EP: 232 Newmarket, Ascot & Hong Kong October 6, 2023 The Group 1 Sun Chariot Stakes is the feature race at Newmarket on Saturday where you will have the opportunity to bet into the unique World Pool markets. There are two Group 3 races on Ascot’s card plus the competitive Howden Challenge Cup during their afternoon of racing. City AM Racing editor Bill Esdaile previews [...]
De La Rue: British banknote maker lifts profit expectations as currency demand recovers October 6, 2023 British banknote maker De La Rue has bumped up its profit expectations for the first half of the year after it reported seeing signs of recovery in its currency business. The Basingstoke-based firm said it now expects adjusted operating profit to be “marginally ahead of previous guidance” given in June. Shares in the company, which [...]
Aviva share price soars as takeover speculation swirls October 6, 2023 Aviva shares soared by around 10 per cent this morning, spurred by fresh but unconfirmed reports it could be the target of a takeover bid from a foreign buyer.
Maybe the HS2 money could be better spent on a Bitcoin treasury, Mr Sunak? October 6, 2023 Jason Deane bows out of Crypto AM Daily with some final thoughts on Bitcoin and narratives that shape our financial world.
FTSE 100 close: London ends week higher after US jobs growth smashes forecasts October 6, 2023 London markets opened higher this morning despite a fall in house prices for the sixth consecutive month in a row.
Five charged after Just Stop Oil protesters disrupt West End show October 6, 2023 Five people have been charged with aggravated trespass after Just Stop Oil protesters disrupted a performance of Les Miserables in London’s West End. The performance at the Sondheim Theatre was brought to a halt at around 9pm on Wednesday, the Metropolitan Police said. The five people charged are Hannah Taylor, 23, Lydia Gribbin, 28, Hanan [...]
Investigation after dramatic footage shows fire ravaging Ryder Cup venue October 6, 2023 An investigation is under way after a fire broke out at Marco Simone Golf and Country Club on Thursday, just days after the venue staged Europe’s victory in the Ryder Cup.
Shell forecasts higher gas trading in second quarter October 6, 2023 Shell has said that trading in its gas segment will be higher over the third quarter than in the second, bouncing back from a challenging set of results in July. The energy giant also forecast that trading in its chemicals and products division would beat the second quarter. The London-listed firm’s adjusted earnings more than [...]
Imperial Brands: Rizla-maker kicks off bumper buyback with £550m purchase October 6, 2023 Imperial Brands, the tobacco giant behind Lambert & Butler, Rizla and Gauloises, said it would kick off a fresh £550m share buyback this morning after launching a new drive to reclaim shares yesterday.
GSK raises £886m after offloading chunk of Haleon shares October 6, 2023 GSK has pocketed £886m after offloading a chunk of its stake in the spun off consumer healthcare arm Haleon, the firm announced this morning. The FTSE 100 healthcare giant announced yesterday that it would sell some 270m in ordinary shares at a price of 328p per share. The sale has now slashed the size of [...]
