Vp strengthens tool hire arm with largest ever acquisition

Equipment rental specialist Vp’s (VP.) acquisition of Brandon Tool Hire from private equity group Rutland Partners is big news for the company and...

Thu, 16/11/2017 - 00:00


What to look out for in the Budget

Philip Hammond will face some difficult choices when he delivers his first post-election Budget speech on 22 November.

The Chancellor will be keen to offer...

Thu, 16/11/2017 - 00:00


Should M&S and Next consider a merger of equals?

High street retailers Marks & Spencer (MKS) and Next (NXT) are running hard just to stand still amid difficult market conditions....

Thu, 16/11/2017 - 00:00


Insurer opens doors to retail investors with £600m IPO

Retail investors are being given the opportunity to take part in the IPO (initial public offering) offer for Sabre Insurance, owner of the Go Girl...

Thu, 16/11/2017 - 00:00


Why now is the perfect time to invest in security giant G4S

FTSE 100 support services firm G4S (GFS) was once the whipping boy of its sector. It had well-documented problems with its contracts including...

Thu, 16/11/2017 - 00:00


CityFibre strikes ultra-fast fibre deal with Vodafone

City-focused fibre broadband operator CityFibre Infrastructure (CITY:AIM) is on a growth path as it seals a landmark agreement to bring ultra-fast broadband to...

Thu, 16/11/2017 - 00:00


IQE cash call gets huge backing

Investors have given IQE (IQE:AIM) a massive vote of confidence by backing a £95m share placing.

Priced at a zero discount to the...

Thu, 16/11/2017 - 00:00


Is it time to be brave and buy depressed UK-focused stocks?

Some of the best valuation opportunities lie among UK domestic-focused stocks. Your challenge is to shift through the pack and find ones which stand a...

Thu, 16/11/2017 - 00:00


Worrying number of profit warnings in 2017

London-listed companies issued 75 profit warnings in the three months to 30 September and there have been plenty
more in recent weeks.

Among the...

Thu, 16/11/2017 - 00:00


Profit as oil producer Soco plays catch up

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A recovery in the oil price has yet to be reflected in the shares of oil...

Thu, 16/11/2017 - 00:00


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