The FTSE 100 (^FTSE) and European stocks were mixed on Thursday as a slew of retail heavyweights released trading updates after Christmas. Tesco (TSCO.L) reported that UK sales rose by 3.2% in the six ...

Read More »

FTSE 100 Live: AB Foods Slumps as Retail Weakness Weighs on UK Stocks

The FTSE 100 opened lower on Thursday as profit warnings, mixed corporate updates, and weak global cues weighed on sentiment. The index slipped 28 points to 10, ...

Read More »

FTSE 100 live: Primark warning, Tesco shares fall despite upgrade

Weaker fashion sales at M&S were offset by a strong food performance, while Tesco lifted profit guidance on the back of its festive figures. Greggs shares today fell 4% after the bakery chain said ...

Read More »

FTSE 100 defence stocks boosted by Trump’s calls for military spending hike

Shares in top FTSE 100 defence stocks were boosted on Thursday morning, following President Trump’s push for a 50 per cent boost to the US military budget. BAE Systems shares shot up 6.7 per cent ...

Read More »

As Lloyds share price hits highest since financial crisis, are banks set for a bumper year?

Analysts at investment bank Jefferies believe valuations for UK bank shares have 'considerable scope' to rise further in 2026.

Read More »