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FTSE 100 movers: NatWest, Anglo up; Convatec falls on Peel Hunt downgrade
FTSE 100 (UKX) 8,132. 15 0. 66%.
FTSE 250 movers: Darktrace surges on Thoma Bravo bid; WH Smith down again
FTSE 250 (MCX) 19,788. 28 0. 95% .
Anglo American rejects £31bn BHP offer as 'unattractive' for investors
Anglo American on Friday rejected an "opportunistic" £31bn bid from rival miner BHP, saying it significantly undervalued the company.
Europe midday: Shares hold gains at end of busy week; FTSE hits new heights
European shares were higher on Friday as strong earnings from tech giants Google and Microsoft overnight boosted sentiment, while Anglo American rebuffed BHP’s mega £31bn offer as “opportunistic”.
Europe open: Shares gain on US tech results; Anglo rebuffs BHP
European shares opened higher on Friday as strong earnings from tech giants Google and Microsoft overnight boosted sentiment, while Anglo American rebuffed BHP’s mega £31bn offer as “opportunistic”.
Inchcape shares spike on higher Q1 revenues
Shares in Inchcape surged on Thursday as the car dealer reiterated its annual outlook after a 5% rise in first-quarter revenues.
Sainsburys sees strong profit growth this year on food pivot
UK supermarket chain Sainsbury's said it expected to grow profits by 5-10% this year after delivering better-than-expected earnings for 2023/24.
Europe midday: BHP bid for Anglo in focus, but stocks in the red
European shares fell in early trade on Thursday amid a deluge of earnings, trading updates, disappointing results from US tech giant Meta and BHP's $38bn bid for rival mining giant Anglo-American.
Barclays Q1 profits fall 12% as mortgage demand subdued
Barclays Bank reported a 12% fall in first-quarter profit on lower income as customers shopped around for better savings rates and mortgage deals.
Europe open: Shares down but BHP $38bn bid for Anglo dominates markets
European shares fell in early trade on Thursday amid a deluge of earnings, trading updates, disappointing results from US tech giant Meta and BHP's $38bn bid for rival mining giant Anglo-American.
Travis Perkins Q1 revenues fall 3.7% on weak building sector demand
Building products supplier Travis Perkins said first quarter revenue fell 3. 7% as weak demand in the construction sector continued to impact trading.
WPP Q1 revenues fall 1.4%; Guidance held
UK advertising agency WPP on Thursday said revenues fell 1. 4% as it lost a healthcare client and spending by technology companies was cut back.
FTSE 250 movers: Cussons shines on St Tropez sale plan; Mitie slumps on placing
FTSE 250 19,741. 86 -0. 29%.
Allfunds shares fall after report sale plans shelved
Shares in Allfunds Group fell sharply on Wednesday on a report the European fund distribution platform had abandoned talks on a potential sale.
Europe midday: Shares hold gains despite Evotec plunge on outlook
European shares made slight gains on Wednesday as the UK's FTSE 100 posted another intra-day record, but comments from a European Central Bank policy maker on rate cuts also tempered sentiment, while shares in German biotech firm Evotec slumped by a third on a disappointing outlook.
Lloyds Bank holds guidance as Q1 profit falls 28% on margin squeeze
Lloyds Bank held annual guidance despite a 28% fall in first-quarter profits due to lower net interest income and higher operating expenses, as competition for mortgages and savings squeezed margins.
Europe open: Shares up amid Q1 updates, but Nagel comments weigh
European shares edged higher at the open on Wednesday as the UK's FTSE 100 posted another intra-day record, but comments from a European Central Bank policy maker on rate cuts also tempered sentiment.
Abrdn AUM rises 3% in first quarter as flows rebound
Investment manager Abrdn recorded net inflows of £800m in the first quarter of the year, driven by stronger markets.