Daily market update: Trump's trade policy, FTSE 100, Airbus, WH Smith, B&M

“Markets remain in a holding pattern pending an update on trade negotiations between the Trump administration and various foreign governments,” says Russ Mould, Investment Director...

Wed, 04/06/2025 - 09:33


LONDON BROKER RATINGS: RBC cuts MJ Gleeson; UBS cuts IG Group

The following London-listed shares received analyst recommendations Wednesday morning and on Tuesday:

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FTSE 100

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RBC raises Endeavour Mining to ’outperform’ (sector perform) - price target 3,000 (2,350)...

Wed, 04/06/2025 - 09:32


Empiric Student Property expects to fill portfolio with higher rents

Empiric Student Property PLC on Wednesday said it ‘remains in great shape,’ as its pace of reservations for the next academic year is ahead of...

Wed, 04/06/2025 - 09:31


Police chiefs, watchdogs write to UK PM in warning over funding cuts

Senior police chiefs and government watchdogs have written to the UK prime minister warning they will be forced to make choices about which crimes they...

Wed, 04/06/2025 - 09:28


discoverIE profit jumps as operating costs fall; outlook optimistic

discoverIE Group PLC on Wednesday recommended a higher dividend as it hailed structural growth drivers in target markets, while annual profit surged amid lower operating...

Wed, 04/06/2025 - 09:07


CEO Gagne announces departure from Hammerson in 2026

Hammerson PLC on Wednesday said Chief Executive Officer Rita-Rose Gagne plans to retire in 2026, after five years at the helm of the London-based property...

Wed, 04/06/2025 - 09:01


WH Smith cheers rising travel revenue ahead of high street sale

WH Smith PLC on Wednesday reported growth across all markets of its travel business during the third-quarter, ahead of the disposal of its high street...

Wed, 04/06/2025 - 09:00


Early market roundup: European stocks higher; miners lead FTSE 100

European stocks were higher at Wednesday morning, which is filled with purchasing managers’ indices releases, while miners on the FTSE 100 were in the green....

Wed, 04/06/2025 - 08:55


B&M says weak UK performance offsets strong France as profit falls

B&M European Value Retail SA on Wednesday reported sluggish full-year sales growth, and a fall in profit, held back by a ‘challenging’ retail environment.

The Luxembourg-based...

Wed, 04/06/2025 - 08:51


Ninety One delivers ‘robust’ performance on positive flow momentum

Ninety One PLC and Ltd on Wednesday described its annual financial performance as ‘robust’ after regaining ‘positive flow momentum’.

The London and Cape Town-based money...

Wed, 04/06/2025 - 08:25


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