Balfour Beatty shares jump as profit and cash guidance hiked
Balfour Beatty has lifted its profit guidance to low double-digit growth and raised its net cash forecast, sending shares to a record high after a strong first half.
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Jaecoo 7 Hits UK Milestone, Threatening British Brands
Chinese SUV Jaecoo 7 is now the UK's fourth best-selling car with 2,709 registrations in July, as Omoda and Jaecoo become the third-largest automotive group in Britain.
Used EV Sales Surge 67% as Fuel Prices Rise
Used electric car sales surged 67% in Q2 2026 to 110,761 units, the highest on record since Q1 2024, as rising fuel prices from the US-Iran war push drivers to switch.
Man United face Chelsea competition for Manu Kone
Chelsea could rival Man United for Roma midfielder Manu Kone, with Enzo Fernandez's £100m-rated future uncertain. United seek midfield reinforcements after Casemiro's exit and Ugarte's injury.
Oil rises as FTSE closes lower on insurer weakness
FTSE 100 closed down 0.2% at 10,844.19, with oil stocks rising but insurers and US inflation caution weighing on the index.
Oil prices rise, gold hits two-month high, Trump makes new Iran demands
Oil prices rose and gold hit a two-month high as markets reacted to Trump's new deal demands on Iran, according to live updates from the Guardian.
Liverpool FC: Jeff Bezos and Co eyeing takeover
Liverpool FC is reportedly a takeover target for Jeff Bezos and other investors, according to the Football Daily email.
Why Trump Eyes Tiny Australian Town of 130 Residents
Fifield, NSW, with 130 residents, is central to a US-backed plan to produce scandium outside China, with a $400m loan to Sunrise Energy Metals.
Wildberries hub ablaze after blasts in Russia
A Wildberries logistics hub in Russia was engulfed by flames after a series of blasts were reported overnight, with an oil refinery also catching fire.
Gen Z Investors Podcast: Young Traders Explored
A new podcast delves into the world of Gen Z investors, examining their strategies, motivations, and impact on financial markets.
Burnham tax fears spark £1.6bn fund withdrawal
UK investors pulled £1.6bn from equity funds in July, the highest since late 2025, amid fears of tax rises under PM Andy Burnham, data shows.
FTSE 100 nears 11,000, boosting pensions and ISAs
The FTSE 100 is nearing 11,000 for the first time, as investors flock to cheap UK shares, boosting pension and ISA returns despite economic gloom.
Beckham tipped for £125m commercial windfall
David Beckham's commercial earnings could hit £125 million next year, surpassing his football career income, according to a new book.
Iran accuses Trump officials of $9bn oil market insider trading
Iran has documented alleged oil market manipulation tied to Axios reports and Trump administration insiders, including a $9 billion insider trading operation linked to Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff.
FTSE 100 slips as AstraZeneca merger talks weigh
The FTSE 100 closed down 0.1% at 10,857.70, dragged by a 9% slump in AstraZeneca after reports of merger talks with Bristol-Myers.
Borse Dubai sells entire London Stock Exchange stake
Borse Dubai sells its entire 17.4% stake in London Stock Exchange for £1.36bn, citing all-time high share prices.
Asian shares mostly fall as gold jumps after Fed holds rates
Asian shares mostly fell after the Fed held rates, while gold jumped 4% and markets digested corporate earnings and currency moves.
Global markets braced for oil price jump as Hormuz shutdown hits supplies
US crude set to rise 11% after Iran's effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, with UK fuel costs expected to increase.
Plus500 beats sales and earnings expectations after 'extremely strong' year
Plus500 reports sales and earnings ahead of expectations for 2025, with an 8% rise in earnings and strong shareholder returns.
Nvidia earnings surge 65% as chipmaker defies AI bubble concerns
Nvidia beat quarterly forecasts with strong datacenter growth, defying AI bubble fears despite investor caution and a scaled-back OpenAI deal.
European drug stocks hit four-month low as Trump renews tariff threat
European pharma stocks hit a four-month low as Trump renews tariff threats, with Bayer and Novo Nordisk leading declines.
Gold and silver plunge as Fed pick triggers safe-haven sell-off
Gold and silver see volatile trading after Trump's Fed pick triggers safe-haven sell-off, while FTSE 100 hits record high.
Stocks rally as US Supreme Court strikes down Trump tariffs
US Supreme Court blocks Trump's IEEPA tariffs, sparking market rally. FTSE, Dow and S&P rise; UK reports record budget surplus and retail sales growth.
European Stocks Slide Amid Renewed Hormuz Tensions
European markets fell as Hormuz closure persisted, oil rose, and peace talk hopes faded.
US beef and cattle prices surge to unprecedented levels
US ground beef prices hit a record high as cattle herds shrink to a 70-year low, with ranchers wary of expansion and tariffs adding to costs.
London shares slip as Iran peace hopes tempered; luxury slump hits Paris
FTSE 100 falls as Iran talks uncertainty persists; luxury sector woes hit Paris and Burberry; Standard Life announces Aegon UK deal.
Wall Street surges to record highs on hopes Iran war is ending
S&P 500 breaks 7,000 for first time and Nasdaq hits record as investors bet on end to US-Iran war, despite blockade fears.
UK watchdog probes eight years of Deloitte audits of Glencore
The FRC is investigating Deloitte audits of Glencore and its UK subsidiary from 2013 to 2020 over possible non-compliance risks.
Monday Night Football may prove catalyst in YouTube TV-Disney carriage dispute
Disney networks remain dark on YouTube TV as Monday Night Football approaches; revised proposal submitted but no deal yet.
Rugby Australia CEO Raelene Castle resigns after losing board support
Raelene Castle resigns as Rugby Australia CEO after board loses confidence in her leadership, ending a turbulent tenure marked by the Folau affair and financial challenges.
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