Chancellor urges regulators to ’tear down’ red tape in bid for growth

Rachel Reeves has urged regulators to ‘tear down’ red tape in a bid for stronger economic growth.

The under-pressure Chancellor and the Business Secretary met with...

Thu, 16/01/2025 - 19:35

PRESS: Rio Tinto and Glencore in potential merger talks - Bloomberg

Rio Tinto PLC and Glencore PLC have been discussing combining their businesses in what could result in the industry’s largest-ever deal, Bloomberg said on Thursday.

According...

Thu, 16/01/2025 - 19:24

LONDON MARKET CLOSE: Luxury retail glows as rate optimism lifts stocks

European equities ended higher on Thursday, supported by strong corporate updates, while the pound struggled on soft UK economic data.

US interest rate optimism continued...

Thu, 16/01/2025 - 16:55

How did the AJ Bell funds perform in the fourth quarter?

Despite starting with significant political and geopolitical challenges, 2024 turned out to be a strong year for equity markets. Meanwhile, bond markets had a more...

Thu, 16/01/2025 - 16:33

UK inflation in surprise fall, Chancellor comes out fighting and warnings from BP, JD Sports and PageGroup

The AJ Bell Money & Markets podcast team start this week’s episode with some good news as UK inflation took a surprise dip in December...

Thu, 16/01/2025 - 16:26

Which UK stocks have analysts tipped for success in 2025?

As we enter 2025, it can be useful for investors to look at what analysts think will happen in markets in the year. At present,...

Thu, 16/01/2025 - 16:03

TRADING UPDATES: CAB Payments eyes cost cuts; Niox shakes up board

The following is a round-up of updates by London-listed companies, issued on Thursday and not separately reported by Alliance News:

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CAB Payments Holdings PLC - London-based...

Thu, 16/01/2025 - 15:46

UK earnings, trading statements calendar - next 7 days

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Friday 17 January 
DFS Furniture PLCTrading Statement
Ninety One PLCTrading Statement
Petershill Partners PLCTrading Statement
Monday

Thu, 16/01/2025 - 15:36

Smiths News trading in line with expectations; confirms final dividend

Smiths News PLC on Thursday said it still expects to post a slight growth in annual profit for the current year, and it confirmed its...

Thu, 16/01/2025 - 15:17

‘Well-positioned’ PetroTal expects 2025 oil production climb

PetroTal Corp on Thursday expects 2025 oil production to continue the momentum built the previous year.

The petroleum miner is targeting average production and sales...

Thu, 16/01/2025 - 15:03

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