Apollo stalks FirstGroup with takeover interest

New York private equity firm Apollo Global Management has made a takeover approach for transport operator FirstGroup (FGP).

Although FirstGroup did not disclose...

Thu, 19/04/2018 - 00:00

Why Croda’s seed enhancement business is providing food for thought

Croda (CRDA) £46.40

Gain to date: 6.4%

Original entry point: Buy at £43.47, 15 February 2018

Chemicals business Croda...

Thu, 19/04/2018 - 00:00

British Airways owner eyes takeover of Norwegian Air

British Airways owner International Airlines Group (IAG) is considering making a takeover offer for embattled low-cost rival Norwegian Air Shuttle.

The airline acquired...

Thu, 19/04/2018 - 00:00

ImmuPharma collapses on trial failure

Shares in drug discovery company ImmuPharma (IMM:AIM) collapsed on 17 April showing how risky early stage drug development really is.

The company’s lead...

Thu, 19/04/2018 - 00:00

JD Sports is still fighting fit

JD Sports Fashion’s (JD.) record full year results (17 Apr) confirm the athleisure boom among youthful gym-goers and fashion-conscious consumers still has legs....

Thu, 19/04/2018 - 00:00

SciSys looks far too cheap given its performance

The market finally appears to have got over its Brexit hang-up regarding projects-based IT systems and services supplier SciSys (SSY:AIM). Helping to win...

Thu, 19/04/2018 - 00:00

Out of the blue growth shock sees pressure mount on Sage

SAGE (SGE) 597.8p

Loss to date: 23.9%

Original entry point: Buy at 785.5p, 21 December 2017

Sage’s (...

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magazine 19 Apr 2018

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One key ingredient in the success or failure of a company is the quality of its management. Change at the top can often act as a catalyst for a share price boost, as revealed in this week’s issue of Shares.

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