TOP NEWS: M&G sees 28% jump in annual profit after cost reductions

M&G PLC on Thursday said lower costs drove its annual profit, and remains ‘well-positioned’ going into the new financial year.

The London-based investment manager said...

Thu, 21/03/2024 - 09:26


TOP NEWS: Next celebrates record year as profit beats expectations

Next PLC on Thursday maintained its sales and profit guidance for the coming financial year after reporting record figures last year.

Shares in Next, the Leicester,...

Thu, 21/03/2024 - 09:20


LONDON MARKET OPEN: Stocks rally ahead of BoE interest rate decision

Stock prices in London opened higher on Thursday, ahead of a flash UK PMI reading and the next interest rate decision by the Bank of...

Thu, 21/03/2024 - 09:06


UK government borrowing surplus falls in February from prior year

The UK’s public sector borrowing surplus decreased in February from the year before, according to the Office for National Statistics on Thursday.

UK public sector net...

Thu, 21/03/2024 - 07:14


Irish ministers rule out early election after Varadkar’s resignation

Irish government ministers have rejected calls for an early election following Taoiseach Leo Varadkar’s shock resignation as focus shifts to the race to succeed him.

In...

Thu, 21/03/2024 - 06:02


UK and Australia sign new defence pact in Canberra

The UK and Australia inked a new defence agreement in Canberra on Thursday, as they try to boost a fledgling nuclear-powered submarine program with the...

Thu, 21/03/2024 - 05:54


Could litigation headaches lead to a breakup of Reckitt Benckiser?

It has been a rough few years for shareholders in hygiene, health and nutrition products powerhouse Reckitt Benckiser (RKT) with the stock down 30% on...

Thu, 21/03/2024 - 00:00


Nvidia unveils new ‘superchip’ at its first conference for four years

At a huge indoor concert venue in Silicon Valley on 18 March Nvidia (NVDA:NASDAQ) founder and chief executive Jensen Huang took the stage to a...

Thu, 21/03/2024 - 00:00


Why recent bid target Currys is an electrifying recovery candidate

Currys (CURY) 60.1p

Market cap: £681.3 million

Buy electricals retailer Currys (CURY) following the washing machines-to-smartphones purveyor’s second full-year profit upgrade within three months (18...

Thu, 21/03/2024 - 00:00


Scottish Mortgage tackles NAV discount with £1 billion buyback while Witan invites new managers

Unlike investment funds, trusts can trade at a discount or premium to the underlying assets which can be to the advantage of potential buyers but...

Thu, 21/03/2024 - 00:00


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