Can QinetiQ revive its US business and what is the outlook for defence spending in the UK?

Tech-oriented defence firm QinetiQ (QQ.) is scheduled to report on its first-quarter performance on 18 July amid robust demand across the industry backed by global...

Thu, 11/07/2024 - 00:00


Focus on profitability as Netflix readies second-quarter earnings

Streaming firm Netflix (NFLX:NASDAQ) is set to announce its second-quarter earnings (18 July) with the shares having been buoyed year-to-date by continuing signs the company’s...

Thu, 11/07/2024 - 00:00


Britvic set for stock market exit after agreeing £3.3 billion Carlsberg buyout

UK soft drinks maker Britvic (BVIC) looks set to become the latest FTSE 250 mid-cap company to exit the London stock market after agreeing to an improved...

Thu, 11/07/2024 - 00:00


It could be now or never if the Fed wants to cut rates before the election

The recent presidential debate brought the US election into focus and the November poll is now looming large in investors’ consciousness.

A knock-on effect of...

Thu, 11/07/2024 - 00:00


Political stability in the UK is in stark contrast to uncertainty across the channel

Election worries have been front and centre for investors in recent weeks, from the increasing popularity of the right-wing RN (Rassemblement National) in France to...

Thu, 11/07/2024 - 00:00


Paramount agrees $28 billion merger with Skydance Media

US media firm Paramount Global (PARA:NASDAQ) and Californian-based film and TV production company Skydance Media have finally agreed merger terms, opening a new chapter for...

Thu, 11/07/2024 - 00:00


Stocks left behind in the AI surge

As US markets wound down ahead of the 4 July Independence Day holiday, the Nasdaq Composite closed at a new all-time high. A record 18,188.30...

Thu, 11/07/2024 - 00:00


Why you can ride the rally at Kitwave

Kitwave (KITW:AIM)   340p

Gain to date: 3.3%


We highlighted food and drink wholesaler Kitwave (KTW:AIM) in March at 329p for its exciting market...

Thu, 11/07/2024 - 00:00


Markets react well to election results while US jobs figures go largely unnoticed

With the UK general election playing out as expected last week the stock market responded positively, especially the more domestically-focused FTSE 250 mid-cap index which...

Thu, 11/07/2024 - 00:00


Victrex shares dip with second-half target under threat

Shares in high-performance plastics firm Victrex (VCT) have taken a turn for the worse over the past six months as the company struggles with high...

Thu, 11/07/2024 - 00:00


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