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BT Group hires CFO from Virgin Media O2 amid lower quarterly profit | Thursday 24 Jul 2025
BT Group PLC on Thursday said it has hired the finance chief of rival mobile network provider Virgin Media O2 to be its next chief financial officer, as telecommunications firm reported a slight decline in first quarter revenue and profit. BT shares were up 6.6% to 212.58 pence early Thursday in London, the fourth best performer in the FTSE 100 index. Virgin Media 02 is a subsidiary of the US’s Liberty Global Ltd and competes with the BT/EE mobile network in the UK.
Daily market update: Rio Tinto, BT, EasyJet, Johnson Matthey, QinetiQ | Thursday 22 May 2025
“Market weakness across Asia and Europe only looks like a minor pullback rather than anything to worry about,” says Russ Mould, Investment Director at AJ Bell. “Futures prices imply a better day ahead for Wall Street and that could help to lift market spirits. “The FTSE 100 was dragged down by energy stocks and a negative reaction to BT’s results. Marks & Spencer extended yesterday’s small advance as investors saw a path out of the cyber-attack disruption.
Daily market update: FTSE 100, BHP, InterContinental Hotels | Tuesday 18 Feb 2025
“The FTSE 100 made a sluggish start on Tuesday as jobs data showed accelerating wage growth which helped to boost the pound,” says AJ Bell Investment Director Russ Mould. “Strength in sterling is typically bad news for the UK’s flagship index because it hits the relative value of its constituents’ dominant overseas earnings. “BT was the worst FTSE performer after the revelation that US investment bank Morgan Stanley had cut its stake in the business.
Markets calm after Fed leaves rates unchanged, BT disappoints, H&M trips up, Wizz Air hit by cost headwinds, Meta beats forecasts and Fevertree agrees Molson Coors tie-up | Thursday 30 Jan 2025
“The FTSE 100 opened flat, following a slight pullback on Wall Street last night and a mixed showing from Asia,” says Russ Mould, Investment Director at AJ Bell. “The Federal Reserve’s decision to leave US interest rates unchanged was widely expected and that has brought some calm to the markets. “Donald Trump isn’t happy as he is determined for US interest rates to come down to help American businesses and consumers.
Investors stay positive despite whirlwind fortnight for major events, ITV knocked for six, Sainsbury’s still searching for perfect recipe, BT struggles and Rolls-Royce faces supply chain issues | Thursday 07 Nov 2024
“Investors have endured a whirlwind couple of weeks and there is still much to digest before portfolios can be reconfigured with confidence,” says Russ Mould, Investment Director at AJ Bell. “From Rachel Reeves’ first Budget, drama involving the US election and now interest rate decisions from both the Bank of England and Federal Reserve – it’s a lot to take in over such a short period. “For now, markets seem content with the news, and investors have ploughed ahead.
The unified communication and collaboration market is projected to grow by USD 95.4 million from 2024-2028, with AI driving market evolution and rising demand for video and voice conferencing - Technavio - WebsiteGear News
The unified communication and collaboration market is projected to grow by USD 95.4 million from 2024-2028, with AI driving market evolution and rising demand for video and voice conferencing - Technavio Thursday, September 26, 2024 NEW YORK, Sept. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Report on how AI is driving market transformation - The Global Unified Communication and Collaboration Market size is estimated to grow by USD 95.4 million from 2024-2028, according to Technavio.
FTSE 100 makes steady start to the week, JD Sports hit by downgrade, India’s Bharti to buy Drahi’s stake in BT, Marshalls profits slump | Monday 12 Aug 2024
“After a volatile week last week investors will be relieved to see the FTSE 100 start off on Monday with steady gains,” says AJ Bell Investment Director, Russ Mould. “A variety of companies were making progress, with only 15 names on the index in negative territory in early trading. The worst performer by a distance was JD Sports, which was victim to a downgrade from Deutsche Bank.
FTSE 100 flat after Fed meeting, BT up as Slim takes stake, Tesla faces crunch vote on Musk’s pay, Crest Nicholson sees housing market momentum stall and Wise hit by weak outlook | Thursday 13 Jun 2024
“The FTSE 100 made a sluggish start to trading on Thursday despite gains in the US overnight as the Federal Reserve sat on its hands,” says AJ Bell Investment Director Russ Mould. “Fed chair Jerome Powell didn’t give a huge amount away, although it felt telling that he was fairly cautious about the cooler than expected inflation figures from earlier in the day.
