Optimism over US-led trade agreements has been the key driver behind the slide. A signed deal with Japan and reports of progress with the European Union have sparked risk-on buying across equities.

FTSE dips as UK retail sales disappoint; Mirriad jumps on deal, Marshalls slumps after profit warning. London stocks opened lower on Friday after UK retail sales data showed a modest rebound in June ...

Lloyds lifts profit and dividend, holds guidance, but flags consumer strain from persistent high interest rates.

IG profit jumps 25%, Freetrade acquisition pays off, and a new £125m buyback lifts shares. IG Group (LSE: IGG) shares jumped 7% on Thursday after a sharp rise in annual profit, a bigger customer base, ...

Despite the pullback, gold remains within the range it has held since June, and is still trading well above recent lows. Investors appear reluctant to fully unwind positions until agreements are ...

Among London-listed firms, Howden Joinery led the FTSE 100 risers, up 9.2% after posting a 4.4% rise in pretax profit to £117.2 million for the first half of the year. Revenue climbed 3.2%, and the ...

Howden Joinery posts rising profit and revenue, lifting shares as kitchen demand drives solid first-half results.

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Five Guys is set to fire up the grills on a new phase of growth after securing £185 million in fresh financing. The burger chain has agreed a five-year debt deal with a syndicate of major high street ...

Geopolitical instability, monetary policy uncertainty, and central bank accumulation remain the key themes supporting gold’s upward momentum. The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine has shown ...

JD Wetherspoon (LSE: JDW) has reported a 5.1% jump in like-for-like sales over the past 12 weeks, boosted by warm weather, booming chicken orders and a post-pandemic rebound in pints and Pinot.

FTSE rises as US-Japan trade deal lifts mood, China signals better relations, and Shield surges. London stocks opened higher on Wednesday as a breakthrough US-Japan trade deal lifted global sentiment ...