I am a seasoned freelance financial journalist reporting for a variety of publications across the globe. I was formerly a stocks and commodities reporter - and editor of print and online foreign currency coverage - at Shares Magazine, providing information and analysis for
Sainsbury’s Leads FTSE 100 Higher As Profits Burst Through £1 Billion
Sales across its Sainsbury's stores and website increased 4.2% in financial 2025, driving underlying retail operating profit 7.2% higher.
WH Smith Shares Fall As Travel Sales Jump 12%
Rising Travel sales pushed group revenues 3% higher during the six months to February. But ongoing strife at its High Street operation pulled profits lower.
B&M Shares Rise As FY Earnings Tipped At Mid-Point Of Guidance
Group sales during the 52 weeks to March 29 were £5.6 billion, leading B&M to predict adjusted EBITDA of between £605 million and £625 million.
North America Drove Gold ETF Inflows In March, Says World Gold Council
Global gold exchange-traded funds increased by 92 tonnes last month to take total holdings to their highest for almost two years, says the World Gold Council.
Next Shares Soar 8% On Forecast Hikes, Leads FTSE 100 Higher
Next's total sales rose 8.2% during the 12 months to January, pushing pre-tax profit 10.1% higher.