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Card Factory PLC (LSE: CARD) Stock Plunges on Profit Warning: Today’s News, Forecasts and Analyst Views (12 December 2025)

Card Factory PLC (LSE: CARD) Stock Plunges on Profit Warning: Today’s News, Forecasts and Analyst Views (12 December 2025)

Card Factory shares plunged as much as 27% to a three-year low Friday after the retailer cut its full-year profit forecast to £55–£60 million, down from last year’s £66 million. The company cited weaker UK consumer confidence and soft high-street footfall, warning it does not expect to recover lost sales during the peak Christmas period.
Most Active UK Stocks Today (12 December 2025): Lloyds, Barclays, HSBC, Glencore Lead as SolGold Deal Talk and Card Factory Warning Drive Volume

Most Active UK Stocks Today (12 December 2025): Lloyds, Barclays, HSBC, Glencore Lead as SolGold Deal Talk and Card Factory Warning Drive Volume

The FTSE 100 rose 0.4% to near 9,746 by late morning after UK GDP fell 0.1% in October and the trade deficit widened to £6.7bn, fueling expectations of a Bank of England rate cut next week. Lloyds, Glencore, and Barclays led trading volumes, while takeover and profit warnings drove sharp moves in smaller stocks.
UK Stock Market Biggest Losers Today: Card Factory Plunges, Whitbread Slips as Rate-Cut Bets Grow (12 December 2025)

UK Stock Market Biggest Losers Today: Card Factory Plunges, Whitbread Slips as Rate-Cut Bets Grow (12 December 2025)

The FTSE 100 closed up 0.43% at 9,744.48 on Friday after UK GDP data showed a 0.1% contraction in October, fueling bets on a Bank of England rate cut next week. Card Factory shares plunged 22% after a profit warning, while smaller-cap stocks like Argo Blockchain and Eqtec also posted steep losses. Sterling weakened and bond prices rose.
12 December 2025

Stock Market Today

  • Nvidia Stock Forecast: Potential to Reach $300 by 2027 Amidst Strong AI-Driven Growth
    June 8, 2026, 5:00 PM EDT. Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) posted a remarkable Q1 FY27 with revenue surging 85% year-on-year to $81.6 billion and free cash flow hitting $48.55 billion. Despite this, shares trade at $205.10, presenting a forward price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 26, below the 38x needed to reach $300 by 2027, per Wall Street's consensus target of $298. Nvidia's growth is propelled by AI infrastructure spending, with Q2 revenue guidance at $91 billion and $119 billion in supply commitments. Challenges include geopolitical issues in China and market sensitivity, but analyst sentiment remains 95% bullish. Our model predicts a $255 base case by mid-2027, reflecting 25% upside, while the $300 target requires significant earnings per share growth and multiple expansion. Nvidia remains a key player in AI and data center sectors.

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