S&P 500 suffers worst week in five years | Wall Street Week

US markets endured their worst losses since the pandemic after the Trump administration’s ‘Liberation Day’ announcement of wide-ranging tariffs (2 April) gave investors a real...

Fri, 04/04/2025 - 11:02

AIM WINNERS & LOSERS: Minoan to halt trading due to insufficient funds

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

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AIM - WINNERS

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Shuka Minerals PLC, up 40% at 3.50 pence, 12-month range 2.20p-11.50p....

Fri, 04/04/2025 - 10:58

SMALL-CAP WINNERS & LOSERS: Picton Property increases buyback by 25%

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

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SMALL-CAP - WINNERS

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Global Opportunities Trust PLC, up 2.3% at 296.54...

Fri, 04/04/2025 - 10:31

Daily market update: defensive stocks, investment trusts, BP

“With markets having suffered their worst week in five years, investors were hiding under their duvet on Friday hoping the pain would go away,” says...

Fri, 04/04/2025 - 10:11

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Jefferies cuts price targets on miners

The following London-listed shares received analyst recommendations Friday morning and on Thursday:

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FTSE 100

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Jefferies cuts Rio Tinto price target to 5,700 (6,000) pence - ’buy’

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Jefferies cuts...

Fri, 04/04/2025 - 09:59

Jobs shed as PMI shows UK construction sector continues to struggle

Activity in the UK construction activity remained subdued, despite a slight pick up in March, while a lack of new projects and rising payrolls costs...

Fri, 04/04/2025 - 09:55

Reasons why markets fell on Trump’s tariff plan and what could happen next

Financial markets fell around the world in response to Donald Trump’s so-called “Liberation Day” on 2 April where he imposed sweeping tariffs on countries that...

Fri, 04/04/2025 - 09:53

UK government gives go-ahead for Luton airport expansion

Luton airport’s expansion plan has been approved by UK Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander despite a recommendation she reject it.

The Cabinet minister gave the go-ahead to...

Fri, 04/04/2025 - 09:52

UK new car registrations jump 12% in March, boosted by record EV sales

New car registrations in the UK leapt in March as private retail buyers returned and electric vehicle sales hit a new high, an industry report...

Fri, 04/04/2025 - 09:24

Tariffs unsettle markets and tax year end tips

On this episode of the AJ Bell Money and Markets podcast Danni Hewson and Charlene Young discuss what has been a volatile first quarter for...

Fri, 04/04/2025 - 09:19

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