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Next PLC
LON:NXT
Next plc is a United Kingdom-based retailer offering products in clothing, footwear, accessories and home products
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FTSE 100 Live: Stocks climb while Next and JD Sports enjoy mixed fortunes
At the close, London's blue-chip index was up 40.74 points, 0.5%, at 7,723.07 while the FTSE 250 was up 45.65 points, 0.2%, at 19,372.05
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FTSE 100 Live: Stocks slide despite Bank of England rate pause
At the close, London's lead index was down 53.03 points at 7,678.62
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FTSE 100 slips below 7,900 ahead of more big tech earnings
The UK's main index slipped below the 7,900 benchmark to finish at 7,891 points on Tuesday
EY wobbles continue as Made.com audit probed
EY faces yet another investigation, this time over its audit of failed Made.com
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FTSE 100 closes near the day's high as banking sector recovery continues; oil gains
The FTSE 100 closed 1.1% higher at 7,564 in what was a more positive day for equities on both sides of the Atlantic
Next ‘a clear winner’ based on structural growth prospects - broker
Next is a 'clear winner' in the eyes of Liberum brokers, who hailed the omnichannel model as the way forward for retail
January's retail winners and losers
January is often an important time for retailers, with a solid Christmas period needed to ensure some don't get left behind
Next full price sales growth ‘comfortably ahead’ of analysts’ forecasts, while outlook 'welcome'
Next's full price sales growth was "comfortably ahead" of forecasts, say Barclays, while its cautious outlook is "welcome"
CBI boss joins calls for relaxed immigration rules
Tony Danker is among those calling for relaxed immigration rules to help tackle vacancies
Brexit-backing boss wants immigration rules relaxed
Simon Wolfson, the chief executive of clothing and homeware retail Next, said the government was blocking much-needed workers from entering the UK, even though firms were desperate for labour.
Next and Frasers: why do they buy 'failing' brands?
Buying smaller brands isn’t something new, with the pair grabbing any opportunity with both hands that may have presented themselves over the decades
Next third quarter sales numbers a "small positive", according to UBS
Shares in the high street retailer rose as it saw third-quarter full-price sales rise 0.4% and kept its full-year pre-tax profit guidance at £840mln
Next holds full-year guidance as sales rise slightly in third quarter
In a brief statement today, the high street retailer forecast full-year pre-tax profits of £840mln, up 2.1% versus last year, with earnings per share of 554.5p, which would be a 4.5% increase on last year
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FTSE finishes in red midweek as markets await Fed rate decision
Britain's blue-chip index finished down around 42 points, or 0.58%, at 7,144
Can Next change the tune after its recent profit warning?
The clothing retailer said last time that full price sales are expected to be 1.5% lower in the second half as the cost-of-living crisis bites
Next should benefit from its multi-channeling offering, says broker
According to the broker, its physical and online presence better positions it compared to a pure online player
Next slashes profit guidance as cost-of-living crisis bites
“We think it is sensible to moderate our expectations for sales and profit in the second half,” the fashion retailer said in its interim results
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FTSE 100 finishes well in the red as global recession fears ramp up
After a tumultuous day, the UK's premier index finished 1.8% lower
Next upgrade not likely but may be lessons for sector, says Shore Capital
Three key trends will shape the remainder of the year for the FTSE 100 clothing retailer, Shore Capital said
Next PLC's outlook and recent trading will be key in interims
Analysts at Barclays said investors should keep any on the post-period trading
H&M and Zara owner have little read across to British fashion retailers but prove sector is currently a mixed bag
Closer to home, some of the biggest players in the sector also reported results at opposite ends of the spectrum
UK retail sales rise but consumer confidence sinks to record low
"The three-month decline of 1.2% paints a much more accurate picture of the UK high street"
Struggling retailer Joules Group’s shares bounce Next’s acquisition proposal
The partial acquisition would be latest addition to Next’s Total Platform
The secret to Next's success? There isn't one
Next is renowned for under-promising and over-delivering
Next ups profit guidance as second quarter sales beat expectations
Next highlighted that the year so far experienced a 'sharp reversal' in last year’s lockdown trends
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FTSE 100 closes almost flat after BoE rate hike; US stocks weak ahead of July jobs report
At the close, the UK blue-chip index was up 2.38 points, or 0.1% at 7,448.06, well below the session peak of 7,491.74 but above the day’s low of 7,417.49
WIll Next over-deliver once again?
Analysts at the bank believe retailers are currently too optimistic about the impact of the cost of living crisis
Next the 'sleep easy' stock of UK retail as liquidity tightens
Shore Capital has carried out a liquidity analysis of the listed retailers
Next downgraded as Deutsche Bank highlights September as 'pain point' for retail
"September is when pent-up demand for holidays, travel, weddings and festivals starts to wane, cost of living pressures stack up and Christmas spend is coming into view.”
Can the high street ever thrive again?
Sports Direct’s new store may be a glimpse into the future for the high street
Next maintains profit guidance, promises £220mln shareholder return
Online sales were up 47% on pre-pandemic times but down 11% on last year
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