FTSE 100 close: London ends week down after US jobs figures February 2, 2024 US tech stocks dominated overnight news, all eyes will turn to US non-farm payrolls report, which are out at 1.30pm.
Shein continues to face copycat claims as it plots US listing February 2, 2024 Fast fashion giant Shein has reportedly been accused of breaching its own legal settlement and continuing to sell copycat products despite saying it would stop.
Property giant Bruntwood makes worst loss in its near 50-year history February 2, 2024 Property giant Bruntwood has slumped to its worst losses in its near 50-year history, it has been revealed.
Investment in London hotels sinks to lowest in a decade – but rate cut prospect boosts confidence February 2, 2024 In January, Starwood Capital acquired the 10-hotel Radisson Edwardian portfolio for a reported £800m, most of which is in central London.
FTSE 100 today: London markets likely to rise on heels of Wall Street’s tech rally February 2, 2024 A tech rally ignites global stocks: Meta soars 15%, while Amazon climbs 7%. Apple drops 3% amidst market turbulence, while oil prices surge. Focus now shifts to U.S. Non-Farm Payrolls.
Rightmove swoops for reviews platform HomeViews in £8m deal February 1, 2024 Rightmove has acquired a platform that displays reviews of property developments by residents for £8m.
That’s one in the bag! UK foodtech scale-up lists in… London February 1, 2024 Low-sodium salt manufacturer Microsalt will make its debut on the London Stock Exchange’s AIM market this morning using the ticker SALT.
FTSE 100 today: London markets brace for cautious start amid weak global cues, BoE policy decision holds key February 1, 2024 Asian markets mimic Wall Street's decline while oil prices rise amid Middle East tensions. Investors await the Bank of England policy decision and focus on upcoming earnings reports from Apple, Amazon, and Meta.
House prices: Recovery speeds up as more than half of Brits now tap up parents to get on the ladder January 31, 2024 House prices rose 0.7 per cent in January as cooling mortgage rates are continuing to help repair the market, a new report from Nationwide said.
Housing: 60 per cent of first time buyers couple up to buy a home January 31, 2024 Nearly two-third of first time buyers are entering the property market with someone else, a new report by Halifax has found. Over 60 per cent of mortgages taken out by first time buyers between January and December last year were taken out in joint names. House prices for first-time buyers remain over £132k more expensive [...]