companies: Smith & Nephew (SN.) , Coca-Cola HBC AG (CDI) (CCH) , Kainos Group (KNOS)

Investors in both Smith & Nephew and Kainos find themselves spooked as management lower forecasts for the full year, whilst Coca Cola HBS impresses with revenue gains despite macroeconomic headwinds.

Related Companies: Standard Chartered (STAN) , Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings (AML) , Molten Ventures (GROW)

Standard Chartered impresses with quarterly profits ahead of expectations, Aston Martin also gives investors cause for cheer as selling prices and margins rise, but Molten Ventures Q3 update leaves VC trading at a significant discount to updated NAV.

Related Companies: HSBC Holdings (HSBA) , Pearson (PSON) , YouGov (YOU)

HSBC earnings impress with news of another $3n share buy back announced, Pearson gains off trading update and confirmation of full year outlook, whilst YouGov sees sales bump from acquisition.

Related Companies: easyJet (EZJ) , Good Energy Group (GOOD) , Trainline (TRN)

Trainline shares jump on news of upgraded full year guidance, Good Energy surges as unsolicited bid approach is disclosed and airline stocks gain altitude after oil prices slide lower.

Related Companies: Airtel Africa (AAF) , NATWEST GROUP (NWG) , EnergyPathways plc (EPP)

NatWest Q3 earnings impress the market as bank reports a sharp increase in lending activity, Airtel Africa slumps off foreign currency headwinds and Energy Pathways continues to surge following Monday’s government announcement.

Related Companies: Travis Perkins (TPK) , Softcat (SCT) , Frasers Group (FRAS)

Another flurry of corporate updates this morning result in Travis Perkins shares selling off after another profit downgrade whilst Frasers Group investors cast wary eye over boohoo gambit. Softcat jumps on earnings and outlook hopes.

Related Companies: Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY) , WPP (WPP) , Reckitt Benckiser Group (RKT)

A flurry of Q3 earnings updates from blue chip stocks this morning resulted in gains for WPP, Lloyds Banking Group and Reckitt Benckiser, with the latter seeing less disruption than had been anticipated following storm damage in the US.

Related Companies: InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) , Morgan Sindall Group (MGNS) , Hunting (HTG)

Morgan Sindall jumps as full year profit guidance is upgraded, but Hunting Group slips as full year EBITDA forecast lowered and IHG shareholders give lukewarm response to Q3 update.

Related Companies: PureTech Health (PRTC) , Hollywood Bowl Group (BOWL) , EnergyPathways plc (EPP)

A relatively quiet start to the week with EnergyPathways an outlier after it was invited to join a UK government scheme, Pure Tech health advances off subsidiary funding news and Hollywood Bowl finds cheer in full year update.

Related Companies: British American Tobacco (BATS) , Mothercare (MTC) , Future (FUTR)

Future Plc share price rattled by surprise but clearly-telegraphed news of CEO departure, Mothercare jumps on trading reinstatement and Canadian settlement delays weigh on BATS

Related Companies: Rentokil Initial (RTO) , Brown (N.) Group (BWNG) , Entain (ENT)

Investors focus on outlook rather than the current mixed bag of earnings at Rentokil, Entain ups FY guidance, whilst buyout news from N Brown Group drives shares back to levels not seen since early in 2023.

Related Companies: Whitbread (WTB) , XPS Pensions Group (XPS) , CloudCoco Group (CLCO)

Whitbread shareholders cheer capital returns outlook as hotelier pushes on with plans to convert restaurants to rooms, Cloudcoco jumps on sale news and XPS Pensions sees benefit of regulatory change.

Related Companies: Bellway (BWY) , Discoverie Group (DSCV) , Bytes Technology Group (BYIT)

Some big movers in the FTSE-250 this morning with Bellway bouncing despite dividend cut and Discoverie Group ahead after customer destocking slows, but Bytes Technology takes a hit as hardware sales decline.

Related Companies: Ashmore Group (ASHM) , TI Fluid Systems (TIFS) , Entain (ENT)

TI Fluid Systems jumps 20% as suitor’s improved bid receives warm welcome from management and Ashmore’s trading statement impresses but gambling companies including Entain suffer amidst tax grab fears

Related Companies: Hays (HAS) , Saga (SAGA) , Vistry Group (VTY)

Vistry Group finds support off stake building, SAGA jumps as potential sale of division adds cause for cheer and Hays nudges higher cheered by cost controls despite sluggish performance.

Related Companies: GSK (GSK) , Gulf Marine Services (GMS) , Tritax Eurobox (EUR) (BOXE)

GSK shares find support following conclusion of significant litigation settlement. Gulf Marine jumps on contract win and Tritax Eurobox nudges higher as counter offer made to buy out the company.

Related Companies: Mondi (MNDI) , Marston's (MARS) , CMC Markets (CMCX)

Mondi jumps on news of latest acquisition, CMC Markets gains as profits surge and despite a wet summer for Marston's, market outperformance offers pubco a modest lift.

Related Companies: Senior (SNR) , Imperial Brands (IMB) , Vistry Group (VTY)

Vistry profit warning off costings issue sees share price plunge and Senior stumbles after client advises of reduced order rate, whist Imperial Brands finds support in wake of new share buyback details.

Related Companies: Rio Tinto (RIO) , Futura Medical (FUM) , Strategic Minerals (SML)

A quiet start to the week at the stock specific level, but news of Rio Tinto’s possible acquisition of a Lithium miner sparks interest, Futura Medicals gets milestone payment and Strategic Minerals finds government financial support.

Related Companies: Wetherspoon (J.D.) (JDW) , JD Sports Fashion (JD.) , Watches of Switzerland Group (WOSG)

JD Wetherspoon restores dividend payments but fails to find cheer amongst shareholders, Watches of Switzerland buys sector publisher and JD Sports remains on the back foot following earnings mid-week.

Related Companies: Tesco (TSCO) , Telecom Plus (TEP) , Galliford Try (GFRD)

Numbers from Tesco impress as profits jump on modest revenue increase, Telecom Plus sees continued growth in customer numbers and Galliford Try looks forward to busy FY25.

Related Companies: JD Sports Fashion (JD.) , Wizz Air Holdings (WIZZ) , MusicMagpie (MMAG)

JD Sports investors fail to find cheer off record revenues, AO World swoops for musicMagpie in recommended offer and Wizz Air falters on traffic stats highlighting falling load factors.

Related Companies: Greggs (GRG) , Tavistock Investments (TAVI) , Frasers Group (FRAS)

Greggs Q3 trading update fails to lift confidence despite falling inflation being baked in, Frasers sees bid for Mulberry rejected and Tavistock jumps on disposal news.

Related Companies: Rightmove (RMV) , Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings (AML) , Hammerson (HMSO)

Rightmove refuses to extend offer deadline for Australian suitor REA, Aston Martin Lagonda tanks as full year outlook revised down and Hammerson share consolidation explains abnormal price move.

Related Companies: Prudential (PRU) , Cranswick (CWK) , Ceres Power Holdings (CWR)

Prudential continues march higher with Indonesian partnership news adding to positive sentiment, Ceres Power Holdings jumps on upbeat interims and Cranswick advances on outlook upgrade.

Related Companies: Diageo (DGE) , Mitchells & Butlers (MAB) , IG Design Group (IGR)

Diageo share price finds cheer off the back of pre-AGM trading commentary, Mitchells and Butlers also advances as costs fall but IG Design slumps as profit expectations are lowered.

