WH Smith (LON:SMWH) high-street sale faces investor focus after TG Jones court delay
TG Jones, which bought WH Smith’s high street stores, was still waiting on a High Court
South32 Ltd (ASX:S32) share price bounce leaves June selloff intact before quarterly update
South32 Ltd entered Tuesday’s pre-open after a 1.79% rise on Monday, but the bounce did little to repair June’s damage. The miner closed at A$3.98; since June 22 it is down 4.1%,
Diageo (LON:DGE) shares edge up with traders watching cost-cut talk ahead of August update
Diageo plc climbed in London Monday, outperforming the FTSE 100 as traders looked to cost cuts and broker upgrades, setting aside lagging U.S. spirits sales. The London Stock Exchange was open as usual, with trading from 0800 to 1630 local time. Davy quoted Diageo at 1,596.00p, up 19.50p, or 1.24%, at 1401 BST with a 20-minute lag. Shares opened at 1,571.00p, hit a low of 1,556.10p, and pushed to 1,598.50p. That set a 2.7% range for the day against Friday’s close.
Lloyds (LON:LLOY) buyback questioned as mortgages drop, stock eyes 109p
Lloyds Banking Group plc shares saw a slight gain in late-morning trade in London on Monday. The move came as new data showed UK mortgage approvals dropped about 15% in May, raising questions for Lloyds, given its heavy reliance on home loans. Lloyds traded up on delayed UK quotes, with two other local bank stocks down.
Tesco trades higher as repurchase hits 59% of target, grocery share cools
Tesco PLC traded higher in London on Monday. A new buyback update showed Tesco has now executed around 59% of its planned £750 million repurchase, providing some direct per-share support as UK grocery volume figures remain mixed. London Stock Exchange was open for business, with the regular session running from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. BST. TradingHours.com confirmed the exchange was open Monday. As of 10:55 BST, the FTSE 100 was down 0.27% at 10,479.49. Tesco traded at 463.70p, up 3.80p, or 0.83%, according to delayed London South East data.
easyJet (LON:EZJ) stock trails Castlelake offer on deal terms snag
easyJet plc shares remain priced with a takeover discount, after the airline gave Castlelake access to only limited commercial information. The delayed quote showed the stock at 580.2p to sell, 580.6p to buy, off 0.51% for the day. Shares opened at 587p and closed previously at 583p. The discount figure is what investors are watching. Castlelake put forward a fourth offer at 650p a share in cash. easyJet turned it down, calling it too low, but said more access to data could bring a “more attractive proposal”.
IAG shares dip on Heathrow cost dispute, offsetting oil price drop and dividend
International Consolidated Airlines Group SA shares dropped Monday. But for investors, fuel wasn’t the only concern. The British Airways parent is trading close to its old highs, as a new dispute about who pays for Heathrow’s expansion brings attention to a costly item the company can’t hedge. IAG was last at 473.25 pence, off 9.45 pence, as of 0946 BST. Volume was 2.24 million shares. The stock is trading 3.99% under its 52-week high of 492.90 pence from June 25, but it's still up 39.5% for the year, per delayed market data.
Glencore lags other miners as copper tightness doesn’t boost shares
Glencore plc ticked higher early in London on Monday, adding 0.79% to 518.75 pence in a Cboe Europe print at 09:10:56 BST. The move gave little relief to a shaky short-term trend for the big FTSE 100 commodities group. The FTSE 100 slipped 0.08% in delayed trading. What’s strange is Glencore shares dropped even though copper supply is still tight. LME cash copper finished at $13,287 a tonne on June 26, up 0.7% from a day ago. LME copper inventories slid to 336,475 tonnes from 349,225 tonnes on June 22, down 12,750 tonnes.
