UK PM Starmer promises ‘plan for change’ will improve people’s lives

The UK prime minister has promised a ‘relentless focus on delivering for working people’ ahead of a major speech setting out targets to measure progress...

Thu, 05/12/2024 - 09:14


LONDON MARKET OPEN: Frasers tumbles on profit caution

The FTSE 100 achieved an unconvincing gain in early dealings, though stocks in mainland Europe rose with more conviction, with the CAC 40 shaking off...

Thu, 05/12/2024 - 09:11


IN BRIEF: John Wood Group shares rise as signs three contracts with BP

John Wood Group PLC - Aberdeen, Scotland-based oilfield and engineering services provider - Signs three ‘major agreements’ with oil major BP PLC for engineering and...

Thu, 05/12/2024 - 09:03


Vistry teams for £600 million development near London Olympic Park

Vistry Group PLC on Thursday said it will build over 900 new homes in east London as part of a joint-venture with London Legacy Development...

Thu, 05/12/2024 - 09:03


TOP NEWS: Frasers blames budget for drop in confidence as cuts outlook

Shares in Frasers Group PLC plunged on Thursday after it blamed weaker consumer confidence for a reduction in annual profit guidance.

The retailer which owns Sports...

Thu, 05/12/2024 - 08:58


TOP NEWS: CMA approves merger of Vodafone’s UK operations and Three UK

The UK competition watchdog on Thursday approved the merger of Vodafone Group PLC’s UK operations with Hutchison 3G UK, trading as Three UK, creating a...

Thu, 05/12/2024 - 08:34


TOP NEWS: Shell and Equinor agree to combine UK North Sea assets

Shell PLC and Equinor ASA on Thursday said they planned to combine their UK North Sea assets to create the country’s largest independent oil and...

Thu, 05/12/2024 - 08:08


How to get a double discount on UK growth companies

Baillie Gifford UK Growth Trust (BGUK)  180p

Market cap: £251 million


While 2024 has been a reasonable year for growth investors generally, for those...

Thu, 05/12/2024 - 00:00


Shock departure of Intel CEO Gelsinger leaves struggling chip maker rudderless

Silicon Valley giant Intel (INTC:NASDAQ) is facing more upheaval after announcing the unexpected retirement of chief executive officer, Pat Gelsinger. Effective immediately, the decision marks...

Thu, 05/12/2024 - 00:00


Why consumer healthcare innovator Kenvue can come good for investors

Kenvue (KVUE:NYSE)  $24.30

Market cap: $46.6 billion

Thu, 05/12/2024 - 00:00


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