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Ageas to buy esure for £1.3 billion to create top UK retail insurer

Belgium’s Ageas SA/NV has agreed to buy esure Group PLC from private equity firm Bain Capital LP for £1.30 billion, creating the third largest personal...

Mon, 14/04/2025 - 09:30

IN BRIEF: Energean signs $2 billion gas deal with Kesem Energy

Energean PLC - London-based energy production, development and exploration company and possesses a portfolio of assets across the Mediterranean and UK North Sea - Says...

Mon, 14/04/2025 - 09:30

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Deutsche Bank raises Intercontinental Hotels

The following London-listed shares received analyst recommendations Monday morning and on Friday:

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FTSE 100

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Deutsche Bank raises InterContinental Hotels to ’hold’ (sell) - price target 7,750 (8,000)...

Mon, 14/04/2025 - 09:28

Early market roundup: FTSE lifted on tariff relief for electronics

London stocks opened higher on Monday, buoyed by news that consumer electronics will be exempt from US tariffs, easing investor concerns after last week’s turmoil.

However,...

Mon, 14/04/2025 - 09:04

John Wood prepared to back £240 million possible bid from Sidara

John Wood Group PLC on Monday said it is ‘minded to recommend’ an around £240 million proposed offer from Dar Al-Handasah Consultants Shair and Partners...

Mon, 14/04/2025 - 09:02

ConvaTec lifts InnovaMatrix outlook after US LCD proposals postponed

ConvaTec Group PLC on Monday increased guidance for its wound dressing treatment InnovaMatrix after proposed legislative changes in the US were postponed.

The London-based medical...

Mon, 14/04/2025 - 08:31

Ashmore assets under management down 5% in quarter; warns on US risks

Ashmore Group PLC on Monday reported a drop in assets under management in its financial third quarter, as institutional redemptions in local currency strategies offset...

Mon, 14/04/2025 - 08:30

IN BRIEF: Kibo Energy at ‘advanced’ stage to assess potential projects

Kibo Energy PLC - Galway, Ireland-based company with energy projects in Africa and UK - Says it it is at an ‘advanced’ stage in its...

Mon, 14/04/2025 - 08:16

IN BRIEF: Jubilee Metals promotes Vice Chair Mathews Phosa to chair

Jubilee Metals Group PLC - London-based metal processing company with projects in South Africa and Zambia - Chair Ollie Oliveira will retire on April 30...

Mon, 14/04/2025 - 08:13

IN BRIEF: Schroder European Real Estate portfolio value slips slightly

Schroder European Real Estate Investment Trust PLC - London and Johannesburg-listed property investor - Says direct investment property portfolio is independently valued at €194.0 million...

Mon, 14/04/2025 - 08:10

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