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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In a bold step for sustainability within the manufacturing sector, consumer goods behemoth Unilever (LON:ULVR) has announced an ambitious plan to decarbonize

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

The Henry Boot plc (LON: BOOT) share price rose 2.2% after the company released its unaudited results for the year ended 31 December 2023. The company’s revenue saw a 5.3% uplift to £359.4 million (2022: £341.4 million), attr

The AstraZeneca (LON: AZN) share price dropped 0.93% after it was revealed that Ultomiris has received approval in the United States for its groundbreaking

The Pennon Group plc (LON: PNN) share price fell 2.78% after the company issued a trading update about the financial year ended 31 March 2024. The company confirmed that its financial performance aligns with the expectations

The Kingfisher plc (LON: KGF) share price plunged 5.39% after releasing its final results for the year ended 31 January 2024. The company reported a decrease in total sales by 1.8% and like-for-like (LFL) sales by 3.1%, with

Lloyds bank share price is trading up 1.82% through the day, on relatively little news. Now having pushed the way to make a new 52 week high at £52.67 we want to look a little closer at what is driving the move in Lloyds Bank

The Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings PLC (LON: AML) share price rose 2.7% after announcing Adrian Hallmark as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective no later than October 1, 2024. 

The JD Wetherspoon plc (LON: JDW) share price crashed 9.54% after the pub company released its preliminary half-year results for the six months ended 28 January 2024. The pub company revealed that its like-for-like sales surg

The Darktrace PLC (LON: DARK) share price plunged 11.84% after KKR Dark Aggregator L.P. completed the divestiture of approximately 19.4 million ordinary shares at a unit price of 425 pence, culminating in the seller's compreh

The Phoenix Group Holdings PLC (LON: PHNX) share price rallied 8.69% after the company announced robust full-year 2023 results and a new progressive dividend policy. The company's cash flow generation significantly surpassed