FTSE 100: London creeps into the green, Currys soars as takeover battle looks likely February 19, 2024 On the FTSE 100, Astrazeneca rose to the top of the index after its Tagrisso drug received positive clinical trial results.
Currys shares soar to 14-month high after electrical retailer raises profit guidance May 14, 2024 Electrical retailer Currys has raised its earnings guidance for the last financial year, expecting a smaller dip in profit compared to the previous year as it enjoyed a return to sales growth in 2024.
Currie Sizing up success with well-handicapped Elon April 5, 2023 WITH rookie trainer Jamie Richards’ stable in top-form at present, it makes sense to keep a close scrutiny on his raiders, especially when jockey Zac Purton climbs aboard at the city track. Richards and Purton already have a near 25 percent win strike-rate record and team up with four contenders, all of whom can be [...]
Currie and Shum looking for a Handsome reward December 16, 2022 TAKE a chance with old campaigner HANDSOME BO BO to surprise in the feature race of the day, the Lukfook Jewellery Cup Handicap (8.35am) over five furlongs. With around £250,000 in prize money for this Class Two contest, it’s understandable why some of the fastest speedsters in the city are taking each other on. Taking [...]
Currys gets green light for £159m sale of Greek business amid takeover saga March 8, 2024 Electrical retailer Currys has finalised a deal to sell its entire Greek business arm to Greek power generation and supply giant Public Power Corporation (PPC) for £159m.
Currys’ largest shareholder warns Elliott offer ‘highlights London equity market drain to US’ February 20, 2024 The head of Currys' largest shareholder Redwheel, a hedge fund formerly known as RWC said Elliott Advisors' proposed takeover offer of the retailer has “highlighted a wider problem with the UK equity market.”
Elliott mulls new higher offer for Currys after initial £700m bid rejected February 19, 2024 In an update this morning, the owner of Waterstones, said: “Elliott confirms that it is considering a possible cash offer for Currys.”
Currys considers offloading Greek retail arm Kotsovolos with strategic review June 16, 2023 Currys could offer up its Greek electronics arm Kotsovolos to potential buyers, announcing a strategic review of the businesses.
South Africa appear to poke fun at Tom Curry over ‘White c***’ race row October 29, 2023 The South African government appeared to poke fun at the race row involving England’s Tom Curry in the wake of the Springboks’ Rugby World Cup final victory. In their semi-final win over England last week, flanker Curry accused South Africa hooker Bongi Mbonambi of calling him a “white c***” on the pitch. Many South African [...]
Rugby race scandal: World Rugby clears Mbonambi over Curry ‘white ***t’ claim October 26, 2023 World Rugby has said South Africa captain Bongi Mbonambi does not have a case to answer over claims he called England flanker Tom Curry a “white c**t” in last weekend’s rugby world cup semi final. Curry made the claims to the referee during the game and English authorities made a formal complaint to World Rugby earlier [...]