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Big Technologies firmly rejects claims made by ex-CEO
13th Jun 2025 13:22
(Sharecast News) - Big Technologies published a letter to shareholders on Friday, firmly rejecting allegations made by former chief executive officer Sara Murray in correspondence sent to certain investors earlier in the week.
Read moreUS open: Stocks lower following Israeli airstrike on Iranian nuclear facilities
13th Jun 2025 12:47
(Sharecast News) - Major indices were in the red early on Friday as market participants reacted to news that Israel launched an airstrike on Iran.
Read moreLondon midday: Stocks off lows as oil majors gush higher on Middle East tensions
13th Jun 2025 12:26
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were off lows but still weaker by midday on Friday amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, after Israel hit Iran's nuclear sites.
Read moreTransfer of Sanlam UK to Ninety One set to complete
13th Jun 2025 12:01
(Sharecast News) - Ninety One confirmed on Friday that the UK component of its strategic asset management partnership with Sanlam was set to complete on Monday 16 June.
Read moreArtemis UK Future Leaders engages with shareholders over board composition
13th Jun 2025 11:58
(Sharecast News) - Artemis UK Future Leaders acknowledged shareholder concerns in a statement on Friday, after more than 21% of votes were cast against the re-election of Bridget Guerin at its annual general meeting on 5 June.
Read moreOil, gold prices surge after Israel attacks Iran
13th Jun 2025 11:09
(Sharecast News) - Oil prices continued to surge on Friday, alongside a rush for safe-haven assets, after Israel launched a series of air strikes against Iran.
Read moreGroupe BPCE to take over Portuguese lender Novo Banco
13th Jun 2025 10:59
(Sharecast News) - French lender Groupe BPCE is to take over Portugal's fourth-largest bank Novo Banco for an estimated €4.8bn, snapping up the remaining 75% it doesn't already own.
Read morePrimary Health Properties defends its Assura bid over Sana offer
13th Jun 2025 10:56
(Sharecast News) - Primary Health Properties defended its £1.2bn offer for Assura on Friday, reiterating that the proposed all-share and cash deal offered strategic and financial benefits, as it urged Assura shareholders not to accept a rival bid from private equity-backed Sana Bidco.
Read moreAsia report: Markets fall on renewed Middle East concerns
13th Jun 2025 10:52
(Sharecast News) - Sharp losses were seen across Asia-Pacific bourses on Friday amid a surge in oil prices, as investors reacted to news that Israel had carried out a military strike on Iran targeting nuclear facilities.
Read moreUS pre-open: Futures lower after Israel launches airstrike on Iran
13th Jun 2025 10:29
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were firmly in the red ahead of the bell on Friday as market participants reacted to news that Israel launched an airstrike on Iran.
Read moreAstraZeneca launches strategic research collaboration with China's CSPC Pharmaceuticals
13th Jun 2025 09:51
(Sharecast News) - Drugmaker AstraZeneca revealed on Friday that it has entered a strategic research collaboration with Chinese firm CSPC Pharmaceuticals Group.
Read moreShore Capital sees major upside at Hostelworld
13th Jun 2025 09:37
(Sharecast News) - Shore Capital has reiterated its 'buy' rating for Hostelworld, hailing the group's social network-led transformation and recent investments to drive long-term growth.
Read moreEnergean temporarily suspends FPSO operations following Iran attack
13th Jun 2025 09:09
(Sharecast News) - British gas producer Energean said on Friday that it has temporarily suspended production and activities at its power floating production, storage and offloading vessel located off the coast of Northern Israel.
Read moreDundee Precious Metals agrees to acquire Adriatic Metals
13th Jun 2025 08:15
(Sharecast News) - Dundee Precious Metals has agreed to acquire Adriatic Metals in a recommended share and cash deal, valuing the London- and Sydney-listed miner at $1.25bn.
Read moreRenold agrees to £187m takeover from Webster Industries
13th Jun 2025 08:00
(Sharecast News) - Industrial chain manufacturer Renold has reached an agreement regarding a £187m takeover from private equity firm Morgenthaler Private Equity, causing shares to surge on Friday.
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