FTSE hits two-week low as 2.3% inflation reading strengthens poundFTSE 100 dropped due to weaker mining stocks, stronger pound. Copper price dip drove losses. M&S saw a surge in profits.
Alphabet hails once-in-a-generation' AI opportunity as revenue risesShares in Alphabet surged after first dividend and profit surge, embrace AI for growth.
IKEA eyeing up further expansion as pre-tax profits at furnishing giant's Irish operation soarIKEA Ireland's pre-tax profits surged in 2021 as revenues increased by 16.5%, resulting in a significant dividend payout increase.