Daily market update: Defence stocks, Shein, Anglo American, MONY Group

“European markets pushed ahead on Monday amid talk of greater defence spending, M&A activity and a series of important political meetings,” says Russ Mould, Investment...

Mon, 17/02/2025 - 10:11


Topps Tiles pleased as CMA has limited competition concern in CTD deal

Topps Tiles PLC on Monday said it will continue to work with UK competition authorities as it seeks to address concerns over its planned acquisition...

Mon, 17/02/2025 - 09:54


UPDATE: UK PM Starmer warned of ‘cost’ of sending troops to Ukraine

A former army chief warned that the UK lacks forces and equipment as Prime Minister Keir Starmer confirmed he was willing put a peacekeeping force...

Mon, 17/02/2025 - 09:42


LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Investec raises Mony; Peel Hunt lifts Ferrexpo

The following London-listed shares received analyst recommendations Monday morning and on Friday:

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FTSE 100

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Goldman Sachs raises NatWest price target to 577 (536) pence - ’buy’

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UBS...

Mon, 17/02/2025 - 09:38


Mony lifts dividend and launches share buyback as annual profit grows

Mony Group PLC on Monday lifted its dividend, as it reported higher annual profit, helped by record revenue.

The Ewloe, Wales-based price comparison website operator formerly...

Mon, 17/02/2025 - 09:34


Early market roundup: Solid start for FTSE 100 as BAE Systems surges

THE FTSE 100 opened in the green on Monday despite geopolitical concerns and tariff worries continuing to hang over equities.

The FTSE 100 index rose...

Mon, 17/02/2025 - 09:08


KKR considers next move as Assura rejects £1.56 billion bid approach

Kohlberg Kravis Robert & Co Inc on Monday said Assura PLC has rejected four bid proposals for the company.

The New York-based private equity firm said...

Mon, 17/02/2025 - 08:53


Anglo American Platinum boosts dividend despite slump in 2024 profit

Anglo American Platinum Ltd on Monday hiked its dividend, though its annual profit plummeted due to the ongoing depressed platinum group metal prices.

The Johannesburg-listed...

Mon, 17/02/2025 - 08:04


Steel tariffs would damage UK and US - UK business secretary

US President Donald Trump’s planned tariffs on imports of UK steel will cause damage on both sides of the Atlantic, Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds said.

The...

Sun, 16/02/2025 - 11:29


UK PM to join European talks after Trump’s push for Ukraine deal

Keir Starmer is poised to join European leaders at an emergency summit on Monday, as they consider how to respond to US President Donald Trump’s...

Sun, 16/02/2025 - 11:28


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