Days of ‘eye-popping’ gains are over for Berkshire Hathaway, Buffett writes February 25, 2024 Warren Buffett warned that the days of "eye-popping" gains for Berkshire Hathaway are over given its huge size and the dearth of attractive investment opportunities.
Largest law firm DLA Piper elects new managing partner to take over in 2025 February 23, 2024 DLA Piper has elected a new managing partner as its current boss and global co-CEO Simon Levine is set to step away after nearly ten years in the role.
Government backs SLAPPs bill to stop gagging of press amid warning it needs more work February 23, 2024 The UK Government has backed a bill that will crack down on SLAPPs that will prevent wealthy or corrupt people from gagging journalists by using the legal system. Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs) is a term given to defamation cases and legal threat that are generally brought against journalists and campaigners as a form [...]
City Leaders Gather to Discuss Mental Health and Long-Term Physical Conditions in the Workplace February 22, 2024 The Lord Mayor of the City of London, Alderman Michael Mainelli and The Lord Mayor’s Appeal hosted an event at Mansion House this week, where City leaders explored the intersection of mental health challenges and long-term physical conditions in the workplace. Part of The Appeal’s This is Me programme, dedicated to reducing stigma around mental [...]
FTSE 100 close: London joins Nvidia fuelled rally following strong PMI February 22, 2024 FTSE 250, which is more aligned with the UK's domestic market, was in the green around 0.27 per cent up, with Indivior's shares at +18 per cent.
Awards announced for Square Mile’s green champions February 22, 2024 The Clean City Awards – organised by the City of London Corporation – celebrated its 30th anniversary this year
How can Ofwat regulate ‘failing’ firms like Thames Water without pushing them into bankruptcy? February 22, 2024 The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee expressed significant concerns over Ofwat's role in regulating the water industry
Eugene Amo-Dadzie: ‘Why can’t the world’s fastest accountant be the fastest man ever?’ February 22, 2024 The Londoner is only the fourth Briton to run a sub-10-second 100m.
Mark Kleinman: Elliott will need more to ‘Curry’ investor favour February 22, 2024 Mark Kleinman is Sky News’ City Editor and is the man who gets the City talking in his weekly City A.M. column.
Worst corporate jargon awards: ESG February 22, 2024 More prolific than even Pret, ESG has a stranglehold on the corporate world, but City A.M.'s comment desk is here to break it.