Mark Rogers

February 27, 2025

Rolls-Royce shares surge as profits climb and dividends return

Rolls-Royce shares soar 17% as dividends returned, profits rose, and a £1 billion buyback was announced.

February 21, 2025

FTSE 100 ends flat as US data dampens sentiment

FTSE 100 was flat as weak US data hit sentiment, while UK retail sales rose. Banks gained, and Poolbeg Pharma plunged.

February 20, 2025

FTSE loses ground as key players trade ex-dividend

Lloyds surged on earnings outlook, Centrica rose despite profit slump, BAE fell on US defence cuts, and Ferrexpo tumbled.

February 19, 2025

FTSE 100 declines as Trump’s tariff threats weigh on markets

Trump’s tariff threats hit European auto stocks, UK inflation rose unexpectedly, Glencore slumped on weak results, while BAE Systems and Antofagasta gained.

February 19, 2025

HSBC delivers higher profits and a bigger payout

February 18, 2025

FTSE 100 dips ahead of inflation data

UK wage growth remained strong, BoE warned of weak growth, IHG and BT slumped, while defence stocks gained on spending expectations.

February 17, 2025

FTSE 100 rises as defence stocks surge

Defence stocks surged on European spending plans, Trump engaged Putin in Ukraine talks, and Lloyds faced uncertainty over car finance litigation.

February 17, 2025

Shein’s IPO plans impacted by US tariffs

Fast-fashion retailer Shein postpones London IPO to late 2025 following US President Donald Trump's new tariffs on Chinese imports.

February 15, 2025

Unilever shuns London, Prudential eyes Mumbai spin-off, Tesla drops, BOE gold rush lifts prices

London’s stock market faces setbacks as Unilever and Prudential look elsewhere, JD Sports struggles, gold prices surge, and Tesla battles BYD.

February 14, 2025

Short sellers targeting UK stocks, Trump delays tariff plan, BigBear.ai stock soars

Short sellers target UK stocks due to economic uncertainty, Trump delays tariffs, and BigBear.ai sees significant stock gains in AI.