BT soars, Roche excites on weight-loss breakthrough and EasyJet boss to leave | Thursday 16 May 2024
“After a sparkling session on Wall Street last night amid hopes that the latest inflation data raises the chances of a US interest rate cut, European markets didn’t share the joy. The FTSE 100, Dax, CAC 40 and IBEX 35 were all down in early trading amid mixed corporate news,” says Russ Mould, Investment Director at AJ Bell. “The FTSE 100 was dragged down by weakness in Shell and BP, and Sage slumping 8% after trimming its annual revenue guidance.
FTSE 100 hit by Ashtead warning, takeover talk surrounds Halfords and Musicmagpie | Monday 20 Nov 2023
“It’s rare to see construction rental group Ashtead issue a profit warning so when one does come along, it’s natural for the share price to take a beating. That’s exactly what has happened today and why it has caused a considerable drag on the FTSE 100,” says Russ Mould, Investment Director at AJ Bell. “Also weighing on the UK blue chip stock index was catering group Compass as its full year revenue and earnings per share were marginally below market expectations.
Markets rally after Fed leaves rates unchanged, Sainsbury’s has found its groove, Shell delivers generous buyback and BT makes big progress on costs | Thursday 02 Nov 2023
“The Federal Reserve’s decision to hold rates has been given the thumbs-up by the market, resulting in a decent session on Wall Street last night and positive sentiment extending across the main European indices and most of Asia on Thursday,” says Russ Mould, investment director at AJ Bell. “This represents the second time in a row that US rates have been left untouched.
Equity markets remain fragile, water stocks rebound on Thames Water cash injection and BT boss resigns | Monday 10 Jul 2023
“Last week’s big pullback in global equities has hurt investor sentiment and triggered a ‘wait and see’ approach among many people who have become nervous about deploying more money in the markets until there is more clarity on the next central bank interest rate decisions,” says Russ Mould, Investment Director at AJ Bell. “It seems likely the Federal Reserve, ECB and Bank of England will continue to raise rates in the fight against inflation.
FTSE 100 flat as debt ceiling talks stall again, BT up as Drahi increases stake, SSP’s recovery takes shape and Zoom lifts forecasts | Tuesday 23 May 2023
“The FTSE 100 was flat on Tuesday morning as the latest US debt ceiling talks ended with the impasse between Democrats and Republicans still in place,” says AJ Bell Investment Director Russ Mould. “Experience tells investors that these stand-offs always end with a last-minute deal so the market is mostly taking this saga in its stride, particularly given commentary from both sides seems to be increasingly conciliatory.
Data Center Colocation Market size to grow by USD 55,943.92 million from 2022 to 2027, North America is estimated to account for 32% of market growth - Technavio
The global data center colocation market size is estimated to increase by USD 55,943.92 millionfrom 2022 to 2027.
BT and Warner Bros. Discovery agree new sport JV
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BT in exclusive negotiations to create sports JV
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BT files an application to cease to be a reporting issuer in Canada
LONDON, Jan. 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BT Group plc ("BT") has applied to the British Columbia Securities Commission (“BCSC”) as its principal regulator in Canada for an order (the “order”) to cease being a reporting issuer in British Columbia, Quebec and Nova Scotia. BT is not a reporting issuer in any other Canadian jurisdiction.
Investegate |BT Group PLC Announcements
Print Mail a friend Annual reports Thursday 13 May, 2021 BT Group PLC Final Results RNS Number : 4783Y BT Group PLC 13 May 2021 Financial results Results for the full year to 31 March 2021 BT Group plc 13 May 2021 Philip Jansen, Chief Executive, commenting on the results, said "BT comes out of this challenging year as a stronger business with an even greater sense of purpose.
SSP taps investors for third time in a year, and Capita announces disposals as turnaround enters its latest phase | Wednesday 17 Mar 2021
“It was all quiet on the Western and Eastern front with markets across Europe and Asia barely moving on Wednesday,” says Russ Mould, Investment Director at AJ Bell. ‘Investors were waiting patiently for the Federal Reserve’s latest meeting, which is expected to see the central bank upgrade its forecasts for the US economy. “The Fed seems content to keep monetary policy ultra-loose in its attempts to let the economy run hot as it recovers from the effects of the pandemic.
Four ways to tell whether a dividend may be safe | Tuesday 14 May 2019
Marks & Spencer has already taken the plunge and announced a plan to cut its dividend and although BT has decided to keep its payment unchanged investors are understandably nervous about some of the yields offered by some of the UK’s biggest firms. With the best cash ISAs offering an interest rate of around 1.5% and the UK 10-year Government bond yield – or risk-free rate – coming in at barely 1.1% investors need to think about why a stock is offering a yield of 8%, 9% or even 10%.
Breaking the Mould - Barratt Developments trading update
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Breaking the Mould - ITV first-quarter results
Russ Mould, AJ Bell's Investment Director, discusses next week's first-quarter results from ITV along with the Bank of England monetary policy statement and trading updates from several FTSE 100 firms.
