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FTSE 100 Declines as European Markets Mixed; GSK, HBR Fall
The FTSE 100 fell 0.5% on Monday, underperforming mixed moves across European markets. Germany’s DAX edged 0.1% higher, while France’s CAC 40 declined 0.3%. The pan-Europe
Harbour Energy Shares Slide After $3.2bn LLOG Deal Establishes ‘Top-Tier Position’
Harbour Energy (LON: HBR) shares fell on Monday after the oil and gas producer announced a $3.2bn acquisition of LLOG Exploration, a move that marks its entry into the deepwater U.S. Gulf of America.
GSK Shares Edge Lower: Pharma Firm to Lower U.S. Drug Prices
GSK (LON: GSK) shares have edged lower on Monday after the pharmaceutical group said on Friday that it had reached an agreement with the U.S. government to reduce the cost of certain prescription medicines and expand access t
IG Group Holdings Navigates Board Chair Transition – What it Means for Investors
IG Group Holdings plc (LON:IGG) has provided an update regarding the succession of its Board Chair, a development closely watched by markets for its potential impact on the company's strategic direction.
LondonMetric Property Executes £91 Million in Strategic Asset Transactions
LondonMetric Property Plc (LON: LMP) has announced a series of strategic investment activities totaling £91 million, signaling a clear shift in its portfolio composition.
AstraZeneca’s Lung Cancer Trial Fails to Meet Primary Endpoint – What’s Next?
AstraZeneca (AZN) shares are facing scrutiny following the announcement that its Phase III LATIFY trial, evaluating ceralasertib in combination with Imfinzi (durvalumab), did not meet its primary endpoint of overall survival
Rank Group Hit by €7.1 Million Payment Fraud in Spanish Operations
The Rank Group Plc (LSE: RNK) has announced a significant payment fraud impacting its Spanish businesses, Enracha and Yo. The total loss is estimated at approximately €7.1 million.
FTSE 100 Unchanged as UK Retail Sales Lower, FCA Opens Investigation into WH Smith
The FTSE 100 was flat on Friday as investors digested weaker-than-expected UK retail sales data and company-specific developments. Elsewhere in Europe, the DAX rose 0.2% a
Rentokil Shares Can Move Higher Due to ‘Untapped Opportunity’ Says Analyst
Rentokil Initial (LON: RTO) shares could have further upside after Bank of America upgraded the pest control group to Buy from Neutral, citing an “untapped” growth opportunity and recent share price underperformance.
Whitbread Shares Reflect a Significant Discount: Here’s Why According to Activist Investor Corvex
Whitbread shares jumped 6.3% on Thursday after activist investor Corvex Management disclosed a 6.05% economic interest in the Premier Inn owner and called for a strategic review of the group’s direction and capital allocation
Vp Appoints Alice Woodwark as CEO
Vp plc (VP.), a specialist equipment rental group, has announced Alice Woodwark as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective February 1, 2026. This appointment follows a
Applied Nutrition Inks Licensing Deal with Morrisons
Applied Nutrition plc (APN) shares are up around 1.2% on Friday morning after the company announced a three-year out-licensing agreement with Morrisons, a major UK supermarket chain.
Capita Secures £62M Contract Renewal, Bolstering AI and Nearshore Capabilities
Capita plc (CPI.L) has announced a significant four-year contract renewal with a major European telecommunications provider, valued at £62 million. The deal, commencing in January 2026, underscores Capita's strategic shift to
WH Smith Shares Fall as Company Faces FCA Investigation
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has launched a formal investigation into WH Smith following the previously announced accounting errors woes. This development follows
FTSE 100 Closes Higher as BoE Cuts Interest Rates
The FTSE 100 index closed 0.65% higher at 9,837.77 today, buoyed by the Bank of England's (BoE) decision to cut interest rates. The central bank's move, aimed at stim
Analyst Turns Cautious on M&G and Admiral Markets Shares
UBS has turned more cautious on M&G (LON: MNG) and Admiral Group (LON: ADM), downgrading both stocks to Neutral this week as it reassesses valuations and sector headwinds heading into 2026.
Workspace Group Appoints Tom Edwards-Moss as CFO Designate
Workspace Group PLC (LON: WKP), a prominent London-based provider of flexible workspace, has announced the appointment of Tom Edwards-Moss as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Designate.
ITM Power Secures Green Hydrogen Contract with Octopus Energy Generation for Kimberly-Clark Plant
ITM Power (ITM.L) has announced a significant 12.5MW contract with Octopus Energy Generation to deploy its NEPTUNE V containerised green hydrogen systems at Kimberly-Clark's Northfleet manufacturing plant in Gravesend, Kent.
BP Announces Meg O’Neill as New CEO
BP p.l.c. (LON:BP) has announced a significant leadership transition, with Meg O'Neill, currently CEO of Woodside Energy to take the helm as BP's CEO effective April 1, 2026.
Currys’ Shares Jumps as ‘Performance Continues to Strengthen’
Currys (LON:CURY) delivers robust performance in its unaudited half-year results to November 1, 2025, with significant improvements in profitability and cash flow. The ele
Glencore Shares (GLEN) Upgraded to Buy Ahead of 2026 – Can Performance Shift Gears?
Glencore shares (LON:GLEN) are rallying this morning, driven by a bullish upgrade as the company approaches 2026. The shares, trading on the
M&G Shares (LON:MNG) Downgraded on Valuation As Price Target Raised
M&G plc shares (LON:MNG) have hit a fresh high this morning at 280.50p as a mixed analyst note crossed newswires, resulting in a modest share price increase despite valuation concerns. The stock traded 0.79% higher in mor
FTSE 100 Breaks Higher as UK Inflation Falls
The FTSE 100 surged 1.3% on Wednesday, breaking higher after a period of consolidation as investors welcomed a sharper-than-expected slowdown in UK inflation ahead of the BoE rate decision on Thursday.