FTSE 100 today:Index climbs, pound strengthens, strong moves in Kainos, BAE, Tesco Investing.com -- British stocks advanced on Monday as the pound strengthened, with gains in Kainos, BAE Systems, and Tesco helping lift the broader market. As of 1104 GMT, the blue-chip index FTSE 100 rose 0.1% and the British GBP/USD gained 0.2% against the dollar to above 1.35. DAX index in Germany rose 0.3%, the CAC 40 in France gained 0.09%. Norway selects UK’s Type 26 frigates in historic defense deal Norway has chosen the United Kingdom to supply new Type 26 frigates in what officials describe as the largest military acquisition in the country’s history, boosting BAE Systems PLC (LON:BAES) shares on Monday. Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre made the announcement Sunday, stating that the partnership with the UK will provide Norway with the best foundation for meeting defense goals approved by the Storting, the country’s parliament. The frigates are scheduled for delivery beginning in 2030. Norwegian authorities selected the UK proposal after evaluating competing offers from France, Germany, and the United States over several months. Kainos raises full-year forecast, shares soar In other market news, Kainos Group PLC (LON:KNOS) shares jumped over 19% after the company raised its full-year revenue outlook, citing stronger-than-expected first-half sales. The UK-based firm said adjusted profit before tax is expected to align with consensus estimates of £65.1 million to £74.7 million, against revenue estimates of £393.4 million. This update follows strong performance in the final quarter of the previous financial year. 3rd party Ad. Not an offer or recommendation by Investing.com. See disclosure here or remove ads. Domino’s Pizza Group PLC (LON:DOM) saw its shares rise more than 4% after announcing a £20 million share buyback program. The program began immediately following the announcement and will continue until completion, with the aim of reducing the company’s share capital. Tesco stock advances after JPMorgan puts it on Positive Catalyst Watch Tesco PLC (LON:TSCO) shares climbed over 2% after J.P. Morgan placed the retailer on its Positive Catalyst Watch. The brokerage maintained its "overweight" rating while raising its price target to 500p from 450p, citing stronger-than-expected earnings momentum and margin visibility. UK watchdog opens investigation into Greencore-Bakkavor deal Meanwhile, the UK Competition and Markets Authority has initiated a preliminary investigation into Greencore Group’s (LON:GNC) planned £1.2 billion acquisition of Bakkavor Group PLC (LON:BAKK). The deal would combine two of the country’s largest convenience and chilled food suppliers. The CMA stated in a Monday notice that it had received sufficient information to begin its first-stage investigation. Get an up-to-the-minute summary from WarrenAI, our powerful AI financial researcher. It's just like ChatGPT for investors, but with access to 1,200+ premium metrics spanning 10 years of data to instantly screen fundamentals, summarize breaking news, and reveal what Wall Street analysts are really saying about TSCO. Ask questions in your own language and get insider answers in seconds. Think of it as your experienced investment partner—always ready to help you think through every angle of TSCO.

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What will it take to make British investors buy British stocks? - Financial Times What will it take to make British investors buy British stocks?  Financial Times

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FTSE 100 today: Lloyds and LSEG earnings in focus as British stocks open lower Investing.com -- British stocks opened lower on Thursday, reversing recent gains, marking a subdued start to the new month, with earnings reports from Lloyds and the London Stock Exchange in focus. As of 0710 GMT, the blue-chip index FTSE 100 dropped 0.2% and the British pound fell 0.4% against the dollar to 1.32. Major European markets are closed today in observance of Labor Day. LSE posts strong start to 2025 London Stock Exchange Group PLC (LON:LSEG) reported an 8.7% increase in first-quarter income, excluding recoveries, on Thursday, driven by robust double-digit growth in its Markets and Risk Intelligence divisions and consistent performance across all business segments. For the three months ended March 31, total income excluding recoveries rose to £2.26 billion, up from £2.09 billion in the same period last year. Lloyds sees lower Q1 profit as tariff risks weigh Lloyds Banking Group PLC (LON:LLOY) reported a nearly 7% drop in first-quarter profit, pressured by higher expenses and preparations for the potential effects of recently announced trade tariffs. For the quarter ending March 31, the bank posted a pre-tax profit of £1.52 billion, slightly below analyst expectations of £1.53 billion and down from £1.63 billion in the same period last year. Lloyds also recorded a £100 million provision to account for tariff-related risks, stating that the scale of the newly introduced non-U.K. tariffs and the market’s initial reaction were more substantial than anticipated. Rolls-Royce (OTC:RYCEY) maintains 2025 outlook Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC (LON:RR) reported a solid performance across all business units at the start of 2025 and reiterated its full-year outlook for profit and cash generation, despite ongoing economic challenges. The British engineering group reaffirmed its guidance for underlying operating profit and free cash flow to range between £2.7 billion and £2.9 billion, citing operational improvements and stable demand across core markets as key drivers. Schroders reports £7.4 bln Q1 outflows Schroders PLC (LON:SDR) disclosed first-quarter net outflows totaling £7.4 billion, driven largely by notable client redemptions from its China-based joint ventures. By the end of March, the firm’s assets under management had slipped to £758.4 billion, a drop of nearly 3% compared to the close of the previous year. (This story will be updated)

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FTSE 100 today: British stocks gain at open as key U.K. companies report earnings Investing.com -- British stocks rose on Wednesday, buoyed by a busy day of corporate earnings as several major U.K. companies reported results on the final trading day of April. As of 0720 GMT, the blue-chip index FTSE 100 gained 0.2% and the British pound fell 0.04% against the dollar to 1.33. Meanwhile, DAX index in Germany rose 0.5%, the CAC 40 in France gained 0.4%. Barclays Q1 profit beats on investment banking boost Barclays PLC (LON:BARC) reported better than expected financial results for the first quarter, powered by a strong performance from its investment banking division. The bank’s pre-tax profit for the first quarter was £2.7 billion ($3.6 billion), marking an 11% increase compared to the same period last year. This exceeded the analyst expectations of £2.49 billion, as reported by LSEG. Glencore (OTC:GLNCY) Q1 copper output drops Glencore PLC (LON:GLEN) reported a 30% year-on-year drop in copper production for the first quarter, totaling 167,900 metric tons. Despite the decline, the company reaffirmed its full-year production outlook for 2025. It also expects 2025 trading profits to land in the mid-range of its long-term guidance. GSK beats Q1 estimates on strong cancer drug sales GSK plc (LON:GSK) posted a rise in first-quarter profit, fueled by robust sales of its cancer treatments, which helped offset weaker vaccine demand in the U.S. Revenue climbed to £7.52 billion, beating analysts’ expectations of £7.42 billion. Smith+Nephew maintains 2025 outlook Smith & Nephew PLC (LON:SN) continues to hold its 2025 financial outlook steady, despite expecting a net impact of $15 million to $20 million due to U.S. tariffs. Smith+Nephew said it is actively working to minimize the potential impact of these tariffs. Haleon beats Q1 revenue estimates HALEON PLC (LON:HLN) posted stronger-than-expected Q1 organic revenue, driven by robust demand for its oral health products like Sensodyne. The strong performance offset weaker U.S. sales of Centrum vitamins, allowing the company to reaffirm its full-year outlook despite economic uncertainty.

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British stocks mark strongest session in three-years after Trump's tariff reversal - Reuters British stocks mark strongest session in three-years after Trump's tariff reversal  Reuters

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British stocks slump in worst day since 2020 as US-China trade war intensifies - Reuters British stocks slump in worst day since 2020 as US-China trade war intensifies  Reuters

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