London close: Stocks rise further as UK exits recession
10th May 2024 16:02
(Sharecast News) - London stocks finished the trading week on a positive note on Friday, driven by gains in the mining sector, following the release of data indicating the UK's exit from recession.
Read moreLondon close: Stocks rise as US payrolls come in weaker
3rd May 2024 16:52
(Sharecast News) - London markets closed positively on Friday, as investors digested slower-than-expected payrolls growth in the US, while Anglo American jumped amid anticipation of a potential bidding war for the mining giant.
Read moreGlencore said to be studying approach for Anglo American
3rd May 2024 07:49
(Sharecast News) - Glencore is reportedly studying an approach for Anglo American, a development that could spark a bidding war.
Read moreBHP deploys team to SA to woo officials over Anglo deal - report
2nd May 2024 12:39
(Sharecast News) - BHP has reportedly deployed a team of senior executives to South Africa as it ramps up efforts to win over government officials, regulators and local shareholders, all of whom could yet determine the outcome of its proposed tie-up with rival Anglo American.
Read moreLondon close: Stocks manage to finish above the waterline
29th Apr 2024 15:08
(Sharecast News) - London markets showed resilience on Monday, finishing in the green as investors looked to the start of the US Federal Reserve's policy meeting.
Read moreLondon close: Stocks buoyed by banking, mining positivity
26th Apr 2024 16:35
(Sharecast News) - London's equity markets closed positively on Friday, buoyed by gains in the banking sector following better-than-expected results from NatWest.
Read moreAnglo-American rejects £31bn BHP offer
26th Apr 2024 07:04
(Sharecast News) - Anglo American on Friday rejected an "opportunistic" £31bn bid from rival miner BHP, saying it significantly undervalued the company.
Read moreLondon close: Stocks finish mixed as US GDP growth slows
25th Apr 2024 15:14
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets finished with a mixed performance on Thursday, as investors digested a slower-than-expected GDP growth reading from the United States, while a slew of well-received earnings underpinned the top-flight index.
Read moreAnglo American confirms takeover proposal from BHP
25th Apr 2024 06:39
(Sharecast News) - Anglo American surged on Thursday after it received an unsolicited non-binding and highly conditional £31.1bn all-share takeover proposal from Australia's BHP Group - a deal that would create the world's largest miner and copper producer.
Read moreLondon close: Stocks finish weaker after earlier gains
24th Apr 2024 15:09
(Sharecast News) - London markets closed the day weaker on Wednesday, reversing earlier gains as Wall Street stocks opened lower, although mining stocks remained above the waterline.
Read moreEurope close: Stocks rise as investors digest PMI data
23rd Apr 2024 15:19
(Sharecast News) - European markets closed above the waterline on Tuesday, propelled by positive survey data from the eurozone that bolstered investor sentiment.
Read moreCopper production rises but diamond output falls at Anglo American
23rd Apr 2024 07:14
(Sharecast News) - Anglo American reported relatively flat group production in the first quarter on Tuesday as rising copper production was offset by sliding diamond output.
Read moreAnglo American to oppose any Kabwe claim appeal
22nd Apr 2024 08:29
(Sharecast News) - Anglo American said in an update on Monday that it would oppose any appeal related to the Kabwe claim, which it considers "misconceived".
Read moreLondon close: Stocks mixed as bargain hunters pick over FTSE 100
17th Apr 2024 16:34
(Sharecast News) - London stocks showed a mixed performance by the close on Wednesday, with the top-flight index in the green as investors hunted for bargains after its four-week low on Tuesday.
Read moreDe Beers diamond sales fall in cautious market
17th Apr 2024 07:31
(Sharecast News) - Provisional rough diamond sales from Anglo-American's De Beers' unit fell to $445m in the third sales cycle compared with $542m a year ago amid a subdued market.
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