Related Companies: Rentokil Initial (RTO) , Wizz Air Holdings (WIZZ) , Ovoca Bio (CDI) (OVB)

Rentokil Initial finds gains after appointment of major shareholder as non-exec director, Wizz Air leads airline gains whilst Ovoca Bio surges, helped by talk of cash rebates in half year numbers.

Related Companies: Smiths Group (SMIN) , Card Factory (CARD) , Raspberry PI Holdings (WI) (RPI)

Smiths Group shares sink following a minor miss in profits against forecasts and Card Factory pressured amidst rising costs, but Raspberry Pi offers cause for cheer after H1 performance exceeds expectations.

Related Companies: Rightmove (RMV) , Distil (DIS) , Alphawave IP Group (AWE)

Rightmove works its way to the top of the FTSE-100 as REA ups its bid again, but Alphawave slumps as full year revenues are downgraded and Distil falls in response to fundraising news.

Related Companies: Investec (INVP) , Biome Technologies (BIOM) , CleanTech Lithium (CTL)

It’s another quiet end to the week, but CleanTech Lithium takes a hit as delays to its Australian listing are announced, Investec slides despite profits ticking higher and Biome’s optimistic outlook fails to inspire.

Related Companies: Next (NXT) , Ocado Group (OCDO) , S4 Capital (SFOR)

Ocado shares surge as trading update sees full year revenue forecasts upped, Next edges higher after it eyes higher sales for the year too, but S4 Capital slips as trading backdrop remains tough.

Related Companies: Legal & General Group (LGEN) , PZ Cussons (PZC) , Advanced Medical Solutions Group (AMS)

PZ Cussons shares slump as profit decline underscores impact of Nigerian currency devaluation, L&G investors give news of CALA disposal a tepid response and Advance Medical Solutions advances on upbeat outlook.

Related Companies: Kingfisher (KGF) , Essentra (ESNT) , MediaZest (MDZ)

Kingfisher’s share price nudges its way higher after encouraging interims and MediaZest jumps as demand from existing clients soars, but Essentra struggles off the back of profit warning.

Related Companies: Playtech (PTEC) , Phoenix Group Holdings (PHNX) , TI Fluid Systems (TIFS)

Takeover news sees TI Fluid Systems shares squeezed higher, Playtech advances on upbeat trading statement and news of a resolution with Calipay, whilst Phoenix Group fails to rise as Sun Life disposal plans end.

Takeover news sees TI Fluid Systems shares squeezed higher, Playtech advances on upbeat trading statement and news of a resolution with Calipay, whilst Phoenix Group fails to rise as Sun Life disposal plans end.

Related Companies: Vodafone Group (VOD) , Premier African Minerals Ltd (PREM) , Corpus Resources Plc (COR)

A quiet end to the week for news, but Vodafone pushes back at the CMA’s objection to merger plans, Premier African slips on update news and Curzon Energy’s shares resume trading with a big discount.

Related Companies: Atlantic Lithium Limited NPV (DI) (ALL) , Hostmore (MORE) , Trainline (TRN)

Trainline shares steam ahead after upbeat trading statement and revision of full year guidance, Atlantic Lithium gains off environmental permit award and Hostmore looks for support after losses at the start of the week.

Related Companies: Rentokil Initial (RTO) , WH Smith (SMWH) , Trustpilot Group (TRST)

Rentokil Initial sees its share price battered in wake of profit downgrade, but WH Smiths surges on news of share buy back and Trustpilot jumps after interim profits beat market expectations.

Related Companies: Centamin (DI) (CEY) , Audioboom Group (BOOM) , Alpha Group International (ALPH)

Centamin shares jump after offer terms agreed and Audioboom flies higher in the wake of a flash trading update for August, but Alpha Group slumps off news of CEO departure at year end.

Related Companies: Computacenter (CCC) , Hostmore (MORE) , Entain (ENT)

Entain captures investor interest with news of solid growth as the second half rolls out, but Computacenter slides despite margin improvement and Hostmore flounders after update disappoints on multiple fronts.

Related Companies: CEPS (CEPS) , Vistry Group (VTY) , Invinity Energy Systems (IES)

A quiet end to the week but investment company CEPS sees shares jump as capital returns are mooted, Invinity Energy drops after orders deferred to FY25 and Vistry hands back some of Thursday’s bumper gains.

A quiet morning but investment company CEPS shares jump as capital returns are mooted, Invinity Energy drops after orders deferred to FY25 and Vistry hands back some of Thursday’s bumper gains.

A quiet morning but investment company CEPS sees shares jump as capital returns are mooted, Invinity Energy drops after orders deferred to FY25 and Vistry hands back some of Thursday’s bumper gains.

Related Companies: CEPS (CEPS) , Vistry Group (VTY) , Invinity Energy Systems (IES)

A quiet end to the week but investment company CEPS sees shares jump as capital returns are mooted, Invinity Energy drops after orders deferred to FY25 and Vistry hands back some of Thursday’s bumper gains.

Related Companies: ASOS (ASC) , Associated British Foods (ABF) , Vistry Group (VTY)

It’s been a game of two halves this morning in the fashion industry with Primark owner ABF and ASOS both updating the market with diverging outcomes, whilst Vistry Group bucks the trend noting strong completion rates.

Related Companies: Rockfire Resources (ROCK) , Balanced Commercial Property Trust Limited (BCPT) , Chapel Down Group (CDGP)

Markets have once again been spooked by US recession fears but Balanced Commercial Property Trust jumps on bid agreement and Rockfire Resources gains after reserve updates, but Chapel Down sinks on interims.

Related Companies: Ashtead Group (AHT) , Distil (DIS) , Watches of Switzerland Group (WOSG)

Ashtead Group rises after Q1 earnings impress, Watches of Switzerland notes strong performance and improved visibility for FY outlook and Distil investors raise a glass to sales news.

Related Companies: Rightmove (RMV) , Kainos Group (KNOS) , Oncimmune Holdings (ONC)

Rightmove sees share price surge as Australian bid speculation confirmed and Oncimmune gains off news of what another contract win means for profitability, but Kainos slips on revenue woes.

Related Companies: Nanoco Group (NANO) , Filtronic (FTC) , Seascape Energy Asia Plc (SEA)

Filtronic gains as it secures another production order from SpaceX; Nanoco plunges as it confirms the loss of a key European customer; and Longboat Energy rises as it announces a business reboot under a new name.

Related Companies: PPHE Hotel Group Ltd (PPH) , Gem Diamonds Ltd. (DI) (GEMD) , Grafton Group Ut (CDI) (GFTU)

Gem Diamonds glitters after underlying profits more than double; Grafton Group falls as its half-year profits drop; and PPHE slips as first-half profits jump but REVPAR falls.

Related Companies: Prudential (PRU) , Wood Group (John) (WG.) , Frasers Group (FRAS)

Prudential higher after raising its dividend despite a slump in first half profits; Wood Group up after signing agreements for the sale of two businesses; and Frasers Group flat after taking a stake in Australasian firm Accent Group.

Related Companies: Bunzl (BNZL) , Faron Pharmaceuticals Oy (DI) (FARN) , BHP Group Limited NPV (DI) (BHP)

Bunzl jumps as it raises its annual guidance and hiked its interim dividend; BHP higher despite cutting its dividend after a fall in annual profit; and Faron Pharma gains as it wins fast-track approval in the US for its lead drug candidate.

