FTSE slips on new US tariffs, Melrose and IAG rise on results, Intertek tumbles on outlook. London stocks opened lower on Friday, as renewed tariff threats from US President Donald Trump rattled ...

Melrose posts £379m profit, lifts dividend, and rides surging defence demand amid structural market growth. Melrose Industries (LSE: MRO) has reported a sharp swing to profit and raised its dividend, ...

Gold (XAU/USD) held relatively steady on Friday, even as global markets reacted to President Donald Trump’s sweeping reimposition of tariffs on dozens of US trading partners. Spot gold was trading at ...

International Consolidated Airlines (LSE: IAG), the owner of British Airways, has reported a soaring first-half profit as travellers continued to prioritise flying despite economic uncertainty. Pretax ...

Shell’s profits dip but dividend and buybacks rise, signalling confidence amid tougher oil market conditions.

Rolls-Royce Holdings (LSE: RR) raised its full-year forecasts after a sharp improvement in first-half trading, sending shares up nearly 9% on Thursday morning. Underlying operating profit jumped 51% ...

Gold rebounds on tariff fears, but Fed’s hawkish stance and strong dollar continue to cap gains. Gold (XAU/USD) prices bounced back on Thursday, rising to $3,305 an ounce by 09:00 GMT after dipping as ...

FTSE 100 climbs on upbeat results from Shell and Rolls-Royce, Just Group jumps 68% on bid. The FTSE 100 rose on Thursday morning, lifted by well-received earnings from Shell, Rolls-Royce and Rentokil, ...

BAE upgrades sales outlook after strong first half, but modest guidance lift underwhelms market expectations. BAE Systems (LSE: BA) has raised its full-year sales guidance after a solid first-half ...

HSBC shares fall 4.4% as profit slumps, but buyback and dividend aim to reassure. HSBC (LSE: HSBA) shares slipped 4.4% at the open on Wednesday after the bank reported a 27% fall in first-half profit.

Specialty Medicines delivered 15% growth to £3.3 billion, led by Respiratory, Immunology & Inflammation up 10%, Oncology up 42%, and HIV up 12%. CEO Emma Walmsley said the performance reflects “strong ...

FTSE 100 dips with HSBC and Taylor Wimpey under pressure; IPF soars on £500m takeover bid. The FTSE 100 slipped in early trade on Wednesday as losses in banking, housing and mining stocks offset gains ...