London Stock Exchange Group revealed its profits had jumped in the first half of the year as the bourse owner prepares to launch a suite of products from its collaboration …
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Rolls-Royce hikes guidance and brings back dividend after profit almost doubles
Rolls-Royce has hiked its full-year guidance and announced plans to reinstated its dividend after profit nearly doubled year-on-year. The FTSE 100 giant said it would start pay-outs when it reports …
Another one? Next hikes profit guidance again as sales soar ahead of expectations
Clothing retailer Next has ramped up its profit guidance again today after its sales soared in its first half of the year. The London-listed high street darling, which outperformed expectations …
BAE Systems raises full year guidance amid ongoing geopolitical tension
BAE Systems upped its full year guidance and hiked its interim dividend off the back of a bumper half year trading update which saw healthy jumps in revenue and profit. …
Ed Warner: Is the ‘Wrexham Effect’ actually hurting lower league finances?
Our sport business columnist on Hollywood-bankrolled Wrexham’s impact on the lower leagues, a new golden generation of track and field athletes for Team GB, and offensive fancy dress at Test …
The Capitalist: City TW*Ts, PR Brats and Mike Ashley’s private jets
Rumours, whispers and City gossip, City A.M. has brought back its weekly diary column The Capitalist. Are you in it? VAT TW*T SPAT City A.M. may have coined the term …
Let’s be honest, China’s economy is suffocating under President Xi
President Xi’s protectionist policies and hostility to foreign investors mean China is no longer the country to bet on for growth – and that’s a lesson for the West too, …
Raising capital gains tax would be a big mistake
City A.M.’s consistent warning that the government will raise taxes in their first Budget have been vindicated. Rachel Reeves admitted that “I think we will have to increase taxes” to …
The Olympics are about building a better world, not just muscles
There’s more to the Olympics than “faster higher, stronger” – they inspire generations to create a more tolerant, inclusive society, says Matt Hardy The Olympic Games are more than sport …
The Debate: Are ultra-processed foods driving obesity?
City A.M.’s weekly feature takes the fiercest water-cooler debates and pits two candidates head to head before delivering The Judge’s ultimate verdict. Ultra-processed food (UPF) has become a hot topic …