1+ week, 2+ day ago   (327+ words) British companies are being snapped up at a remarkable pace, with the total value of UK takeover deals surpassing £80 billion over the past year. Foreign buyers, particularly from the United States, have been drawn to UK-listed firms they consider significantly…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (340+ words) The FTSE 100 closed little changed as investors digested a stronger-than-expected US jobs report that reignited speculation about further Federal Reserve interest rate action. London’s blue-chip index struggled to find direction throughout the session, with traders weighing the implications of the…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (316+ words) The FTSE 100 is expected to edge higher at the open on Thursday, with spread betters forecasting a gain of around 9 points for the index. The tentative optimism follows an overnight rally across Asian markets, which drew encouragement from a significant…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (301+ words) The FTSE 250 index has reached record high territory, with technical analysts pointing to a healthy volume pattern as confirmation of the bullish move. Volume patterns are closely watched by technical analysts because they help distinguish genuine breakouts from false moves…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (353+ words) London’s FTSE 100 edged higher on Wednesday morning as rising UK inflation, partly driven by energy costs linked to tensions involving Iran, shaped early market sentiment. Inflation in the United Kingdom has continued to climb, placing pressure on household budgets and…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (338+ words) London’s FTSE 100 index maintained modest gains in recent trading, with energy stocks among the strongest performers as global oil prices climbed higher. Oil majors listed on the London exchange provided meaningful support to the broader index, reflecting the direct relationship…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (322+ words) Revance, a global aesthetics and skincare company, has named Janelle Wichmann as its new Chief Marketing Officer for its skincare division. Wichmann will report directly to Nadeem Moiz, who serves as Chief Executive Officer of Revance. The appointment marks a…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (312+ words) The FTSE 250 index saw sharp divergence among its constituents, with property giant Savills and gaming group Rank Group posting notable gains while mining stocks came under significant pressure. Savills, one of the UK’s leading real estate advisory firms, saw its…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (308+ words) Alfasigma has announced plans to acquire Nordic Pharma from Sever Life Sciences in a deal worth an undisclosed sum, marking its latest international expansion move. The Italian drugmaker is purchasing Nordic Pharma, a niche pharmaceutical company with specialisms in rheumatology,…...