Lunchtime market roundup: Talk of US-UK trade deal lifts sentiment

London equities were higher at midday on Tuesday, lifted in part by suggestions of tariff flexibility for the motor sector.

The US, meanwhile, is ‘certainly working...

Tue, 15/04/2025 - 12:04


UPDATE: De La Rue prefers cash offer from Atlas over rival bid

De La Rue PLC on Tuesday accepted a takeover offer from US private equity firm Atlas Holdings LLC, preferring it to a rival bid from...

Tue, 15/04/2025 - 12:00


Tullow Oil sells Kenya interests for $120 million to Gulf Energy

Tullow Oil PLC on Tuesday said it has sold all its interests in Kenya to local firm Gulf Energy Ltd for $120 million plus potential...

Tue, 15/04/2025 - 11:52


Ireland goods exports jump in February on pharma sales surge

Ireland’s goods exports rose in February from a year earlier, driven by a sharp increase in medical and pharmaceutical sales, figures from the Central Statistics...

Tue, 15/04/2025 - 11:30


IN BRIEF: Haleon acquires remaining 12% stake in Chinese joint venture

Haleon PLC - Weybridge, Surrey-based consumer healthcare firm that spun out of GSK PLC in 2022 - Agrees to acquire the remaining 12% stake in...

Tue, 15/04/2025 - 11:20


SMALL-CAP WINNERS & LOSERS: Halfords beats savings goal, names new CEO

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

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SMALL-CAP - WINNERS

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De La Rue PLC, up 20% at 131.75...

Tue, 15/04/2025 - 10:51


What is ‘stagflation’ and why is it a worry?

‘Stagflation’ is a term that makes regular rounds on the news and can be a point of real concern for the markets.

It refers to...

Tue, 15/04/2025 - 10:38


Ofgem scraps years-long queue of ’zombie’ grid projects

Officials have approved plans to connect new wind and solar farms to the power grid faster, which they hope will end years of gridlock for...

Tue, 15/04/2025 - 10:37


Wise underlying income up 13% in final quarter but take rate down

Wise PLC on Tuesday reported a strong rise in underlying income in the financial year just completed, while achieving a 20% underlying profit margin, as...

Tue, 15/04/2025 - 10:36


Frasers and Accent agreement launches Sports Direct into Australasia

Frasers Group PLC reported on Tuesday that it has entered into a 25-year retail agreement with Accent Group Ltd, raising its stake to 19.57%.

The agreement...

Tue, 15/04/2025 - 10:16


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