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Boohoo (Debenhams Group) Shares Soar as H1 Loss Narrows 97% and Debenhams Marketplace Powers Turnaround – 28 November 2025

Boohoo (Debenhams Group) Shares Soar as H1 Loss Narrows 97% and Debenhams Marketplace Powers Turnaround – 28 November 2025

Boohoo Group, now trading as Debenhams Group, slashed its half-year statutory loss after tax to £3.4 million from £126.7 million a year earlier. Revenue fell 23% to £297 million, but adjusted EBITDA rose 5% to £20 million. Shares surged up to 57% after results. A £222 million executive incentive plan has sparked a governance dispute with major shareholder Frasers Group.
28 November 2025

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  • Barclays Records Impairment Linked to Fraud, Adjusts Lending Strategy
    May 1, 2026, 12:23 AM EDT. Barclays has taken a significant one-off impairment due to the collapse of Market Financial Solutions, a buy-to-let lender involved in an alleged fraud. The bank is tightening lending criteria and reducing exposure to similar counterparties, signaling a shift in its credit risk management. This comes amid increased scrutiny on specialist property and buy-to-let lenders. While the impairment impacts reported results, Barclays' broad loan portfolio across retail, business, cards, and investment banking provides diversification. Investors should monitor the effects on funding costs, loan mix, and appetite for higher-risk assets. The stock currently trades about 19% below analyst targets but has gained roughly 10.8% over the past month.

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LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: May 1, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: May 1, 2026, 12:23 AM EDT Barclays Records Impairment Linked to Fraud, Adjusts Lending Strategy May 1, 2026, 12:23 AM EDT. **Barclays** has taken a significant one-off impairment due to the collapse of Market Financial Solutions, a buy-to-let lender involved in an alleged fraud. The bank is tightening lending criteria and reducing exposure to similar counterparties, signaling a shift in its credit risk management. This comes amid increased scrutiny on specialist property and buy-to-let lenders. While the impairment impacts reported results, Barclays' broad loan portfolio across retail, business, cards, and investment
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Sandisk Stock Falls After Blowout Q3 Earnings as AI Storage Rally Hits a High Bar

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Apple Stock Slips After Earnings Beat as iPhone Supply Snag Clouds $100 Billion Buyback

Apple Stock Slips After Earnings Beat as iPhone Supply Snag Clouds $100 Billion Buyback

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Apple reported fiscal Q2 revenue of $111.2 billion and earnings of $2.01 per share, beating analyst estimates. The board approved a $100 billion share buyback and raised the dividend. Shares fell about 1% after hours as iPhone sales missed forecasts and chip supply remained tight. Investors are watching for clarity on AI strategy and the upcoming CEO transition to John Ternus.
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