London close: Stocks lower on Trump's latest tariff surprise

27th Mar 2025 15:20

(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended lower on Thursday as investor sentiment weakened following a surprise announcement by Donald Trump of a new 25% tariff on all imported cars and car parts.

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Melrose Industries 'presents compelling investment opportunity', says Citi

14th Mar 2025 07:44

(Sharecast News) - Citi reiterated its 'buy' rating on Melrose Industries on Friday as it said it "presents a compelling investment opportunity", sending shares in the aerospace manufacturing firm higher.

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Melrose reports strong 2024, outlines five-year targets

6th Mar 2025 08:12

(Sharecast News) - GKN owner Melrose Industries reported a strong 2024 financial performance on Thursday, with revenue rising 11% to £3.47bn and adjusted operating profit increasing 38% to £566m.

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London close: Stocks finish firmer as defence plays surge

3rd Mar 2025 15:58

(Sharecast News) - London's financial markets closed on a positive note on Monday, bolstered by a significant surge in defense stocks amid expectations of increased military expenditure.

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London close: Stocks stay lower on Trump tariff concerns

26th Nov 2024 15:31

(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed lower on Tuesday as risk sentiment soured following Donald Trump's announcement of plans to impose new tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China.

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JPMorgan hikes Melrose Industries price target, shares surge

26th Nov 2024 10:44

(Sharecast News) - Melrose Industries surged on Tuesday as JPMorgan Cazenove hiked its price target on the shares to 850p from 650p and placed them on "positive catalyst watch" ahead of full-year results in March.

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London close: Stocks mixed ahead of UK inflation data

18th Nov 2024 16:56

(Sharecast News) - London's financial markets delivered a mixed performance on Monday, as traders digested fresh housing market data and braced for upcoming catalysts, including Nvidia's earnings and the latest UK inflation figures.

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Melrose holds guidance as aftermarket work boosts revenues

18th Nov 2024 07:02

(Sharecast News) - Shares in Melrose spiked on Monday as the UK aerospace company reported a rise in revenues driven by aftermarket demand in its engines division, particularly in defence.

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London close: Stocks sink as UK jobless rate rises

12th Nov 2024 16:39

(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell sharply on Tuesday as investors digested recent UK employment data alongside broader market reactions to Donald Trump's US presidential victory last week.

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Citi highlights reassuring Melrose Industries site visit

12th Nov 2024 12:25

(Sharecast News) - Citi said in a note on Tuesday that a recent site visit at Melrose Industries' Western Approach highlighted "a number of industry-leading technologies".

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London close: Stocks turn negative as Americans head to the polls

5th Nov 2024 16:41

(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed lower on Tuesday, with caution dominating markets as US voters headed to the presidential polls.

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Melrose Industries rallies as Citi remains 'high conviction' in the buy case

5th Nov 2024 15:03

(Sharecast News) - Melrose Industries shot higher on Tuesday as Citi said it remains "high conviction" in the 'buy' case, given the trough multiple and the strong mid-term cash outlook.

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Broker tips: Water companies, Close Bros, Melrose

5th Nov 2024 12:29

(Sharecast News) - UK water companies were on the rise on Tuesday as Citi and JPMorgan Cazenove struck a positive note on the outlook ahead of Ofwat's Final Determinations next month.

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Melrose Industries 'explainer' on RRSPs a 'positive development', says Citi

29th Oct 2024 15:52

(Sharecast News) - The "explainer" released by Melrose Industries on Monday about its 19 Risk and Revenue Sharing Partnerships (RRSPs) is a "positive development," Citi said in a research note.

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London close: Stocks close higher as investors look to Budget

28th Oct 2024 15:17

(Sharecast News) - London stocks had swung back into positive territory by the close on Monday, as investors prepared for a number of upcoming corporate earnings reports and the Autumn Budget.

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