Related Companies: Direct Line Insurance Group (DLG) , Evoke (DI) (EVOK) , Thor Explorations Ltd (DI) (THX)

Direct Line fell as it has changed a key 2023 solvency capital ratio; Evoke gained as it announced the acquisition of Winner.ro; and Thor Explorations rose as record gold prices boosted second-quarter profits

Related Companies: Hays (HAS) , JD Sports Fashion (JD.) , Eckoh (ECK)

Hays weak as it reports a plunge in full year profits after a drop in net fee income; JD Sports Fashion reassures as it posts a rise in second-quarter sales growth; and Eckoh edges up after a tentative takeover offer

Related Companies: Mobico Group (MCG) , Costain Group (COST) , Watkin Jones (WJG)

Costain up as first-half profit rises on the back of improved margins; Mobico jumps as full-year guidance maintained after improving interims; but Watkin Jones slumps after warning market activity has been slower than anticipated

Related Companies: Antofagasta (ANTO) , Wood Group (John) (WG.) , I3 Energy (I3E)

Antofagasta sees first half profit rise on higher copper prices; John Wood Group reaffirms its guidance despite swinging to an operating loss; and i3 Energy recommends a takeover offer from Gran Tierra Energy

Related Companies: Barratt Redrow (BTRW) , Intercede Group (IGP) , Plus500 Ltd (DI) (PLUS)

Barratt and Redrow see £2.5bn merger completing later this week; Plus 500 reports strong first half results; and Intercede announces new partnership with Microsoft

Related Companies: GSK (GSK) , Biome Technologies (BIOM) , LungLife AI, Inc (DI) (LLAI)

The corporate reporting calendar slows to a crawl in late August but GSK highlight positive news in a court battle in the US, Biome Technologies announces funding plans and Lunglife AI makes progress state-side, too.

Related Companies: Admiral Group (ADM) , OSB Group (OSB) , Artemis Resources Limited NPV (DI) (ARV)

Admiral Group soars on news of customer and profit growth, OSB Group slides as investors take cool view on the outlook and Artemis Resources jumps in wake of assay results.

Related Companies: Distil (DIS) , Molten Ventures (GROW) , Flutter Entertainment (CDI) (FLTR)

Molten Ventures share price jumps after portfolio update and exit news, Flutter Entertainment upgrades full year outlook thanks to Q2 performance and Distil slumps on financing woes.

Related Companies: Neo Energy Metals (NEO) , Just Group (JUST) , Dowlais Group (DWL)

Just Group surges after interim results beat expectations, Dowlas Group sinks but then claws back losses amidst electric vehicle market uncertainty and shareholders welcome Neo Energy’s asset acquisition.

Related Companies: BT Group (BT.A) , Marshalls (MSLH) , Celadon Pharmaceuticals (CEL)

BT Group investors dial into major stake purchase by Indian telecoms group, Marshalls Plc sees shares squeezed after interim results despite profit uptick and Celadon Pharma slumps amidst cash concerns.

Related Companies: easyJet (EZJ) , Hargreaves Lansdown (HL.) , The Revel Collective Plc (TRC)

Hargreaves Lansdown advances as bid price secured, low cost airlines gain altitude as Ryanair significantly extends share buyback and Revolution Bars gains court approval for restructuring.

Related Companies: Spirax Group plc (SPX) , Beazley (BEZ) , TI Fluid Systems (TIFS)

Insurer Beazley impressed the market this morning as interim profits doubled, whilst TI Fluid Systems outlook of improving margins lead their share price higher. Investors were however less impressed with an earnings miss from Spirax.

Related Companies: TP Icap Group (TCAP) , SIMEC Atlantis Energy Limited (DI) (SAE) , Quilter (QLT)

TP ICAP publishes interims and shares take off as talk of partial spin off via a US IPO resurfaces, Simec Atlantis gains on project news and Quilter also finds favour as inflows soar.

Related Companies: Rightmove (RMV) , Keller Group (KLR) , Domino's Pizza Group (DOM)

Rightmove share price tumbles as partnership deal falters, Keller’s interim results see news of a profit upgrade and Domino’s Pizza reverses 10 quarters of decline but market still underwhelmed.

Related Companies: Wood Group (John) (WG.) , Clarkson (CKN) , Guild Esports (GILD)

Markets globally are in freefall this morning as US recession fears bite. Guild Esports jumps on takeover talk, Clarkson flounders off the back of interim results and Wood Group falls as suitor walks away.

Related Companies: International Consolidated Airlines Group SA (CDI) (IAG) , UK Oil & Gas (UKOG) , Guild Esports (GILD)

IAG sees shares take off after dividend is reinstated and UK Oil & Gas jumps on support for its hydrogen storage scheme, whilst Guild Esports – co-owned by David Beckham – continues to slide after yesterday’s cash crunch warning.

Related Companies: Rolls-Royce Holdings (RR.) , Next (NXT) , Wizz Air Holdings (WIZZ)

Profit upgrades and dividend reinstatement see Rolls Royce shares advance, Next also finds favour as wet weather fails to dampen sales, but Wizz Air hits headwinds as full year net income revised lower.

Related Companies: HSBC Holdings (HSBA) , Taylor Wimpey (TW.) , Genedrive (GDR)

Interim results from HSBC see bank launch $3bn share buy back, Taylor Wimpey sees sales reservations tick higher post-election and Genedrive jumps as test kits to be used by the NHS.

Related Companies: Diageo (DGE) , Standard Chartered (STAN) , St James's Place (STJ)

Standard Chartered shares soar off the back of solid interim results and record share buyback and St James’s Place jumps as cost saving measures accompany good retention rates but Diageo flat after sales stall.

Related Companies: Centrica (CNA) , Pearson (PSON) , Mkango Resources (MKA)

Interim results from Pearson leave shareholders underwhelmed despite margin improvements, Centrica rebounds from last week’s slump and Mkango Resources leaps after Malawi deal signed.

Related Companies: Drax Group (DRX) , Molten Ventures (GROW) , NATWEST GROUP (NWG)

NatWest Group and Drax both impress investors with half year results, whilst could news from Molten Ventures of disposals, refinancing and a share buyback offer confidence for the wider VC industry?

Related Companies: Unilever (ULVR) , Centrica (CNA) , Airtel Africa (AAF)

Unilever surges as margin growth impresses, but Airtel Africa slumps as currency headwinds take a toll and Centrica also struggles as interims show big decline in profits at British Gas.

Related Companies: easyJet (EZJ) , Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings (AML) , Ascential (ASCL)

easyJet shares soar after upbeat quarterly results, Ascential jumps as management recommend all cash bid approach, whilst Aston Martin investors find solace in margin improvement and new CEO hopes.

Related Companies: Compass Group (CPG) , Beazley (BEZ) , SThree (STEM)

Specialist recruiter SThree outperforms sector peers and proposes interim dividend hike, Compass Group sees sales rise while inflation ebbs and cybersecurity insurer Beazley updates on Friday’s IT outage.

Related Companies: easyJet (EZJ) , Ocado Group (OCDO) , Hammerson (HMSO)

Airlines lose altitude after profit update from Ryanair, Hammerson jumps as the company plans capital return to investors and Ocado finds favour off new technology order for US partner.

Related Companies: International Consolidated Airlines Group SA (CDI) (IAG) , Fresnillo (FRES) , Frasers Group (FRAS)

With the RNS reporting service out of action, a slightly different take on the market movers today. Frasers Group retreats on broader retail sales news, Fresnillo slips as gold prices of and IAG also struggles.

Related Companies: Hargreaves Lansdown (HL.) , Dunelm Group (DNLM) , Intelligent Ultrasound Group (IUG)

Upbeat full year numbers from Frasers Group and Dunelm see both stocks benefitting on early trade, shunning concerns of macroeconomic woes. Intelligent Ultrasound Group also soars off news of disposal to GE Healthcare.

