FTSE 100 down on weak US and Asian cues

The FTSE 100 started Thursday in downbeat fashion, falling 1.1% after weakness in Asian and US markets as fears mount about the impact of the...

Thu, 09/09/2021 - 08:46


EasyJet announces £1.2 billion rights issue, reveals takeover bid

Airline EasyJet has announced plans for a £1.2 billion rights issue and revealed it had been subject to an unsolicited all-share takeover offer which had...

Thu, 09/09/2021 - 08:37


Spire Healthcare reports revenue growth, profit crimped by Covid costs

Independent hospital operator Spire Healthcare reported a recovery in profit and revenue in the six months to 30 June but saw earnings fall short of...

Thu, 09/09/2021 - 08:00


Genus posts profit increase, flags volatility in Chinese porcine market

Animal breeding and genetics specialist Genus reported a 29% increase in profit for the 12 months to 30 June 2021.

However, the company warned that...

Thu, 09/09/2021 - 07:52


Morrisons profit hit by Covid costs

Supermarket Morrisons reported a drop in first half pre-tax profit of 43.4% to £82 million as it faced Covid-19 costs and lost profit in its...

Thu, 09/09/2021 - 07:41


888 announces £2.2 billion acquisition of William Hill international

Betting firm 888 has entered into an agreement with Caesars Entertainment to acquire the international (non-US) business of William Hill at an enterprise value of...

Thu, 09/09/2021 - 07:31


JD Sports Fashion appoints Nike alumni as non-exec director

Sportswear chain JD Sports Fashion has appointed former Nike man Bert Hoyt as a non-executive director.

Hoyt joined Nike in 1998, he was most recently...

Thu, 09/09/2021 - 07:23


AstraZeneca reports positive results from asthma treatment trials

Pharma firm AstraZeneca reported positive results from a new asthma treatment it is developing in partnership with Avillion.

that positive high-level results from the MANDALA...

Thu, 09/09/2021 - 07:20


Economic Events - Tomorrow's Events

CA

10/09/2021 13:30 industrial capacity utilization rates
10/09/2021 13:30 labour force survey

DE

10/09/2021 07:00 CPI

ES

10/09/2021 08:00 industrial production

FR

10/09/2021 07:45...

Thu, 09/09/2021 - 07:00


Company Events - Tomorrow's Events

AGM / EGM

10/09/2021 Sumo Group PLC (SUMO)
10/09/2021 Svm UK Emerging Fund PLC (SVM)
10/09/2021 Victoria Oil & Gas PLC (VOG)
10/09/2021 Stenprop...

Thu, 09/09/2021 - 07:00


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