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Frasers opts against buying Norway’s XXL amid shareholder opposition

Frasers Group PLC on Thursday said it has decided against taking full ownership of Norway’s XXL.

The Shirebrook, England-based owner of multiple retailers, including House...

Fri, 21/02/2025 - 08:35


Poolbeg Pharma shares plummet as Hookipa walks away from possible bid

Poolbeg Pharma PLC on Friday said it is ‘surprised and disappointed’ by Hookipa Pharma Inc opting against making a bid for the company.

Shares in...

Fri, 21/02/2025 - 08:23


UK in record borrowing surplus in January amid rise in tax receipts

The UK notched up a record government borrowing surplus in January thanks largely to self-assessed tax returns, according to official figures.

The Office for National Statistics...

Fri, 21/02/2025 - 07:42


StanChart launches $1.5 billion share buyback on annual profit rise

Standard Chartered PLC on Friday said it was launching a share buyback for up to $1.5 billion, on annual profit growth that fell short of...

Fri, 21/02/2025 - 07:34


IN BRIEF: Pinewood Technologies plans fundraise to help buy Seez

Pinewood Technologies Group PLC - Birmingham-based provider of software to the automotive retailing sector - Agrees to buy the outstanding 91% of Seez, an automotive...

Thu, 20/02/2025 - 22:12


Hookipa Pharma rules out making offer for Poolbeg Pharma

Hookipa Pharma Inc on Thursday said it is not going ahead with a bid for Poolbeg Pharma PLC.

In a brief statement regarding a possible combination...

Thu, 20/02/2025 - 19:53


IN BRIEF: Arbuthnot Banking expects profit in line with forecast

Arbuthnot Banking Group PLC - London-based merchant bank - Says it continued to trade ‘well’ in the fourth quarter of 2024 and expects to report...

Thu, 20/02/2025 - 17:56


Late market roundup: FTSE slips as ex-dividends, US woes weigh

The FTSE 100 closed lower on Thursday, weighed down by ex-dividend stocks like AstraZeneca and BP, while a sell-off in US markets and reports of...

Thu, 20/02/2025 - 17:02


AdvancedAdvT shares rise as full-year earnings set to exceed forecasts

AdvancedAdvT Ltd on Thursday said it expects its full-year adjusted earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation to come in ‘materially ahead’ of current market...

Thu, 20/02/2025 - 16:22


Greatland Gold shares rise on high-grade drill results at West Dome

Greatland Gold PLC on Thursday reported ‘exceptional drilling results’ from its maiden underground drilling campaign at the West Dome target of the Telfer gold-copper mine...

Thu, 20/02/2025 - 15:44


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