Nationwide cheers ‘outstanding’ year after Virgin Money takeover

Nationwide Building Society has posted a 30% jump in annual profits after an ‘outstanding’ year that saw it complete the takeover of Virgin Money.

The mutual...

Thu, 29/05/2025 - 08:52


UK government to deliver new reservoirs amid water supply concerns

The UK government has stepped in to take control of the planning process for two major new reservoirs, as it warns UK water supplies are...

Thu, 29/05/2025 - 08:50


Shell buys TotalEnergies stake in Bonga field for $510 million

Shell PLC on Thursday said it has increased its interest in Nigeria’s Bonga field by purchasing TotalEnergies SE’s 12.5% stake for $510 million.

The London-based oil...

Thu, 29/05/2025 - 08:41


UK car production falls to second worst April since 1952

Car manufacturing in the UK fell by 8.6% on year in April to its lowest level for that month since 1952, other than the Covid-19...

Thu, 29/05/2025 - 07:26


Another Trump tariff U-turn sends stocks higher

President Trump’s has performed his latest U-turn on trade tariffs providing some respite to nervy financial markets.

European markets fell sharply on 23 May after...

Thu, 29/05/2025 - 00:00


Games Workshop disappoints the market with guidance on licensing revenue

It’s been a fabulous year for Games Workshop (GAW), the fantasy games and miniatures maker that has delivered a string of good news around earnings...

Thu, 29/05/2025 - 00:00


Take profits on MercadoLibre after 65% gain

MERCADOLIBRE (MELI:NASDAQ) $2,507.83

Gain to date: 64%


Shares in Wall Street-listed MercadoLibre (MELI:NASDAQ) have been riding high on its dominant presence in Latin America and...

Thu, 29/05/2025 - 00:00


Could European outperformance hit a roadblock and what about the long-term?

The debate about whether a period of US exceptionalism is coming to an end and whether European stocks can close the gap on Wall Street...

Thu, 29/05/2025 - 00:00


Capture the long-term outperformance of small caps through Artemis UK Future Leaders

Artemis UK Future Leaders (AFL)

Price: 368p

Market cap: £112 million


A wide 15% discount to net asset value (NAV) at the recently-renamed Artemis...

Thu, 29/05/2025 - 00:00


High-quality, market-leading threads company Coats just looks much too cheap

Coats (COA)

Price: 76.2p

Market Cap: £1.2 billion

World-leading thread and structural components maker Coats (COA) has set its sights on delivering accelerated cash flow...

Thu, 29/05/2025 - 00:00


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