
London close: Stocks mixed as tariff concerns ramp up
(Sharecast News) - London equities ended Wednesday on a mixed note as renewed trade tensions from the US weighed on investor sentiment.
Read more(Sharecast News) - London equities ended Wednesday on a mixed note as renewed trade tensions from the US weighed on investor sentiment.
Read moreFTSE 100 up 0.2%, FTSE 250 down 0.1%
*Read more(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London closed mostly lower, after Wednesday saw investors taking stock of US President Donald Trump's latest tariff-related moves ahead of Federal Reserve meeting minutes due at 1900 UK time.
Read moreZigup PLC - Darlington, England-based vehicle rental and management firm - Chief Executive Martin Ward buys 74,631 shares at average 334.97 pence, worth GBP249,992 on Wednesday. This comes after Zigup posted a 37% profit decline for financial 2025. Pretax profit was GBP101.5 million in the year ended April 30, versus GBP162.1 million in 2024. Zigup said results still beat expectations and maintains a "positive outlook" for the year ahead.
Read more(Alliance News) - Zigup PLC on Wednesday said annual results beat expectations, despite reporting a double-digit decline in profit, and maintains a "positive outlook" for the new year.
Read more(Alliance News) - Advertising agency WPP cut its guidance after a tricky first half, Jet2 decided against providing profit outlook for its new financial year but hailed a "record" annual performance.
Read more(Sharecast News) - Zigup posted a slide in full-year profits on Wednesday, but insisted there were "good opportunities" ahead.
Read more(Alliance News) - The FTSE 100 held modest gains at the close on Wednesday while a strong inflation print sent sterling to a three-year high.
Read more(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended Wednesday on a mixed note as investors digested hotter-than-expected UK inflation figures and monitored rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
Read more(Sharecast News) - Truck rental and mobility services firm Zigup said it ended its financial year strongly, with results ahead of market expectations.
Read more(Alliance News) - Zigup PLC on Wednesday said hire lengths have "substantially" moderated from post pandemic tailwinds, as it started its new financial year with confidence for underlying growth opportunities.
Read more(Sharecast News) - Zigup has been awarded a King's Award for Enterprise, it announced on Tuesday, in recognition of its efforts to promote opportunity through support for individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Read more(Sharecast News) - Vehicle rental provider Zigup has completed the final phase of its debt-refinancing programme which it said will provide further flexibility for the business.
Read more(Alliance News) - The FTSE 100 was called to open higher on Thursday, as markets react with relief to US President Donald Trump's decision to pause most new tariffs.
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