FTSE 100 lower as miners slip, Biden set to block US Steel takeover, more bad news for retail sector, Next hit by negative broker comment and Wizz Air and Ryanair passengers up in December

“The FTSE 100 failed to maintain recent momentum as weakness in the mining sector put the index on the back foot,” says AJ Bell Investment...

Fri, 03/01/2025 - 10:15


LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Indivior and Vistry price targets cut

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

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FTSE 250

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Berenberg cuts Vistry price target to 650 (750) pence - ’hold’

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OTHER MAIN MARKET

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UBS cuts...

Fri, 03/01/2025 - 09:28


AIM WINNERS & LOSERS: Griffin Mining rises; Quadrise returns gains

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

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AIM - WINNERS

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Griffin Mining Ltd, up 1.3% at 153.00 pence, 12-month range 86.50p-175.00p....

Fri, 03/01/2025 - 09:27


Star Energy ups stake in Croatian geothermal development company

Star Energy Group PLC on Friday highlighted ‘greater flexibility’ in its plans as it reported an increased stake in A14 Energy Ltd.

London-based onshore energy...

Fri, 03/01/2025 - 09:02


SMALL-CAP WINNERS & LOSERS: Tullow Oil climbs on tax case boost

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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Tullow Oil PLC, up 9.3% at 23.89 pence,...

Fri, 03/01/2025 - 09:01


The outlook for shares, bonds, cash, gold and bitcoin in 2025

Whether we like it or not, the US isn’t just the bellwether for the global stock market — it’s most of the herd given the...

Fri, 03/01/2025 - 08:56


LONDON MARKET OPEN: FTSE 100 opens lower as miners fall

London’s blue chip index opened in the red on Friday morning, following a healthy start to the new year, after stocks in New York declined...

Fri, 03/01/2025 - 08:48


Herald Investment Trust calls on investors to block Saba plans

Herald Investment Trust PLC on Friday urged shareholders to vote against motions proposed by Saba Capital Management LP, which had last month hit out at...

Fri, 03/01/2025 - 08:33


Volex to pay deferred consideration for target-beating Turkish asset

Volex PLC on Friday said it will pay the four former owners of Murat Ticaret Kablo Sanayi AS a deferred consideration after the acquisition beat...

Fri, 03/01/2025 - 08:26


IN BRIEF: Goldplat reappoints Gerard Kisbey-Green as permanent chair

Goldplat PLC - gold miner and producer with recovery operations in Ghana and South Africa - Gerard Kisbey-Green returns to the role of permanent chair,...

Fri, 03/01/2025 - 08:22


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