THG (THG) News Today

Summary — THG Plc (LON:THG): Major market-moving stories today include reports that Google will take a strategic investment/partnership in THG’s Ingenuity tech arm and THG’s return to the FTSE 250 — both supportive for the stock. However, brokers (notably JPMorgan Cazenove) have simply reiterated a "neutral" stance and reminders that THG remains loss-making may be tempering investor enthusiasm. As a result, THG shares are moving lower today despite the positive headlines.

• Positive Sentiment: Reports that Google plans a multimillion-pound / sizable investment and deeper Cloud/tech partnership with THG Ingenuity — an endorsement that could validate Ingenuity’s valuation (reports cite a potential ~$1bn valuation and a reported $300m tech boost), improve strategic scale and attract partners/customers to the platform. Google backs THG Ingenuity in $300 million e-commerce tech boost
• Positive Sentiment: THG has rejoined the FTSE 250 — index inclusion typically forces purchases by passive funds and can boost liquidity and demand for the shares. This is a structural positive for near‑term flows. Look who’s back! Loss-making British retailer THG has rejoined the FTSE 250. Time to buy?
• Neutral Sentiment: JPMorgan Cazenove / JPMorgan Chase & Co. have reaffirmed a "neutral" rating on THG — not a downgrade but also not an upgrade; this keeps broker sentiment cautious and may limit upside momentum. THG (LON:THG) Earns "Neutral" Rating from JPMorgan Chase & Co.
• Negative Sentiment: Media coverage highlights that THG remains a loss-making retailer despite these developments — ongoing negative earnings, leverage and integration risks could cap the valuation and mean investors remain selective. Look who’s back! Loss-making British retailer THG has rejoined the FTSE 250. Time to buy?