Treasury plans talks with Revolut as fintech giant favours US listing August 16, 2024 The UK government is seeking to highlight London's attractiveness in planned talks with Revolut, as Britain's biggest fintech reportedly favours the US for a potential blockbuster IPO.
Which stocks are Warren Buffett, Michael Burry and Bill Ackman buying? August 15, 2024 A raft of the biggest US investors, like Warren Buffett, the Big Short’s Michael Burry, and Bill Ackman have disclosed which stocks they’ve bought and sold over the last three months. The holdings were revealed in 13-F filings last night, which all US funds worth over $100m have to file with the Securities and Exchange [...]
Can the UK’s stock market produce another £200bn company? August 14, 2024 Seismic events or a shift in valuations are likely necessary for more UK stocks to be worth £200bn, analysts have told City A.M., after Astrazeneca became the first company in six years to pass the milestone.
Paddy Power and Betfair owner Flutter in talks for £2bn Snaitech deal August 14, 2024 Paddy Power and Betfair owner Flutter Entertainment is in talks to buy Italian gambling company Snaitech, the consumer division of Playtech, in a deal that could be valued at around £2bn. “Playtech confirms it is in discussions with Flutter and has granted Flutter a period of exclusivity to complete due diligence and finalise the necessary [...]
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
Rio Tinto chief rejects calls to drop London Stock Exchange listing to focus on Australia July 31, 2024 The world's second biggest miner holds a dual-listing on the London and Sydney Stock Exchanges, but has faced calls from investors to prioritise Australia.
FCA shakes up prospectus regime in bid to revive beleaguered capital markets July 26, 2024 The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has laid out a shake-up of the UK’s prospectus regime today as part of a sweeping package of reforms designed to boost the country’s capital markets.
Barclays seek to strike out a chunk of £500m English investor lawsuit July 22, 2024 British bank Barclays is back in court today as it seeks to strike out part of lawsuit against it by a group of investors over allegations of fraud made in the US
Cotton Traders defies high street downturn with new stores as owner nears $1.6bn float July 18, 2024 Cotton Traders has opened a slew of new stores as the former catalogue business continues to weather the challenging environment faced by high street retailers, according to newly-filed documents.
Cazoo racked up debts of over £260m as it collapsed into administration July 16, 2024 Cazoo racked up debts of more than £260m as it collapsed into administration earlier this year, it has been revealed.