Related Companies: Anglo American (AAL) , Carclo (CAR) , NATWEST GROUP (NWG)

Anglo American rebuts bid approach from BHP, Nat West Group interim management statement gives shareholders something to cheer and Carclo’s better than expected results see share price surge despite debt burden.

Related Companies: Barclays (BARC) , Anglo American (AAL) , Inchcape (INCH)

More M&A news is moving share prices this morning with BHP tabling a bid for Anglo American, Barclays profits come in above expectations and Inchcape eyes further growth in the wake of its UK asset disposal.

Related Companies: Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY) , PZ Cussons (PZC) , Filtronic (FTC)

AIM-listed Filtronic signs deal with Musk’s SpaceX, launching the stock higher, news of strategic disposals at PZ Cussons reassures investors and Lloyds Banking Group squares up to impact of falling interest rate margins.

Related Companies: Associated British Foods (ABF) , Ferrexpo (FXPO) , JD Sports Fashion (JD.)

After a run of UK companies have been snapped up by overseas players, JD Sport makes a bid for a US rival, Primark sales impress at ABF and Ferrexpo’s iron ore production soars, too.

Related Companies: Tyman (TYMN) , Base Resources Ltd (BSE) , Hipgnosis Songs Fund Limited NPV (USD) (SOND)

A whirlwind start to the week in the latest chapter of the Great Fire Sale of London, with Tyman and Base Resources both seeing their share price jump in response to takeover news, whilst Hipgnosis now finds itself in a bidding war.

Related Companies: Man Group (EMG) , 88 Energy Limited (DI) (88E) , Ethernity Networks Ltd (ENET)

Ethernity Networks finds support off the back of rising revenues and gross profits, whilst 88 Energy’s investors also have cause for cheer in the wake of latest drill results, but Man Group slumps despite AuM hitting all time high.

Related Companies: easyJet (EZJ) , Rentokil Initial (RTO) , Hipgnosis Songs Fund Limited NPV (USD) (SOND)

easyJet gains altitude off half year update despite lower Q4 forward sales. Rentokil investors fail to find upside in Q1 update from the pest control company, whilst Hipgnosis soars as another London-listed firm is bought by overseas owners.

Related Companies: Rio Tinto (RIO) , ASOS (ASC) , Touchstar (TST)

Rio Tinto underperforms sector peers after publishing a production update, Asos finds support despite more losses and stubborn costs, whilst AIM-listed Touchstar struggles to find support despite upbeat full year numbers.

Related Companies: Tclarke (CTO) , B&M European Value Retail S.A. (DI) (BME) , Dr. Martens (DOCS)

As the Great Fire Sale of London continues to burn, TClarke announces it is to be bought out, Dr Martens struggles with its US operations and B&M European Value Retail sees revenues rise but investors struggle to see upside.

Related Companies: Mitie Group (MTO) , 88 Energy Limited (DI) (88E) , Pagegroup (PAGE)

Mitie Group posts bumper revenues pushing stock to the top of the FTSE-250 but ongoing challenges for recruiters see PageGroup slide. Upbeat drilling results from 88 Energy also get an unrefined reception as next step costs mount.

Related Companies: Petrofac Ltd. (PFC) , R&Q Insurance Holdings Ltd (DI) (RQIH) , CleanTech Lithium (CTL)

Petrofac slumps as management continue to seek new financing leaving investors at risk of dilution and R&Q tanks amidst profit warning although CleanTech Lithium bounces on news of CEO departure.

Related Companies: Polar Capital Holdings (POLR) , Lok'n Store Group (LOK) , Darktrace (DARK)

Another London listed company looks set to fall to foreign ownership with Lok’n Store being acquired, Polar Capital sees AuM rise as market performs well and Darktrace impresses with return to revenue growth.

Related Companies: Tesco (TSCO) , IQE (IQE) , Futura Medical (FUM)

Tesco delivers a bumper profit uptick but the market is unmoved, semiconductor play IQE impresses despite sector-wide downturn in demand and Futura Medical posts first profit but investors are left underwhelmed.

Related Companies: BP (BP.) , JTC (JTC) , CleanTech Lithium (CTL)

JTC surges on bumper full year results and dividend uptick and BP’s trading update paints a broadly optimistic picture for the year ahead, although Cleantech Lithium suspends its CEO after undisclosed share dealing was uncovered.

