Daily market update: European markets rally, AstraZeneca, GSK, STV

“The much-awaited trade agreement between the US and the EU has finally been struck, sending a wave of relief across financial markets,” says Russ...

Mon, 28/07/2025 - 09:28


Ocean Wilsons Holdings agrees all-share merger with Hansa Investment

Ocean Wilsons Holdings Ltd on Monday said it has agreed the terms for an all-share merger with Hansa Investment Co Ltd that will see the...

Mon, 28/07/2025 - 09:18


STV issues profit warning as macro weakness dents business confidence

Shares in STV Group PLC plummeted on Monday after it warned full-year revenue and adjusted operating profit are expected to be materially below consensus.

Chief...

Mon, 28/07/2025 - 09:08


Early market roundup: Investors cheer US-EU deal before China talks

Stocks in Europe opened higher at the start of the week, after US President Donald Trump on Sunday described his deal with the EU as...

Mon, 28/07/2025 - 09:03


FirstGroup acquires ‘well-established’ Leeds bus operator Tetley’s

FirstGroup PLC on Monday said it has bought Leeds-based bus operator Tetley’s Motor Services Ltd for an undisclosed amount.

The Aberdeen, Scotland-based private company provides...

Mon, 28/07/2025 - 09:00


Cranswick hails strong revenue growth from exports and premium ranges

Cranswick PLC on Monday said it has started its financial year strongly, and it expects annual results in line with market expectations.

The Hull, England-based food...

Mon, 28/07/2025 - 08:52


Almost 50,000 UK firms near collapse amid ‘immense’ tax hike strain

Nearly 50,000 UK companies are on the brink of collapse with retailers and hospitality firms among the hardest hit as rising wage costs due to...

Mon, 28/07/2025 - 08:46


Computacenter profit growth held back by soft German, French trading

Computacenter PLC on Monday said softer trading in Germany and France and increased investment means first half adjusted profit would be only slightly ahead of...

Mon, 28/07/2025 - 08:35


Starmer to raise Gaza ceasefire and UK steel tariffs in Trump meeting

Keir Starmer is expected to raise the prospect of reviving ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas and the future of tariffs on British steel as...

Mon, 28/07/2025 - 08:23


GSK strikes $12 billion drug portfolio deal with Hengrui Pharma

GSK PLC on Monday said it has teamed up with China’s Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals Co Ltd in a deal worth up to $12 billion to...

Mon, 28/07/2025 - 08:22


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