Sainsbury’s FTSE 100 shares highest since 2014 after Argos talks September 15, 2025 Shares in FTSE 100 supermarket giant Sainsbury’s have surged to their highest value in more than a decade after it held brief talks to sell Argos to Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com. Sainsbury’s share price has jumped by almost five per cent in early trades this morning to 322p. The value is the company’s highest its [...]
Strong luxury watch sales amid Trump tariffs reassure investors – for now September 3, 2025 Steady demand for luxury watches in the face of Trump’s tariffs has reassured investors this summer, but analysts have warned that it might not last if prices rise. On Wednesday morning, Watches of Switzerland Group told markets that demand for timepieces has been “consistently strong” over summer, sending its share price up eight per cent. [...]
FTSE 100 reshuffle: Metlen to oust Taylor Wimpey August 28, 2025 A number of FTSE 100 constituents are set to find their spot at risk as the index heads towards a reshuffle. Metlen Energy and Metals, which switched its primary listing from Athens to London, is expected to capture a spot on London’s flagship stock exchange in the September reshuffle. The industrial firm has a market [...]
Dr Martens firmly in recovery mode, says City broker August 18, 2025 Dr Martens is ‘making headway’ on its ambitious turnaround plan, with an ever-more positive outlook for the boot company, according to a City broker. “The debate is not whether [Dr Martens] can recover, but rather how long it will take… the process has already started,” Peel Hunt analysts said. The company, which was founded in [...]
Rolls-Royce shares hit yet another record high August 4, 2025 Shares in FTSE 100 giant Rolls-Royce have hit yet another all-time high, giving the company a £90bn valuation for the first time in its history. Shares in the Derby-headquartered group are changing hands for a new record of around 1,090p this morning after rising by over two per cent in early trades. The increase means [...]
Everyman: Shares in luxury cinema rise after revenue spikes July 28, 2025 Shares in Everyman spiked nearly five per cent morning after the upmarket cinema group reported double digit profit growth. The chain, which has 48 venues across the UK, told markets this morning that revenue in the first half of 2025 rose 21 per cent to £56.5m. Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) rose [...]
Mike Ashley tightens grip on Hugo Boss amid dividend demand July 4, 2025 Frasers Group, the retail empire controlled by billionaire Mike Ashley, has tightened its grip on Hugo Boss after upping its stake. The owner of Sports Direct and House of Fraser has increased its shareholding in the German giant to in excess off 32 per cent. In a statement, Frasers Group said it “continues to consider [...]
Morgan Sindall: Shares in FTSE 250 firm hit record high amid profit boom June 17, 2025 Shares in Morgan Sindall hit a record high on Tuesday after it said annual profit would come in “significantly ahead” of expectations. The firm’s stock soared more than 17 per cent in early deals to around 4,515p. Morgan Sindall, the construction and regeneration group which employs over 8,000 people, said its outperformance had been driven [...]
Babcock: FTSE 100 shares double in value to ten-year high June 4, 2025 Shares in Babcock, the FTSE 100 aerospace, defence and nuclear engineering services giant, have rocketed to their highest value since 2015 after doubling in price. The London-listed group has enjoyed a bumper 2025 so far, with its share price rising from just over 500p at the start of January to now be priced at more [...]
Burberry: CEO tipped for golden reward if fashion label makes FTSE 100 return May 29, 2025 The new chief executive of Burberry could receive a hefty bonus if the fashion label’s shares surge and it re-enters the FTSE 100. Joshua Schulman, who succeeded Jonathan Akeroyd as the CEO of Burberry in July last year, could be handed millions in bonuses and salary if he leads the company back to the London [...]