Related Companies: Antofagasta (ANTO) , Genus (GNS) , Wetherspoon (J.D.) (JDW)

Antofagasta share prices dips lower as full year production forecasts are trimmed, FTSE-250 listed Genus also under pressure amidst 2025 outlook and JD Wetherspoon finds support in management comments

Related Companies: Ocado Group (OCDO) , RM (RM.) , Trustpilot Group (TRST)

Interim results from Ocado give investors cause for cheer, but RM Group sees shares slide despite the business delivering against turn around plans, whilst Trustpilot also stumbles after key investors offloads at a discount.

Related Companies: Burberry Group (BRBY) , MediaZest (MDZ) , Genedrive (GDR)

Burberry shares tank after quarterly update disappoints and the CEO is ousted. Genedrive finds support off FDA classification and MediaZest jumps as new contract wins set course for full year revenue growth.

Related Companies: Ashmore Group (ASHM) , Crest Nicholson Holdings (CRST) , Pipehawk (PIP)

In a quiet end to the week, Crest Nicholson continues to move higher as takeover talks are ongoing, but Ashmore Group slips after AUM update and Pipehawk dips lower again as one division goes into administration.

Related Companies: Severn Trent (SVT) , Pennon Group (PNN) , Norman Broadbent (NBB)

The latest assessments from OFWAT see shares in both Pennon and Severn Trent rise as respective plans gain a preliminary nod of approval, but earnings at Norman Broadbent disappoint, extending yesterday’s losses.

Related Companies: Barratt Redrow (BTRW) , SSP Group (SSPG) , The Gym Group (GYM)

SSP Group impresses with bumper sales, Barratt Developments projects full year profits at top end of expectations but investors focus on falling completions, and The Gym Group sees H1 revenues grow.

Related Companies: BP (BP.) , Capita (CPI) , Pagegroup (PAGE)

Capita shares jump on news of £200m disposal, Page Group slumps as slow market conditions see full year profit outlook dialled down and BP shareholder are underwhelmed by a Q2 trading update.

Related Companies: Ocado Group (OCDO) , Britvic (BVIC) , Marston's (MARS)

Ocado shares jump on news of expanded operations in Japan, Marston’s finds support after news it will exit the brewing business and Britvic also rallies after management recommend upgraded bid from Carlsberg.

Related Companies: Persimmon (PSN) , Pipehawk (PIP) , Emmerson NPV (EML)

Election results are dominating the headlines and that big win for Labour is boosting house builders. Elsewhere Pipehawk shares dive off plans to put one operating division into administration whilst Emmerson advances on trading update.

Related Companies: Smith & Nephew (SN.) , Spectris (SXS) , Distribution Finance Capital Holdings (DFCH)

Smith & Nephew advances on stake building news, Distribution Finance Capital Holdings upgrades interim profit forecasts and Spectris finds support as it acquires a US competitor.

Related Companies: Topps Tiles (TPT) , Cairn Homes (CDI) (CRN) , Equals Group (EQLS)

Topps Tiles quarterly trading update shows broader economic woes dragging, Equals Group impresses with revenues but shares fall, whilst Cairn Homes maintains FY guidance and announces €45m share buyback.

Related Companies: Sainsbury (J) (SBRY) , Shoe Zone (SHOE) , Wizz Air Holdings (WIZZ)

Shoe Zone investors flee as company issues another profit warning, a trading update from Sainsburys highlights the impact of poor weather on non-food sales and sluggish passenger growth at Wizz Air disappoints.

Related Companies: Karelian Diamond Resources (CDI) (KDR) , Helium One Group Ltd (DI) (HE1) , Libertine Holdings (LIB)

A quiet start to the week but Helium One saw its shares rise as much as 15% off the back of an operational update, news of a funding lifeline saw Libertine Holdings gain ground but Karelian slips after a discounted share sale.

Related Companies: Tyman (TYMN) , Nightcap (NGHT.AMPX) , MusicMagpie (MMAG)

Nightcap announces its intention to delist, MusicMagpie continues to struggle as economic woes even hit the second hand market but Tyman finds some support as suitor Quanex ups its offer.

Related Companies: Watches of Switzerland Group (WOSG) , Moonpig Group (MOON) , Currys (CURY)

Watches of Switzerland see economic headwinds abating, whilst full year numbers from Moonpig highlight a significantly better second half performance. However Currys full year numbers leave investors underwhelmed.

Related Companies: AO World (AO.) , Quantum Blockchain Technologies (QBT) , Gelion (GELN)

AIM-listed Gelion signs development deal with Glencore, AO World full year earnings show benefit of focusing on core activity and Quantum Blockchain’s results show losses diminishing.

Related Companies: Land Securities Group (LAND) , SIMEC Atlantis Energy Limited (DI) (SAE) , Funding Circle Holdings (FCH)

Funding Circle disposes of its US lending arm as management focus on core operations, Simec Atlantis shares surge as profit soars and Land Securities expands Bluewater holding.

Related Companies: Prudential (PRU) , Britvic (BVIC) , Frasers Group (FRAS)

Prudential jumps higher on news of fresh capital returns to shareholders, Britvic continues to post gains as acquisition by Carlsberg becomes more likely and Frasers Group bumps higher off the back of THG partnership.

Related Companies: Tate & Lyle (TATE) , Ocado Group (OCDO) , Britvic (BVIC)

Both Ocado and Tate & Lyle see shares recover some of Thursday’s losses whilst Britvic positively fizzes after management confirm media speculation that brewer Carlsberg made a £3bn approach to buy the company.

Related Companies: Tate & Lyle (TATE) , YouGov (YOU) , CMC Markets (CMCX)

CMC Markets continues to march higher off the back of buoyant full year results and upbeat outlook, Tate & Lyle investors give acquisition news a muted reaction and pollsters YouGov see shares slide following trading update.

Related Companies: Spectris (SXS) , Games Workshop Group (GAW) , JTC (JTC)

Games Workshop finds rallying call off back of upbeat trading, Spectris sinks after management lower profit outlook and JTC rallies after last night’s planned acquisition news.

Related Companies: Whitbread (WTB) , Ashtead Group (AHT) , Oxford Biodynamics (OBD)

Whitbread impresses with Q1 numbers despite weakness in UK leisure sector, Ashtead slides as revenue guidance disappoints and Oxford Biodynamics share price takes a hit as losses mount.

Related Companies: Contango Holdings (CGO) , Mind Gym (MIND) , Cizzle Biotechnology Holdings (CIZ)

Mind Gym slumps as HR departments in the US cut back on DEI spending, whilst a Zimbabwe coal mine picks up investment – not exactly a great day for conscious capitalism - and biotech Cizzle finds support off funding news.

Related Companies: Tesco (TSCO) , Crest Nicholson Holdings (CRST) , Raspberry PI Holdings (WI) (RPI)

Crest Nicholson shares jump after Bellway bid approach confirmed, Tesco edges higher after Q1 trading update provides some cheer and Raspberry Pi debuts on exchange trading.

Related Companies: Halma (HLMA) , Crest Nicholson Holdings (CRST) , Wise Class A (WISE)

Halma shares rally as revenues reach all time highs and order outlook remains strong, Crest Nicholson slumps as CEO departs and remedy costs hit performance, whilst Wise struggles as growth outlook moderates.

Related Companies: Legal & General Group (LGEN) , Safestore Holdings (SAFE) , Molten Ventures (GROW)

Molten Ventures jumps on full year results and upbeat outlook, Legal & General slides after news that the CEO will leave the business, whilst Safestore manages expectations as full year guidance is tightened.

