UK commercial property firms in billion-pound merger talks

[ad_1] Combined market value just over £1 billion Combined assets close to £2 billion UK property sector ripe for consolidation The UK property sector received a jolt this morning with…

Mixed finish for UK stocks as FTSE 100 gets boost from China

[ad_1] Stock prices in London ended largely lower on Wednesday as investors nervously eyed continuing tensions in the Middle East and an incoming interest rate decision from the European Central…

UK stocks higher in wake of dovish Fed comments and Wall Street gains

[ad_1] Stock prices in London were higher on Tuesday morning amid news that grocery price inflation in the UK had cooled, and following dovish comments from two senior Federal Reserve…

UK stocks close higher despite bumper US payrolls data

[ad_1] Stock prices in London ended higher on Friday, shrugging off a stronger-than-expected reading for the US labour market. Robust US data could be seen as a bearish signal, amid…

More muscle on margins behind Trustpilot stock surge

[ad_1] Stock tops FTSE All-Share leader board with near-17% jump Management talk up further margin gain Investors impressed by profit quality promise Online reviews and analytics platform Trustpilot (TRST) surged on 19…

Why PZ Cussons wants full control of its volatile Nigeria business

[ad_1] Carex maker offers £22.8 million for minority-held shares Deal to ‘simplify and strengthen’ Nigeria business But unit’s volatile history means investors unconvinced Branded consumer goods group PZ Cussons (PZC)…

Watches of Switzerland ticks up 2.6% as directors snap up shares following sell-off

[ad_1] Directors bought almost £900,000 of stock on 1 Sept Rolex purchase of Bucherer hit shares hard Watches of Switzerland still has substantial growth opportunity It has been a rough few…