Related Companies: Mirriad Advertising (MIRI) , Tekmar Group (TGP) , Bens Creek Group (BEN)

In a quiet day for market moving news, Mirriad Advertising jumps on industry tie up and Tekmar finds support off contract wins but Bens Creek slips as cashflow woes persist despite additional coal sale.

Related Companies: JD Sports Fashion (JD.) , Roquefort Therapeutics (ROQ) , Shell (SHEL)

In a quiet end to the week, markets have been rattled by yesterday’s Wall Street sell off. JD Sports could suffer if US rates stay high, whilst Roquefort Therapeutics extends yesterday’s losses as funding plans pulled. Shell outperforms on Q1 update.

Related Companies: Mondi (MNDI) , Future (FUTR) , Cavendish Financial (CAV)

FTSE-250 listed Future sees its share price surge off the back of a trading statement; Cavendish Financial also impresses on upbeat UK M&A market; some Mondi shareholders appear wary of a bidding war for DS Smith.

Related Companies: Renishaw (RSW) , Topps Tiles (TPT) , Genedrive (GDR)

Renishaw’s shares fall back after Siemens denies it’s planning on making a bid for the company, but Genedrive jumps as UK health regulator recommends approval of testing kits and sentiment for Topps Tiles fails to crack following results miss.

Related Companies: Hochschild Mining (HOC) , 88 Energy Limited (DI) (88E) , Belluscura (BELL)

Hochschild Mining edges higher off back of news of $15m South American disposal, whilst 88 Energy finds support following encouraging test results, but Belluscura slumps after update pushes back cashflow projections.

Related Companies: Spirent Communications (SPT) , JD Sports Fashion (JD.) , AO World (AO.)

Upbeat news from AO World offers some hope that consumer demand in the UK may be picking up. Numbers from JD Sport were also encouraging, but overseas revenue growth dominated, whilst a counter-offer leaves Spirent the subject of a bidding war.

Related Companies: Smith (DS) (SMDS) , Diploma (DPLM) , S4 Capital (SFOR)

DS Smith finds itself in the early stages of a bidding war, Diploma surges on news of US aerospace acquisition and S4 Capital slips after full year numbers miss target, with a challenging near term outlook seen, too.

Related Companies: Smiths Group (SMIN) , Ocado Group (OCDO) , Zoo Digital Group (ZOO)

Half year results from Smiths Group received a warm welcome, whilst Ocado has carried FY23 momentum into the new year. And amongst smaller caps, Zoo Digital has rebounded as workloads pick up following strike action in Hollywood.

Related Companies: Kingfisher (KGF) , Immupharma (IMM) , Distil (DIS)

Boutique spirits brand Distil signs new distribution agreement, boosting share price, an upbeat outlook for Incathera delivers halo effect to 10% investor Immupharma and Kingfisher’s promised share buyback softens blow of rising costs.

Related Companies: Phoenix Group Holdings (PHNX) , Fisher (James) & Sons (FSJ) , Wetherspoon (J.D.) (JDW)

Shares in insurers Phoenix Group surge off the back of bumper profits and new dividend policy, JD Wetherspoon slumps as Tim Martin expresses lockdown concerns whilst James Fisher finds support with news of asset disposal to ease debt pile.

Related Companies: Next (NXT) , GETECH Group (GTC) , Pollen Street (POLN)

Full year numbers from Next may have been steady rather than stellar, but a positive outlook was welcomed by the market, AIM listed Getech jumps after a trading update and Pollen Street Group’s significant rise in AuM finds cheer, too.

Related Companies: Computacenter (CCC) , Versarien (VRS) , Abingdon Health (ABDX)

Abingdon Health surges as lateral flow test kit technology use to be expanded and sold in Boots, Computacenter investors shun bumper profits and Versarien slides after £615k placing of new shares.

Related Companies: Unilever (ULVR) , Close Brothers Group (CBG) , DFS Furniture (DFS)

Close Brothers publish interim results leading to share price rebound and Unilever announces divestment of ice cream business, again impressing the market, but consumer jitters at home weigh on the outlook for DFS.

