Record market highs, Scottish Budget changes, ISA rumours and our Rightmove obsession

On this week’s AJ Bell Money & Markets podcast, Charlene Young and Laura Suter take a detailed look at the stories shaping markets and personal...

Fri, 16/01/2026 - 09:45


Early market roundup: FTSE 100 down as miners, gold price lower

Stock prices in London opened lower on Friday as the price of gold came down a bit, with blue chip miners trading lower; meanwhile defence...

Fri, 16/01/2026 - 09:14


IN BRIEF: Bodycote buys Spectrum Thermal Processing for $8 million

Bodycote PLC - Macclesfield, England-based thermal processing firm - Announces acquisition of Spectrum Thermal Processing, a Cranston, Rhode-Island based aerospace and defence focused heat treatment...

Fri, 16/01/2026 - 09:02


RTW Biotech’s portfolio firm Penumbra acquired by Boston Scientific

RTW Biotech Opportunities Ltd on Thursday noted Boston Scientific Corp’s $14.5 billion acquisition of Penumbra Inc, a portfolio company that represented 1.0% of its net...

Fri, 16/01/2026 - 09:01


Genus says adjusted pretax profit to beat market expectations

Genus PLC on Friday lifted full-year expectations after a stronger-than-expected first half and confirmation that its Chinese porcine joint venture remains on track.

Genus shares jumped...

Fri, 16/01/2026 - 08:49


Johnson Service hails ‘resilient’ 2025 revenue growth, profit progress

Johnson Service Group PLC on Friday reported ‘resilient’ trading in 2025, as both revenue and profit improved.

The Cheshire, England-based textile services provider said revenue rose...

Fri, 16/01/2026 - 08:38


HSBC launches review of insurance arm in Singapore

HSBC Holdings PLC has revealed plans to review its insurance business in Singapore in the latest move by Chief Executive Officer Georges Elhedery to overhaul...

Fri, 16/01/2026 - 08:22


Shuka Minerals completes acquisition of Leopard Exploration in Zambia

Shuka Minerals PLC said on Friday it has completed its acquisition of Leopard Exploration & Mining Ltd in Zambia.

The Africa-focused mine operator and developer...

Fri, 16/01/2026 - 08:17


IN BRIEF: Alumasc hires industrial services exec Pamela Bingham as CEO

Alumasc Group PLC - Kettering, Northamptonshire-based supplier of building products for water and energy management - Hires Pamela Bingham to be chief executive officer, joining...

Fri, 16/01/2026 - 07:01


IN BRIEF: Malibu Life director buys 40,000 shares worth $720,000

Malibu Life Holdings Ltd - Cayman Islands-based life and annuity reinsurance investor via Third Point Offshore Fund Ltd - Non-Executive Director Liad Meidar buys 40,000...

Fri, 16/01/2026 - 06:56


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