Activist Nelson Peltz lifts stake in Disney as shares near decade low October 9, 2023 Activist investor Nelson Peltz has reportedly raised his fund’s stake in Disney and is eyeing multiple seats on the board for himself and his underlings. Trian Fund Managament, founded by billionaire Peltz in 2005, has increased its stake in the Mickey Mouse creator to more than $2.5bn (£2bn), according to a Wall Street Journal report [...]
Recruitment firms’ profits expected to suffer amid jobs gloom October 9, 2023 Analysts expect recruitment firms to report a sharp fall in profits this week as an uncertain economic environment impacts the jobs market. Hays, PageGroup and Robert Walters will update investors on their performance over the coming days, with profits predicted to fall sharply. According to a consensus cited by AJ Bell, Robert Walters is expected [...]
Airline shares plunge on fears for oil prices and travel over Israel conflict October 9, 2023 Airline stocks tumbled this morning after investors fretted over rising crude oil prices and whether the conflict in Israel would dent demand.
Croda: FTSE chemicals giant’s share price drops after outlook slashed October 9, 2023 British speciality chemicals group Croda International cut its 2023 profit outlook on Monday, due to destocking and weak demand, particularly in its beauty care business in North America. The FTSE 100 company said it now expects 2023 group adjusted profit before tax of £300m to £320m pounds. It had forecast 370 million-400 million pounds previously. Following its profit outlook [...]
Oil prices surge after Hamas attack on Israel raises supply fears October 9, 2023 Oil prices have spiked amid growing political uncertainty in the Middle East, following Hamas' attack on Israel.
Waitrose eyes deal with Amazon to sell groceries online in latest sales push October 9, 2023 Waitrose groceries could be sold on Amazon as part of a new deal being discussed by the upmarket grocer and delivery giant. The pair are reportedly considering the tie-up after the John Lewis-owned supermarket cut ties with Ocado nearly three years ago, according to reports published in The Telegraph. Amazon has recently struck up a [...]
Petrol forecourt owners bag £60m bonus as pump prices jack up profits October 9, 2023 Senior executives at Motor Fuel Group, the UK's largest independent forecourt operator, have raked in a bumper pay packet this year on the back of record profits.
Metro Bank share prices rises after bank strikes late-night deal to shore up balance sheet October 9, 2023 Metro Bank confirmed this morning that it had secured a major refinancing package from its investors after a bruising week in which the bank's share price fell nearly 30 per cent.
Cyber attack hits electronics firm Volex October 9, 2023 A cyber attack has hit electronic manufacturer Volex, opening the door to unauthorised access to some of its IT systems.
Warning over looming threat of recession October 9, 2023 The threat of a recession is looming amid a fall in employment, business optimism and output, a new report is warning. Advisory group BDO said its research suggested that business confidence, output and hiring intentions continued to fall in September as firms grapple with “ongoing inflationary headwinds”. Companies are still struggling to maintain staffing numbers [...]