London Stock Exchange owner pledges ‘aggressive’ IPO push after ‘encouraging’ signs of revival February 29, 2024 The owner of the London Stock Exchange said it was seeing an “encouraging IPO pipeline” for the year ahead today as it looks to rebound from a historic slump in listings last year.
Octopus Energy chief Greg Jackson: The world isn’t ready for China’s clean energy tidal wave February 28, 2024 Greg Jackson said the UK could be "subsumed" by China's clean energy drive unless policymakers move quicker
Country Garden hit with winding up petition in latest threat to China’s real estate sector February 28, 2024 China's property crisis shows no sign of abating after the country's largest property developer was hit by a winding up petition from a creditor.
Moving markets: Five things shaping the FTSE 100 today February 28, 2024 Asian markets stalled as investors awaited U.S. inflation data, while the New Zealand central bank maintained interest rates. Bitcoin surged to $57,622, but oil prices fell. Attention now turns to U.S. GDP figures and Federal Reserve speeches.
Homebase could be on the market again after £1 sale February 27, 2024 Homebase could reportedly be put up for sale again after it was sold for £1 to Hilco Capital back in 2018. A number of parties have reportedly held talks with the restructuring giant about snapping up the garden chain including The Range and B&M Bargains. It was reported by The Times that there was speculation [...]
Shein mulls London IPO after pressure from US regulators February 27, 2024 Chinese fast fashion giant Shein is considering switching its blockbuster IPO plans from New York to London in what would be a major boon to the beleaguered London Stock Exchange, according to reports.
Temu: Chinese platform which encourages customers to ‘shop like a billionaire’ to rake in $40bn in Amazon challenge February 26, 2024 Temu, the ultra cheap Chinese retailer, is forecast to rack in $40bn (£31bn) in gross merchandise value (GMV), as it continues to spawn the western retail market.
Vodafone boss says European regulators need to ‘reboot’ and be more supportive of growth in the sector February 26, 2024 The chief executive of Vodafone Group has stated that European regulators need a "reboot" as she advances with her UK merger deal.
Miniso: The New York-listed Chinese retailer looking to take London high streets by storm February 26, 2024 Shein was first - but it isn't the last Chinese operation coming for London
Can Aston Martin get back in the fast lane? February 24, 2024 Aston Martin's full-year results are in the spotlight next week as the supercar maker looks to get back in the fast lane.