Which FTSE 100 companies are most exposed to Donald Trump? Investing The FTSE 100 has dropped by more than one per cent following the election of Donald Trump as US president, hitting a three-month low earlier this week. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 has been soaring, leading to a clear divergence between the two indexes. While not all of the poor performance of the FTSE 100 can [...]
Taylor Wimpey: Higher demand buoys sales as firm preps for planning reform Property After a tough start to the year, Taylor Wimpey has reported signs of improving customer demand as mortgage rates fall and affordability pressures ease. The housebuilder said it remained on track to deliver UK volumes in line with previous guidance of 9,500 to 10,000 homes and operating profit consistent with current market expectations. In the [...]
FTSE 100 falls back as traders digest Trump presidency Markets The FTSE 100 pared its gains and sterling tumbled on Wednesday as traders digested how Donald Trump's presidency will impact the global economy and the UK.
Taylor Wimpey: Housebuilder suffers dent to profit ahead of planning reform July 31, 2024 Housebuilder Taylor Wimpey suffered a dent to revenue and profit in a set of half year results in which it hailed the new government's "recognition" of planning laws as being a "major barrier" to housebuilding.
Mark Kleinman: Water sector’s goodwill will evaporate under Labour July 11, 2024 Mark Kleinman is Sky News’ City Editor and is the man that gets the City talking in his fortnightly City A.M. column. This week he writes about the new government’s plans for water firms, housebuilders and Schroders The moment has arrived. By the time City AM readers set eyes on today’s newspaper, Ofwat, the water [...]
Travis Perkins appoints non-exec as new boss July 10, 2024 Pete Redfern has been appointed as the new chief executive officer of Travis Perkins, succeeding current CEO Nick Roberts, who is leaving after five years in the role. The UK-based building supplies firm has suffered in the economic downturn and slowdown in construction, with profits falling as much as 70 per cent in 2023. “[Redfern] [...]
Banks, homebuilders and retailers in focus as London markets brace for Labour election victory June 30, 2024 The UK general election is in focus this week as investors brace for a widely expected Labour landslide that could share price moves across the FTSE 100.
Taylor Wimpey and Rightmove set to benefit from Labour housebuilding plans June 26, 2024 Firms including Taylor Wimpey and Rightmove are poised to benefit if Labour wins the general election on 4 July, according to a leading broker, as both main parties put homebuilding at the centre of their plans to tackle the UK's housing crisis.
Harworth Group sells 200-home plot to Taylor Wimpey June 20, 2024 Land regenerator Harworth Group has sold a 16-acre site with planning permission for 200 homes to developer Taylor Wimpey for almost £20m.
King’s birthday honours: London Stock Exchange boss among business leaders recognised June 14, 2024 The boss of the London Stock Exchange, Julia Hoggett, has been made a dame today in a list of over 1000 “change makers and innovators” to receive gongs in the King’s birthday honours list.