Clarkson shares jump as sees better than expected profit rise in 2024

Shares in Clarkson jumped on Friday after it predicted profit in 2024 would top market hopes.

In a brief statement, the London-based shipping and off-shore services...

Fri, 10/01/2025 - 08:31


Sainsbury’s shares slip despite celebrating ‘biggest ever Christmas’

J Sainsbury PLC shares fell on Friday despite the retailer hailing its ‘biggest ever Christmas’ as it delivered market share gains and sales growth.

The London-based...

Fri, 10/01/2025 - 08:21


IN BRIEF: Woodbois names new chief executive following resignations

Woodbois Ltd - Guernsey-registered, Africa-focused timber technology firm - Names Lucas Kanme as chief executive officer, with immediate effect. Kanme previously held senior positions with...

Fri, 10/01/2025 - 06:55


UK Chancellor Reeves faces pressure to balance books as yields rise

Rachel Reeves faces further pressure to balance the books as the UK’s borrowing costs hit their highest level since the 2008 financial crisis.

The chancellor is...

Fri, 10/01/2025 - 06:03


Ireland taoiseach and tanaiste refuse to comment on trust in Lowry

The taoiseach and tanaiste have refused to be drawn on whether they consider Michael Lowry to be trustworthy, as they engage in Irish government formation...

Fri, 10/01/2025 - 06:03


France’s Macron, UK PM Starmer discuss Ukraine, Middle East at meeting

French President Emmanuel Macron met with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday in Britain, where they discussed the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East. 

Starmer...

Fri, 10/01/2025 - 06:03


IN BRIEF: Shell and Chevron announce production starts at Whale jv

Shell PLC - London-based oil and gas exploration firm and Chevron Corp - San Ramon, California-based oil and gas company - Announce that production has...

Thu, 09/01/2025 - 18:04


Fundsmith Equity posts fourth year of index underperformance

Terry Smith has published his annual letter to shareholders of the Fundsmith Equity fund, showing that 2024 was the fourth consecutive calendar year...

Thu, 09/01/2025 - 17:28


LONDON MARKET CLOSE: FTSE 100 closes up as miners rise on price uplift

Key UK retailers ended Thursday firmly in the red but calmer bond markets and rising commodity prices helped keep blue-chip stocks in the green.

The FTSE...

Thu, 09/01/2025 - 17:13


What rising gilt yields mean for investors

The bond market has taken fright from the growing sense of inflationary pressures in the air. The benchmark UK 10-year gilt has now risen to...

Thu, 09/01/2025 - 16:49


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