Life sciences Syncona struggles on amid oncology investments June 20, 2024 Life sciences investor Syncona is banking on a recovery in biotech as it has struggled to keep up its share price over recent years.
Mayor meets with neurodiversity campaigners in bid to make capital world-leader October 29, 2022 London Mayor Sadiq Khan has met with leaders of a campaign to encourage more neurodiversity in the business world. The term is a relatively new one but encompasses individuals with conditions including autism, ADHD, dyslexia and dyspraxia amongst others. Dan Harris, the CEO of Neurodiversity in Business (NiB), told City A.M. that whilst individuals “may [...]
NFL boss Goodell shakes off ‘nonsense’ Taylor Swift Super Bowl conspiracy theories February 6, 2024 Some have claimed it's a deep state plot to get President Biden re-elected.
JD Sports’ sales hit £4.7bn as trainers king ramps up athleisure drive September 21, 2023 JD Sports said revenues grew 8.3 per cent to £4.7bn in the six months to the end of July, as the trainers champion continues to plough ahead with its athleisure expansion plans. The shoe and sportswear stores reported a 25.8 per cent growth in statutory profit before tax to £375m and operating profit grew 20.2 [...]
Plus-size fashion retailer N Brown reshuffles board amid chairman’s exit February 25, 2021 N Brown, the plus-size fashion retailer, announced this morning that its chairman will step down to focus on his other business activities. The firm, which owns Simply Be and Jacamo, said Matt Davies will leave the group from 31 March and will be replaced by Ron McMillan, who will subsequently give up his senior independent [...]
Letter to the editor: Confessions of a corporate jargon user February 22, 2024 Thanks for your hilarious corporate jargon column! My colleagues and I find it particularly relevant (and triggering) due to our profession.
OPEC+ meeting delay sends oil prices south November 22, 2023 Oil prices dived today following the news that the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC+) has postponed its upcoming meeting.
Kingfisher shares sink six per cent after B&Q owner’s profit warning November 22, 2023 B&Q owner Kingfisher has once again lowered its profit guidance for the year as its French arm continues to struggle.
World Cup briefing: England v Iran at 1pm November 21, 2022 Not feeling excited by the Qatar 2022 World Cup? Need a reason to watch today’s games? Let City A.M. get you in the mood. Group B: England v Iran, 1pm, BBC England begin their bid to go one better than their runner-up finish at last year’s European Championship when they play Iran this afternoon. They [...]
Have Brits fallen out of love with DIY? B&Q and rival Wickes eye lower profits after costs soar and demand dwindles March 20, 2023 B&Q owner Kingfisher and rival Wickes are set to reveal falls in profits over the past year as surging costs dampen the outlook for the home improvements market. Kingfisher, which runs B&Q and Screwfix, has previously indicated its sales and profits have weakened over the past year, as it also saw DIY demand from locked-down [...]