TOP NEWS: John Lewis eyes sharply higher profit as overhaul pays off

The John Lewis Partnership has revealed sharply narrowed half-year loss and said annual profit would be ‘significantly’ higher as its overhaul starts to bear fruit.

The...

Thu, 12/09/2024 - 08:57

TOP NEWS: Trainline on right track as UK benefits from end of strikes

Trainline PLC on Thursday raised its annual earnings outlook after a strong first half performance.

The rail ticketing platform said revenue in the half-year ended...

Thu, 12/09/2024 - 08:52

NewRiver gets new date to make firm bid for Capital & Regional

Capital & Regional PLC said on Thursday its suitor NewRiver REIT PLC will have more time to make formal takeover offer.

NewRiver now has a new...

Thu, 12/09/2024 - 07:58

IN BRIEF: Swisscom says Italian regulator investigating Vodafone deal

Swisscom AG - Bern-based telecommunications provider - Says Italian Competition Authority announced on Wednesday that it opened a phase 2 in-depth investigation into Swisscom’s acquisition...

Thu, 12/09/2024 - 07:58

European Central Bank set to cut rates again as inflation slows

With inflation slowing and the economic outlook darkening, the European Central Bank is expected to cut interest rates again Thursday but is unlikely to give...

Thu, 12/09/2024 - 06:30

Polar Capital Technology is one of the best specialist funds around

POLAR CAPITAL TECHNOLOGY TRUST

(PCT) £27.71

Trust size: £3.32 billion

It’s a simple fact of modern investing that tech stocks need to be...

Thu, 12/09/2024 - 00:00

Lords Group shares hit new low on continued ‘challenging’ trading

Among the various IPOs (initial public offerings) of the last few years, building materials distributor Lords Group Trading (LORD:AIM) seemed one of the more promising,...

Thu, 12/09/2024 - 00:00

Gamma Communications rings up new highs after raising outlook

Shares in business call services provider Gamma Communications (GAMA:AIM) soared to a new 12-month high of £16.60 this week, giving the company a market valuation...

Thu, 12/09/2024 - 00:00

Apple iPhone 16 launch falls flat as investor worries escalate

Tech giant Apple (AAPL:NASDAQ) saw the launch of its latest iPhone 16 eclipsed by a looming €13 billion Irish back taxes bill and Huawei’s own...

Thu, 12/09/2024 - 00:00

Crucial week for interest rate decisions in the US, UK and Europe

Over the last couple of weeks, the economic data from the US, the UK and the eurozone has painted a picture of a global economy...

Thu, 12/09/2024 - 00:00

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