Gemfields’ shares sparkle after $37.8m emerald auction bonanza December 7, 2021 Gemfields enjoyed a $37.8m boost from its latest auction of rough emerald gemstones with shares up 7.55 per cent in a rebounding market.
Gas prices jump amid escalating Ukraine-Russia tensions and threats of US sanctions December 7, 2021 Gas prices are on the rise again amid growing tensions between Russia and Ukraine, with traders weighing up the risk of fresh sanctions from the US.
Babcock recovers from heavy pandemic losses with £400m disposals plan and UK contracts December 7, 2021 Babcock has recovered from heavy losses to report an operating profit of £75.4m, following a £400m disposal plan and a growing contract backlog.
Thungela’s shares spike 15 per cent amid rising coal demand and upbeat trading report December 6, 2021 Shareholders in Thungela Resources (Thungela) are set for a hefty windfall as rising coal prices and energy demand strengthen its balance sheet.
Cost of keeping energy market in check quadruples to near £1bn as winter crisis deepens December 6, 2021 The cost of pricing the country’s energy sector has quadrupled over the past two years as the industry lurches from the pandemic and soaring wholesale costs.
Oil sorted? Prices show partial signs of recovery amid reports of mild Omicron variant December 6, 2021 Oil partially recovered on Monday, climbing towards $72 a barrel with reports of Omicron being milder than first feared.
Babcock gains new Five Eyes partner with Australian communications deal December 6, 2021 Babcock International (Babcock) has been chosen by the Australian Government to upgrade its defence capabilities.
Clarkson expects to beat market expectations with at least £65m profit December 6, 2021 Shipping services provider Clarkson anticipates it will outperform market expectations, with an underlying profit of at least £65m.
Boris Johnson to empower ministers to throw out legal rulings as war with judges escalates December 6, 2021 Boris Johnson wants to prevent courts from overruling decisions by ministers, according to The Times, amid cries of outrage from the legal establishment.
Retail sector in shock: Ted Baker chairman John Barton dies suddenly December 6, 2021 Ted Baker chairman John Barton has died - with the company describing him as a "source of great wisdom" they will "hugely miss."
