FTSE 100 today: British stocks poised for decline if UK May inflation surprises to the upside June 19, 2024 Asian markets surged with Wall Street hitting record highs. Focus on UK May inflation and the Bank of England policy decision.
Oxford Biomedica issues new shares to secure a £17m investment June 18, 2024 Cell and gene therapy company Oxford Biomedica has announced a near £17m investment which will see it issue new shares to the London Stock Exchange.
Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group begins £80m share buyback scheme June 18, 2024 Mike Ashley's Frasers Group, which owns the likes of House of Fraser and Sports Direct, has launched a new share buyback programme of up to £80m.
Premier Inn owner Whitbread hails improved Germany sales as London bookings falter June 18, 2024 Premier Inn and Beefeater owner Whitbread saw sales at its German hotels improve slightly, partially offsetting its stagnant occupancy rates in the UK.
Ashtead shares dip on cautious sales outlook as rumours swirl on London exit June 18, 2024 Ashtead has reported record full-year revenue and profit as rumours swirl over a move to New York from London.
Peel Hunt chief: If you give a sh*t about the City, you should be very alarmed June 18, 2024 The boss of Peel Hunt has said the City “should be very alarmed” about its future as he defended a string of warnings from the investment bank over the state of the UK’s capital markets.
FTSE 100 today: London markets to open higher amid firm global cues June 18, 2024 Asian stocks mirrored Wall Street's gains. Focus on US retail sales, Fed officials' speeches, UK inflation, and Bank of England decision.
Global Ports shares dip as it moots take private offer June 17, 2024 The world's largest cruise port operator said it would make a statement on the approach from parent company Global Yatırım (GIH).
London overtakes Paris as Europe’s biggest stock market after Macron’s election gamble June 17, 2024 Emmanuel Macron’s election gamble has caused France to lose its crown as Europe's biggest stock market, with London retaking the title after spending most of the last two years in second place.
Esquires Coffee: Surge in new store openings brews huge sales boost June 17, 2024 The company behind the Esquires Coffee chain has seen its sales jump by more than 30 per cent in the UK as a raft of new store openings begins to pay off for the business.