Robinhood lead analyst

Next could easily have been a real casualty of the digital age but, again, has shown its ability to not only stay relevant but prosper, thanks to its ability to adapt and benefit strategically from online retail. While the fast fashion brands have blazed and faded, Next has nurtured its brand portfolio, online platform and customer base steadily in a real tortoise and hare story.

It’s far from a pretty picture this morning for Vistry but there are signs of life – management is reducing debt, sticking to profit guidance and has the opportunity to boost growth through its new joint venture with Homes England. There’s no getting round a dive in profits and a string of negative numbers across the board, though. Vistry’s been a real FTSE 250 laggard since 2024 and we’re still seeing the bleak effects of a series of profit warnings, which have punished the company badly.

The Prime Minister has warned his Cabinet that the UK is at risk of another summer of anti-immigration riots unless the “social fabric” is repaired. The government is under immense pressure as protests broke out at Diss, Norfolk, Epping in Essex and Canary Wharf, London.