Related Companies: Bytes Technology Group (BYIT) , Reckitt Benckiser Group (RKT) , Currys (CURY)

Currys provides a positive trading update as bid window closes, Reckitt Benckiser posts a small rebound after Friday’s punishing ruling from a US court, whilst Bytes Technology struggles despite upbeat full year earnings release.

Related Companies: Vodafone Group (VOD) , Wishbone Gold (DI) (WSBN) , Graft Polymer (UK) (GPL)

Vodafone completes the disposal of its Italian unit, leaving investors to cheer news of increased capital returns and Wishbone Gold jumps on Australian drilling results. However Graft Polymer sees significant losses on boardroom moves and loan agreement.

Related Companies: International Personal Finance (IPF) , OSB Group (OSB) , Trainline (TRN)

A trading statement from Trainline shows the business as being on track whilst alternative lender IPF jumps as profits beat targets, but the buy to let specialist OSB falls hard on changing customer behaviours.

Related Companies: Balfour Beatty (BBY) , Keywords Studios (KWS) , Blue Star Capital (BLU)

Balfour Beatty impresses the market with full year results despite portfolio write downs and Keywords Studios focus on technology support prospect of further outperformance in the year ahead, but Blue Star disappoints with asset revaluation.

Related Companies: Persimmon (PSN) , Domino's Pizza Group (DOM) , TP Icap Group (TCAP)

A slow start to the year sees investors shun Domino’s Pizza and Persimmon Homes management suggest any recovery for the housing market is still some way off, but TP ICAP impress as volatility should see buoyant 2024 revenues.

Related Companies: Loopup Group (LOOP) , Currys (CURY) , Aptamer Group (APTA)

Elliott Partners walk away from their bid for Currys, noting that they can’t justify any higher a price, LoopUp Group looks to delist and AIM listed biotech Aptamer cheers progress with Unilever.

Related Companies: Smith (DS) (SMDS) , Mattioli Woods (MTW) , Just Group (JUST)

As the great fire sale of London continues, DS Smith and Mondi propose merger terms, whilst Mattioli Woods announces its sale to a Private Equity play. Elsewhere, full year earnings from Just Group impress.

Related Companies: Rentokil Initial (RTO) , Funding Circle Holdings (FCH) , Virgin Money UK (VMUK)

Funding Circle eyes profitability by H2 and initiates share buy back, Rentokil’s US acquisition pays off and what does Nationwide Building Society’s bid for Virgin Money say about UK equity markets?

Related Companies: Capita (CPI) , Premier Foods (PFD) , Immupharma (IMM)

Capita posts full year loss as management eye further cost cutting, Premier Foods impresses as pension deficit payments suspended and Immupharma rebounds on solid cash position.

Related Companies: Intertek Group (ITRK) , Ashtead Group (AHT) , Spirent Communications (SPT)

Intertek shows steady full year progress but customer demand remains strong, Ashtead’s Q3 earnings miss takes a toll and PE swoop for Spirent Communications wins boardroom approval.

Related Companies: Ocado Group (OCDO) , Mirriad Advertising (MIRI) , Renalytix (Reg S) (RENX)

Renalytix receives an unsolicited bid approach from major player, Mirriad Advertising sees market reach expanded significantly as new deal signed and Ocado woes mount after last week’s disappointing results.

Related Companies: Pearson (PSON) , ITV (ITV) , Rightmove (RMV)

ITV’s shares jump on sale of BritBox stake to BBC, Pearson advances as full year results show benefits of cost savings, but Rightmove slumps as market slowdown bites.

Related Companies: International Consolidated Airlines Group SA (CDI) (IAG) , Howden Joinery Group (HWDN) , Haleon (HLN)

Full year numbers are out from the consumer healthcare company Haleon, Howden Joinery updates on its 2023 performance and IAG, the owner of British Airways, reports bumper profits.

Related Companies: Vodafone Group (VOD) , St James's Place (STJ) , Halfords Group (HFD)

Vodafone The mobile telecoms giant found itself at the top of the FTSE-100 leader board in early trade on Wednesday after the company confirmed media speculation that it was considering the disposal of its Italian business to Swisscom.

Related Companies: Smith & Nephew (SN.) , Mcbride (MCB) , On The Beach Group (OTB)

Medical equipment manufacturers Smith & Nephew published full year results this morning. Whilst markets were clearly expecting news of headwinds from China...

