Investec plans share buyback after ‘strong’ annual performance

Investec PLC and Ltd said on Thursday it plans a share buyback after delivering what it called ‘strong’ annual financial performance amid market volatility.

The...

Thu, 22/05/2025 - 08:27

UPDATE: Court halts conclusion of Chagos Islands deal with injunction

The UK government has temporarily been banned from concluding its negotiations on the Chagos Islands deal by an injunction granted in the early hours by...

Thu, 22/05/2025 - 08:19

Pressure on UK Chancellor Reeves as borrowing jumps to £20.2 billion

UK government borrowing rose by more than expected to £20.2 billion last month, mounting further pressure on Chancellor Rachel Reeves to meet her fiscal rules.

The...

Thu, 22/05/2025 - 08:13

Tharisa interim profit declines 27% on weak platinum group metals unit

Tharisa PLC on Thursday reported a slump in annual profit as its platinum group metals business weighed.

The Cyprus-headquartered platinum miner posted a 27% drop...

Thu, 22/05/2025 - 07:53

Aurrigo International signs three-year partnership deal with Swissport

Aurrigo International PLC on Wednesday said it has entered a three-year partnership with airport ground services and air cargo handling services provider Swissport International AG...

Thu, 22/05/2025 - 06:56

US accepts Boeing jet from Qatar for use as Air Force One

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has accepted the Boeing 747 that the Gulf emirate of Qatar offered to President Donald Trump for use as Air...

Thu, 22/05/2025 - 06:45

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer due to sign off Chagos Islands deal

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is due to sign off on the Chagos Islands deal on Thursday, handing them over to Mauritius.

The PA news agency...

Thu, 22/05/2025 - 06:44

Nvidia: Markets brace for the biggest earnings show in town

AI (artificial intelligence) chips leader Nvidia (NVDA:NASDAQ) has quietened many of its critics in recent weeks following announcements of plans for next-generation data centres, a series of...

Thu, 22/05/2025 - 00:00

Buy into chemicals company Victrex at an attractive valuation

Victrex (VCT) 796p

Market cap: £697.29 million

In our view chemicals firm Victrex’ (VCT) current valuation is attractive and a great opportunity for investors...

Thu, 22/05/2025 - 00:00

The argument for gold prices to move yet higher

In a recent edition of Shares we posited the idea that gold might move towards $4,000 per ounce. Initially, the precious metal...

Thu, 22/05/2025 - 00:00

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