Scaredy cats? Brits shy away from stock market compared to Americans May 30, 2024 The number of Brits investing in the stock market currently sits at only 23 per cent, compared to 61 per cent for Americans.
FTSE 100 today: London markets set to open lower as rate cut anxiety weigh May 30, 2024 Rate cut anxiety triggers Asian stock slump, mirroring Wall Street. Salesforce drops 15%. Focus shifts to US Q1 GDP and Auto Trader.
BHP abandons £39bn pursuit of Anglo American May 29, 2024 BHP has abandoned its pursuit of Anglo American today after the London-listed firm refused to offload its South African iron ore business prior to a deal and declined to extend takeover talks.
Blackstone: Investment manager enters £850m race for Village Hotels May 29, 2024 Private investment giant Blackstone has reportedly entered the £850m auction to buy mid-market hotel chain Village Hotels.
Ocado set to fall out of FTSE 100 after shares crash May 29, 2024 Investors appeared to delete Ocado from their shopping baskets on Wednesday, after reports the business behind the posh online grocery store could be relegated from the FTSE 100 led to a fall in its share price.
Anglo American rejects BHP request to extend takeover talks May 29, 2024 Anglo American has rejected BHP's request to extend the deadline for a takeover.
Impax hit by outflows as investors adopt ‘risk-off’ stance May 29, 2024 ESG-focused Impax Asset Management has seen continued net outflows into 2024 as investors withdraw from sustainable funds, while its investment performance drove a growth in assets under management.
Fuller’s cashes in with sale of London pubs to Admiral Taverns May 29, 2024 Fullers Smith & Turner will sell 37 pubs across London and South-East England for a total of £18.3m to Admiral Taverns Limited.
London-listed investment trust to go private after less than three years May 29, 2024 Investment company Foresight Sustainable Forestry has received an offer to be taken private.
Pets at Home ‘not threatened’ by regulator probe as it holds firm on growth plans May 29, 2024 Animal care retailer Pets At Home has held its guidance for the year and said its vet growth strategy is “not threatened” by the CMA's review into the sector.
