Get ready for a ‘cruel summer of speculation’ ahead of the Budget

The Spending Review was chancellor Rachel Reeves’ last scheduled foray into the national limelight before the Budget in the autumn, and attention will now turn...

Fri, 13/06/2025 - 10:25


AstraZeneca boosts China ties with up to $5.3 billion partnership

AstraZeneca PLC on Friday reported an AI-focused collaboration with Shijiazhuang City, China-based CSPC Pharmaceutical Group Ltd, boosting its existing presence in the country.

Focused on...

Fri, 13/06/2025 - 10:19


SMALL-CAP WINNERS & LOSERS: Blencowe rises on graphite testing

The following stocks are the leading risers and fallers among London Main Market small-caps on Friday.

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SMALL-CAP - WINNERS

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Blencowe Resources PLC, up 13% at 3.50 pence,...

Fri, 13/06/2025 - 10:04


Daily market update: FTSE 100, oil, gold, Boeing, Adobe

“The FTSE 100 did not have long to bask in the glory of reaching a new record close last night with Israel’s military strikes on...

Fri, 13/06/2025 - 10:02


CRISM Therapeutics hails progress in glioblastoma as loss widens

CRISM Therapeutics Corp on Friday said it is confident in its prospects, citing progress in glioblastoma, as it reported an increased loss.

The British Virgin Islands-based...

Fri, 13/06/2025 - 09:43


LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Jefferies cuts Mitie to ’hold’ from ’buy’

The following London-listed shares received analyst recommendations Friday morning and on Thursday:

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FTSE 100

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Citigroup cuts Rentokil price target to 470 (550) pence - ’buy’

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Barclays raises Halma...

Fri, 13/06/2025 - 09:43


Lindsell Train Investments underperforms benchmark amid US volatility

Lindsell Train Investments PLC on Friday reported that total returns declined in the financial year that ended March 31, slipping below its benchmark.

The fund...

Fri, 13/06/2025 - 09:37


Energean halts Israel production on government order after Iran strike

Energean PLC on Friday said it has temporarily halted production at its Energean Power floating production, storage, and offloading unit following an order from the...

Fri, 13/06/2025 - 09:27


Early market roundup: Stocks slump as Israel strikes Iran

European stocks opened sharply in the red on Friday morning on an escalation in Middle East tensions, while the oil price jumped.

An Israeli strike on...

Fri, 13/06/2025 - 09:07


Primary Health Properties hits back at Assura after snub for KKR

Primary Health Properties PLC on Friday responded to the decision by peer Assura PLC to accept a rival takeover bid, complaining about the ‘level of...

Fri, 13/06/2025 - 08:58


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