Stock Movers Puma Soars, Boohoo Climbs, Unite Drops
Nov 27, 2025
Louise Moon, Breaking News editor at Bloomberg, shares her insights on today's market movers. She discusses how Puma's shares jumped 14% amidst rumors of a potential takeover by Anta Sports. Boohoo also makes waves with a 24% surge, fueled by impressive H1 results and positive guidance. In contrast, Unite Group experiences a steep decline, warning of a 10% drop in earnings due to a sluggish market for student housing. Louise's expert analysis sheds light on these compelling market dynamics.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
M&A Talk Revives Puma
- Puma shares jumped on takeover speculation led by China's Anta, showing M&A can rapidly shift market sentiment.
- Puma's prior 60% year-to-date drop highlights how takeover talk can revive struggling stocks.
Boohoo's Turnaround Shows Momentum
- Boohoo's stock leapt after stronger-than-expected first-half results and plans to rebrand as Debenhams Group.
- Revenue still fell but narrower losses and upbeat EBITDA guidance signaled that the turnaround is gaining traction.
Student Housing Under Pressure
- Unite Group warned earnings could fall up to 10% due to weaker occupancy, rising finance costs and softer international student demand.
- Shares hit a 10-year low, showing sensitivity of student housing to enrollment trends and policy changes.