BP stock trails Shell after Brent rally leaves discount on debt
BP PLC ticked up on Monday. But gains lagged Shell as traders continued to give BP a weaker read, keeping a discount in place over its higher debt load, despite oil pushing higher after new U.S.-Iran strikes. BP was at 470.60 pence, gaining 1.20p, or 0.26%, as of 08:55 BST after London opened. Shell added 13p to 2,911p, up 0.45% at the same time. BP volume stood at about 2.02 million shares, only 4% of the 65-day average. Shell saw 272,110 shares change hands, roughly 3% of its 65-day average.
Rolls-Royce (LON:RR) stock steady as China A330neo deal eyes cash flow
Rolls-Royce Holdings plc ticked higher in early London trading on Monday, but the gain was modest for a stock often seen as a top test of aero-engine cash generation in Europe. By 09:04 BST, shares changed hands at 1,414.60p, up 0.60% during London’s main session, as the FTSE 100 slipped around 0.11%. China Eastern’s latest order landed with 25 A330neo widebodies on the table at a sticker price of around $9.35 billion. The jets run on Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines—so with two engines for each plane, that’s 50 installed. The filing seen by Reuters didn't break out a separate price for the engines or say anything about service contracts.
Glencore lags other miners as copper tightness doesn’t boost shares
Glencore plc ticked higher early in London on Monday, adding 0.79% to 518.75 pence in a Cboe Europe print at 09:10:56 BST. The move gave little relief to a shaky short-term trend for the big FTSE 100 commodities group. The FTSE 100 slipped 0.08% in delayed trading. What’s strange is Glencore shares dropped even though copper supply is still tight. LME cash copper finished at $13,287 a tonne on June 26, up 0.7% from a day ago. LME copper inventories slid to 336,475 tonnes from 349,225 tonnes on June 22, down 12,750 tonnes.
BP stock trails Shell after Brent rally leaves discount on debt
BP PLC ticked up on Monday. But gains lagged Shell as traders continued to give BP a weaker read, keeping a discount in place over its higher debt load, despite oil pushing higher after new U.S.-Iran strikes. BP was at 470.60 pence, gaining 1.20p, or 0.26%, as of 08:55 BST after London opened. Shell added 13p to 2,911p, up 0.45% at the same time. BP volume stood at about 2.02 million shares, only 4% of the 65-day average. Shell saw 272,110 shares change hands, roughly 3% of its 65-day average.
Rolls-Royce (LON:RR) stock steady as China A330neo deal eyes cash flow
Rolls-Royce Holdings plc ticked higher in early London trading on Monday, but the gain was modest for a stock often seen as a top test of aero-engine cash generation in Europe. By 09:04 BST, shares changed hands at 1,414.60p, up 0.60% during London’s main session, as the FTSE 100 slipped around 0.11%. China Eastern’s latest order landed with 25 A330neo widebodies on the table at a sticker price of around $9.35 billion. The jets run on Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines—so with two engines for each plane, that’s 50 installed. The filing seen by Reuters didn't break out a separate price for the engines or say anything about service contracts.
BlueScope Steel (ASX:BSL) holds above revised bid as ASX open approaches
ASX cash trading had yet to start at 07:02 AEST, with standard Sydney hours from 9:59 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. BlueScope Steel Limited last changed hands at A$33.46—right around the level that stalled the last takeover. Any fresh move will likely have to grapple with price, not just topping up a premium. The clean number here is the spread to the old offer. SGH Limited and Steel Dynamics Inc. updated their bid to A$34.00 a share. But BlueScope said the A$1.65 in declared dividends brings that down to A$32.35, warning that if more distributions are announced the board would put the assessed scheme price at A$31.00.
BAE Systems (LON:BA) buyback case looks better after shares fall with UK defence review coming
BAE Systems plc had a mixed week, bouncing on Friday while the broader market slumped, but still posted a lower finish over five days. The dip means its fresh buyback program will pick up more shares with the same money. BAE closed at 1,808p in London, up 0.89% for the day, Hargreaves Lansdown data said. The FTSE 100 lost 0.21% on Friday. But BAE finished the week 2.1% lower than last Friday's close.
