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IN BRIEF: Bain Capital retreats after Craneware rejects takeover offer

Craneware PLC - Edinburgh, Scotland-based provider of software, focused on US healthcare sector - Bain Capital Private Equity (Europe) LLP on Wednesday says funds it...

Wed, 11/06/2025 - 09:45


IN BRIEF: Second of two suitors decides against offer for GlobalData

GlobalData PLC - London-based data analytics and consultancy - GlobalData is left at the altar by both its potential suitors, as ICG Europe Fund IX...

Wed, 11/06/2025 - 09:19


LONDON BROKER RATINGS: BAE upped to buy; Grainger cut to equal weight

The following London-listed shares received analyst recommendations Wednesday morning and on Tuesday:

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FTSE 100

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Bank of America raises BAE Systems to ’buy’ (underperform)

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Deutsche Bank raises Rolls-Royce...

Wed, 11/06/2025 - 09:17


Ibstock shares tumble as increased cost pressure offsets higher sales

Ibstock PLC shares fell sharply on Wednesday as it said a ‘more competitive market backdrop’ has meant it has struggled to pass on the impact...

Wed, 11/06/2025 - 09:17


Weir Group wins £40 million tailings solution contract in Chile

Weir Group PLC on Wednesday reported it has been awarded a £40 million sustainable tailings solution contract in Chile.

The Glasgow, Scotland-based engineering company said...

Wed, 11/06/2025 - 09:15


PRESS: BT eyeing possible takeover of Openreach customer TalkTalk

BT Group PLC is exploring a possible takeover of TalkTalk, the Telegraph reported on Tuesday.

The telecommunications firm is mulling a bid for the broadband provider,...

Wed, 11/06/2025 - 09:10


Ricardo accepts £280 million takeover offer from Canada’s WSP Global

Ricardo PLC has agreed to a £281 million all-cash buyout from Canadian consultancy firm WSP Global Inc, the two companies announced on Wednesday, resolving a...

Wed, 11/06/2025 - 09:02


Early market roundup: FTSE 100 rises ahead of Reeves spending review

London opened in the green on Wednesday, boosted by investor optimism following the agreement of a ‘framework’ between the US and China after trade talks....

Wed, 11/06/2025 - 08:54


KKR-led consortium makes ‘best and final’ takeover offer for Assura

Kohlberg Kravis Robert & Co Inc on Wednesday said the consortium it is leading has made its ‘best and final’ offer in the latest move...

Wed, 11/06/2025 - 08:01


UK chancellor spending review to weigh ‘priorities of working people’

UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves will unveil her spending review on Wednesday, arguing that her priorities are ‘the priorities of working people’.

The chancellor is expected to...

Wed, 11/06/2025 - 06:56


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