Shell kicks off £2.74bn share buyback as earnings beat expectations August 1, 2024 Shell kicked off a new share buyback programme today as it posted better-than-expected numbers for the second quarter despite a previously announced $2bn (£1.6bn) impairment and a slide in revenues.
Rio Tinto profit edges higher as miner eyes copper takeover July 31, 2024 Rio Tinto's profit edged up 1.8 per cent during the first half of the year, as the miner has begun to eye a takeover in the copper space.
BP: Oil giant lifts dividend as it beats expectations in second quarter July 30, 2024 Oil giant BP reported a stronger-than-expected net profit for the second quarter and raised its divided despite earlier warnings of lower refining margins.
Ofgem takes steps to improve flexibility of UK’s energy market in clean power push July 29, 2024 Ofgem has pushed ahead with plans to increase the flexibility of the UK's energy market as it becomes more reliant on intermittent sources of energy, like wind and solar.
AFC Energy: Hydrogen firm hopes deal with German manufacturer can spark recovery July 22, 2024 Hydrogen power firm AFC Energy has inked a landmark supply deal with a german manufacturer that investors will hope will jolt the firm back into life after three years of stark decline.
Ceres: Green hydrogen specialist raises forecast after inking bumper supply deal July 22, 2024 Green hydrogen and fuel cell specialist Ceres Power has raised its revenue guidance for the year after signing a bumper manufacturing contract with an Asian original equipment manufacturer.
FTSE 100 today: Blue-chip set to rise ahead of key earnings reports July 22, 2024 Asian stocks fell as Joe Biden exited the election race, China cut rates. Focus on earnings reports from major tech and banking firms.
What is The Crown Estate and how is the government reforming it? July 18, 2024 In his King's Speech, King Charles announced changes to the Crown Estate. What is the arcane entity, and how is it changing?
London-listed mining group plots copper spree after £223m Turkey deal July 18, 2024 London listed mining group ACG is gearing up for a global deals spree after snapping up a Turkish copper mine for $290m (£223m) today.
FTSE 100 today: London markets poised to open higher as UK job creation likely slows July 18, 2024 Asian stocks fell amid rising US-China trade tensions. Investors now await UK employment data, the ECB decision and AJ Bell's earnings.