London close: Stocks mixed on US jobless claims, UK data
21st Aug 2025 17:48
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended mixed on Thursday as traders digested a surprise increase in US initial jobless claims, a series of domestic data releases, and looked ahead to the Federal Reserve's Jackson Hole symposium.
Read moreLondon close: Stocks fall after rise in UK consumer inflation
16th Jul 2025 17:49
(Sharecast News) - London equities slipped on Wednesday as stronger-than-expected UK inflation data offset a decline in US producer inflation, prompting investor caution over the interest rate outlook.
Read moreMorgan Stanley downgrades Hays, cites 'multiple reasons to be cautious'
16th Jul 2025 08:31
(Sharecast News) - Morgan Stanley downgraded recruiter Hays on Wednesday to 'underweight' from 'equalweight' and cut the price target to 55p from 64p, citing "multiple reasons to be cautious".
Read moreLondon close: Stocks manage gains as oil prices slide
24th Jun 2025 17:37
(Sharecast News) - London equities ended slightly higher on Tuesday, overcoming geopolitical jitters after Israel accused Iran of violating a ceasefire agreement.
Read moreDirector dealings: Hays chair buys profit warning dip, RC Fornax CFO invests
20th Jun 2025 13:04
(Sharecast News) - Among the London-listed companies disclosing director share purchases on Friday was Hays, whose chair made a show of confidence following a sharp share price decline.
Read moreLondon close: Stocks lower as BoE keeps rates on hold
19th Jun 2025 16:23
(Sharecast News) - London equities ended lower on Thursday after the Bank of England left interest rates unchanged, in line with market expectations.
Read moreHays warns on profits, cites 'more challenging' permanent markets
19th Jun 2025 07:26
(Sharecast News) - Recruiter Hays warned on full-year profits on Thursday as it cited "more challenging" permanent markets.
Read moreLondon close: Stocks finish flat ahead of Easter break
17th Apr 2025 15:09
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended flat to lower on Thursday as investors weighed mixed global signals ahead of the long Easter weekend.
Read moreHays H1 adjusted operating profits fall amid hiring slowdown
16th Apr 2025 09:10
(Sharecast News) - Recruitment firm Hays said on Wednesday that adjusted operating profits had fallen in H1 as a slowdown in hiring continued to weigh on placement volumes and fees.
Read moreLondon close: Stocks slip as US jobless claims rise
20th Feb 2025 16:06
(Sharecast News) - London equities ended lower on Thursday as investors reacted to a higher-than-expected rise in US jobless claims and a decline in UK consumer confidence.
Read moreHays first-half profits more than halve amid 'challenging' conditions
20th Feb 2025 07:23
(Sharecast News) - Recruiter Hays reported a drop in first-half profit on Thursday amid "challenging" market conditions, as economic and political uncertainty weighed on client and candidate confidence.
Read moreHays appoints Michael Findlay as chair
16th Jan 2025 08:16
(Sharecast News) - Recruitment firm Hays said had appointed Michael Findlay as a non-executive director and chair-designate, succeeding Andrew Martin who is retiring on May 1.
Read moreLondon close: Stocks firmer after UK, US inflation data
15th Jan 2025 15:03
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed significantly higher on Wednesday, buoyed by positive inflation data from both sides of the Atlantic.
Read moreHays sees H1 profit at lower end of expectations amid subdued market
15th Jan 2025 07:05
(Sharecast News) - Recruitment firm Hays said it expected interim pre-exceptional operating profit of £25m, towards the lower end of the consensus range amid subdued trading conditions as like-for-like net fees fell 12% in the second quarter.
Read moreJefferies lowers target prices on UK staffers following SThree's warning
17th Dec 2024 14:51
(Sharecast News) - Jefferies cut its target prices on Hays, Pagegroup and SThree on Tuesday, noting the latter's warning had highlighted further downside to earnings for UK staffers.
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