Mining mega-merger in doubt as clock ticks down on BHP’s Anglo American offensive May 22, 2024 The clock is counting down on BHP’s takeover swoop for Anglo American today as the Australian miner is left with just hours to table an improved offer or walk away.
Admiral Acquisition becomes latest firm to exit London Stock Exchange after £1.48bn deal May 22, 2024 Admiral Acquisition has become the latest company to announce it will leave the London Stock Exchange for New York, after buying US engineering business Acuren for $1.85bn (£1.48).
Arm to act as cornerstone investor for Raspberry Pi as it confirms intention to float May 22, 2024 London can breathe a sigh of relief as Raspberry Pi has confirmed its intention to IPO on the LSE, following months of teasing the move.
Why the prospect of a Shein listing is dividing Canada May 22, 2024 Shein's plans to reportedly float on the London Stock Exchange have been seen as a welcome boost in some quarters. But the Chinese founded fast-fashion giant is posing difficult questions for the City, writes Charlie Conchie
FTSE 100 today: London markets set to open higher if UK inflation falls in line with expectations May 22, 2024 Asian indices mixed despite Wall Street's record highs; RBNZ kept rates steady. Investors await UK CPI, Fed minutes, and Nvidia earnings.
HSBC: Yet another investment bank says ‘buy Britain’ May 21, 2024 It could be time to buy UK stocks says HSBC
Shoe Zone shares slump as store revenue continues to decline May 21, 2024 Shares in affordable footwear company Shoe Zone slumped by over nine per cent in early trade as the business fails to shake the hangover from its profit warning two months ago.
Tax from UK’s financial sector pays for the country’s entire education budget May 21, 2024 "Financial and related professional services are a significant and consistent source of tax revenue for the government," Miles Celic, chief executive at TheCityUK, said.
FTSE 100 today: British blue-chip index set for subdued start amid cautious US Fed comments May 21, 2024 Asian markets dipped. Oil prices fell, gold stayed near highs, and Australia's BHP Group surged. Focus on Fedspeak and BOE's Andrew Bailey.
London Stock Exchange chief takes aim at ‘pernicious’ stamp duty on shares May 20, 2024 The boss of the London Stock Exchange described the effect of a stamp duty on shares as “pernicious” today as she claimed the gloomy “public narrative” surrounding the City was beginning to lift.