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Wh Smith (SMWH) Share News

IN BRIEF: WH Smith CFO Max Izzard buys GBP120,000 in shares

24th Dec 2025 13:58

WH Smith PLC - Swindon, England-based travel retailer - Chief Financial Officer Max Izzard buys 20,000 shares at GBP6.40, worth GBP128,000, on Tuesday. On Friday last week, WH Smith released its delayed annual results, slashing its dividend amid drop in pretax profit. The company also faces an investigation by the UK Financial Conduct Authority, after an accounting error within its US business that led to the resignation of Carl Cowling as chief executive. Read More

LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: Housebuilders fall as investors weigh BoE cut

19th Dec 2025 12:13

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London were mixed at midday on Friday, as housebuilders weighed on the FTSE 100 index as investors mulled Thursday's Bank of England rate cut. Read More

WH Smith faces FCA investigation, cuts annual dividend

19th Dec 2025 10:54

(Alliance News) - WH Smith PLC on Friday said the UK financial watchdog has launched an investigation into the company following an accounting error within its US business, as it reported its delayed annual results and cut its annual dividend. Read More

LONDON MARKET OPEN: Tepid start in Europe after central bank bonanza

19th Dec 2025 08:54

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in Europe tread water in early dealings on Friday, as investors take a pause of breath after a week stacked with rate decisions, which has culminated with a hike by the Bank of Japan. Read More

LONDON BRIEFING: Next plans return; WH Smith profit slumps

19th Dec 2025 07:55

(Alliance News) - Next has outlined plans for a shareholder return, WH Smith says it has a lot to do to "rebuild confidence", while Applied Nutrition has struck an out-licensing with grocer Morrisons. Read More

UK earnings, trading statements calendar - next 7 days

12th Dec 2025 11:29

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Card Factory shares drop on profit warning issue amid weak UK footfall

12th Dec 2025 10:01

(Alliance News) - Card Factory PLC on Friday cut its profit guidance as it said weak high-street retail footfall hurt its UK store sales performance. Read More

UK earnings, trading statements calendar - next 7 days

9th Dec 2025 16:03

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LONDON BROKER RATINGS: JPMorgan cuts easyJet; Barclays raises Reckitt

1st Dec 2025 09:49

(Alliance News) - The following London-listed shares received analyst recommendations Monday morning and on Friday: Read More

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Morgan Stanley raises Bridgepoint, cuts Ashmore

24th Nov 2025 09:54

(Alliance News) - The following London-listed shares received analyst recommendations Monday morning and on Friday: Read More

LONDON MARKET CLOSE: Pound falters as soft inflation tees up rate cut

19th Nov 2025 17:03

(Alliance News) - The FTSE 100 extended recent falls on Wednesday as investors weighed cooling inflation in the UK and looked ahead to earnings from Nvidia after the US market close. Read More

LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: Stocks edge higher as focus turns to Nvidia

19th Nov 2025 11:58

(Alliance News) - European stocks edged into the green following an uncertain start on Wednesday after another slump on Wall Street added to market unease, though equities in New York are set to open higher ahead of earnings from Nvidia after the closing bell there. Read More

WH Smith pledges to rebuild trust as CEO quits after accounting errors

19th Nov 2025 10:26

(Alliance News) - WH Smith PLC on Wednesday said Chief Executive Carl Cowling has resigned after a probe found "shortcomings" in accounting treatments in the firm's North American division. Read More

LONDON MARKET OPEN: Listless trade in Europe before Nvidia; pound down

19th Nov 2025 08:51

(Alliance News) - European equities kicked off Wednesday in a tepid fashion, while the pound struggled for traction after a UK inflation reading which may have strengthened the case for more Bank of England rate cuts. Read More

LONDON BRIEFING: Smiths in new buyback; WH Smith CEO leaves amid probe

19th Nov 2025 07:50

(Alliance News) - Smiths Group, Sage and Jet2 have announced new buybacks, while WH Smith reports its boss will leave after a probe revealed North America unit "shortcomings". Read More

UK earnings, trading statements calendar - next 7 days

5th Nov 2025 14:24

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LONDON MARKET OPEN: FTSE 100 hits high as Next and GSK raise guidance

29th Oct 2025 09:01

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London opened higher on Wednesday and hit a new intra-day record after a swathe of well-received reports from Glencore, Next and GSK. Read More

IN BRIEF: WH Smith sets results date as US business review completes

29th Oct 2025 08:53

WH Smith PLC - Swindon, England-based travel retail - Schedules its delayed annual results for December 16, saying the third-party review of its US business will be complete by the end of November. WH Smith's results for the financial year that ended August 31 were originally scheduled to be released on November 12. However in late August, the retailer said profit in its North American had been overstated, sending its shares tumbling. WH Smith at the time said this was due to accelerated recognition of supplier income, such as incentives and discounts. WH Smith commissioned accountancy firm Deloitte LLP to conduct a review. On Wednesday, it said Deloitte is expected to conclude its review by the end of next month, allowing PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP to complete the audit of the results and clearing the way for WH Smith to release them in December. Read More

LONDON MARKET CLOSE: FTSE 100 up as soft US CPI clears way for Fed cut

24th Oct 2025 17:04

(Alliance News) - The FTSE 100 hit another record peak on Friday fuelled by weaker-than-expected US inflation data, a bunch of optimistic UK economic reports and strong results from NatWest. Read More

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: RBC raises Kingfisher; Peel raises WH Smith

24th Oct 2025 09:48

(Alliance News) - The following London-listed shares received analyst recommendations Friday morning and on Thursday: Read More

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