UK Stock Market News

Three biotech trusts to pep up your portfolio
One of the stockmarket’s most exciting growth areas is Biotechnology, a sector which has been overlooked by many investors in

Next gains on latest profit upgrade
Shares in Next (NXT) rallied after the fashion retailer delivered forecast-beating FY26 profits. The FTSE 100 firm also flagged an

Capita climbs on contact centre sale
Shares in outsourcing group Capita (CPI) jumped 14% on news it was selling its private sector contact centre. The buyer,

Cohort wins more defence contracts
Defence firm Cohort (CHRT) has announced two significant new contract wins in the space of a week. The deals further

Sharesify podcast 25 March 2026
In the latest edition of the Sharesify Podcast, Ian and James discuss why markets remain difficult for investors to navigate

Polar Capital Technology is one of the best tech specialist funds around
Initiation of coverage POLAR CAPITAL TECHNOLOGY TRUST (PCT) 504.25p Market cap: £5.62 billion Benchmark: Dow Jones Global Technology Index Snapshot

Franchise Brands delivers resilient results
Shares in Franchise Brands (FRAN:AIM) rallied after the multi-brand franchisor delivered resilient FY25 results. The company also launched a £10

ETFs that could rally if Trump strikes Iran peace deal
A potential diplomatic breakthrough between the US and Iran could unlock a significant shift in sector leadership, according to analysts

Luceco charges higher on FY26 upgrade
Shares in commercial lighting and power firm Luceco (LUCE) jumped 8% to 172p after the firm raised its FY26 guidance.

JPMorgan Claverhouse beats benchmark
Despite a mixed geopolitical backdrop, investment trust JPMorgan Claverhouse (JCH) outperformed its FTSE All-Share benchmark in FY25. The portfolio benefitted

Volex raises FY outlook on AI demand
Specialist electrical products maker Volex (VLX) revealed its FY26 results would be ‘significantly ahead of current market expectations’. The firm

Itaconix sales top $10 million for first time
Shares in Itaconix (ITX:AIM) jumped after the specialty polymers innovator delivered record annual revenues. Sales rocketed 61% higher to top

Gold has lost nearly $1,000/oz in a month, here’s why
Gold has lost nearly $1,000/oz (per ounce) in less than a month as conflict rages in the Middle East, leaving

Bellway slumps to year-low on H1 update
Shares in housebuilder Bellway (BWY) slumped 9% to a new year-low of £19.50 after its H1 update failed to reassure

CVS rises as CMA decision brings certainty
Shares in CVS (CVSG:AIM) rose after the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) finally concluded its veterinary services market investigation. The

Kingfisher gains on earnings and buyback
Shares in DIY retailer Kingfisher (KGF) gained 1.5% after FY25 earnings met expectations and the group launched a new buyback.













