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IPF Set for Acquisition by IPF Parent Holdings in £543 Million Deal

International Personal Finance Plc (IPF) is poised to be acquired by IPF Parent Holdings Limited (Bidco), a newly formed entity within the BasePoint Capital LLC group. The recommended cash acquisition values IPF at approximat

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FTSE 100 Lower; BP to Sell Majority Stake in Castrol, GBP/USD Rises Above 1.35

The FTSE 100 slipped 0.2% on Christmas Eve during a shortened trading session across several European markets, with Paris and Amsterdam also operating half days.  France’s

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US Stocks: These 3 Catalysts Should Reignite Momentum in 2026

U.S. equities have lagged their typical December pattern, but UBS expects three forces to “reignite equity market momentum into early 2026,” even as investors question the absence of a traditional year-end rally.

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Northwestern Mutual Warns on Valuations as Markets Rally on Cooling Inflation

Markets ended last week on a strong note as softer inflation data lifted sentiment, but Northwestern Mutual’s chief investment officer, Brent Schutte, urged investors to remain alert to risks as the economy heads into 2026.

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GMS Secures New Middle East Contract, Corrects Previous Announcement

Gulf Marine Services PLC (LON: GMS) has announced a new contract award for one of its Large-class vessels in the Middle East, providing a boost to its backlog and affirming strong demand for its services. Simultaneously, the

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Defence Holdings (ALRT) Agrees Appointment of New CEO

Defence Holdings PLC (LSE: ALRT), a UK-listed defence technology group, has announced the appointment of a new Chief Executive Officer, marking a significant step in the company's transition from capability development to com

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Supermarket Income REIT Expands Portfolio with £98 Million Acquisition

Supermarket Income REIT (LON: SUPR) has announced the acquisition of three UK supermarkets for £97.6 million, reflecting an average net initial yield of 5.5%. The move aligns with SUPR's strategy to enhance earnings through w

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BP Sells Majority Stake in Castrol to Stonepeak for $10 Billion, Shares Stable

BP (LON: BP) has reached an agreement to sell a 65% shareholding in its Castrol lubricants business to Stonepeak, valuing Castrol at an enterprise value of $10.1 billion. [st

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FTSE 100 Edges Higher; PETS Appoints New CEO, Metlen Energy & Metals Shares Rise

The FTSE 100 edged up 0.1% on Tuesday, supported by selective corporate gains, while broader European markets delivered a mixed performance. Germany’s DAX was flat, France

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Carnival Shares: Analysts Remain Bullish Following Strong Q4

Carnival (LON: CCL) (NYSE: CCL) shares have drawn a wave of positive analyst commentary after the cruise operator delivered stronger-than-expected fiscal fourth-quarter results and issued 2026 earnings guidance that exceeded

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Analyst Sees Continued Momentum for Rank Group Despite Payment Fraud News

Rank Group’s (LON: RNK) shares were in focus on Monday after the company disclosed it had fallen victim to a €7.1 million payment fraud at its Spanish operations.  The

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Mothercare Grapples with Sales and Profit Decline Amid Restructuring Efforts

Mothercare PLC (MTC), a British heritage international brand, announced its unaudited half-year results for the 26-week period ending September 27, 2025, revealing a decline in worldwide retail sales and adjusted profitabilit

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Christie Group Shares Jump: Set to Exceed Expectations After Strong Q4 Surge

Christie Group plc (CTG.L) shares jumped at the open on Tuesday, after the company said it anticipates a robust full-year performance, exceeding previous forecasts, fueled by unexpectedly strong trading in the final three mon

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Concurrent Technologies Expands Capacity Despite Planning Delays; Shares Gain

Concurrent Technologies (AIM: CNC) saw its shares edge around 1.1% higher Tuesday morning after the company announced a revised plan to expand its headquarters and manufacturing facilities in Colchester.

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Pets at Home Appoints James Bailey as CEO, Shares Rise

Pets at Home Group Plc (PETS) has announced the appointment of James Bailey as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective March 30, 2026. Bailey, formerly Managing Director

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Nvidia Stock Gains Pre-Market, as Chinese H200 Shipments to Begin in February

Nvidia's stock is experiencing upward momentum, driven by the company's plans to commence shipments of its H200 AI chips to China before the Lunar New Year in mid-February. This development follows the U.S. government's appro

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Marvell Stock (MRVL) Gains as Citi Adds to Upside Catalyst Watchlist

Marvell Technology's stock (NASDAQ:MRVL) is showing positive momentum in pre-market trading, up 2.5%, following a significant pullback from the $100 resistance level in December. This uptick follows Citi's decision to add an

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Warner Bros. Discovery Stock Gains Pre-Market As Paramount Skydance Amend Offer

Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. (WBD) experienced a surge in pre-market trading following Paramount Skydance Corporation's (PSKY) revised acquisition offer. The amended proposal aims to address concerns previously raised by WBD's

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Zenas BioPharma Stock (ZBIO) on Citi’s Catalyst Watchlist Ahead of Key Trial Data

Zenas BioPharma stock (ZBIO) has landed on Citi's "upside 90-day catalyst watch" list, as markets anticipate crucial Phase 3 INDIGO trial results for its lead drug candidate, obexelimab. The focus centers on the treatment of

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Faraday Future Stock Higher Pre-Market as First FX Super One MPV Rolls Out

Faraday Future's stock (NASDAQ: FFAI) if moving higher in the pre-market, following the announcement that the first FX Super One MPV pre-production vehicle has rolled off the line at its Hanford, California factory, dubbed "F

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