Hipgnosis Songs Fund is at the centre of a tug-of-war after its board said an increased bid from Concord is in the “best interests” of the firm last night. Concord’s …
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Unilever thanks ‘power brands’ for sales bump as Marmite-maker steams ahead with turnaround plan
Consumer giant Unilever said sales of its most popular brands such as Dove soap helped drive growth in the first quarter. The Marmite-maker’s beauty and wellbeing category performed the strongest, …
WPP expects to return to growth in second-half as AI tools ‘deployed at scale’
Advertising and media giant WPP reported a 2.1 per cent increase in like-for-like revenue for the first quarter of the year, according to a statement published today. The company said …
Anglo American mulls £31.1bn BHP offer in mining mega-deal
London-listed miner Anglo American has said it is considering a “highly conditional” all-stock offer from the world’s largest miner, BHP. In a statement to the London Stock Exchange today, Anglo’s …
London Stock Exchange owner’s growth meets estimates as it leans into Microsoft data deal
The London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) has reported first-quarter growth in line with analysts’ estimates as it plans to start releasing products from its tie-up with Microsoft in the coming …
Drax trading on track for the year as it awaits Westminster’s carbon capture sign-off
Power firm Drax said today that it’s trading in line with expectations for the year as it gears up for further growth. In a statement to the London Stock Exchange …
Sainsbury’s predicts profit to exceed £1bn as Aldi price-matching pays off
Sainsbury’s expects profits to exceed £1bn this year as it continues to win shoppers with its loyalty card and its Aldi price matching schemes. The board of Britain’s second largest …
Two of the five horses which ran loose through London are in a ‘serious condition’
Two of the five horses which caused havoc yesterday after running through central London are in a “serious condition”, it is understood. A government minister has confirmed that two of …
Record revenue at former BBC Dragons’ Den star Duncan Bannatyne’s health and hotels group
The health club and hotels group owned by former BBC Dragons’ Den investor Duncan Bannatyne has a record revenue and its highest profit since before the pandemic. The Bannatyne Group has …
Engineering group Weir sees bright future for mining as 2024 orders tick up
Engineering specialists Weir Group has said demand for its speciality mining equipment will endure as the sector undergoes its sustainability journey. The look-ahead came as the company today reported its …