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UBS ups rating on Moneysupermarket
UBS has upgraded its rating on Moneysupermarket Group and boosted earnings forecasts, arguing that the price comparison site is gearing up to enter a “virtuous circle”.
US judge rules against Qualcomm in antitrust probe
A US judge has ruled that tech giant Qualcomm unlawfully suppressed competition in the market for mobile phone chips, and has ordered it to renegotiate contracts.
Higher energy bills push inflation above Bank of England target
Inflation crept above the Bank of England’s target in April, pushed upwards by rising energy and transport costs, but remained below consensus forecasts, official data showed on Wednesday.
Former Ashtead boss to replace Gareth Davis as Ferguson chair
Plumbing and heating products distributor Ferguson has named former Ashtead chief executive Geoff Drabble as its new chairman.
Peloton scraps IPO in favour of $1bn tie up with Merck
American drugs giant Merck has agreed to buy Peloton Therapeutics in a deal that could eventually be worth more than $2bn.
Jamie Oliver's restaurant group collapses
The restaurant group fronted by celebrity chef Jamie Olivier has collapsed, putting up to 1,300 jobs at risk.
First Derivatives cheers investors with upbeat outlook
Northern Ireland’s First Derivatives said the current year had got off to a strong start as it reported a jump in both revenues and profits.
Manufacturers report slide in demand - CBI
Manufacturing order books have slumped to their lowest level since October 2016, the Confederation of British Industry said on Tuesday, as Brexit-related stockpiling started to ease.
Nationwide warns of margin squeeze as mortgage market intensifies
Nationwide saw underlying profits tumble last year after it increased investment in digital services, and warned that its core mortgage and savings markets remained competitive, despite a surge in the size of its loan book.
Victims lose thousands as crypto scams soar - FCA
The number of scams involving cryptoassets and foreign exchange investments tripled last year, with victims losing more than £27m in total, according to research published on Tuesday by the regulator.
Lumentum cuts outlook as it becomes latest company to halt Huawei shipments
Lumentum has ceased shipments to Huawei, the Chinese telecoms giant, forcing the US technology company to slash its quarterly outlook.
Dish serves up $800m deal with EchoStar
American satellite TV broadcaster DISH Network has acquired a swathe of assets from EchoStar in a deal worth $800m.
Greenpeace blockades BP's global HQ
The global headquarters of BP has been shut down by Greenpeace, after the campaigning charity blockaded the oil giant’s west London office.
HSBC calls Merlin overvalued, cuts from 'buy' to 'reduce'
HSBC has downgraded its rating on Merlin Entertainments, citing concerns about the leisure group’s long-term growth plans.
British households increasingly concerned about their financial health - survey
British households are becoming increasingly pessimistic about their financial wellbeing, despite record levels of employment, a survey showed on Monday.
Clinigen to take back US rights to cancer drugs
Aim’s Clinigen Group is taking back control of two oncology drugs from US partner Cumberland Pharmaceuticals.
PureCircle raises £26m as it looks to accelerate growth
PureCircle has raised more than £26m through a share placing, as it looks to expand its product portfolio and ramp up growth.
Walmart 'seriously considering' Asda IPO
Supermarket chain Asda could be floated, staff were told on Wednesday, after the competition authorities derailed its proposed tie-up with rival J Sainsbury.
Chinese economy weakens as manufacturing, investment and retail sales all slow
China’s economy stumbled last month, as retail sales grew at their weakest pace for 16 years and industrial production fell sharply.
Energean's Israeli flagship on track; production in Greece deferred
Energean Oil and Gas said its flagship project off the coast of Israel was on track to start delivering gas by 2021.