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Bellway Soars with Profits; FTSE 100 Rises on Gold

10/15/2025

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Bellway reported completions up 14.3% and pre-tax profits up 27.9%, plus a £150 million share buyback.
Hollywood Bowl posted record revenues up 8.9% due to expansion in the UK and Canada.
Bytes Technology grew revenue 9% but saw operating profits fall 7%.
London stocks closed higher, led by miners.
The FTSE 100 gained 0.16%, aided by rising gold prices, as President Trump softened trade rhetoric with China.

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Story summary

Bellway reported completions up 14.3% and pre-tax profits up 27.9%, plus a £150 million share buyback.
Hollywood Bowl posted record revenues up 8.9% due to expansion in the UK and Canada.
Bytes Technology grew revenue 9% but saw operating profits fall 7%.
London stocks closed higher, led by miners.
The FTSE 100 gained 0.16%, aided by rising gold prices, as President Trump softened trade rhetoric with China.