Major alcoholic beverage manufacturers witnessed a significant decline in their share prices following a stark announcement from the US surgeon-general regarding cancer warnings on alcohol products. The dramatic market response
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British public companies face mounting pressure from aggressive US activist investors as depressed valuations make FTSE-listed firms increasingly attractive targets. A comprehensive report by management consultancy Alvarez and Marsal (A&M)
The global financial landscape witnessed remarkable shifts throughout 2024, with US equity markets leading the charge whilst other regions experienced varied outcomes. The tech-heavy Nasdaq demonstrated exceptional performance, surging over
The UK’s premier stock index has marked its most robust annual gain in three years, despite trailing behind its American counterparts. The FTSE 100 achieved a noteworthy 5.7% increase throughout
The FTSE 100 has recorded its fourth consecutive year of growth, achieving a 5.8 per cent increase in 2024, whilst American markets demonstrated significantly stronger performance with gains nearly five
The S&P 500 has achieved a remarkable milestone, climbing more than 20% for the second consecutive year, propelled by widespread enthusiasm surrounding artificial intelligence and robust performances from mega-cap technology
In a significant policy reversal, Pakistan has abandoned its planned tax on banks’ profits from government debt mere days before implementation, following intense pressure from the banking sector. The proposed
The global economy faces unprecedented challenges as it enters 2025, with Donald Trump’s return to the White House poised to reshape international trade dynamics. His campaign promises of imposing tariffs
The Issa brothers are preparing for a potential flotation of their petrol station empire in the United States, with an estimated value of £13 billion. This strategic move represents another
The wealth of American private capital leaders has skyrocketed by more than $56bn in 2024, driven by extraordinary share price performances at industry giants Blackstone, Apollo and KKR. The remarkable
The City of London witnessed a mixed trading session on Tuesday, as property sector woes were offset by broader market optimism. The FTSE 100 demonstrated resilience, closing up 0.4 per
Maritime analytics firm Windward, helmed by former BP chief Lord Browne of Madingley, has joined the growing exodus from London’s AIM market through a £216 million acquisition by US private
The semiconductor industry might find a safeguard against potential market volatility through AI-enabled smartphones, according to the CEO of the world’s leading chip testing equipment manufacturer. Doug Lefever, chief executive
In a significant shift within Asian financial markets, India has emerged as the continent’s leading destination for company listings in 2024, overtaking China’s long-held position. The milestone places India as
British banks have emerged as the standout performers among UK shares in 2024, capitalising on elevated interest rates that have significantly enhanced the sector’s profitability despite lingering concerns about domestic
The proposed London listing of French media giant Canal+ is facing strong headwinds as a prominent Paris-based fund manager raises serious concerns about the flotation’s potential success. Anne-Sophie d’Andlau, co-founder
