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Astrazeneca Shares Up As News Of Japan Treatment Approval Comes Through

Astrazeneca shares end the day firmly in green territory, up 2.9% on the day that news of Japan endorsing a new treatment hit.

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UK Market Roundup – M&A Wave Sends FTSE 100 to New Heights

In a day marked by robust merger and acquisition activities, British blue-chip index FTSE 100 soared to a 12-month high, fuelled by significant gains in firms Diploma and DS Smith which stood out as top performers.

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BP and Shell Share Prices Both Suffer As Oil Prices Dip On Wednesday

BP PLC (LSE:BP.) and Shell PLC (LSE:SHEL, NYSE:SHEL) share prices dro

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Japan Clears Beyfortus for Infant RSV Prevention, AstraZeneca (NASDAQ:ANZ) and Sanofi (NASDAQ:SNY) Collaborate on Groundbreaking Treatment

A formidable new weapon in the fight against respiratory illness in infants has made its way to Japan, as Beyfortus (nirsevimab), a novel single-dose monoclonal antibody designed for the prevention of lower respiratory tract

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Viking Therapeutics (NASDAQ: VKTX) Stock Adds 4.58% In Premarket Plus 16.82% Tuesday

Investors of biopharmaceutical company Viking Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:VKTX) have found a reason to celebrate as the company's shares experienced a significant surge, rocketing 23% to $85.68. The spike comes in the wake of p

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Diploma Share Price Rallied 13.3% on £236M Peerless Acquisition

Diploma PLC's (LON: DPLM) share price rallied 13.3% after the company announced the proposed acquisition of Peerless Aerospace Fastener LLC (Peerless). The company shared news of its pending acquisition of Peerless, a preemin

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CMC Markets’ Share Price Soared 14.3% on Latest Trading Update

The CMC Markets Plc (LON: CMCX) share price soared 14.3% after the company released its pre-close trading statement for the 2024 fiscal year ending 31 March 2024. Based on the January 2024 trading forecast, CMC anticipates th

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DS Smith’s Share Price Rallied 7.93% on International Paper’s Bid

The DS Smith plc (LON: SMDS) share price rallied 7.93% after responding to media speculation and confirming that it was in discussions with International Paper Company about a potential acquisition offer comprised entirely of

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Natwest (NWG) Share Price Fell 0.84% on Management Reshuffle

The Natwest Group PLC (LON: NWG) share price fell 0.84% on news that Paul Thwaite, the bank’s Chief Executive Officer, has initiated a significant restructuring of the bank's leadership team as part of a strategic move to dec

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SuperMicro (NASDAQ:SMCI) Up 1.9% In Premarket Trading : Analyst Target Updates

Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ:SMCI) experienced a jump in its share price during premarket trading on Wednesday, adding 1.9% following an upbeat assessment from analysts after a more turbulent day Tuesday. Despite the af

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FTSE 100 Nears its 12M High, Trump Backed Stock Skyrockets.

In a stride that reflects the underlying resilience of the British equity market, the FTSE 100 index today nudged slightly higher, achieving proximity to its 12-month zenith and approaching the cusp of its all-time high. Afte

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Wood Group’s Share Price Plunged 6.11% on Its FY 2023 Results

The John Wood Group PLC (LON: WG) share price plunged 6.11% after releasing its financial results for the year ended 31 December 2023. In its first year of implementing a new strategic vision, the company has successfully met

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Shein Is Preparing for a London IPO, Based on the Latest Reports

The prolonged and highly speculative journey surrounding the potential IPO of the fast fashion behemoth Shein is nearing a conclusion. London is a possible frontrunner over New York for the coveted listing spot. A recent repo

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Ocado Shares Surged 6.39% on Upbeat Q1 Fiscal Year 2024 Results

The Ocado Group PLC (LON: OCDO) share price rose 6.39% after releasing the trading statement for its fiscal first quarter, which is the 13 weeks ended 3rd March 2024. The trading update released today is from Ocado Retail Ltd

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Asos Share Price Rallied 6.02% on Upbeat Half-Year 2024 Results

The ASOS plc (LON: ASC) share price rallied 6.02% after the company released its latest trading update for the 26 weeks (half-year) ending 3 March 2024. In the latest semi-annual financial overview, the company has observed a

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SoundHound Shares (NASDAQ:SOUN) Take A Dive Despite Japan Launch News

Shares of SoundHound (NASDAQ:SOUN) traded down 4.56% on Monday as the sentiment for the company continues to be in red territory over the last week. The last week of trading has seen SoundHound stock in the red to the tune of

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Turbulent Skies Ahead: Boeing Confronts an Onslaught of Challenges

Boeing (NYSE: BA) shares traded up on Monday as news of CEO changes fed through over the weekend. Whilst the enthusiasm from the morning session faded after the opening, the stock finished the day 1.36% in the green, and adde

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Micron Technology Inc (NASDAQ:MU) Gets An Analyst Upgrade To Go With 6.28% Gains

Micron Technology shares jumped by 6.28% in regular trading Monday, and added a further 1.04% through the after hours as news of analyst price target upgrades hit, along with noted higher call options volumes.

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B.P. Marsh & Partners PLC (LON:BPM) Announces Dividend

B.P. Marsh & Partners shares (LON:BPM) has had a stellar 12 months, rising 59.15% over the period and breaching all time highs earlier this month. The share price traded up 1.04% through Monday, as dividend collectors loo

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UK Government Further Reduces Its Stake in NatWest Group, Moving Closer to Complete Privatisation

In a significant move within the UK banking sector, the British government has taken another step in unwinding its position in NatWest Group (formerly known as Royal Bank of Scotland), reducing its stake to below the critical

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