LONDON MARKET OPEN: FTSE 100 up ahead of US interest rate decision

Stocks in London were in the green on Wednesday morning, as investors prepare for eurozone inflation data and the US interest rate decision this afternoon.

UK...

Wed, 18/12/2024 - 09:24


National Grid sets out ‘unprecedented’ £35 billion investment plans

National Grid PLC on Wednesday laid out proposals to invest up to £35 billion in its electricity transmission network between 2026 and 2031.

The London-based electricity...

Wed, 18/12/2024 - 09:17


IN BRIEF: Schroder European Real Estate potential tax exposure higher

Schroder European Real Estate Investment Trust PLC - London and Johannesburg-listed property investor - Says its potential tax exposure in France is higher than earlier...

Wed, 18/12/2024 - 08:57


UK inflation picks up as expected to 2.6% in November; core below view

UK consumer inflation accelerated in line with expectations in November, although core inflation and services inflation surprised on the downside, figures on Wednesday showed.

According to...

Wed, 18/12/2024 - 08:27


LONDON MARKET CLOSE: FTSE 100 down as Bunzl falls on deflation impact

UK indices were down at the close on Tuesday, as Bunzl warned deflation will have a impact on profitability.

The FTSE 100 index closed down 66.85...

Tue, 17/12/2024 - 17:07


GSTechnologies loss narrows as revenue multiplies on increased volumes

GSTechnologies Ltd on Tuesday said its interim pretax loss narrowed and revenue increased in a period of ‘significant development’ for the company.

The Perth, Australia-based fintech...

Tue, 17/12/2024 - 16:54


IN BRIEF: Global Smaller Cos ups payout but total return underperforms

Global Smaller Cos Trust PLC - FTSE 250-listed London-based investment trust - Net asset value per share grows 1.5% to 180.80 pence as at October...

Tue, 17/12/2024 - 14:36


Council tax in England and Wales to rise to fund higher police budgets

Council tax is set to increase by almost £330 million to fund policing across England and Wales next year.

Ministers have set out a provisional 3.5%...

Tue, 17/12/2024 - 14:35


UK company failures rise with more businesses in ‘perilous’ position

The number of UK companies going bust increased last month, official data shows, as experts warned that more businesses face a ‘perilous financial position’ as...

Tue, 17/12/2024 - 14:28


IN BRIEF: Acceler8 agrees to buy US music royalties platform Verifyyed

Acceler8 Ventures PLC - acquisition vehicle - Shares are suspended from trading on the London Main Market as Acceler8 agrees to buy Verifyyed Inc, a...

Tue, 17/12/2024 - 13:51


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