Can AIM deliver? Here’s a compelling test case August 13, 2024 As the London Stock Exchange's younger brother continues to struggle, a new energy firm provides a litmus test on how well AIM can deliver on its raison d’etre, writes Keith Boyfield
Amplats: will the precious metal miner bring touch of sparkle to City? July 24, 2024 Ever since shrugging off repeated bids from rival Australian miner BHP, Anglo American has been promising shareholders a major restructuring. The FTSE 100 mining giant pledged to deliver a “radically simplified” portfolio that would focus on its core mining divisions, copper, premium iron ore and crop nutrients. The sweeping restructuring, which was a condition of [...]
Science Group hikes share buyback programme despite dip in revenue July 23, 2024 Record profit first half profit at Science Group driven by a well choreographed turnaround at one of its major brands helped the consultancy and systems specialist to increase its share buyback programme.
City sounds alarm on health of London’s AIM market as listings hit 20-year low July 23, 2024 Leading City figures have sounded the alarm over the health of London's AIM market after a new analysis revealed the number of companies quoted on London's junior market to be at a 20-year low.
Ceres: Green hydrogen specialist raises forecast after inking bumper supply deal July 22, 2024 Green hydrogen and fuel cell specialist Ceres Power has raised its revenue guidance for the year after signing a bumper manufacturing contract with an Asian original equipment manufacturer.
Signs of life appear for the London Stock Exchange as activity ‘gathering momentum’ July 3, 2024 Having been in the doldrums for several years, sentiment on the London markets is starting to look up.
Tritax Eurobox extends bid deadline as other interest parties emerge July 2, 2024 The deadline for Brookfield Asset Management to make a formal offer for the European real estate investment trust (REIT) Tritax Eurobox has been extended, as more companies were revealed to have expressed an interest in the trust.
Procook serves up return to profitability promising sustained growth June 26, 2024 Kitchenware maker Procook has said it "plans to accelerate profitable growth over the medium term" thanks to the strategic inroads and trading "momentum" borne out in its full year results in which the firm returned to profitability.
Rats! Rentokil London future in doubt after Nelson Peltz builds a stake June 12, 2024 Trian Partners, founded by Peltz, told Bloomberg News it had reached out to the Crawley-based pest-exterminator with ideas to “improve shareholder value” after building a stake that put it among the top 10 shareholders in the firm.
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.