FTSE hits a new high: how to invest in the UK stock market

This summer, the UK has been enjoying its time in the sun. Not just through good weather but also for the stock market, which...

Fri, 08/08/2025 - 10:22


Berkshire Hathaway stops building cash but share price slide continues

In the three months since Warren Buffett announced his retirement plans, Berkshire Hathaway’s share price has continued to slide, perhaps suggesting that investors...

Fri, 08/08/2025 - 10:18


Daily market update: precious metals, Flutter, Pinterest, Expedia

“The FTSE 100 was just about keeping its head above water to stay above the 9,100 mark on Friday morning,” says AJ Bell Head...

Fri, 08/08/2025 - 10:08


DIRECTOR DEALINGS: ConvaTec CEO sells shares as goes on medical leave

The following is a round-up of share dealings by London-listed company directors and managers announced on Thursday and Friday and not separately reported by Alliance...

Fri, 08/08/2025 - 10:07


LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Goldman Sachs lifts Diageo; Shore cuts Renold

The following London-listed shares received analyst recommendations Friday morning and on Thursday:

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Deutsche Bank Research raises Coca-Cola Europacific Partners price target to 8,130 (7,950) pence...

Fri, 08/08/2025 - 09:48


Early market roundup: Stocks mixed in Europe; Futura Medical dives

Stocks in Europe opened mixed on Friday ahead of US Vice President JD Vance meeting UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy in Kent.

The FTSE 100 index...

Fri, 08/08/2025 - 09:10


KKR urges Assura board to switch horses as PHP offer deadline looms

Kohlberg Kravis Robert & Co Inc is still trying to convince Assura PLC’s board to recommend its ‘superior’ takeover offer over the one from Primary...

Fri, 08/08/2025 - 09:06


GSK wins settlement, future royalties in CureVac mRNA patent dispute

GSK PLC on Friday said it will receive an upfront payment of $370 million from CureVac BV, following a patent settlement involving BioNTech SE and...

Fri, 08/08/2025 - 08:53


UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy to host US Vice President JD Vance

David Lammy is due to meet US Vice President JD Vance amid ongoing conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine.

The UK Foreign secretary is expected to host...

Fri, 08/08/2025 - 08:27


Hammerson seals acquisition of 50% stake in Bullring & Grand Central

Hammerson PLC on Friday said it has wrapped up its acquisition of the remaining interest in Birmingham’s Bullring & Grand Central shopping centre.

The London-based...

Fri, 08/08/2025 - 08:17


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