LONDON MARKET CLOSE: Stocks up as UK consumer inflation undershoots

Investors reacted positively UK annual inflation holding steady last month, defying expectations of an acceleration and prompting local stocks to rise.

The FTSE 100 index closed...

Wed, 14/02/2024 - 16:56


IN BRIEF: Katoro Gold gets additional financing; raises £825,000

Katoro Gold PLC - London-based gold and nickel exploration and development company - On Monday, Katoro announced a financing, raising £750,000. Says its broker SI...

Wed, 14/02/2024 - 15:25


PRESS: Brussels open to telecoms mergers to support investment - FT

Brussels has signalled it is open to European telecoms mergers to help fund the rollout of 5G and update ageing networks, a report said Wednesday.

The...

Wed, 14/02/2024 - 15:17


Diverse Income Trust says asset value down but ups interim dividend

Diverse Income Trust PLC on Wednesday reported a negative total return for its latest half year, but reassured that its investees can ‘gain strength in...

Wed, 14/02/2024 - 14:30


UK earnings, trading statements calendar - next 7 days

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Thursday 15 February 
Benchmark Holdings PLCQ1 Results
Centrica PLCFull Year Results
MJ Gleeson PLCHalf Year Results
Relx PLCFull Year

Wed, 14/02/2024 - 14:15


IN BRIEF: Diaceutics announces new marketing partnership with KPMG

Diaceutics PLC - Belfast-based provider of diagnostic commercialisation services to pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies - Announces strategic alliance with KPMG LLC, which provides tax, audit...

Wed, 14/02/2024 - 13:52


Zotefoams joins UK independent plastic recycling authority Recoup

Zotefoams PLC on Wednesday said it has joined Recoup, the UK’s ‘leading’ independent authority on plastics resource efficiency and recycling.

The Croydon-based cellular material technology firm...

Wed, 14/02/2024 - 12:33


BAE Systems secures approvals to complete Ball Aerospace purchase

BAE Systems PLC on Wednesday said it has received all the regulatory approvals needed to complete the acquisition of Ball Aerospace from Ball Corp.

The deal...

Wed, 14/02/2024 - 12:29


Jadestone Energy acquires additional 17% stake in CWLH oil fields

Jadestone Energy PLC on Wednesday said that it had increased its stake in a western Australian oil fields development, one which is ‘fast becoming a...

Wed, 14/02/2024 - 12:24


LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: UK inflation data lifts rate cut hope

A more favourable than feared UK inflation reading bolstered London-listed equities heading into Wednesday afternoon, as stocks recovered from a red-hot US consumer price index...

Wed, 14/02/2024 - 12:15


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