FTSE 100 slides as U.S. tech woes weigh on global markets
U.K. stocks stumbled Wednesday, tracking a fall in U.S. equities in the previous session, in which technology names took a hammering. The FTSE 100 index UKX, -0.74% dropped 0.7% to 6,950.60, as only the utilities sector — considered defensive — moved higher. That fall contrasts with Tuesday’s jump of 1.6% , which put an end to a four-session losing streak. The London blue-chip benchmark has lost more than 9% this year.
FTSE 100 slips, heads toward weekly loss as RBS drops after results
U.K. stocks slipped Friday, wrapping up what’s likely to be a losing week for blue-chips by focusing on corporate updates, with Royal Bank of Scotland PLC hit after results while a potential deal lifted publisher Pearson PLC. The FTSE 100 index UKX, -0.23% shed 0.2% to 7,240.77, on course for a second day in the red. Health care and tech stocks fell the most while the telecom, utility and oil and gas groups moved higher. On Thursday, the index fell 0.4%.
FTSE 100 heads for worst week since August as AstraZeneca, BT slide
U.K.’s benchmark stock index dropped for a fourth straight day on Friday, extending its likely weekly loss, after heavyweights AstraZeneca and BT slumped on the back of disappointing earnings reports. What are markets doing? The FTSE 100 index UKX, -0.32% shed 0.3% to reach 7,469.11. The blue-chip benchmark is on track for a 2.6% weekly loss, which would be its biggest since August. The pound GBPUSD, -0.2735% fell to $1.4212 from $1.4261 late Thursday in New York. What is driving the market?
DAX drops below 13,000 after Deutsche Bank logs a hefty loss
European stocks dropped for a fifth straight session on Friday, with the German market leading the charge south after Deutsche Bank posted a bigger-than-expected loss in the fourth quarter. A continued sharp rise in bond yields also weighed on European equities, sparking a pullout of money from stocks. The region’s key index is poised to post its biggest weekly loss in six months. What are markets doing? The Stoxx Europe 600 index SXXP, -0.71% lost 0.5% to 391.46.
European stocks gain ground as German business sentiment strengthens
Major European stocks benchmark moved higher Friday, with bank shares among gainers and the markets getting a lift as German business optimism climbed to a record. But the euro remained in focus as it continued to extend gains for the week. Trading volumes will likely be thin on Friday as U.S. markets will be on a shortened schedule following Thursday’s Thanksgiving Day holiday.
FTSE 100 fails to find purchase as traders brace for Bank of England
Blue-chip stocks in the U.K. searched for direction Thursday, as investors prepared to hear from the Bank of England, anticipating what could be the first rise in British interest rates in 10 years. The London benchmark was having troubling moving higher, in part as Randgold Resources Ltd. shares dropped following the miner’s trading update.
Barclays shares shoved lower as FTSE 100 steadies ahead of ECB
U.K. stocks steadied around a three-week low Thursday, but Barclays PLC shares were under pressure following the bank’s third-quarter earnings report. The FTSE 100 index UKX, +0.19% was up 1.2 point at 7,448.53, as consumer goods, commodity and industrial stocks moved higher. But the financial, health care, and consumer services sectors were among those losing ground. The London benchmark on Wednesday fell 1.1% and marked its lowest close since Oct. 2, according to FactSet data.
FTSE 100 under pressure as BT pushed lower
U.K. stocks fell Friday, with a decline in shares of telecom heavyweight BT PLC after its earnings report helping pull the blue-chips market toward a weekly loss. The FTSE 100 index UKX, -0.38% declined 0.4% to 7,413.16, with less than 10 components moving higher. The blue-chips benchmark was on track for a weekly decline of 0.5%, which would be the first loss in four weeks.
FTSE 100 slips as AstraZeneca slides
U.K. stocks edged down Thursday, with drug maker AstraZeneca PLC weighing on the London blue-chip benchmark a day after it logged its biggest gain in more than two months. The FTSE 100 UKX, +0.04% was down 0.2% at 7,404.57, led lower by health care, tech and oil and gas shares.
FTSE 100 falls as tech stocks suffer, U.K. political uncertainty persists
U.K. stocks declined Monday, hampered by a drop in tech shares and ongoing questions about the political landscape in Britain after the Conservative Party lost its parliamentary majority. The FTSE 100 UKX, -0.39% fell 0.3% to 7,502.56, on track for its fifth loss in six sessions. Near the bottom of the FTSE 100 were shares of Micro Focus International PLC MCRO, -2.58% as they dropped 2.6%, and shares of Sage Group PLC SGE, -1.94% gave up 1.8%.
