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FTSE posts new closing high as falls in defence stocks are offset by retail gains

In London, defence stocks fell sharply amid hopes of peace in Ukraine with Babcock International, BAE Systems and Rolls-Royce all down.

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JD Sports, M&S and Sainsbury’s to face shareholder pressure over low pay

As the high street retailers gear up for their AGMs, activists are calling for more transparency on pay.

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Tariff optimism lifts shares after US-China deal

For the week, the FTSE 100 added 0.3%.

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FTSE 100 treads water after UK inflation jump

The blue chip index rose 5.34 points, or 0.06%, to close at 8,786.46, with miners helping offset heavy losses for retailer JD Sports.

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JD Sports reveals weaker profits as tariffs set to lift US prices

The company warned there is market ‘volatility’ in the face of the tariff regime launched by US President Donald Trump last month.

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Next suffers shareholder rebellion over pay transparency

The retail giant saw 26.9% of shareholder votes supporting a resolution calling for more transparency on wage setting.

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Where is JD Sports closing branches?

Leisurewear giant confirms closure plans alongside intention to open 150 new shops

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Big brands v retailers: who will absorb the tariff impact in their profit margins?

It may take at least six months for retailers like JD Sports to know the real-world effects of Trump’s trade warfare

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FTSE 100 slides to new 13-month low as markets drop again

The FTSE 100 finished down by 2.92%, or 231.05 points, to close at 7,679.48 – its lowest since March 2024.

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JD Sports warns of ‘volatile’ trading amid new tariff rules

The company makes just under 40% of its revenues in US.

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Trump tariffs: Which UK sectors will be hit hardest?

The PA news agency looks at which sectors will be most affected by the plans and what it means for businesses and households.

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Major UK investors join push for retail giants to pay workers ‘real living wage’

Axa and Scottish Widows back ShareAction campaign for chains such as Next to pay at least £12.60 an hour

The Guardian - UK

Shareholder activists target high street retail giants over low wages

Next, M&S and JD Sports are being urged to provide more transparency on approaches to pay amid cost of living woes for workers.

The Independent UK

What next for Mike Ashley’s patchwork retail empire?

The tycoon’s Frasers Group faces a tricky next chapter after decades of relentless deal-making

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Airlines, tech and gold: The most popular stocks and funds investors are buying ahead of the ISA deadline

Chipmaker Nvidia and housebuilder Taylor Wimpey rank in the top 10 individual shares being purchased

The Independent UK

£136m tequila profits hit and higher mining costs: How might Trump’s tariffs affect UK companies?

Diageo are a UK-based drinks company which imports from Mexico into the States, meaning a large potential hit to their bottom line

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New year downers are becoming normal at JD Sports

For the second January in a row, the sportswear retailer has disappointed shareholders by trimming its forecasts

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FTSE 100 slips to two-week low as pound falls again

The FTSE 100 finished 22.65 points, or 0.28%, lower to end the day at 8,201.54.

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Who were the winners and losers on the high street this Christmas?

Here the PA news agency looks at who the festive success stories are so far, and which retailers have appeared more downbeat.

The Independent UK

Who won (and lost) the high street Christmas battle?

The battle of the supermarkets saw Tesco come out considerably ahead of rivals Asda

The Guardian - UK

JD Sports cuts profit forecast, blaming big fashion price cuts

Stores outperform online arm, in contrast to other listed fashion retailers, such as Marks & Spencer and Next

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JD Sports cuts yearly profit outlook after rivals apply festive discounts

The sports retailer said revenues over November and December were 1.5% lower than the same period a year ago.

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JD Sports warns on profits again in latest blow to high street

Latest alert takes retail giant further away from the £1 billion profit landmark

The Guardian - UK

UK sells £1bn of bonds on most expensive terms since 2004 – as it happened

Auction attracts solid demand; government borrowing costs ease in bond markets while pound falls again

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FTSE 100 Live 14 January: JD Sports Fashion shares slide on update, Persimmon and Ocado rally

JD Sports Fashion shares are down sharply after the retailer’s post-Christmas update disappointed the City for a second year in a row.

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