London Stock Exchange Group boss set for £7m pay rise as revolt fails to materialise Executive pay The London Stock Exchange Group was dealt a bloody nose by investors today after a chunk of its shareholders voted to reject a pay rise for chief executive David Schwimmer.
What do analysts think of BHP’s £31.1bn proposal for Anglo American? MINING Though the proposal mandates divesting two of Anglo American's problem children, it appears BHP is fine with keeping diamond brand De Beers.
Drugmaker Indivior seeks shareholder approval to move primary listing from London to New York Stock market Opioid dependence treatment maker Indivior has confirmed a plan to move its primary stock market listing from London to New York this summer in yet another blow to the capital's beleaguered bourse.
London Stock Exchange owner’s growth meets estimates as it leans into Microsoft data deal April 25, 2024 The London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) has reported first-quarter growth in line with analysts' estimates as it plans to start releasing products from its tie-up with Microsoft in the coming months.
FTSE 100 today: BHP pounces on Anglo American while Meta drags tech lower April 25, 2024 US stocks saw a slight rise amid volatility. Asian stocks declined as Meta reignited tech sell-off, and the Japanese yen dropped below ¥155. Meta's stock fell 15 per cent, contributing to market turbulence. Despite this, oil and gold prices held steady. Investors now await US Q1 GDP data and earnings updates from Alphabet, Microsoft, Intel and Barclays.
Meta’s stock tanks 15 per cent as AI spending rises, revenue outlook fails to impress April 25, 2024 Shares of Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, experienced a significant drop of more than 15 per cent during after-hours trading.
Proxy battle fails to erupt as investors wave through FTSE 350 payouts April 24, 2024 The battle over paypackets for London’s top bosses failed to materialise in the opening months of the year as investors snubbed proxy firms and waved through bigger salaries for executives, new data suggests.
FTSE 100 today: London markets set to shine green, riding global upward momentum April 24, 2024 Asian markets followed Wall Street's upward trend, with oil and gold prices trading nearly flat as tensions in the Middle East eased. Tesla's stock soared 13 per cent after plans to fast-track a 'more affordable' model release. Attention now shifts to the upcoming earnings reports from Meta, Boeing, IBM, and Intel.
FTSE 100 closes at new record after breaching all-time high April 23, 2024 "This positive showing is exactly what’s needed to help repair the reputation of the UK stock market," Russ Mould, investment director at AJ Bell said.
FTSE 100 today: London markets set to reach fresh highs on increased speculation of BOE rate cuts April 23, 2024 Asian markets mirrored Wall Street's positive momentum, while oil prices rebounded and gold hovered near a one-week low. Bitcoin remained steady despite so-called halving. Investors eagerly awaited Global PMI data and Tesla's earnings report for market direction.