Markets shrug shoulders at new BT CEO and reports suggest Dr Martens being targeted by activist investor

“The outlook for economic growth is front and centre for markets this week as we get a series of data releases which should have a...

Mon, 31/07/2023 - 10:05


UK lenders approve more mortgages despite higher interest rates

Net mortgage approvals and approvals for remortgaging in the UK increased in June, according to the Bank of England on Monday.

Net mortgage borrowing by...

Mon, 31/07/2023 - 10:02


CORRECT: Gemfields posts interim auction revenue of $145 million

(Correcting that revenue also includes ruby auctions and Faberge; not just emerald auctions.)

Gemfields Group Ltd - London-headquartered gemstones miner and marketer - Records total auction...

Mon, 31/07/2023 - 09:59


SMALL-CAP WINNERS & LOSERS: Pod Point remains positive; Superdry down

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

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SMALL-CAP - WINNERS

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Phoenix Spree Deutschland Ltd, up 6.7% at 198.00...

Mon, 31/07/2023 - 09:56


Vanquis purchases fintech company Snoop for undisclosed price

Vanquis Banking Group PLC on Monday said it acquired London-based fintech uSnoop Ltd for an undisclosed amount.

The Bradford, England-based lender said Snoop uses artifical...

Mon, 31/07/2023 - 09:43


Yellow Cake quarterly net asset value grows from uranium price rise

Yellow Cake PLC on Monday reported a growth in its net asset value per share in its second quarter, following the rise in the price...

Mon, 31/07/2023 - 09:40


Sunak reaffirms commitment to UK 2030 petrol and diesel car ban

The ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars from 2030 remains government policy, the UK prime minister has said.

Rishi Sunak had been...

Mon, 31/07/2023 - 09:36


Smithson reports ‘pleasing’ net value boost after last year’s troubles

Smithson Investment Trust PLC on Monday said it swung to a positive net asset value return and outperformed its comparator index in a ‘significant’ improvement...

Mon, 31/07/2023 - 09:31


Senior posts higher interim profit and revenue amid divisional growth

Senior PLC on Monday reported a rise in its half-year profit, driven by growth across both of its divisions, as well as higher investment income....

Mon, 31/07/2023 - 09:24


Beazley sets out improved 2022 results under new accounting standard

Beazley PLC on Monday provided restated results for 2022, ahead its half-year earnings for 2023, due in early September.

Like its insurance industry peers, London-based Beazley...

Mon, 31/07/2023 - 09:19


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