FTSE 100 today: Blue-chip index set for higher open; potential BOE dovish surprise could spark a rally June 20, 2024 Asian stocks paused after a brief rally, while gold climbed to a one-week high. All eyes are now on the Bank of England's policy decision.
David Beckham-backed Guild reveals Call of Duty team for Esports World Cup June 19, 2024 David Beckham's London-listed business Guild Esports has revealed it will enter a star-studded team into the Call of Duty: Warzone contest at the global gaming tournament Esports World Cup (EWC).
Severfield sees sales dip despite major acquisition and high demand for structural steel June 19, 2024 Structural steel producer Severfield has seen a dip in its sales despite reporting a record order book in its key markets as the demand for steel in major infrastructure projects continues to boom.
Buy-now pay-later firm Zilch raises £100m debt ahead of hotly-anticipated public listing June 19, 2024 London fintech Zilch has raised £100m in securitised debt financing in a deal arranged by Deutsche Bank ahead of a hotly-anticipated public listing.
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.