Ashtead shares dip on cautious sales outlook as rumours swirl on London exit June 18, 2024 Ashtead has reported record full-year revenue and profit as rumours swirl over a move to New York from London.
Peel Hunt chief: If you give a sh*t about the City, you should be very alarmed June 18, 2024 The boss of Peel Hunt has said the City “should be very alarmed” about its future as he defended a string of warnings from the investment bank over the state of the UK’s capital markets.
FTSE 100 today: London markets to open higher amid firm global cues June 18, 2024 Asian stocks mirrored Wall Street's gains. Focus on US retail sales, Fed officials' speeches, UK inflation, and Bank of England decision.
Global Ports shares dip as it moots take private offer June 17, 2024 The world's largest cruise port operator said it would make a statement on the approach from parent company Global Yatırım (GIH).
London overtakes Paris as Europe’s biggest stock market after Macron’s election gamble June 17, 2024 Emmanuel Macron’s election gamble has caused France to lose its crown as Europe's biggest stock market, with London retaking the title after spending most of the last two years in second place.
Esquires Coffee: Surge in new store openings brews huge sales boost June 17, 2024 The company behind the Esquires Coffee chain has seen its sales jump by more than 30 per cent in the UK as a raft of new store openings begins to pay off for the business.
Kingfisher: Former Tesco exec heads for big role at B&Q owner June 17, 2024 A former-Tesco exec is set to join the leadership team at Kingfisher, which owns B&Q and Screwfix, following the resignation of its chief financial officer Bernard Bot.
FTSE 100 today: London markets set to open lower as global sentiment deteriorates June 17, 2024 Asian stocks fell due to weak Chinese data and concerns over a political crisis in France. Focus on the Bank of England's policy decision.
Superdry avoids insolvency after shareholders approve £10m lifeline June 14, 2024 Superdry has avoided insolvency after shareholders voted to approve a £10m lifeline today.
Keywords Studios: EQT closes in on £2bn takeover June 14, 2024 Videogame developer Keywords Studios has extended a deadline for its takeover by EQT today as the private equity giant puts the final touches to a deal worth more than £2bn.