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LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: July 10, 2026, 4:00 AM EDTUpdated: July 11, 2026, 3:53 AM EDT What it Takes to Build a £1 Million SIPP in 20 Years July 11, 2026, 3:45 AM EDT. To hit £1 million in a Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) over 20 years, it comes down to how much you pay in and your investment returns. On a 10% compound annual return from dividends and share price gains, the monthly contribution needed is about £1,395. Because SIPPs get tax relief, that drops the cost for basic-rate taxpayers to £1,116 a month. That monthly figure is under the
Etihad Orders 10 Boeing Jets, Raising Talk of Hard-to-Get 787 Slots
Etihad Airways is nearing a deal for 10 more Boeing 787 jets, according to people briefed on the matter. The order would boost the Abu Dhabi carrier’s long-haul fleet, as early slots for wide-body deliveries are tight. Wide-bodies are twin-aisle planes mostly used for international routes. Reuters said the deal might be unveiled at the July 20-24 Farnborough Airshow, but sources said talks are still ongoing. Etihad and Boeing both declined to comment. The warning is getting more airtime these days — investors are watching not just how many jets sell, but which airlines can actually secure deliveries fast enough to cash in.
Meaco Air Conditioner Restock Sells Out Fast in Heatwave Run
Meaco’s new batch of Cirro portable air-conditioners is showing what UK buyers are willing to spend on cooling when stock is low and the heat doesn’t let up. Meaco’s 12,000 BTU cooling-only air conditioner restocked on Wednesday but sold out again, Ideal Home reported. TechRadar noted all six models of the Cirro line were gone from Meaco’s site before this week’s staggered restock. The company said cooling-and-heating models should be available Thursday and Friday.
London stocks lagged Tuesday as FTSE 100 missed surge in other corners
The FTSE 100 edged lower Thursday, though the main index drop didn’t tell the whole story. A big pharmaceutical stock weighed on the benchmark, but banks, miners, tech names and mid-cap shares all moved up in the background. FTSE 100 slipped 0.2% to 10,472.5. Gains in banks, up 2.2%, and miners, both industrial and precious-metal names, up over 4%, couldn’t make up for AstraZeneca’s trial news. The FTSE 250 added 1.0%, breaking a three-day losing streak and suggesting investors aren’t just pulling out of UK names.
Playtech Jumps After Big Client Changes 2026 Outlook
Playtech PLC surprised the market on Thursday, telling investors it expects adjusted EBITDA for 2026 to hit at least €270 million. That’s €51 million higher than analysts expected before the update. The forecast, for earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation and some adjustments, follows a strong first half from the Americas and Hard Rock Digital. The main point now is how Playtech beat. The company says a solid first half should offset an expected slowdown in the second half. That includes a drop but steadier revenue from Hard Rock Digital and the hit from higher UK Remote Gaming Duty, which started in April.
Rio Tinto Just Bounced. The Volume Tells a Different Story
Rio Tinto plc climbed on Thursday, clawing back just over half of the previous session’s drop, as investors moved back into large miners before next week’s production update and after a rough day for London equities. The shares closed up 2.85% at 6,675 pence, while the FTSE 100 fell 0.16% to 10,472.45. The harder number was volume: 1.6 million shares changed hands, against a 65-day average of 2.56 million, suggesting the rebound was not yet a full-throated reversal of Wednesday’s selloff.
LSEG shares slip as market eyes two under-the-radar bets
London Stock Exchange Group plc slipped Thursday, as investors weighed two new business lines aimed at private-company share trading and wider clearing collateral. Shares settled at 8,768p, off 1.06%, while the FTSE 100 dipped 0.16%. LSEG is still about 20% under its 52-week high of 10,985p. This matters now because LSEG’s public-market brand faces a tough home market. The Financial Times said UK takeover bids hit £59.7 billion in the first half of 2026, compared to just £2.2 billion raised from new London listings. That’s a 27-to-1 ratio, adding to pressure on the old exchange story. LSEG is leaning into other areas: data, indices, clearing, workflow software, and some private-market liquidity.