Related Companies: Oxford Instruments (OXIG) , AFC Energy (AFC) , Helium One Group Ltd (DI) (HE1)

Oxford Instruments delivers full year results as strategic review catches investor interest, whilst AFC Energy and Helium One both tumble in the wake of discounted fundraising.

Related Companies: Smith (DS) (SMDS) , Mkango Resources (MKA) , Me Group International (MEGP)

A quiet start to the week sees the market push back against ME Group’s expectation of record full year profits and DS Smith sinks after Friday’s notification of stake selling but Mkango Resources leaps after Japanese recycling tie up announced.

Related Companies: Bellway (BWY) , C&C Group (CDI) (CCR) , Graft Polymer (UK) (GPL)

C&C Group sees shares tank after past profits are restated and the CEO steps down, Bellway edges higher off positive trading update, whilst Graft Polymer surges as business update hints at a range of new deals.

Related Companies: Wood Group (John) (WG.) , Brown (N.) Group (BWNG) , Fevertree Drinks (FEVR)

Wood Group share price jumps as shareholder feedback sees management warm to takeover talks, N Brown jumps on profit increase and Fevertree drinks sees modest gains ahead of AGM.

Related Companies: Centrica (CNA) , Paragon Banking Group (PAG) , B&M European Value Retail S.A. (DI) (BME)

B&M Retail sees shares slide after lack of guidance in full year earnings and Centrica flounders after AGM trading statement gets tepid reception but Paragon Banking finds favour off more distributions to shareholders.

Related Companies: Wizz Air Holdings (WIZZ) , Hollywood Bowl Group (BOWL) , Checkit (CKT)

Wizz Air shares take a turbulent ride as traffic figures are published, Hollywood Bowl continues to benefit from yesterday’s interim earnings news and Checkit slumps after unsolicited bid for competitor receives lukewarm market reaction.

Related Companies: GSK (GSK) , Hunting (HTG) , JD Sports Fashion (JD.)

JD Sports share price rebounds as US institutional buyer eyes a bargain, GSK slumps after US litigation update and oil services group Hunting jumps with news of a follow on order from Kuwait.

Related Companies: JD Sports Fashion (JD.) , Flutter Entertainment (CDI) (FLTR) , NATWEST GROUP (NWG)

Flutter shares tank as primary listing moves to New York and the CFO steps aside, JD Sports struggles to impress despite sales growth in challenging market and Nat West buys £1.24bn of its own stock back from the government.

Related Companies: Auto Trader Group (AUTO) , TPXimpact Holdings (TPX) , Microsalt (SALT)

Auto Trader impresses with full year earnings and robust outlook and TPX Impact also shines as election timing removes client uncertainty, but Micro Salt struggles as revenues flatline but costs build.

Related Companies: Pets at Home Group (PETS) , The Revel Collective Plc (TRC) , International Distributions Services (IDS)

Will Royal Mail’s owners be able to sell out to a Czech billionaire, or is the government set to call in the deal for review? Pets at Home impresses with full year results and some are left asking if it’s final orders for Revolution Bars Group.

Related Companies: AstraZeneca (AZN) , Intermediate Capital Group (ICG) , Softcat (SCT)

Private equity investment firm Intermediate Capital reported annual results showing a more than doubling in profits as it saw a huge increase in performance fee income, while assets under management rose by nearly a quarter.

Related Companies: Hargreaves Lansdown (HL.) , Avation (AVAP) , AJ Bell (AJB)

AJ Bell gives back some of yesterday’s gains after founder sells down a part of his holding, Hargreaves Lansdown also slips as bid-inspired gains abate but Avation soars as full year profits upgraded.

Related Companies: Hargreaves Lansdown (HL.) , QinetiQ Group (QQ.) , AJ Bell (AJB)

Another day and another round of takeover talk with Hargreaves Lansdown being eyed by private equity suitors. AJ Bell also advances on upbeat earnings news whilst QinetiQ upgrades its profit guidance, too.

Related Companies: Hargreaves Lansdown (HL.) , QinetiQ Group (QQ.) , AJ Bell (AJB)

Another day and another round of takeover talk with Hargreaves Lansdown being eyed by private equity suitors. AJ Bell also advances on upbeat earnings news whilst QinetiQ upgrades its profit guidance, too.

Related Companies: Marks & Spencer Group (MKS) , Superdry (SDRY) , RS Group (RS1)

Marks and Spencer jumps on significant profit turn around and RS Group slides lower as investors mull declining returns, whilst Superdry’s delisting plans receive a stellar reception leaving short sellers exposed.

Related Companies: Greencore Group (CDI) (GNC) , XP Power Ltd. (DI) (XPP) , SSP Group (SSPG)

Food producer Greencore soars as company focuses on margin not volume and XP Power jumps as US suitor swoops for a third time whilst SSP Group flounders as investors question rising debts.

Related Companies: Keywords Studios (KWS) , British Land Company (BLND) , Kainos Group (KNOS)

Keywords Studios surges as another London-listed tech firm looks set to be bought out by private equity, Kainos posts 14th consecutive year of growth and British Land sells down its remaining stake in Sheffield’s Meadowhall mall.

Related Companies: BT Group (BT.A) , Land Securities Group (LAND) , Fireangel Safety Technology Group (FA.)

BT Group continues to bask in yesterday’s well received earnings news and FireAngel jumps on clarity over getting a possible takeover across the line but Land Securities investors fail to find inspiration despite macroeconomic woes easing.

Related Companies: BT Group (BT.A) , Sage Group (SGE) , Future (FUTR)

BT Group sees share price surge higher amidst speculation of asset disposals and Future Group jumps after US revenues stabilise, but Sage slides despite revenues and profits ticking higher.

Related Companies: Experian (EXPN) , Keller Group (KLR) , Hunting (HTG)

Oil services company Hunting sees share price jump on news of significant contract win from Kuwait, Keller advances as pre-AGM trading statement upgrades profit forecast and Experian full year performance lands at top of expectations.

Related Companies: Vodafone Group (VOD) , On The Beach Group (OTB) , Currys (CURY)

Currys impressed this morning as sales performance improved after Christmas, whilst the reshaped Vodafone also found support from full yar earnings. On The Beach was however looking stranded as the cost of living crisis continues to bite.

Related Companies: Victrex plc (VCT) , Diploma (DPLM) , Zoo Digital Group (ZOO)

Diploma shares jump as full year guidance is upgraded in the wake of successful acquisitions but Victrex slides as forecast headwinds hit home. Zoo Digital also finds support as last year’s woes for the wider entertainment industry fade.

Related Companies: Rightmove (RMV) , Mothercare (MTC) , S4 Capital (SFOR)

Rightmove slumps as high mortgage costs continue to drag on sentiment, Mothercare falls amidst slowing sales but S4 Capital jumps higher despite market woes as promises of a better second half lend support.

Related Companies: Robinson (RBN) , Airtel Africa (AAF) , Harbour Energy (HBR)

Airtel Africa left investors underwhelmed despite customer growth, Robinson’s share price jumps on profit upgrade and Harbour Energy nudges higher on trading update.

Related Companies: Mobile Tornado Group (MBT) , OSB Group (OSB) , Oxford Cannabinoid Technologies Holdings (OCTP)

Small cap Mobile Tornado sees its share price spiral higher after striking a deal with a Middle East client, Oxford Cannabinoid slumps off news of delisting and OSB leads the FTSE-250 on well received earnings news.

Related Companies: BP (BP.) , Bluebird Merchant Ventures (DI) (BMV) , Mast Energy Developments (MAST)

A customary quiet start back from a holiday weekend sees BP’s Q1 numbers leaving investors with little to cheer and farm out agreement buoys Bluebird Merchant Ventures, whilst dilution takes a toll at Mast Energy.

