Europe close: Stocks rise as investors digest PMI data
23rd Apr 2024 15:19
(Sharecast News) - European markets closed above the waterline on Tuesday, propelled by positive survey data from the eurozone that bolstered investor sentiment.
Read moreJD Sports buys US-based Hibbett for $1.08bn
23rd Apr 2024 07:01
(Sharecast News) - JD Sports Fashion on Tuesday said it was buying US sports fashion retailer Hibbett for $1.08bn (£878m).
Read moreLondon close: Stocks mixed as investors watch Middle East newsflow
19th Apr 2024 16:56
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed in a mixed state on Friday as traders kept a close watch on escalating tensions in the Middle East.
Read moreLondon close: Stocks finish firmer ahead of Easter break
28th Mar 2024 16:08
(Sharecast News) - London's equity markets closed higher on Thursday ahead of the Easter break, despite lingering concerns over the UK's recessionary status in the latter part of last year.
Read moreJD Sports sees 'challenging' market as January sales slip
28th Mar 2024 07:05
(Sharecast News) - JD Sports Fashion shares jumped on Thursday as investors breathed a sigh of relief that a trading update essentially reaffirmed guidance after a profits warning in January, despite continuing "challenging" trading and flat like-for-like fourth-quarter sales.
Read moreLondon close: Stocks mixed as Bailey hints at rate cuts
22nd Mar 2024 16:09
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed in a mixed state on Friday as investors weighed optimistic retail sales data against remarks from Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey.
Read moreAJ Bell founder tapped for Applied Nutrition chairman role
20th Feb 2024 15:11
(Sharecast News) - AJ Bell founder Andy Bell has been appointed chairman of Applied Nutrition, a rapidly growing sports nutrition, health, and wellness brand based in Liverpool, it was reported on Tuesday.
Read moreLondon close: Stocks turn lower on renewed interest rate concerns
5th Feb 2024 16:22
(Sharecast News) - London's financial markets had turned negative by the close of trading on Monday, after better-than-expected UK services data was offset by a downward revision in service activity in the United States.
Read moreJD Sports-backed Applied Nutrition preparing for £1bn London float - report
5th Feb 2024 11:39
(Sharecast News) - Applied Nutrition, a manufacturer of sports supplements part-owned by JD Sports Fashion, is reportedly beginning preparations for a £1bn London flotation.
Read moreLondon close: Stocks turn lower as BoE keeps rates on hold
1st Feb 2024 16:48
(Sharecast News) - London's financial markets finished in the red on Thursday, reversing earlier gains after the Bank of England maintained interest rates at current levels.
Read moreLondon close: Stocks manage gains after deluge of updates
18th Jan 2024 15:14
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets managed a positive finish amid subdued trading activity on Thursday, with investors digesting a plethora of corporate news.
Read moreJD Sports Fashion takes control of MIG after EU clearance
18th Jan 2024 07:03
(Sharecast News) - JD Sports Fashion said it had taken 100% control of Poland's Marketing Investment Group after clearance from the European Commission.
Read moreLondon close: Stocks rise as US jobless claims slow
4th Jan 2024 13:07
(Sharecast News) - London markets showed mixed performance on Thursday as investors digested the latest UK services and mortgage data and a fall in jobless claims across the pond.
Read moreJD Sports delivers profit warning as peak trading underwhelms
4th Jan 2024 07:13
(Sharecast News) - Sports fashion retailer JD Sports on Thursday delivered a profit warning after second-half trading missed expectations due to milder autumn weather and heavier discounting over the peak holiday shopping season.
Read moreLondon close: Stocks mixed as investors digest Autumn Statement
22nd Nov 2023 15:12
(Sharecast News) - London markets closed with a mixed performance on Wednesday, influenced by the Chancellor's Autumn Statement and big moves from the likes of Sage and Kingfisher.
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