Starmer and UK economy braced for impact of Donald Trump’s tariffs

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and British businesses are braced for the impact of Donald Trump’s ‘liberation day’ tariffs, which have the potential to derail...

Wed, 02/04/2025 - 10:47


Ryanair hails 200 million passengers carried in year; Wizz traffic up

Ryanair Holdings PLC on Wednesday said last month it became the first European airline to carry 200 million passengers in a year, as the budget...

Wed, 02/04/2025 - 10:37


Argentex shares climb as second-half momentum continues into 2025

Argentex Group PLC on Wednesday said it is well positioned ‘to return to profitable growth’ as it posted a swing to a loss and a...

Wed, 02/04/2025 - 10:28


Where investors made and lost money in the first quarter of 2025

While the headlines were full of doom and gloom around a potential trade war and economic slowdown, investors could have still made decent money in...

Wed, 02/04/2025 - 10:23


Daily market update: Greencore / Bakkavor, Raspberry Pi, Topps Tiles

“Liberation Day has arrived and investors are bracing themselves for a barrage of bad news,” says Russ Mould, Investment Director at AJ Bell.

“European markets...

Wed, 02/04/2025 - 10:13


IN BRIEF: Experian completes $350 million ClearSale acquisition

Experian PLC - Dublin-based consumer credit checker - Says acquisition of ClearSale SA has been completed after satisfying all conditions. ClearSale is a Brazil-based digital...

Wed, 02/04/2025 - 09:57


Grafton Group buys HSS Hire’s Irish business for €31.6 million

Grafton Group PLC on Tuesday said it has agreed to buy HSS Hire Group PLC’s Ireland operation for €31.6 million.

Dublin-based building materials distributor and do-it-yourself...

Wed, 02/04/2025 - 09:40


SMALL-CAP WINNERS & LOSERS: Topps Tiles warns of rising costs

The following stocks are the leading risers and fallers among London Main Market small-caps on Wednesday.

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SMALL-CAP - WINNERS

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Panther Metals PLC, up 8.1% at 39.46 pence,...

Wed, 02/04/2025 - 09:40


Raspberry Pi says positioned strongly despite annual profit fall

Raspberry Pi on Wednesday reported a decline in annual earnings, but expects a ‘steady build-up in demand’.

The Cambridge, England-based maker of personal-use computers and modules...

Wed, 02/04/2025 - 09:36


AIM WINNERS & LOSERS: Brighton Pier Group eyes AIM exit

The following stocks are the leading risers and fallers on AIM on Wednesday.

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AIM - WINNERS

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Argentex Group PLC, up 15% at 46.35 pence, 12-month range 26.00p-57.10p....

Wed, 02/04/2025 - 09:34


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