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Berenberg upgrades Sabre Insurance to 'hold'
Berenberg has upgraded Sabre Insurance to ‘hold’ after the motor specialist secured a five-year deal with Freeway Insurance Services.
Barratt Developments snaps up land promotor in £250m deal
Barratt Developments has acquired land promotor Gladman Developments in a £250m deal, the blue chip house builder announced on Monday.
Virgin Media O2 reportedly mulling joint venture, BT shares ease
Shares in BT Group came under pressure on Monday as it emerged that rival Virgin Media O2 was looking to expand its fibre network through a joint venture.
Omicron hits festive bookings at Ryanair
Ryanair Holdings reported a third-quarter loss on Monday after the Omicron variant hit passenger numbers during the peak festive booking season.
China factory growth struggles amid Covid surge
China’s manufacturing sector stalled in January, data showed on Monday, hit by a resurgence in Covid-19 cases and the re-introduction of stringent lockdown measures.
Purplebricks turns red as revenues fall
Purplebricks Group blamed a "challenging" period on Monday after interim revenues fell, pushing the online-only estate agency into the red.
Hong Kong competition authorities to probe Deliveroo
Hong Kong's competition authorities are to investigate Deliveroo and its local rival Foodpanda, it was announced on Thursday.
Trading in Unbound to get underway on AIM
Unbound has confirmed it will transfer to the London Stock’s Exchange’s junior market early next week.
Retail sales fall as Omicron restrictions hit home
Retail sales slipped below seasonal norms in January, an industry survey showed on Thursday, as the rapid spread of Omicron hit trade.
3i reports 'resilient' third-quarter performance
3i Group reported a total return of more than 32% on Thursday, following a “resilient” performance across its investment portfolios.
CMA launches probe into music streaming market
The competition watchdog has formally launched an investigation into the UK’s music streaming market.
Saga upbeat for future growth despite Covid hit
Shares in Saga sparked on Thursday after the insurance and travel firm said it was well positioned for growth following a strong end to the year.
St James's Place sees record end to year
St James’s Place reported another strong fourth quarter on Thursday, pushing new business for the full year to a record high.
European court overturns Intel's €1.06bn antitrust fine
A senior European Union court has ruled in favour of Intel in the latest round of the chipmaker’s 12-year legal battle with EU antitrust regulators.
German ministry trims growth forecasts
The German government cut its economic growth forecast on Wednesday, after restrictions introduced to curb the spread of Omicron weighed heavily.
JP Morgan ups rating on Intertek to 'overweight'
JP Morgan has upped its recommendation on Intertek Group to ‘overweight’, arguing that its current valuation was unjustified relative to its peers.
Forterra launches buyback following 'strong' 2021
Masonry specialist Forterra announced a £40m share buyback on Wednesday, after strong demand throughout 2021 boosted both revenues and cash.
Regulator to probe National Express-Stagecoach merger
The competition watchdog is to investigate the proposed £1. 9bn merger of National Express and Stagecoach, it was confirmed on Wednesday.
Fourth-quarter earnings dip at General Electric
General Electric saw earnings dip in the fourth quarter, the industrial giant reported on Tuesday, sending its shares sharply lower as trading got under way.
Prices set to jump as factories battle surging costs - CBI
UK manufacturers are poised to ramp up prices as they battle rising costs and labour shortages, a closely-watched survey showed on Tuesday.