LONDON MARKET CLOSE: Global stocks knocked as trade war fears bite
The FTSE 100 index ended down 112.31 points, 1.3%, at 8,759.00. The FTSE 250 slumped 431.79 points, 2.1%, at 19,950.50, and the AIM All-Share fell 14.93 points, 2.1%, at 686.87.
SolGold names new CEO and chair as it resets strategy
SolGold PLC on Tuesday named its new chief executive officer and chair as it set out plans to reset its strategy. The Ecuador-focused exploration company said Dan Vujcic would be its new chief ...
XP Power warns on tariff headwinds, pays no dividend as swings to loss
XP Power declared no dividends for 2024, compared with the 75.0 pence per share it declared for 2023 before it suspended dividend payments that year.
Starmer, Trump spoke on Ukraine before White House paused military aid
(Alliance News) - Keir Starmer spoke to Donald Trump about the need to secure a lasting peace in Ukraine just hours before the White House paused military aid to Kyiv. Downing Street revealed on ...
Indivior shrinks size of board after US primary listing
(Alliance News) - Indivior PLC on Tuesday said it is reducing the size of its board to seven following its US primary listing last year. The Richmond, Virginia-based maker of medicines to treat ...
Johnson Service hikes dividend and plans buyback as profit surges
(Alliance News) - Johnson Service Group PLC on Tuesday said it is considering a move to the London Main Market from AIM, as it hiked its dividend and reported increased profit boosted by its Hotel, ...
LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: UK's Starmer will not be "blindsided" on Ukraine
Stock prices in London were in the red at midday on Tuesday, as the fallout continues over US tariffs against trading partners and the Trump administration's halt of aid to Ukraine. "Investors were ...
Spirent sees momentum rebound in second half despite profit decline
(Alliance News) - Spirent Communications PLC on Tuesday said momentum picked up in the second half of 2024 despite a challenging market environment, as it remains well-positioned for the year ahead.
AIM WINNERS & LOSERS: Vela plans policy and share capital shake-up
(Alliance News) - The following stocks are the leading risers and fallers on AIM on Tuesday.
Ashtead looks for US construction upturn after profit drops in 2024
Ashtead expects rental growth in 2025 of 3% to 5%, but lowered its expectation for growth in Canada to between 9% to 13% from 15% to 19%. In 2024, rental income in Canada grew 16%. In December, ...
LONDON BRIEFING: Stocks called lower but UK food prices rise
The FTSE 100 was called down on Tuesday following news that the US government is moving forward with planned tariffs of up to 25% against China, Canada and Mexico. US stocks "took a swan dive straight ...
LONDON MARKET EARLY CALL: Stocks down as US moves forward with tariffs
(Alliance News) - Stocks in London are set to open in the red on Tuesday, following news that the US' Trump administration is moving forward with planned tariffs of up to 25% against Mexico, Canada ...