The big investment trust vote, UK retail’s tough outlook and the future of Lifetime ISAs

On this week’s AJ Bell Money & Markets podcast, we dive into a story about seven investment trusts under attack from an activist investor. The...

Fri, 10/01/2025 - 08:56


LONDON MARKET OPEN: Uninspiring trade in Europe before US nonfarms

Stocks in London, Paris and Frankfurt made a slow start to the day on Friday morning, while FTSE 100-listed grocer Sainsbury’s fell despite celebrating a...

Fri, 10/01/2025 - 08:55


Clarkson shares jump as sees better than expected profit rise in 2024

Shares in Clarkson jumped on Friday after it predicted profit in 2024 would top market hopes.

In a brief statement, the London-based shipping and off-shore services...

Fri, 10/01/2025 - 08:31


Sainsbury’s shares slip despite celebrating ‘biggest ever Christmas’

J Sainsbury PLC shares fell on Friday despite the retailer hailing its ‘biggest ever Christmas’ as it delivered market share gains and sales growth.

The London-based...

Fri, 10/01/2025 - 08:21


IN BRIEF: Woodbois names new chief executive following resignations

Woodbois Ltd - Guernsey-registered, Africa-focused timber technology firm - Names Lucas Kanme as chief executive officer, with immediate effect. Kanme previously held senior positions with...

Fri, 10/01/2025 - 06:55


UK Chancellor Reeves faces pressure to balance books as yields rise

Rachel Reeves faces further pressure to balance the books as the UK’s borrowing costs hit their highest level since the 2008 financial crisis.

The chancellor is...

Fri, 10/01/2025 - 06:03


Ireland taoiseach and tanaiste refuse to comment on trust in Lowry

The taoiseach and tanaiste have refused to be drawn on whether they consider Michael Lowry to be trustworthy, as they engage in Irish government formation...

Fri, 10/01/2025 - 06:03


France’s Macron, UK PM Starmer discuss Ukraine, Middle East at meeting

French President Emmanuel Macron met with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday in Britain, where they discussed the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East. 

Starmer...

Fri, 10/01/2025 - 06:03


IN BRIEF: Shell and Chevron announce production starts at Whale jv

Shell PLC - London-based oil and gas exploration firm and Chevron Corp - San Ramon, California-based oil and gas company - Announce that production has...

Thu, 09/01/2025 - 18:04


Fundsmith Equity posts fourth year of index underperformance

Terry Smith has published his annual letter to shareholders of the Fundsmith Equity fund, showing that 2024 was the fourth consecutive calendar year...

Thu, 09/01/2025 - 17:28


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