Related Companies: InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) , Fletcher King (FLK) , Trainline (TRN)

Trainline sees shares steaming ahead off the back of full year numbers, Intercontinental Hotels Q1 update receives a lukewarm reception and AIM listed Fletcher King eyes bumper profit growth, reversing previous management expectations.

Related Companies: Standard Chartered (STAN) , Hiscox Limited (DI) (HSX) , The Revel Collective Plc (TRC)

Standard Chartered sees stock surge off the back of Q1 earnings despite growing impairments, Hiscox shareholders left underwhelmed and Revolution Bars confirms news of a potential hook up with Nightcap.

Related Companies: Smith & Nephew (SN.) , Trinity Exploration & Production (TRIN) , Novacyt S.A. (CDI) (NCYT)

Smith and Nephew impressed with Q1 earnings along with a positive outlook for the year, Novacyt squares up to a legal battle with the UK government and Trinity Exploration is set to become the latest acquisition casualty in London.

Related Companies: HSBC Holdings (HSBA) , Hargreaves Lansdown (HL.) , Redx Pharma (REDX)

HSBC impresses with earnings news and a £3 billion share buy back, Hargreaves Lansdown sees customer numbers soar and small cap RedX Pharma’s share price recovers as it prepares for life beyond AIM.

Related Companies: Petrofac Ltd. (PFC) , Hipgnosis Songs Fund Limited NPV (USD) (SOND) , Frasers Group (FRAS)

Frasers finds cheer with £80m share buy back news and Hipgnosis finds its groove as another revised bid is tabled, but Petrofac slumps as company misses key filing deadline leading to suspension of shares on Wednesday.

Related Companies: Anglo American (AAL) , Carclo (CAR) , NATWEST GROUP (NWG)

Anglo American rebuts bid approach from BHP, Nat West Group interim management statement gives shareholders something to cheer and Carclo’s better than expected results see share price surge despite debt burden.

Related Companies: Barclays (BARC) , Anglo American (AAL) , Inchcape (INCH)

More M&A news is moving share prices this morning with BHP tabling a bid for Anglo American, Barclays profits come in above expectations and Inchcape eyes further growth in the wake of its UK asset disposal.

Related Companies: Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY) , PZ Cussons (PZC) , Filtronic (FTC)

AIM-listed Filtronic signs deal with Musk’s SpaceX, launching the stock higher, news of strategic disposals at PZ Cussons reassures investors and Lloyds Banking Group squares up to impact of falling interest rate margins.

Related Companies: Associated British Foods (ABF) , Ferrexpo (FXPO) , JD Sports Fashion (JD.)

After a run of UK companies have been snapped up by overseas players, JD Sport makes a bid for a US rival, Primark sales impress at ABF and Ferrexpo’s iron ore production soars, too.

Related Companies: Tyman (TYMN) , Base Resources Ltd (BSE) , Hipgnosis Songs Fund Limited NPV (USD) (SOND)

A whirlwind start to the week in the latest chapter of the Great Fire Sale of London, with Tyman and Base Resources both seeing their share price jump in response to takeover news, whilst Hipgnosis now finds itself in a bidding war.

Related Companies: Man Group (EMG) , 88 Energy Limited (DI) (88E) , Ethernity Networks Ltd (ENET)

Ethernity Networks finds support off the back of rising revenues and gross profits, whilst 88 Energy’s investors also have cause for cheer in the wake of latest drill results, but Man Group slumps despite AuM hitting all time high.

Related Companies: easyJet (EZJ) , Rentokil Initial (RTO) , Hipgnosis Songs Fund Limited NPV (USD) (SOND)

easyJet gains altitude off half year update despite lower Q4 forward sales. Rentokil investors fail to find upside in Q1 update from the pest control company, whilst Hipgnosis soars as another London-listed firm is bought by overseas owners.

Related Companies: Rio Tinto (RIO) , ASOS (ASC) , Touchstar (TST)

Rio Tinto underperforms sector peers after publishing a production update, Asos finds support despite more losses and stubborn costs, whilst AIM-listed Touchstar struggles to find support despite upbeat full year numbers.

Related Companies: Tclarke (CTO) , B&M European Value Retail S.A. (DI) (BME) , Dr. Martens (DOCS)

As the Great Fire Sale of London continues to burn, TClarke announces it is to be bought out, Dr Martens struggles with its US operations and B&M European Value Retail sees revenues rise but investors struggle to see upside.

Related Companies: Mitie Group (MTO) , 88 Energy Limited (DI) (88E) , Pagegroup (PAGE)

Mitie Group posts bumper revenues pushing stock to the top of the FTSE-250 but ongoing challenges for recruiters see PageGroup slide. Upbeat drilling results from 88 Energy also get an unrefined reception as next step costs mount.

Related Companies: Petrofac Ltd. (PFC) , R&Q Insurance Holdings Ltd (DI) (RQIH) , CleanTech Lithium (CTL)

Petrofac slumps as management continue to seek new financing leaving investors at risk of dilution and R&Q tanks amidst profit warning although CleanTech Lithium bounces on news of CEO departure.

Related Companies: Polar Capital Holdings (POLR) , Lok'n Store Group (LOK) , Darktrace (DARK)

Another London listed company looks set to fall to foreign ownership with Lok’n Store being acquired, Polar Capital sees AuM rise as market performs well and Darktrace impresses with return to revenue growth.

Related Companies: Tesco (TSCO) , IQE (IQE) , Futura Medical (FUM)

Tesco delivers a bumper profit uptick but the market is unmoved, semiconductor play IQE impresses despite sector-wide downturn in demand and Futura Medical posts first profit but investors are left underwhelmed.

Related Companies: BP (BP.) , JTC (JTC) , CleanTech Lithium (CTL)

JTC surges on bumper full year results and dividend uptick and BP’s trading update paints a broadly optimistic picture for the year ahead, although Cleantech Lithium suspends its CEO after undisclosed share dealing was uncovered.

Related Companies: Mirriad Advertising (MIRI) , Tekmar Group (TGP) , Bens Creek Group (BEN)

In a quiet day for market moving news, Mirriad Advertising jumps on industry tie up and Tekmar finds support off contract wins but Bens Creek slips as cashflow woes persist despite additional coal sale.

Related Companies: JD Sports Fashion (JD.) , Roquefort Therapeutics (ROQ) , Shell (SHEL)

In a quiet end to the week, markets have been rattled by yesterday’s Wall Street sell off. JD Sports could suffer if US rates stay high, whilst Roquefort Therapeutics extends yesterday’s losses as funding plans pulled. Shell outperforms on Q1 update.

Related Companies: Mondi (MNDI) , Future (FUTR) , Cavendish Financial (CAV)

FTSE-250 listed Future sees its share price surge off the back of a trading statement; Cavendish Financial also impresses on upbeat UK M&A market; some Mondi shareholders appear wary of a bidding war for DS Smith.

Related Companies: Renishaw (RSW) , Topps Tiles (TPT) , Genedrive (GDR)

Renishaw’s shares fall back after Siemens denies it’s planning on making a bid for the company, but Genedrive jumps as UK health regulator recommends approval of testing kits and sentiment for Topps Tiles fails to crack following results miss.

Related Companies: Hochschild Mining (HOC) , 88 Energy Limited (DI) (88E) , Belluscura (BELL)

Hochschild Mining edges higher off back of news of $15m South American disposal, whilst 88 Energy finds support following encouraging test results, but Belluscura slumps after update pushes back cashflow projections.

Related Companies: Spirent Communications (SPT) , JD Sports Fashion (JD.) , AO World (AO.)

