What Trump’s victory means for UK markets November 6, 2024 Donald Trump and the Republicans have had a stunning victory in the US elections. Now is the time to dissect what it means for the UK. The win for Trump brings the issue of tariffs front and centre. One of Trump’s main campaign pledges was to impose tariffs on imports. China is likely to face [...]
It’ll take more than a big screen to revive the London Stock Exchange June 13, 2024 A live market screen in Paternoster Square is no substitute for the cultural and regulatory reforms we need to get companies listing in London, says Tim Focas In what seems like a desperate attempt to breathe new life into London’s equity market, London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) CEO Julia Hoggett has proposed installing a live [...]
Wood Group engages with Sidara on latest takeover bid, extends offer deadline June 5, 2024 Engineering and consulting company John Wood Group has said it is engaging with Sidara after the Dubai-based rival submitted a fourth and "final" bid for the FTSE 250 firm.
Sales downturn at Spectris after sale of software firm May 2, 2024 Precision instrument maker Spectris experienced a slower first start to the year than expected, it announced in its quarterly update.