BP plans fresh business review as second quarter profit tops forecast

BP PLC on Tuesday said it will conduct a thorough review of its businesses, including targetting further cost cuts, amid an improved second quarter performance.

The...

Tue, 05/08/2025 - 09:12


Registrations of new cars in UK down by 5% in July, figures suggest

Registrations of new cars in the UK fell by 5% last month, preliminary figures suggest.

Approximately 140,000 new cars were registered in July, compared with 147,517...

Tue, 05/08/2025 - 09:02


Early market roundup: European stocks up; Cap-XX boosted by project

Stocks in Europe were generally higher on Tuesday morning, after New York stocks had closed up up on Monday as investors bought the dip at...

Tue, 05/08/2025 - 08:53


IN BRIEF: Hitachi completes acquisition of Omnicom from Balfour Beatty

Hitachi Ltd - Tokyo-based conglomerate involved in technology, renewable energy, healthcare and infrastructure services - Completes the acquisition of digital rail monitoring business Omnicom from...

Mon, 04/08/2025 - 20:05


Late market roundup: London stocks boosted by motor finance ruling

Stocks climbed in London on Monday following Friday’s sell-off, helped by a less severe than expected motor finance ruling in the Supreme Court.

The FTSE 100...

Mon, 04/08/2025 - 16:58


Invesco Global Equity Income Trust beats benchmark amid volatility

Invesco Global Equity Income Trust PLC on Monday said it outperformed the benchmark index and hailed ‘another year of strong absolute and relative investment performance’.

The...

Mon, 04/08/2025 - 16:17


IN BRIEF: Chapel Down names ICAP founder Michael Spencer as new chair

Chapel Down Group PLC - Kent, England-based still and sparkling wine maker - Names Michael Spencer as board chair, replacing Martin Glenn in September. Glenn...

Mon, 04/08/2025 - 14:50


IN BRIEF: Wise general counsel sells more than £100,000 in shares

Wise PLC - London-based money transfer services provider - General Counsel Jessica Winter sells 10,000 shares at £10.30 each, worth £102,966, on Thursday last week...

Mon, 04/08/2025 - 14:48


Mobius Investment posts negative return, expects ongoing volatility

Mobius Investment Trust PLC on Monday reported a negative total return in the first half of financial 2025, citing geopolitical instability and ‘the ripple effects’...

Mon, 04/08/2025 - 14:35


Directa Plus shares rise as expects 15% revenue rise in first half

Directa Plus PLC on Monday said it is building on continued contract wins across its key markets as it expects to report solid revenue growth...

Mon, 04/08/2025 - 14:34


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