Upbeat news from AO World offers some hope that consumer demand in the UK may be picking up. Numbers from JD Sport were also encouraging, but overseas revenue growth dominated, whilst a counter-offer leaves Spirent the subject of a bidding war.

Related Companies: Smith (DS) (SMDS) , Diploma (DPLM) , S4 Capital (SFOR)

DS Smith finds itself in the early stages of a bidding war, Diploma surges on news of US aerospace acquisition and S4 Capital slips after full year numbers miss target, with a challenging near term outlook seen, too.

Related Companies: Smiths Group (SMIN) , Ocado Group (OCDO) , Zoo Digital Group (ZOO)

Half year results from Smiths Group received a warm welcome, whilst Ocado has carried FY23 momentum into the new year. And amongst smaller caps, Zoo Digital has rebounded as workloads pick up following strike action in Hollywood.

Related Companies: Kingfisher (KGF) , Immupharma (IMM) , Distil (DIS)

Boutique spirits brand Distil signs new distribution agreement, boosting share price, an upbeat outlook for Incathera delivers halo effect to 10% investor Immupharma and Kingfisher’s promised share buyback softens blow of rising costs.

Related Companies: Phoenix Group Holdings (PHNX) , Fisher (James) & Sons (FSJ) , Wetherspoon (J.D.) (JDW)

Shares in insurers Phoenix Group surge off the back of bumper profits and new dividend policy, JD Wetherspoon slumps as Tim Martin expresses lockdown concerns whilst James Fisher finds support with news of asset disposal to ease debt pile.

Related Companies: Next (NXT) , GETECH Group (GTC) , Pollen Street (POLN)

Full year numbers from Next may have been steady rather than stellar, but a positive outlook was welcomed by the market, AIM listed Getech jumps after a trading update and Pollen Street Group’s significant rise in AuM finds cheer, too.

Related Companies: Computacenter (CCC) , Versarien (VRS) , Abingdon Health (ABDX)

Abingdon Health surges as lateral flow test kit technology use to be expanded and sold in Boots, Computacenter investors shun bumper profits and Versarien slides after £615k placing of new shares.

Related Companies: Unilever (ULVR) , Close Brothers Group (CBG) , DFS Furniture (DFS)

Close Brothers publish interim results leading to share price rebound and Unilever announces divestment of ice cream business, again impressing the market, but consumer jitters at home weigh on the outlook for DFS.

Related Companies: Bytes Technology Group (BYIT) , Reckitt Benckiser Group (RKT) , Currys (CURY)

Currys provides a positive trading update as bid window closes, Reckitt Benckiser posts a small rebound after Friday’s punishing ruling from a US court, whilst Bytes Technology struggles despite upbeat full year earnings release.

Related Companies: Vodafone Group (VOD) , Wishbone Gold (DI) (WSBN) , Graft Polymer (UK) (GPL)

Vodafone completes the disposal of its Italian unit, leaving investors to cheer news of increased capital returns and Wishbone Gold jumps on Australian drilling results. However Graft Polymer sees significant losses on boardroom moves and loan agreement.

Related Companies: International Personal Finance (IPF) , OSB Group (OSB) , Trainline (TRN)

A trading statement from Trainline shows the business as being on track whilst alternative lender IPF jumps as profits beat targets, but the buy to let specialist OSB falls hard on changing customer behaviours.

Related Companies: Balfour Beatty (BBY) , Keywords Studios (KWS) , Blue Star Capital (BLU)

Balfour Beatty impresses the market with full year results despite portfolio write downs and Keywords Studios focus on technology support prospect of further outperformance in the year ahead, but Blue Star disappoints with asset revaluation.

Related Companies: Persimmon (PSN) , Domino's Pizza Group (DOM) , TP Icap Group (TCAP)

A slow start to the year sees investors shun Domino’s Pizza and Persimmon Homes management suggest any recovery for the housing market is still some way off, but TP ICAP impress as volatility should see buoyant 2024 revenues.

Related Companies: Loopup Group (LOOP) , Currys (CURY) , Aptamer Group (APTA)

Elliott Partners walk away from their bid for Currys, noting that they can’t justify any higher a price, LoopUp Group looks to delist and AIM listed biotech Aptamer cheers progress with Unilever.

Related Companies: Smith (DS) (SMDS) , Mattioli Woods (MTW) , Just Group (JUST)

As the great fire sale of London continues, DS Smith and Mondi propose merger terms, whilst Mattioli Woods announces its sale to a Private Equity play. Elsewhere, full year earnings from Just Group impress.

Related Companies: Rentokil Initial (RTO) , Funding Circle Holdings (FCH) , Virgin Money UK (VMUK)

Funding Circle eyes profitability by H2 and initiates share buy back, Rentokil’s US acquisition pays off and what does Nationwide Building Society’s bid for Virgin Money say about UK equity markets?

Related Companies: Capita (CPI) , Premier Foods (PFD) , Immupharma (IMM)

Capita posts full year loss as management eye further cost cutting, Premier Foods impresses as pension deficit payments suspended and Immupharma rebounds on solid cash position.

Related Companies: Intertek Group (ITRK) , Ashtead Group (AHT) , Spirent Communications (SPT)

Intertek shows steady full year progress but customer demand remains strong, Ashtead’s Q3 earnings miss takes a toll and PE swoop for Spirent Communications wins boardroom approval.

Related Companies: Ocado Group (OCDO) , Mirriad Advertising (MIRI) , Renalytix (Reg S) (RENX)

Renalytix receives an unsolicited bid approach from major player, Mirriad Advertising sees market reach expanded significantly as new deal signed and Ocado woes mount after last week’s disappointing results.

Related Companies: Pearson (PSON) , ITV (ITV) , Rightmove (RMV)

ITV’s shares jump on sale of BritBox stake to BBC, Pearson advances as full year results show benefits of cost savings, but Rightmove slumps as market slowdown bites.

Related Companies: International Consolidated Airlines Group SA (CDI) (IAG) , Howden Joinery Group (HWDN) , Haleon (HLN)

Full year numbers are out from the consumer healthcare company Haleon, Howden Joinery updates on its 2023 performance and IAG, the owner of British Airways, reports bumper profits.

Related Companies: Vodafone Group (VOD) , St James's Place (STJ) , Halfords Group (HFD)

Vodafone The mobile telecoms giant found itself at the top of the FTSE-100 leader board in early trade on Wednesday after the company confirmed media speculation that it was considering the disposal of its Italian business to Swisscom.

Related Companies: Smith & Nephew (SN.) , Mcbride (MCB) , On The Beach Group (OTB)

Medical equipment manufacturers Smith & Nephew published full year results this morning. Whilst markets were clearly expecting news of headwinds from China...

Related Companies: Bunzl (BNZL) , Wincanton (WIN) , Hydrogen Utopia International (HUI)

Full year numbers from value added distributor Bunzl were published this morning. The company is one of a rare breed who has managed to increase dividends consistently...

Related Companies: Standard Chartered (STAN) , Empyrean Energy (EME) , Hornby (HRN)

Standard Chartered the London-listed, Asian-focused bank was the latest from the sector to publish full year results this morning. Despite wariness over exposure to the Chinese real estate sector

Related Companies: Rolls-Royce Holdings (RR.) , Hargreaves Lansdown (HL.) , Beazley (BEZ)

Rolls Royce full year earnings from the engineering firm Rolls Royce received a rapturous welcome from the market this morning after the company reported a doubling of profits along with the expectation that there’s more to come.