Related Companies: Bunzl (BNZL) , Wincanton (WIN) , Hydrogen Utopia International (HUI)

Full year numbers from value added distributor Bunzl were published this morning. The company is one of a rare breed who has managed to increase dividends consistently...

Related Companies: Standard Chartered (STAN) , Empyrean Energy (EME) , Hornby (HRN)

Standard Chartered the London-listed, Asian-focused bank was the latest from the sector to publish full year results this morning. Despite wariness over exposure to the Chinese real estate sector

Related Companies: Rolls-Royce Holdings (RR.) , Hargreaves Lansdown (HL.) , Beazley (BEZ)

Rolls Royce full year earnings from the engineering firm Rolls Royce received a rapturous welcome from the market this morning after the company reported a doubling of profits along with the expectation that there’s more to come.

Related Companies: HSBC Holdings (HSBA) , BAE Systems (BA.) , Zinnwald Lithium (ZNWD)

Highlights in the bank’s full year earnings published this morning may have included record profits, a bumper dividend payment and another round of share buybacks...

Related Companies: Barclays (BARC) , InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) , Horizonte Minerals (HZM)

The high street bank posted full year results this morning. Profits were down, whilst loan defaults were up and are expected to continue growing as the current economic cycle maps out...

Related Companies: AstraZeneca (AZN) , Esken Limited (ESKN) , Currys (CURY)

A clear stand out to start the week was electrical retailer Currys, whose share price rallied by more than 33% in response to news of an unsolicited takeover bid.

Related Companies: Solgold (SOLG) , Jarvis Securities (JIM) , NATWEST GROUP (NWG)

Banking giant Nat West published full year results this morning, revealing profits and return on tangible equity figures that were both above expectations...

Related Companies: Centrica (CNA) , Close Brothers Group (CBG) , Microsalt (SALT)

The Merchant Bank issued a trading statement this morning in the wake of the FCA review into car financing. Noting significant uncertainty in the timing and quantum of any impact here...

Related Companies: Coca-Cola HBC AG (CDI) (CCH) , Futura Medical (FUM) , TheWorks.Co.Uk (WRKS)

Another set of numbers showing double digit organic sales growth for a third consecutive year has been sufficient to drive Coca Cola HBC stock to the top of the FTSE-100 leader board by mid-morning.

Related Companies: TUI AG Reg Shs (DI) (TUI) , Cornerstone FS (CSFS) , Artemis Resources Limited NPV (DI) (ARV)

The German-headquartered tour operator TUI published Q1 results this morning which received a warm reception – at least in the short term. Early gains for the stock were as much as 5% after management noted...

Related Companies: UK Commercial Property Reit Limited (UKCM) , Frasers Group (FRAS) , Artemis Resources Limited NPV (DI) (ARV)

The high street retail heavyweight – and arguably the one group that could be the last left standing – saw its shares adding just over 2% by mid-morning, making the stock one of the best performers on the FTSE-100.

Related Companies: Tesco (TSCO) , Bellway (BWY) , Renalytix (Reg S) (RENX)

The retail giant published a note this morning advising that it was divesting the banking services division. Client books will be transferred to Barclays, who will then continue to provide services to Tesco customers on a white label basis.

Related Companies: British American Tobacco (BATS) , Smith (DS) (SMDS) , Sondrel (Holdings) (SND)

Shares in DS Smith jumped 14% this morning as the market responded to news of management confirming that in line with media speculation, they had received a preliminary expression of interest from Mondi

Related Companies: Barratt Developments (BDEV) , Redrow (RDW) , Helium One Group Ltd (DI) (HE1)

Housebuilder Redrow announced this morning that it had agreed to an all share merger with peer Barratt Developments, along with half year numbers

Related Companies: BP (BP.) , Renishaw (RSW) , Virgin Money UK (VMUK)

One of the biggest rises on the board this morning was Renishaw, who issued a half year update earlier in the day.

Related Companies: Vodafone Group (VOD) , CMC Markets (CMCX) , Helium One Group Ltd (DI) (HE1)

It’s been another significant morning of gains for Helium One, the driller of helium in East Africa.

Related Companies: BT Group (BT.A) , Wizz Air Holdings (WIZZ) , Superdry (SDRY)

British Telecom produced Q3 earnings on Thursday which received a somewhat muted reception from the market.

