FTSE 100 Live: Stocks to slump despite US claims of ‘good foundations’ for Iran deal; Tech-sell off hits Asia
Robust order backlog helps Galliford Try to bumper year March 6, 2024 Galliford Try said pre-tax profits increased in the half year due to an increased demand, and has raised its dividend payout.
Cracks showing at Ibstock as profits collapse despite efforts to slash costs March 6, 2024 Last year saw Ibstock reduce headcount and close factories in an effort to reduce costs
LSL Property Services raises expectations as mortgage market improves March 6, 2024 LSL Property Services, one of the UK’s largest providers of mortgage and valuation services, appears to be on the up following an improvement in the UK housing market.
Breedon builds on bumper year with major acquisition in US March 6, 2024 Breedon's chief executive said the "long-term structural deficits" in British housing and construction boded well for the business
As Wework’s troubles continue, the company’s competitors are taking advantage March 5, 2024 Troubled Wework is continuing to scale back its offices in London following the filing of bankruptcy in its home market of the US.
Home REIT: Scandal-hit housing investor threatens to sue those ‘responsible for wrongdoing’ March 5, 2024 Embattled housing investor Home REIT has threatened to sue those it considers “responsible for wrongdoing” today as it comes under pressure from a Financial Conduct Authority probe launched last month.
Foxtons’ revenues jump as bumper London rents boost balance sheet March 5, 2024 Foxtons said rents in the capital had hit the 'higher for longer' stage as it reported a year of operational progress
FTSE 100 today: London markets braces for cautious opening as U.S. and Asian markets slip March 5, 2024 Hong Kong and Chinese stocks fell as China set a 5% growth target. Meanwhile, Bitcoin surged past $68,000. Investors now await Fed Chair Jerome Powell's testimony for market insights.
China’s audacious aim: pursuing five per cent growth target amidst economists’ scepticism March 5, 2024 China has set its sights on achieving an economic growth target of approximately 5% for the current year, a goal that some economists consider ambitious.
Spring Budget 2024: Jeremy Hunt could back £450m ‘Hollywood of the North’ March 4, 2024 Plans for a £450m film and TV studio in the North East of England could be backed by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt when he unveils his spring Budget later this week.