Related Companies: HSBC Holdings (HSBA) , BAE Systems (BA.) , Zinnwald Lithium (ZNWD)

Highlights in the bank’s full year earnings published this morning may have included record profits, a bumper dividend payment and another round of share buybacks...

Related Companies: Barclays (BARC) , InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) , Horizonte Minerals (HZM)

The high street bank posted full year results this morning. Profits were down, whilst loan defaults were up and are expected to continue growing as the current economic cycle maps out...

Related Companies: AstraZeneca (AZN) , Esken Limited (ESKN) , Currys (CURY)

A clear stand out to start the week was electrical retailer Currys, whose share price rallied by more than 33% in response to news of an unsolicited takeover bid.

Related Companies: Solgold (SOLG) , Jarvis Securities (JIM) , NATWEST GROUP (NWG)

Banking giant Nat West published full year results this morning, revealing profits and return on tangible equity figures that were both above expectations...

Related Companies: Centrica (CNA) , Close Brothers Group (CBG) , Microsalt (SALT)

The Merchant Bank issued a trading statement this morning in the wake of the FCA review into car financing. Noting significant uncertainty in the timing and quantum of any impact here...

Related Companies: Coca-Cola HBC AG (CDI) (CCH) , Futura Medical (FUM) , TheWorks.Co.Uk (WRKS)

Another set of numbers showing double digit organic sales growth for a third consecutive year has been sufficient to drive Coca Cola HBC stock to the top of the FTSE-100 leader board by mid-morning.

Related Companies: TUI AG N Ord Shs (0ACY) , Finseta PLC (FIN) , Artemis Resources Limited NPV (DI) (ARV)

The German-headquartered tour operator TUI published Q1 results this morning which received a warm reception – at least in the short term. Early gains for the stock were as much as 5% after management noted...

Related Companies: UK Commercial Property Reit Limited (UKCM) , Frasers Group (FRAS) , Artemis Resources Limited NPV (DI) (ARV)

The high street retail heavyweight – and arguably the one group that could be the last left standing – saw its shares adding just over 2% by mid-morning, making the stock one of the best performers on the FTSE-100.

Related Companies: Tesco (TSCO) , Bellway (BWY) , Renalytix (Reg S) (RENX)

The retail giant published a note this morning advising that it was divesting the banking services division. Client books will be transferred to Barclays, who will then continue to provide services to Tesco customers on a white label basis.

Related Companies: British American Tobacco (BATS) , Smith (DS) (SMDS) , Sondrel (Holdings) (SND)

Shares in DS Smith jumped 14% this morning as the market responded to news of management confirming that in line with media speculation, they had received a preliminary expression of interest from Mondi

Related Companies: Barratt Redrow (BTRW) , Redrow (RDW) , Helium One Group Ltd (DI) (HE1)

Housebuilder Redrow announced this morning that it had agreed to an all share merger with peer Barratt Developments, along with half year numbers

Related Companies: BP (BP.) , Renishaw (RSW) , Virgin Money UK (VMUK)

One of the biggest rises on the board this morning was Renishaw, who issued a half year update earlier in the day.

Related Companies: Vodafone Group (VOD) , CMC Markets (CMCX) , Helium One Group Ltd (DI) (HE1)

It’s been another significant morning of gains for Helium One, the driller of helium in East Africa.

Related Companies: BT Group (BT.A) , Wizz Air Holdings (WIZZ) , Superdry (SDRY)

British Telecom produced Q3 earnings on Thursday which received a somewhat muted reception from the market.

Related Companies: GSK (GSK) , ITM Power (ITM) , Pebble Beach Systems Group (PEB)

The AIM-listed hydrogen producer updated the market this morning with interim results and it’s fair to say that investors liked what they saw.

Related Companies: Diageo (DGE) , WPP (WPP) , Speedy Hire (SDY)

Definitely a case of the glass being half empty at Diageo this morning where interim results laid bare the impact of multiple headwinds faced by the company.

Related Companies: Safestay (SSTY) , Loungers (LGRS) , Ryanair Holdings (CDI) (0RYA)

Ryanair has this morning posted Q3 numbers, highlighting that over the first nine months of the year, profits had risen 39% to EUR2.19 billion.

Related Companies: Saga (SAGA) , Helium One Group Ltd (DI) (HE1) , Wickes Group (WIX)

The Helium driller saw shares extending Thursday’s gains as the weekend break loomed into site.

Related Companies: St James's Place (STJ) , Fuller Smith & Turner (FSTA) , Helium One Group Ltd (DI) (HE1)

Wealth manager St James Place has been left propping up the FTSE-100 on Thursday following the publication of a market update.

Related Companies: easyJet (EZJ) , Fresnillo (FRES) , The Revel Collective Plc (TRC)

A first half trading update from Revolution Bars showed that party-goers were flooding back in the peak pre-Christmas run up and sales were at their best levels since before the pandemic.

Related Companies: Associated British Foods (ABF) , Premier Foods (PFD) , Esken Limited (ESKN)

Aviation group Esken and owner of Southend Airport found its shares were the worst performer in London this morning, down 30%.

Related Companies: BAE Systems (BA.) , Trifast (TRI) , Benchmark Holdings (BMK)

Sheffield based aquaculture, genetics, nutrition and health business has this morning announced a strategic review and formal sale process of the business.

Related Companies: Wincanton (WIN) , Custodian Property Income Reit (CREI) , Currys (CURY)

Logistics company Wincanton saw its shares surge this morning after news broke that management were recommending an all-cash offer for the business from a private equity play.

Related Companies: Cranswick (CWK) , TheWorks.Co.Uk (WRKS) , Flutter Entertainment (CDI) (FLTR)

A bumper morning for Flutter which published its Q4 trading update this morning, driving shares up by more than 12% as a result. Especially strong revenue growth is being reported from the US...

Related Companies: Pearson (PSON) , Persimmon (PSN) , Evoke (DI) (EVOK)

The housebuilder may have seen itself elevated once again to the rarefied position of a FTSE-100 company on Tuesday but the subsequent bounce often associated with such a promotion is looking short lived.

Related Companies: Ocado Group (OCDO) , Card Factory (CARD) , Critical Mineral Resources PLC (CMRS)

Shares in the online grocery play Ocado have been rattling around in recent weeks but today’s trading update appears to have given the market some much needed direction.

Related Companies: Burberry Group (BRBY) , Ocado Group (OCDO) , Crest Nicholson Holdings (CRST)

Shares in Crest Nicolson took something of a beating this morning after the company announced it was revising down its profit outlook for FY23

Related Companies: BAE Systems (BA.) , Burberry Group (BRBY) , Vistry Group (VTY)

Air Astana announced to the market that it was planning an IPO which would see GDRs (Global Depositary Receipts) admitted to trade in London with the underlying securities listed on the Astana International Exchange

Related Companies: Marks & Spencer Group (MKS) , Whitbread (WTB) , Trustpilot Group (TRST)

A Q3 update from owners of Premier Inn Whitbread this morning painted an upbeat picture of rising room rates and occupancy levels.

Related Companies: Sainsbury (J) (SBRY) , Pennon Group (PNN) , Marks Electrical Group (MRK)

The supermarket group reported Christmas sales figures today and whilst management may have been talking a good game when it came to outperformance in grocery sales

Related Companies: Hays (HAS) , JD Sports Fashion (JD.) , MJ Gleeson (GLE)

Recruiter Hays attracted the wrath of the market this morning in response to a quarterly trading update. At 10am

Related Companies: CMC Markets (CMCX) , Shell (SHEL) , Phoenix Digital Assets PLC (PNIX)

A trading statement saw full year guidance being significantly upgraded and the beleaguered share price reacted accordingly.