Hargreaves Lansdown confirms rejected approach; ‘undervalues’ firm

Hargreaves Lansdown PLC on Thursday confirmed it rejected a takeover approach from a group of private equity firms including CVC Advisers.

Shares in the Bristol,...

Thu, 23/05/2024 - 11:32


TOP NEWS: Vukile Property Fund confirms offer for Capital & Regional

Vukile Property Fund confirmed on Thursday it had made a ‘non-binding indicative proposal’ to acquire Capital & Regional PLC in a possible cash-share deal.

The...

Thu, 23/05/2024 - 11:02


Tate & Lyle profit jumps 48% despite dampened consumer demand

Tate & Lyle on Thursday reported strong profit growth and announced the sale of its remaining stake in its primary product business.

The London-based sweetener and...

Thu, 23/05/2024 - 10:53


Johnson Matthey CEO confident of success despite drop in annual profit

Johnson Matthey PLC on Thursday said it remained ‘well positioned’ to tackle market dynamics despite seeing annual profit hit by falling precious metals prices.

In the...

Thu, 23/05/2024 - 10:52


Bytes Technology lifts special dividend as profit rises on contracts

Bytes Technology Group PLC on Thursday posted robust annual profit after winning large public sector contracts, coupled with strong demand from corporate customers.

The Surrey,...

Thu, 23/05/2024 - 10:41


AIM WINNERS & LOSERS: Eqtec rises on refinancing; Clontarf falls

The following stocks are the leading risers and fallers on AIM in London on Thursday.

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AIM - WINNERS

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Eqtec PLC, up 18% at 1.56 pence, 12-month...

Thu, 23/05/2024 - 10:41


Nigel Farage announces he will not be standing in UK general election

Nigel Farage has announced he is not standing as a Reform UK candidate in the July 4 general election, but will ‘do my bit to...

Thu, 23/05/2024 - 10:36


Well positioned QinetiQ lifts guidance as highlights strong momentum

QinetiQ Group PLC on Thursday raised its financial outlook after delivering ‘strong’ annual results in the face of ‘difficult market conditions in the US.’

Shares in...

Thu, 23/05/2024 - 10:27


Scottish Mortgage underperforms index but optimistic about AI

Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust PLC on Thursday reported a positive total return for what its chair called ‘a challenging yet rewarding year’.

The investor in...

Thu, 23/05/2024 - 10:23


Aviva optimistic after delivering company-wide growth in first quarter

Aviva PLC on Thursday said it is on track to meet its 2026 targets after a strong opening quarter.

The London-based insurer said general insurance premiums...

Thu, 23/05/2024 - 10:14


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