Blackstone in ‘exclusive’ talks to buy Village Hotels June 4, 2024 Private equity investor Blackstone is reportedly in exclusive talks to buy mid-market chain Village Hotels for circa £850m.
US private equity giant Blackstone snaps up 1,700 homes from Vistry as it drives to become major UK landlord June 4, 2024 Blackstone and Regis Group have inked a deal to buy 1,700 homes from developer Vistry. The private equity firm and its joint venture partner Regis will shell out £580m for the portfolio of new build homes across the South East of England.
Gooch and Housego optimistic despite headwinds June 4, 2024 Photonics engineering and manufacturing firm Gooch and Housego (G&H) has held its guidance for the year and remains optimistic despite revenue falling slightly.
FTSE 100 today: London markets set for muted open ahead of ECB rate cut decision June 4, 2024 Doubts about US exceptionalism drive Asian market decline. UK spending slows in May. Investors watch ECB and BOC policies.
Marks and Spencer chief’s pay soars to decade high as turnaround pays off June 3, 2024 Marks and Spencer's turnaround plan has generated huge rewards for its boss, Stuart Machin.
Panmure Liberum to cut dozens of jobs after landmark City merger June 3, 2024 Newly-formed investment bank Panmure Liberum is planning to cut more than two dozen jobs after a merger between two of the City's leading brokers earlier this year.
London might be behind on IPOs… But there is one bright spot June 3, 2024 We all know the London Stock Exchange is doing badly on IPOs, but follow-ons represent a bright spot in the market.
UK funds dominate in May as emerging markets falter June 3, 2024 UK funds soared to the list of the top performing funds in May, in a sign that the British stock market might be ready to bounce back.
Computer-maker Raspberry Pi gears up for London Stock Exchange float next week June 3, 2024 Computer-maker Raspberry Pi is set to raise £157m in a hotly anticipated IPO in London this month, in what will be a boon to the London Stock Exchange after a barren period for new tech listings.
Hollywood Bowl hikes dividend as Canadian expansion drive pays off June 3, 2024 Hollywood Bowl has benfitted from a decsion to expand into Canada.