IN BRIEF: Resolute Mining CEO to take leave of absence; CFO steps in

Resolute Mining Ltd - Africa-focused gold miner - says Chief Executive Terry Holohan is taking a leave of absence, effective immediately and lasting until January...

Fri, 13/12/2024 - 15:22


Polar Capital Global Healthcare hails robust year-end returns

Polar Capital Global Healthcare Trust PLC on Friday reported ‘very strong’ performance in the last 12 months and higher net asset value per share compared...

Fri, 13/12/2024 - 14:31


UK takeovers surge in 2024 as bidders circle the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250

UK takeovers moved up a gear in 2024 as predators targeted bigger companies. The average value of deals was £1.07 billion, nearly three times higher...

Fri, 13/12/2024 - 14:07


UK ministers to be able to bypass opposition to onshore wind farms

Ed Miliband has said he will be able to bypass local opposition to onshore wind farms as UK energy secretary under plans to decarbonise the...

Fri, 13/12/2024 - 13:31


Ashoka WhiteOak underperforms in half-year but bounces back since

Ashoka WhiteOak Emerging Markets Trust PLC on Friday reported an increase its net asset value per share as it noted a ‘tilt towards a more...

Fri, 13/12/2024 - 13:00


UK earnings, trading statements calendar - next 7 days

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Monday 16 December 
Videndum PLCTrading Statement
Tuesday 17 December 
Bunzl PLCTrading Statement
Capita PLCTrading Statement
Chemring Group

Fri, 13/12/2024 - 12:23


LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: New French PM; UK data underwhelms

European stocks were higher heading into Friday afternoon, shaking off disappointing UK data, while Paris shares were up after a new prime minister was named....

Fri, 13/12/2024 - 12:22


Impax Asset Management shares slump after SJP mandate termination

Impax Asset Management Group PLC shares plummeted on Friday after reporting that St James’s Place Unit Trust Group Ltd has terminated its mandate to manage...

Fri, 13/12/2024 - 11:06


FTSE higher despite selling in US and Asia, HSBC’s retail rethink, Broadcom shares soar on AI boost, Tullow in takeover talks, cracks on display at Portmeirion

“Despite weakness overnight in the US and Asia, UK stocks ticked higher on Friday, lifted by gains for financials and some areas of the retail...

Fri, 13/12/2024 - 10:34


IN BRIEF: JPMorgan Indian Investment underperforms rising benchmark

JPMorgan Indian Investment Trust PLC - London-based investor in India’s long-term growth companies - Says net asset value per share at September 30 financial year-end...

Fri, 13/12/2024 - 10:13


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