Adnams Shares Trade in £300,000 Block as Small Brewer Runs Turnaround Math
Adnams plc Class B got a jolt of activity Thursday, as a single £300,000 chunk traded in the afternoon and ended up making up nearly all of the session’s turnover. The mid-price held steady at 1,600p after the AQSE close. Aquis data showed 18,851 shares moved in three trades, about 6.6% of Adnams’ B ordinary shares. The final trade came at 15:43 BST. Liquidity mattered more than price here. The main trade was 18,750 shares at 1,600p, almost all the day’s volume at 99.5%. The spread stayed so wide it could take out half the mid-price. For a stock this illiquid, that’s the story—not momentum, at least not now.
Unilever (ULVR.L) Sinks After $66 Billion Food Deal Hit by More Terry Smith Criticism
Unilever PLC dropped almost 2% in London on Thursday, giving up most of Tuesday’s bounce. The move came as ex-shareholder Terry Smith renewed criticism of its $66 billion food deal, keeping focus on management and governance instead of product lines or profit margins. Delayed data from AJ Bell put the shares at 4,566p, off 1.9%, with market cap just under £98 billion. Based on Tuesday’s £46.89 close, the drop has wiped out about £2.6 billion from Unilever’s equity value. This matters now because the latest drop isn’t about a new profit warning. Investors are reacting to Unilever’s plan for a new structure. The company aims to dig further into beauty, wellbeing, personal care and home care, while splitting off Foods
Bango Jumps 25% After Cash Figure Grabs Attention
Bango plc surged 24.6% to 71.65p by the close in London Thursday. The subscription-bundling and payments group said its first-half cash profit had already topped the total for all of last year. Google Finance had Bango at 71.65p at 16:30 BST, with shares trading between 56p and 74p during the day. Volume hit 508,620—more than five times the average. Bango’s revenue for the first half is only expected to climb 3% to $25.9 million, but the company said adjusted EBITDA should jump 34% to at least $9 million. Cash EBITDA hit $3.7 million, compared to $2.3 million for all of 2025. The move looks key since the revenue number wasn’t especially strong.
Glencore options traders get boost from Goldman ahead of July test
Glencore plc jumped Thursday after Goldman Sachs moved the stock to Buy, giving quick gains for traders who loaded up on July calls the day before. The company’s share feed showed Glencore up 20.75 pence at 511.40 pence by 16:47 GMT. FTSE 100 closed a touch lower on broker screens. The move is notable because this wasn't simply a rally across all miners. Goldman Sachs cut its 12-month price target to 630 pence from 660 pence but still said the sector’s drop has opened a good entry point. At about 511.6 pence, that target suggests around 23% upside.
Anglo American Rallies 6%, Trades on Thin Volume
Anglo American plc bounced 5.83% to 3,578p in London on Thursday, recovering some ground after a sharp midweek drop. Trading volume stayed orderly. Davy put the quote at 17:08 BST, about 20 minutes delayed, after the London Stock Exchange session closed at 16:30. This matters because Anglo’s stock isn’t just about metals trading. It’s also the currency for its planned deal with Teck Resources Ltd. Every move in Anglo’s share price changes the value of that all-share offer. Teck said one Teck share will swap for 1.3301 Anglo shares under the deal.
Apertura Energy Stock Surges 24% With No Fresh RNS as Venezuela Oil Bet Comes Into View
Apertura Energy Plc shares jumped in late London trading on Thursday, with the small Main Market stock quoted at 98p to sell and 102p to buy after opening at 82.5p. Hargreaves Lansdown showed the market still open and marked the move at 17.5p, or 21.2%, while AJ Bell showed a 19.5p, or 23.6%, rise on volume of 61,598 shares. Why this matters now is that the move did not follow a fresh company statement. The regulatory-news tape for Apertura showed no announcement after a June 30 filing on voting rights, leaving the day’s price action to trade around expectations rather than a confirmed asset deal, financing or operating update.
