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Wood Group Sells EthosEnergy Stake for $138 Million
Wood Group (John Wood Group) (LON: WG.) has seen its shares rise over 2% Thursday after it finalised the sale of its 51% stake in EthosEnergy. [stock_market_widget type="chart
UK Markets End 2024 Strong as FTSE 100 Outperforms the FTSE 250
The FTSE 100 index wrapped up 2024 on a positive note, closing 0.64% higher at a mark of 8,173.02. Despite December closing red, to the tune of 1.68%, the Footsie's 5
DG Innovate Shares Plunge: Announces Plans to Delist From London
Shares of DG Innovate (LSE: DGI) plummeted over 70% Tuesday after the company announced plans to delist from the London Stock Exchange, citing difficulties in raising funds and regulatory constraints.
Can Tesco Shares (TSCO) Continue To Outperform UK Markets in 2025?
Tesco shares (LON: TSCO) have delivered up an impressive year for holders, with a gain of 24.9% through 2024 a significant outperformance to the broader UK market. The
Wizz Air Secures Commercial Support Agreement with Pratt & Whitney
Wizz Air (LON: WIZZ) said Tuesday that it has struck a commercial support agreement with Pratt & Whitney to address ongoing issues with its PW1100G-JM geared turbofan (GTF) engines.
Helix Exploration Shares Gain, Agrees Deal to Acquire Helium Processing Plant
Shares of AIM-listed Helix Exploration (LON: HEX) rose more than 2% Monday after the company announced it has agreed a deal to acquire a helium processing plant. [stock_market
EG Group Eyes US IPO, Snubbing London in £13bn Listing Plan – The Telegraph
The Issa brothers are preparing to take their petrol station empire, EG Group, public in the United States, potentially valuing the company at £13 billion, The Telegraph reported over the weekend.
Can Natwest Shares Deliver Further Outperformance in 2025? Analysts Revise Up
NatWest shares (LON: NWG) have seen significant gains in 2024, outperforming the broader FTSE 100 index by more than 15x, whilst also leaving industry competitors suc
AstraZeneca Buys Achilles Therapeutics Technology Assets
AstraZeneca (LON: AZN) has acquired key technology assets from Achilles Therapeutics (NASDAQ: ACHL), including proprietary data and samples from the TRACERx study and the Material Acquisition Platform (MAP), for $12 million.
FTSE 100 Could Reach 8,800 Region by the End of 2025 – Analyst
The FTSE 100 index, which has faced downward pressure following the UK autumn budget, could rebound significantly over the next year, with a potential target of the 8,800 region by the end of 2025.
FTSE 100 Index Gains as European Markets Wind Down For Holiday
As the holiday season approaches, the FTSE 100 ends the pre-Christmas break with a strong gain, closing up 0.44%, and retaking the 8,100 level with plenty more gainers than losers. The
Arcadium Lithium Stock (ALTM) Rises as Rio Tinto (RIO) Gains Takeover Approval
Arcadium Lithium's stock (ALTM) has gained 4.43% in this morning's pre-market session, following a shareholder vote endorsing the US$6.7 billion cash takeover by Rio Tinto Ltd. Rio Tinto's share price (LON: RIO) on the
Kooth Shares Rally After Announcing US Contract Win, Share Buyback Programme
Shares in Kooth Plc (LON: KOO) jumped by more than 12% in early Tuesday trading following the announcement of a significant US contract win and a new share buyback programme.
Vistry Shares Tumble: Company Cuts FY24 Profit Guidance Again
Vistry Group (LON: VTY) shares plummeted over 18% in early Tuesday trading after the company announced another reduction in its profit forecast for the 2024 financial year. [s
Seeing Machines Shares Surge After Securing £26.2m Strategic Investment From Mitsubishi Electric Mobility
Seeing Machines (LON: SEE) shares surged more than 16% in early Monday trading after announcing a £26.2 million strategic investment from Mitsubishi Electric Mobility. [stock
Aviva Agrees £3.7bn Deal to Buy Direct Line (AV, DLG)
Aviva (LON: AV.) announced Monday that it has agreed a £3.7 billion cash-and-share deal to acquire Direct Line Insurance Group (LON: DLG). [stock_market_widget type="chart" t
Harworth Group Shares (HWG) Rise as Firm Completes £52.9M Land Sale
Harworth Group shares (LON: HWG) are up 1.28% today, as the company completes a sale to a Microsoft UK subsidiary. This move comes after a 16% decline in share price over recent months, from 52 week highs of 195p set back in
Experian Shares (EXPN) Dip as Dividend Details for 2025 Outlined
Experian's share price (LON: EXPN) has continued to follow markets downward, with a 1.11% dip through the morning session bringing the cumulative 5 day decline to 3.37%. The stock continues to trade around the mid-point of it
Synairgen Shares Plunge as Company Conditionally Raises £18m
Shares in Synairgen (LSE: SNG) tumbled over 39% Friday after the drug developer announced a heavily discounted fundraising to raise a minimum of £18 million. [stock_market_wid
Tesco Q3: Supermarket Giant Expected to Report Another Solid Performance
Citi analysts anticipate Tesco (LON: TSCO) will deliver robust Q3 results, supported by continued momentum in its core UK market. [stock_market_widget type="chart" template="l
Serco Shares (LON: SRP) Rebound From Lows as FTSE 100 Continues Decline
Support services group company Serco's shares (LON: SRP) have retaken the 150 level after a day in which the price added 8.15%. The SRP price had just come off new 52 week low's on Tuesday of 136.20, as broader UK markets co
Costain, Siemens Mobility Joint Venture Wins HS2 Systems Contract
A 50/50 joint venture between Siemens Mobility and Costain (LON: COST) has won a contract to deliver high-voltage power supply systems for the HS2 rail project, it was revealed on Thursday.Â
Henry Boot to Acquire 100% of Stonebridge Homes
In a release on Thursday, Henry Boot (LON: BOOT) said it has struck a deal to take full ownership of Stonebridge Homes Group. [stock_market_widget type="chart" template="line