Moving markets: Five things shaping the FTSE 100 today February 15, 2024 Asian markets rose in line with Wall Street's momentum. Uber, Lyft, and Nvidia drove the S&P 500, while Bitcoin surpassed $52,079. Japan entered a recession, drawing attention to the UK Q4 GDP and U.S. retail sales.
Uber unveils £5.6bn share buyback after milestone first ever profit February 14, 2024 Uber has announced an inaugural $7bn (£5.6bn) share buyback programme after the ride-hailer reported its first ever annual operating profit last week.
FTSE 100 today: London markets likely to open in the red amid global market rout February 14, 2024 Asian stocks fell in response to a Wall Street sell-off, while the U.S. dollar remained near three-month highs. Oil prices dropped, and Lyft shares retreated after a 60% surge. Investors are closely monitoring the UK CPI and Q4 euro area GDP.
Valentine’s Day derailed as strikes disrupt deliveries from Uber Eats, Deliveroo and Just Eat February 13, 2024 Valentine's Day plans are under threat as a barrage of strikes scheduled for Wednesday could disrupt doorstep deliveries.
Shift: The Yodel deal orchestrator backed by Sir Andy Murray and the Duke of Norfolk February 13, 2024 All you need to know about Yodel's new owner which is backed by Sir Andy Murray and the Duke of Norfolk.
Super Bowl LVIII ad review: BMW, Uber Eats, Kris Jenner and Lionel Messi February 11, 2024 Super Bowl commercials have, for some time now, been on a trend of featuring more and more celebrities, in ever intriguing and beguiling ways. Indeed, the NFL has had its very own celebrity endorsement this season, with the Grammy award winning singer, Taylor Swift, dating the Kansas City Chiefs’ tight end, Travis Kelce. Her sheer [...]
Moving markets: Five things shaping the FTSE 100 today February 8, 2024 Asian shares track Wall Street's surge; China's inflation records the deepest drop since 2009. Oil prices rose amid slim progress in Gaza peace talks. SoftBank rises on Arm results; investors eye earnings, the Fed, and U.S. jobless claims.
Uber posts first annual net profit since IPO debut; equity analysts lift price target February 8, 2024 Uber posted its first annual net profit since going public, indicating improved user retention and successful strategic initiatives, prompting several equity analysts to raise the price target.
Uber reports first ever full-year operating profit as chief hails an ‘inflection point’ February 7, 2024 Uber has reported its first full-year operating profit as the ride-hailer continues to emerge from years and billions worth of losses.
FTSE 100 today: London markets likely to start higher, mirroring Asian peers February 7, 2024 Asian markets mirror the gains witnessed on Wall Street, supported by Beijing's escalating efforts to shore up its declining stock markets. Investors will closely monitor Fedspeak and UK house price data.