Moving markets: Five things shaping the FTSE 100 today March 4, 2024 Asian markets rallied as Japan's Nikkei surged, bitcoin hit a two-year peak, and oil prices rose. All eyes are on the UK Budget and the Annual Chinese Communist Party (CCP) meetings, set to influence market dynamics this week.
MPs urge government to reveal bailout plan for struggling Thames Water March 3, 2024 A group of MPs has urged the government to publish its contingency plans for bailing out Thames Water amid fears that taxpayers could be on the hook for billions of pounds.
Moving markets: Five things shaping the FTSE 100 today March 1, 2024 Both the Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500 reached record highs, while the Nikkei also hit a new peak. However, China's manufacturing activity slowed for the fifth straight month. Oil prices surged amid Gaza deaths, complicating ceasefire talks. All eyes are on global factory PMI data.
Hunting books revenue growth as demand for oil and gas remains robust February 29, 2024 The firm's EBITDA soared by 98 per cent on the year prior
Mishcon de Reya kicks off probe for potential group shareholder claim against Drax February 29, 2024 The firm has partners Richard Leedham, Andrew Short and associate Tiffany Morgan on the investigation.
Weir Group: Mining tech giant buffs lagging sector with strong returns February 29, 2024 The group's positive showing amidst a downturn in the mining sector
Drax bumps up dividend as pellet-burning fuels bumper profit February 29, 2024 Will Gardiner, chief executive, said the group continues to play an "essential role," in the UK's power mix
National Grid auctions forebode higher gas demand in coming years February 28, 2024 Britain's auction to ensure enough electricity capacity for 2027/28 has set a new record high price as power demands look set to draw heavily on gas.
Octopus Energy chief Greg Jackson: The world isn’t ready for China’s clean energy tidal wave February 28, 2024 Greg Jackson said the UK could be "subsumed" by China's clean energy drive unless policymakers move quicker
Endeavour Mining reports death at Burkina Faso gold site February 28, 2024 The individual died "as a result of injuries sustained in an incident that occurred during maintenance activities at the Mana mine in Burkina Faso."