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Wetherspoon issues fourth profit warning in seven months

Pub chain blames worse-than-expected sales on rising costs for workers, food, energy and property taxes

The Guardian - UK · Jul 22

European banks show mixed results as HSBC profits dip while UniCredit's rise

HSBC reported a slight contraction in profits while Italy's UniCredit surpassed market expectations as banking institutions navigate a complex landscape defined by geopolitical tensions.

Euronews · May 5

EasyJet set to hike profits in face of French strikes and higher costs

Most analysts are forecasting easyJet to report a rise in headline pre-tax profits to £650 million for the year to the end of September.

Evening Standard · Nov 23, 2025

Tesco not ‘losing grip’ on UK grocery market despite persistent price war

Investors will be hoping the grocery giant is maintaining sales growth when it publishes its half-year financial results on Thursday.

Evening Standard · Sep 26, 2025

European markets lower as investors eye US-China trade developments

European markets were lower on Monday afternoon as investors monitored updates on US-China tariff developments.

Euronews · Jun 2, 2025

EasyJet loss widens but UK budget airline confirms its 2025 targets

EasyJet’s shares fell after the British airline reported higher losses than a year ago despite increased revenues and strong traffic.

Euronews · May 22, 2025

Gold price surges to fresh all-time high as Trump trade war rattles markets

Analysts said the spike reflects investors searching for so-called ‘safe haven’ assets.

The Independent UK · Apr 11, 2025

Tequila Maker Diageo Axes Sales Target On Trump Tariffs

Diageo, the maker of Guinness stout and Johnnie Walker whisky, scrapped Tuesday a key performance target with President Donald Trump's tariff plans set to sour its US sales of tequila and Canadian spirits.

International Business Times · Feb 4, 2025

Lloyds backs Reeves budget plans despite mooted tax increases

Bank expects ‘constructive, pro-growth agenda’ by chancellor next week and seeks to be part of it

The Guardian - UK · Oct 23, 2024

EasyJet forecasts record-breaking summer as profits jump

Strong results follow drop in European airline stocks this week after Ryanair reported profit plunge

The Guardian - UK · Jul 24, 2024