UK housing market shows ‘resilience’ as price growth picks up in April

UK house price growth picked up in April, according to numbers from Halifax on Thursday.

House prices rose 3.2% on-year last month, picking up speed...

Thu, 08/05/2025 - 09:06

Early market roundup: London stocks up before BoE, UK PM trade update

European stocks were in the green on Thursday, as investors await a possible Bank of England rate cut, and an update by UK Prime Minister...

Thu, 08/05/2025 - 09:06

Mondi profitability up in first quarter on strong volumes, order books

Mondi PLC reported on Thursday its profitability was robust for the first quarter of 2025, crediting a rise in sales volumes and cost-control efforts.

The...

Thu, 08/05/2025 - 09:03

Next ups profit guidance again as warm weather adds glow to shop sales

Next PLC on Thursday nudged its annual profit outlook higher, for the second time this year, after a better-than-expected first quarter.

In response, shares in...

Thu, 08/05/2025 - 08:40

UK PM to make statement on US trade talks amid reports deal reached

Prime Minister Keir Starmer will provide an update on trade talks with the US later on Thursday, Downing Street has said amid reports Donald Trump...

Thu, 08/05/2025 - 08:08

Spotify is an exciting defensive growth play during market volatility

Spotify (SPOT:NYSE) $637.65

Market cap: $130.5 billion

It’s been a wild ride for investors this year as global stock markets try to come to...

Thu, 08/05/2025 - 00:00

Jet2’s shares recover from turbulence on buyback and reassuring trading update

Jet2 (JET2:AIM) £16.96

Gain to date: 4.5%

We included Jet2 (JET2:AIM) in our list of stocks to buy for 2025, noting an undemanding valuation...

Thu, 08/05/2025 - 00:00

Can Burberry buck the luxury sector malaise with its full-year results?

Investors maybe pinning their hopes on a glimmer of recovery in the luxury goods sector when UK fashion house Burberry (BRBY) reports its results for the...

Thu, 08/05/2025 - 00:00

Could BP and Shell really be about to merge?

If speculation about a BP (BP.) and Shell (SHEL) merger were a bowl of rice it would surely give you a monster bout of food...

Thu, 08/05/2025 - 00:00

Clarkson shares down 20% as uncertainty impacts maritime demand

Clarkson’s (CKN) shares are down more than 20% over one year following what have effectively been two profit warnings within two months from the shipbroking...

Thu, 08/05/2025 - 00:00

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