Related Companies: GSK (GSK) , ITM Power (ITM) , Pebble Beach Systems Group (PEB)

The AIM-listed hydrogen producer updated the market this morning with interim results and it’s fair to say that investors liked what they saw.

Related Companies: Diageo (DGE) , WPP (WPP) , Speedy Hire (SDY)

Definitely a case of the glass being half empty at Diageo this morning where interim results laid bare the impact of multiple headwinds faced by the company.

Related Companies: Safestay (SSTY) , Loungers (LGRS) , Ryanair Holdings (CDI) (0RYA)

Ryanair has this morning posted Q3 numbers, highlighting that over the first nine months of the year, profits had risen 39% to EUR2.19 billion.

Related Companies: Saga (SAGA) , Helium One Group Ltd (DI) (HE1) , Wickes Group (WIX)

The Helium driller saw shares extending Thursday’s gains as the weekend break loomed into site.

Related Companies: St James's Place (STJ) , Fuller Smith & Turner (FSTA) , Helium One Group Ltd (DI) (HE1)

Wealth manager St James Place has been left propping up the FTSE-100 on Thursday following the publication of a market update.

Related Companies: easyJet (EZJ) , Fresnillo (FRES) , Revolution Bars Group (RBG)

A first half trading update from Revolution Bars showed that party-goers were flooding back in the peak pre-Christmas run up and sales were at their best levels since before the pandemic.

Related Companies: Associated British Foods (ABF) , Premier Foods (PFD) , Esken Limited (ESKN)

Aviation group Esken and owner of Southend Airport found its shares were the worst performer in London this morning, down 30%.

Related Companies: BAE Systems (BA.) , Trifast (TRI) , Benchmark Holdings (BMK)

Sheffield based aquaculture, genetics, nutrition and health business has this morning announced a strategic review and formal sale process of the business.

Related Companies: Wincanton (WIN) , Custodian Property Income Reit (CREI) , Currys (CURY)

Logistics company Wincanton saw its shares surge this morning after news broke that management were recommending an all-cash offer for the business from a private equity play.

Related Companies: Cranswick (CWK) , TheWorks.Co.Uk (WRKS) , Flutter Entertainment (CDI) (FLTR)

A bumper morning for Flutter which published its Q4 trading update this morning, driving shares up by more than 12% as a result. Especially strong revenue growth is being reported from the US...

Related Companies: Pearson (PSON) , Persimmon (PSN) , 888 Holdings (DI) (888)

The housebuilder may have seen itself elevated once again to the rarefied position of a FTSE-100 company on Tuesday but the subsequent bounce often associated with such a promotion is looking short lived.

Related Companies: Ocado Group (OCDO) , Card Factory (CARD) , Critical Mineral Resources PLC (CMRS)

Shares in the online grocery play Ocado have been rattling around in recent weeks but today’s trading update appears to have given the market some much needed direction.

Related Companies: Burberry Group (BRBY) , Ocado Group (OCDO) , Crest Nicholson Holdings (CRST)

Shares in Crest Nicolson took something of a beating this morning after the company announced it was revising down its profit outlook for FY23

Related Companies: BAE Systems (BA.) , Burberry Group (BRBY) , Vistry Group (VTY)

Air Astana announced to the market that it was planning an IPO which would see GDRs (Global Depositary Receipts) admitted to trade in London with the underlying securities listed on the Astana International Exchange

Related Companies: Marks & Spencer Group (MKS) , Whitbread (WTB) , Trustpilot Group (TRST)

A Q3 update from owners of Premier Inn Whitbread this morning painted an upbeat picture of rising room rates and occupancy levels.

Related Companies: Sainsbury (J) (SBRY) , Pennon Group (PNN) , Marks Electrical Group (MRK)

The supermarket group reported Christmas sales figures today and whilst management may have been talking a good game when it came to outperformance in grocery sales

Related Companies: Hays (HAS) , JD Sports Fashion (JD.) , MJ Gleeson (GLE)

Recruiter Hays attracted the wrath of the market this morning in response to a quarterly trading update. At 10am

Related Companies: CMC Markets (CMCX) , Shell (SHEL) , Phoenix Digital Assets PLC (PNIX)

A trading statement saw full year guidance being significantly upgraded and the beleaguered share price reacted accordingly.