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Supreme buys Clearly Drinks for £15m

24th Jun 2024 07:48

(Sharecast News) - Supreme said on Monday that it has bought Clearly Drinks, a UK manufacturer of specialised canned and bottled-at-source spring water and soft drinks, for £15m.

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PepsiCo agrees to waive bottling clause as Carlsberg pursues Britvic

24th Jun 2024 07:33

(Sharecast News) - Carlsberg confirmed on Monday that PepsiCo has agreed to waive the change of control clause in the bottling arrangements it has with Britvic, removing a potential challenge for the Danish brewer looking to buy the UK drinks company.

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London pre-open: Stocks seen lower after Nvidia selloff

24th Jun 2024 07:29

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Monday following a selloff in Nvidia shares in the US on Friday.

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THG inks multi-year fulfilment and distribution deal with Frasers

24th Jun 2024 07:27

(Sharecast News) - Ecommerce services and fulfilment group THG has announced a new multi-year partnership with retail conglomerate Frasers Group that includes the sale of its portfolio of luxury goods websites.

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GSK reports regulatory progress for Omjjara, Jemperli

24th Jun 2024 07:21

(Sharecast News) - GSK announced on Monday that it has received approval from Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) for 'Omjjara', or momelotinib, as a treatment for myelofibrosis.

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Monday newspaper round-up: John Lewis, heat pumps, THG

24th Jun 2024 07:20

(Sharecast News) - The outgoing chair of John Lewis has insisted that the retail group is "back on track" and "more fit for the future" with an improving financial position enabling it to spend money refurbishing Waitrose supermarkets and opening convenience stores. Sharon White, who will retire as chair of the John Lewis Partnership in September, said the upmarket Waitrose brand was "underrepresented in convenience" as it sought new avenues of growth. - Guardian

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Apple found in breach of EU competition rules

24th Jun 2024 07:15

(Sharecast News) - Tech giant Apple has been charged with breaking new European Union laws over allowing small companies to compete on its app store.

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SIG delivers profit warning as macro conditions hit demand

24th Jun 2024 07:13

(Sharecast News) - Insulation and building products group SIG has delivered a profit warning after a challenging first half, as ongoing softness in the building and construction sector across Europe resulted in subdued demand.

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First time mortgage payments up 61% since last election - Rightmove

24th Jun 2024 07:13

(Sharecast News) - First-time buyers have seen mortgage payments soar by nearly two thirds since the last general election, industry research showed on Monday.

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Prudential unveils $2bn share buyback

24th Jun 2024 07:07

(Sharecast News) - Prudential on Monday said it would return $2bn to investors via a share buyback to be completed by mid-2026.

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Sunday newspaper round-up: Revolut, Brexit, Chinese subsidies

23rd Jun 2024 19:19

(Sharecast News) - Revolut is aiming for a £32bn at an upcoming share sale. If it succeeds the fintech start-up's valuation would surpass that of NatWest. According to the Financial Times, the firm is looking to sell approximately £395m in order to finance its expansion. - The Financial Mail on Sunday

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Sunday share tips: Tesco

23rd Jun 2024 12:25

(Sharecast News) - The Financial Mail on Sunday's Midas column told readers who'd invested in Tesco to "hold tight", pointing to the company's economies scale and all the benefits those generated for shareholders.

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Europe close: Stocks slip, but higher for the week

21st Jun 2024 18:48

(Sharecast News) - European stocks finished the day on a down note following data that showed the eurozone's nascent economic recovery unexpectedly slowed in June, weighed down by weakness in the manufacturing sector.

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Week ahead: US inflation data, French elections in focus

21st Jun 2024 18:24

(Sharecast News) - The market spotlight over the coming week will be on thee latest US inflation data, which may reveal a further perceptible and welcome decline in price pressures.

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London close: Stocks fall as UK service sector slows

21st Jun 2024 16:17

(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended the week on a negative note after data revealed an unexpected slowdown in the UK service sector's growth for June.

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