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US close: Alphabet results, trade newsflow lifts stocks
US stocks logged their fourth day in positive territory as investors focused on improving newsflow regarding tariffs and shrugged off some gloomy consumer confidence data.
Pantheon Intl. says volatility has impacted discount to NAV per share
Analysts at Pantheon International reported just a dip in the business's net asset value during the month of March.
London close: Stocks end week on a positive note
London stocks finished higher on Friday, even as investors locked in profits following nine straight days of gains, driven by easing trade tensions and hopes of a rate cut by the Federal Reserve.
Europe close: Stocks push higher for third week straight
European stock markets pushed higher for the fourth straight day on signs of a potential easing of trade tensions between the US and China.
Berenberg ups target for Babcock, cites outlook, leverage, pensions deficit
Analysts at Berenberg upped their target price for shares of defence engineer Babcock, from 885. 0p to 910. 0p.
Director dealings: RWS Holdings CEO raises stake
RWS Holdings revealed on Friday that chief executive officer Benjamin Faes had acquired 1. 0m ordinary shares in the AIM-listed software developer.
Deutsche Bank cuts IAG target price on US exposure
Analysts at Deutsche Bank lowered their target price for shares of IAG, telling clients that the outlook for transatlantic airlines had "undoubtedly" deteriorated in the aftermath of the reciprocal trade tariffs levied by the US and EU.
Colgate-Palmolive beats Q1 forecasts but cuts FY guidance
Colgate-Palmolive delivered a mixed earnings report on Friday as it beat analysts' forecasts with quarterly profits and simultaneously lowered its full-year outlook.
M&S suspends online orders after cyber incident
Shares in Marks & Spencer fell after the retailer said it would suspend taking online orders in the UK and Ireland due to a recent cyber incident.
US open: Stocks lower as traders digest Alphabet earnings, Trump comments
Major indices were in the red early on Friday as market participants digested earnings from Alphabet and assessed recent tariff comments from Donald Trump.
FTSE 100 movers: US-exposed stocks rise as trade tensions soften
Companies with heavy exposures to the US were among Friday's top performers as trade tensions between America and China eased, raising hopes that the two economic powerhouses could eventually come to an agreement over tariffs.
Mobico tanks 40% on warning profit will hit lower end
The value of UK transport company Mobico was almost halved on Friday after a warning that annual earnings would be at the lower end of guidance, completely overshadowing the sale of its North America school bus business to I Squared Capital for up to $608m (£457m).
Number of UK firms in 'critical' financial distress has surged, says Begbies Traynor
Corporate restructuring specialist Begbies Traynor saw a double-digit annual increase in the number of UK businesses in a "critical" state in the first quarter of 2025, as firms felt the pressure ahead of impending tariff and tax changes.
FTSE 250 movers: Mobico slump dominates index; Indivior gains again
FTSE 250 (MCX) 19,593. 02 0. 45%.
US pre-open: Futures mixed as tariffs remain in focus
Wall Street futures were mixed ahead of the bell on Friday as traders continued to assess the impact of Donald Trump's "reciprocal" tariffs on the US economy.
Europe midday: Shares hold gains on signs of trade war tensions cooling
European shares held gains on Friday as China signalled a potential de-escalation of its trade war with the US.
Asia close: Stocks mostly higher, save in Shanghai
Stock markets in the Asia Pacific region were mostly higher on Friday, following reports that Beijing might walk back its 125% tariffs on certain imports from the US.
London midday: Nine-day rally loses steam as markets flatline
London's top-tier equity index was struggling for direction on Friday as investors locked in profits following nine straight days of gains, driven by easing trade tensions and hopes of a rate cut by the Federal Reserve.
Warm weather helps lift UK retail sales
UK retail sales rose by more-than-expected in March, official data showed on Friday, fuelled by the sunny weather.
Government and regulators slammed over water industry failings
The public spending watchdog has slammed both government and the UK’s water regulators, claiming they have failed to drive sufficient investment in the ailing sector.