Kosmos Energy sizes up possible all-share bid for Tullow Oil

Tullow Oil PLC late Thursday said it is in early stage talks over a possible takeover bid from Kosmos Energy Ltd.

The Africa-focused oil &...

Fri, 13/12/2024 - 06:01


UK consumer confidence suppressed on ‘uncharitable view’ of economy

Consumer confidence remained suppressed in December amid the ‘continuing uncharitable view on the UK’s general economic situation’, a survey suggests.

GfK’s long-running consumer confidence index increased...

Fri, 13/12/2024 - 05:23


IN THE KNOW: Pan African Resources shares fall after mixed guidance

Shares of Pan African Resources PLC lost some shine on Thursday after mixed production guidance for the first half to December 31.

Berenberg this morning...

Thu, 12/12/2024 - 17:16


LONDON MARKET CLOSE: FTSE 100 up, Labour looks to build on green belt

Key UK indices were broadly flat at Thursday’s close as the ECB decided to ‘play it safe’ with interest rate cuts.

Also, the UK prime...

Thu, 12/12/2024 - 17:07


Parkmead agrees sale of North Sea oil assets to Serica Energy

Parkmead Group PLC on Thursday said it has signed an agreement to sell subsidiary Parkmead (E&P) Ltd as it switches its focus to growing its...

Thu, 12/12/2024 - 16:42


Talks to form an Irish government in the new year trudge on quietly

Political parties in Ireland are continuing the slow, steady process to form a government in the new year.

The most likely coalition partners are Fine Gael...

Thu, 12/12/2024 - 15:56


Homes ‘priority’ as UK reforms to allow more building on green belt

The UK prime minister said providing homes for people must be the ‘top priority’ over nature and the environment as government reforms are set to...

Thu, 12/12/2024 - 15:56


Starmer to attend EU leaders’ meeting as European ‘reset’ continues

Keir Starmer will become the first UK prime minister since Brexit to attend a meeting of EU leaders as he continues efforts to reset relations...

Thu, 12/12/2024 - 14:43


Henderson European beats benchmark but market ‘unusually volatile’

Henderson European Trust PLC on Thursday said its net asset value total return outperformed its benchmark in ‘eventful year’ after merger.

The Europe-focused investment firm said...

Thu, 12/12/2024 - 14:35


Rio Tinto approves $2.5 billion for lithium project expansion

Rio Tinto PLC on Thursday said it would be expanding its Rincon project capacity in Argentina to 60,000 tonnes per year as it looks to...

Thu, 12/12/2024 - 12:55


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