Housebuilder Berkeley's shares rose by 2% after confirming it is on track to achieve its pre-tax earnings target of £525 million for the fiscal year ending April 2025, with 90% of this already secured through sales contracts. The company reported stable trading and expects its operating margins to exceed its long-term range. Concurrently, UK house prices reached a two-year high, averaging £292,505, fueled by a potentially optimistic outlook on planning reforms following a new government. Meanwhile, Toyota's shares remained flat as it reported a significant cut to its global electric vehicle production plans for 2026, dropping the forecast to one million units due to slowing demand. This decision comes despite Toyota's EV sales still representing less than 1% of its global sales in 2023. Analysts continue to watch developments in both sectors closely, with expectations of a potential uplift in housing activity and ongoing scrutiny of the automotive industry's transition to electric vehicles.