FTSE 100 adrift ahead of Bank of England’s ‘Super Thursday’ update
U.K. stocks failed to find firm direction Thursday as investors waited for the Bank of England’s update on inflation and interest rates, while BT Group PLC’s business outlook dragged on the telecom’s shares. The FTSE 100 index UKX, -0.07% was down less than 1 point at 7,385.23, on what should be a packed day for investors. Utility and consumer-services shares were the biggest decliners, but gains for commodity stocks were mostly offsetting those losses.
Nasdaq’s record run on the line, as Snap tumbles after results
The Nasdaq Composite faces a struggle to log another record session Thursday, with U.S. stocks poised for a modestly lower start ahead of retailers’ earnings reports. Reaction to disappointing results from Snapchat parent Snap Inc. may also be a focus in the trading day. Nasdaq 100 futures NQM7, -0.19% slipped 8.25 points to 5,667.25. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures YMM7, -0.11% dipped 25 points to 20,868, while S&P 500 futures ESM7, -0.16% eased 3.6 points to 2,391.75.
FTSE 100 set to break losing streak as BT, oil shares rise
Gains for oil producers and BT Group PLC on Friday helped put U.K. blue-chip stocks on course for their first win in seven sessions, with the closely watched U.S. jobs report due later. The FTSE 100 UKX, +0.41% rose 0.4% to 7,344.67, with all sectors advancing. The index on Thursday fell 0.3%, marking a sixth consecutive loss and the longest losing streak since mid-December. The London benchmark was on course for a weekly decline of 0.4%.
Oil shares in recovery mode, supporting gains for European stocks
European stocks pushed higher Friday, with recovery in oil shares after a selloff helping the market narrow losses for the week before the arrival of the closely watched U.S. monthly jobs report. The Stoxx Europe 600 SXXP, +0.43% was up 0.4% at 374.26, with all but the utility and consumer-services sectors moving higher. The index on Thursday rose 0.1% at 373.20. For the week, the pan-European gauge was looking at a 0.2% decline.
$16 billion Thornburg fund goes shopping globally for dividend stocks
The $16 billion Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund’s Ben Kirby scours the world for investments. He shared three of his favorites stocks — from China, Italy and here in the U.S. — in an interview.
European stocks hold modest gains as U.K. government loses Brexit case
European stocks moved modestly higher Tuesday after Britain’s top court ruled the U.K. government must consult lawmakers before starting the Brexit process. The Stoxx Europe 600 SXXP, +0.28% was up 0.2% at 361.75, as commodity, financial and industrial issues moved higher, but telecom, consumer and technology shares fell. The index on Monday fell 0.4%, dropping for a third straight session.
FTSE 100 edges up ahead of court’s Brexit decision; BT plunges
U.K. stocks edged higher Tuesday before a court decision about whether the U.K. government must consult parliament before triggering Brexit negotiations. BT Group PLC shares, however, plunged after the telecommunications company issued a profit warning stemming from an accounting scandal in Italy. The FTSE 100 UKX, +0.07% clung to a thin rise of 0.1% at 7,155.14. The index on Monday dropped 0.7% as the pound strengthened against a weakening U.S. dollar.
Why BT’s stock just plunged 19% and wiped $9 billion off its market cap
Giant U.K. telecom BT Group PLC on Tuesday admitted that the cost of its Italian accounting scandal will be far greater than expected — and traders in London and New York are showing no mercy. The stock BT.A, -17.80% has plunged 19% in London, setting it on track for its biggest one-day percentage loss since October 2008 and its lowest close since June 2013. BT’s U.S.-listed shares BT, +0.53% were also down 19% ahead of the open.
OPEC concerns, BT shares drag FTSE 100 lower for second day
U.K. stocks dropped Tuesday, with the benchmark index pulling lower for a second straight session, as oil shares and BT PLC declined. The FTSE 100 index UKX, -0.47% fell 0.3% to 6,776.19, with only the technology and utility sectors gaining ground. The benchmark on Monday slumped 0.6%, the first loss in three sessions. Oil producers extended losses from Monday stemming from concerns that technical talks are breaking down before OPEC’s formal meeting on Wednesday.
Rising pound, losses for miners send FTSE 100 lower
U.K. stocks slipped Wednesday, pinched by the value of the pound after the currency turned higher on Brexit-related developments. The FTSE 100 UKX, -0.51% fell 0.6% to 7,029.38, with only modest gains for consumer-related stocks and telecoms hemming in a potentially larger loss for the index. Home builders were higher, with Barratt Developments PLC BDEV, -0.75% adding 1.8% and Taylor Wimpey PLC TW., -0.68% up 1.5%. Telecom BT Group PLC BT.A, +0.77% put on 0.9%.
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