Greggs Shares

Greggs Shares: Is the 40% Drop an Unbeatable Bargain for Investors?

We begin with Greggs shares, a topic stirring interest across the stock market. In 2025, their value dropped almost 40%, catching many investors’ eyes. This piece explores whether that dip signals a rare chance to buy into a solid company at a low price. Sales figures tell a strong story despite the fall. In the…

JD Sports Shares

JD Sports Shares Drop 18% Over the Past Year, With a 1.1% Yield

JD Sports, a leading sportswear retailer in the UK, has faced a challenging year. Its share price has dropped by 18% over the past 12 months, and the current dividend yield stands at just 1.1%. For many of us watching the market, that’s a clear signal to pause and dig deeper. So, what’s going on?…

CCLA

Jupiter Expands: Buys Non-Profit Asset Manager CCLA for £100M

Jupiter Fund Management has just made a bold move. The UK investment firm acquired CCLA in a £100 million deal. CCLA is one of the UK’s biggest asset managers, working with charities, churches, and local councils. It handles more than £14 billion in assets and is known for ethical investing. This deal marks a big…

FTSE 100

UK’s FTSE 100 Reaches Record High Driven by Strong Performance from Miners

The FTSE 100 in the UK has reached its highest level ever. That’s big news for investors and businesses alike. This surge wasn’t random;  it was mostly powered by strong mining stocks. Companies like Rio Tinto and Anglo American saw major gains, pushing the index past its previous peak. Why does this matter? The FTSE…

Plus500 Shares

Plus500 Shares Surge with Strong Q2 Revenue Growth Report

Plus500 just shared its Q2 2025 results, and Plus500 shares are gaining attention with strong growth. The company reported a strong revenue jump of 15%, reaching over $209 million. This kind of growth isn’t just good news; it’s a sign that something is working well behind the scenes. As investors, marketers, or even curious readers,…

Ferrexpo Shares

Ferrexpo Shares Drop After Reporting 40% Decline in Q2 Production

Ferrexpo shares slumped on Monday after the London-listed iron ore pellet producer reported a steep 40% year-on-year decline in second-quarter production. The company blamed ongoing disruptions from the war in Ukraine, which have severely disrupted logistics and forced multiple operational halts. This disappointing update rattled investors and weighed on the stock market, sending Ferrexpo shares…

FTSE 100 chart showing decline as Shell shares drop and pound remains strong above $1.36

FTSE 100 Dips: Shell Takes a Hit, Pound Stays Strong Above $1.36

FTSE 100 started the week on a softer note, weighed down by energy stocks like Shell, as oil prices slipped and global trade concerns persisted. Despite the dip, the pound remained firm above $1.36, offering mixed signals for market participants. What happened to the FTSE 100 today? The FTSE 100 slipped by around 0.1 % at…

Currys Stock

Currys’ Stock Falls 6% After RBC Downgrades Valuation Outlook

Currys stock dropped sharply on Monday, losing 6% of its value. This came after RBC Capital Markets downgraded its rating on the UK electronics retailer. The downgrade has made investors uneasy, triggering a fresh sell-off in the stock market. RBC lowered its rating on Currys stock from “outperform” to “sector perform.” It also cut its…

Chesnara

Chesnara Acquires HSBC’s UK Life Insurance for £260 Million

Chesnara has just made a bold move. On July 1, 2025, the UK-based insurance group announced that it’s buying HSBC’s UK life insurance business. The agreement is valued at a substantial £260 million. That’s not pocket change, and it tells us one thing: Chesnara is serious about growing. We’re seeing more and more insurance companies…