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London Stock Exchange raid accelerates as buyers pounce on FTSE 350 firms October 2, 2024 The London Stock Exchange could be gutted of nearly £100bn worth of companies after a record number of large listed firms fell into the sights of private buyers this year. Corporates and private equity firms have now launched some £47bn worth of offers for London-listed companies in the year to date, including 19 FTSE 350 [...]
Will JD Sports be able to shrug off problems at Nike? October 2, 2024 Despite a strong set of results, with record revenue and a pick-up in sales, shares in JD Sports fell around five per cent this morning. After a tough year, which included a profit warning in January and £2bn wiped off its market cap, JD reported like-for-like sales growth in the first half of the year [...]
Scottish Mortgage no longer most bought trust as Fundsmith Equity claws back 10th October 2, 2024 Scottish Mortgage is no longer the most bought investment trust in the UK, according to the Interactive Investor Most Bought List, as the popular retail pick falls into second. The growth trust was eclipsed in September by Blackrock World Mining, a commodities-focused trust which is up 15 per cent in the last three weeks and [...]
Pinewood Technologies sees double-digit growth amid push for expansion October 2, 2024 Pinewood Technologies has reported a double-digit jump in profit as the group continues global expansion.
Topps Tiles sales drop again as ‘weaker’ market reflects reluctance for DIY October 2, 2024 Group sales for London-listed Topps Tiles dropped for the year as the consumer retail brand battled through a "weaker" market.
Electrical supplier AO World snaps up Musicmagpie in near-£10m deal October 2, 2024 London-listed online retailer Musicmagpie will be snapped up by AO World as the electrical supplier looks to enhance its presence in consumer tech.
Ahead of the Game: Yorkshire land financial boost from Castore deal October 2, 2024 Yorkshire have agreed a multi-million pound kit deal with Castore in a major boost for the cash-strapped county. The five-year contract is the first significant commercial deal brought to the club since their leadership was overhauled following the return of Colin Graves as chairman in February. Graves has yet to secure the £4m outside investment [...]
Canary Wharf unveils ‘urban oasis’ in historic partnership with the Eden Project October 2, 2024 Canary Wharf has unveiled a groundbreaking biodiversity scheme with the Eden Project, as the banking district goes green to improve workers’ experiences. The first-of-its-kind Eden Dock was unveiled on Wednesday, with the Canary Wharf Group (CWG) describing it as an “urban oasis”. The partnership will improve biodiversity in the area and offer more touch points [...]
Gaggenau: Luxury home appliance firm seals 10-year West End move October 1, 2024 Luxury home appliance firm Gaggenau has signed a 10-year lease for a new global flagship store
The Notebook: Turning 18 with a junior ISA? Here’s what to do October 1, 2024 From managing a junior ISA to preparing for upcoming tax changes, financial expert Susannah Streeter offers her advice in today's Notebook.