Standard Chartered Shares Jump 3.5% as London Banks Defy FTSE Slump
Standard Chartered PLC shares rose more than 3% in London on Thursday, outpacing HSBC and Barclays, as investors bought back into the Asia-focused lender a day after a sharp selloff. Hargreaves Lansdown showed Standard Chartered at 2,107p to sell and 2,108p to buy, up 71p, or 3.49%, on delayed prices. The move put the stock ahead of HSBC and Barclays on the day, though all three large UK-listed banks gained.
Shell Shares Edge Down As Q2 Buyback Debate Returns
Shell Plc slipped in late London trade Thursday, giving up part of its earlier jump after the oil giant lifted some of its Q2 forecasts and signaled better gas trading. Shares changed hands at 3,048 pence, off 1.06%, with the FTSE 100 also down on the session, according to Hargreaves Lansdown pricing. The change puts the focus on Shell’s July 30 earnings. The quarter was already known to be active, but now investors will watch to see how the volatility turns into cash. Cash flow is important for dividends, paying down debt, and buybacks—Shell’s share repurchases could lower the share count.
Ryanair FR1386 makes emergency landing in France
Ryanair flight FR1386 from Brussels Charleroi to Porto was forced to divert to Paris Beauvais on July 7 after the crew declared an emergency during the flight, according to flight-tracking data. The Boeing 737-800 landed without incident. No injuries were mentioned in the reports. The diversion hit during the first full week of July, a busy stretch when European low-cost airlines like Ryanair have packed schedules and little room for delays. Ryanair carried a record 21.2 million passengers in June, operating more than 116,800 flights, showing the size of its summer operations.
Strategy Sells Bitcoin, MSTR Investors Face $8.3B Hit
Strategy Inc stock ticked up Thursday. The bitcoin-treasury firm posted a $8.32 billion Q2 loss tied to digital assets and said it sold more bitcoin this quarter than at any point since it started buying in 2020. Strategy, seen by a lot of investors as just a big bitcoin holder, is now tapping some of its coins to raise cash. The company sold bitcoin for less than what it paid on average, and used the money to pay out its preferred shareholders and boost its dollar reserves.
This $6.1 Billion Fighter Jet Deal Puts BAE, Leonardo and Japan on a 2035 Clock
Britain, Italy and Japan have moved their next-generation fighter jet programme into a harder engineering phase, awarding Edgewing a £4.6 billion, or about $6.1 billion, contract to advance the Global Combat Air Programme, known as GCAP. The award gives the BAE Systems, Leonardo and Japanese industry-backed venture fresh money to push detailed design work toward a planned 2035 service date. The timing matters. The contract landed after months of doubt over Britain’s funding share and just after the UK’s Defence Investment Plan committed £8.6 billion to GCAP over four years, easing a funding gap that had forced a shorter bridge contract earlier this year.
Domino’s Pizza Stock Gets Another Warning Before Its July 20 Earnings Test
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, July 9, 2026, 10:01 EDT Domino’s Pizza shares edged lower Thursday after TD Cowen cut its price target on the stock to $295 from $350 and kept a Hold rating, the latest downshift before the pizza chain reports second-quarter results on July 20. The shares were recently trading around $301, little changed to slightly lower in morning U.S. trading.
BP Shares Eye 700p as Traders Watch Next Key Test
BP shares fell in London on Thursday afternoon after a string of UK retail-investor columns flagged RBC Capital’s 700p target and floated the idea that a £9,999 stake could be worth more by July 2027. The pieces linked to a bullish RBC note and made the case for a rebound after BP’s slide, with the focus back on whether the company can actually cut debt as oil prices steady and bring more consistent cash flow. RBC’s Biraj Borkhataria stuck with a Buy call on BP Thursday, steady on the 700 pence target, MarketScreener said, citing dpa-AFX Analyser. That’s still far above BP’s trading level Thursday. The target isn’t BP’s own guidance.