A dividend of 6.0p per share, the first since before the pandemic, was declared—exceeding analyst expectations. Rolls-Royce also upgraded its 2025 outlook, projecting £2.7 billion to £2.9 billion in ...
FTSE 100 was flat as weak US data hit sentiment, while UK retail sales rose. Banks gained, and Poolbeg Pharma plunged.
Gold dipped from record highs but rebounded as a weaker dollar supported prices. Trade war fears and economic uncertainty fuelled safe-haven demand.
Lloyds surged on earnings outlook, Centrica rose despite profit slump, BAE fell on US defence cuts, and Ferrexpo tumbled.
Gold hit a record high as Trump’s tariff threats fuelled safe-haven demand, despite Fed signals delaying U.S. interest rate cuts.
Trump’s tariff threats hit European auto stocks, UK inflation rose unexpectedly, Glencore slumped on weak results, while BAE Systems and Antofagasta gained.
Gold hits a record high as Trump announced new tariffs, while markets awaited Fed minutes and key economic data for further direction.
Jet2 expects strong profits but warns of rising costs, later bookings, and margin pressure, causing shares to drop 9.4% in early trading.