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Amundi Expands LSE-Traded Gold ETC with Fresh Securities Tranche
June 20, 2025 10:03 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,Amundi Physical Metals plc issues new tranche under its gold ETC series,Fresh issuance increases total number of securities in the series,Securities backed by physical gold and listed on multiple European exchanges,Amundi Physical Metals p...

BNP Paribas Declares Dual Stake in Dalata Hotel Group Amid Ongoing M&A Activity
June 20, 2025 10:01 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,BNP Paribas disclosed both long and short positions in Dalata Hotel Group during takeover period,Regulatory filing submitted under Irish Takeover Panel Rule 8.3 based on positions held in June,Filing involved a transaction executed at a sp...

Amundi Physical Metals Expands AMGOLD ETC Offering on LSE | FTSE Markets Update
June 20, 2025 09:59 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,Amundi Physical Metals adds new tranche of AMGOLD ETC securities,Securities backed by allocated physical gold held by HSBC Bank,Listed on London Stock Exchange under LON:AMGOLD and other European platforms,Amundi Physical Metals plc, opera...

Why Aldi’s Cost Strategy Faces Pressure in the Changing FTSE Retail Landscape
June 20, 2025 09:56 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,Aldi’s ultra-low-cost approach is under pressure from supplier pricing and competition,The discount supermarket may face challenges in sustaining its expansion pace,Shifting consumer priorities are reshaping performance expectations in the...

SoftBank's AI Expansion in Arizona, Pop Mart’s Mainland Growth, and Nvidia’s Surge Drive Market Buzz
June 20, 2025 09:50 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,SoftBank explores a major AI and robotics hub in Arizona with discussions involving top chipmakers,Pop Mart gains traction in China’s domestic market, focusing on AI-driven retail models,Nvidia rallies on demand for AI chips, with Snowflak...

Oil Prices and Global Markets Edge Higher Amid US-Iran War Tensions
June 20, 2025 09:49 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,FTSE 100,and other major European indices climb as geopolitical tensions unfold,Crude benchmarks rebound as supply concerns emerge amid Middle East conflict,US markets remain closed during Juneteenth; futures indicate cautious sentiment,Sh...

eVTOL Innovations Drive Aeroengine Composites Sector Amid Growing Urban Air Mobility Demand
June 20, 2025 09:47 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,eVTOL aircraft development accelerates demand in the aeroengine composites sector,Urban air mobility trends spark growth across FTSE-listed aerospace companies,Composites market supported by advancements in autonomous flight and battery te...

Automotive Digital Mapping Market Eyes Rapid Expansion Amid V2X Advancements | FTSE 350
June 20, 2025 09:36 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,Automotive digital mapping strengthens its role in navigation, ADAS, and V2X systems,Rapid innovation in real-time HD mapping and AI-based eco-routing technologies,Market outlook supports broader integration across FTSE indices via emergin...

Markets Ease as Geopolitical Concerns and Economic Indicators Steer FTSE Indices
June 20, 2025 09:30 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,Geopolitical developments between Israel and Iran draw market attention,FTSE indices remain near recent highs but lack upward momentum,Investors await key UK and US economic data to gauge broader sentiment,As tensions rise between Israel a...

Flight Data Monitoring Sector Strengthens with AI and Cloud Integration | FTSE Companies Leverage Predictive Systems
June 20, 2025 09:29 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,Flight data monitoring sees strong sectoral growth supported by AI and cloud adoption,Airlines and MROs focus on real-time analysis to meet strict regulatory standards,Emphasis on predictive maintenance and sustainability reshaping aviatio...

Aldi Faces Pressure to Rethink Strategy Amid UK Retail Shifts | FTSE
June 20, 2025 09:26 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,Aldi’s pricing model comes under strain due to changing retail dynamics,Competition from traditional supermarkets and discounters intensifies,Operational challenges raise questions about future direction,The discount retail sector, which i...

FTSE 100 Moves Higher as Middle East Decision Delayed by US
June 20, 2025 09:24 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,FTSE 100,lifted by broad-based gains amid geopolitical developments,Financial and travel sectors climbed, while energy segment saw a mild pullback,UK retail fell but consumer sentiment reached peak levels for the year,The,FTSE 100,index op...

UK Borrowing Rises Despite Tax Surge Under Rachel Reeves – Impact Felt Across FTSE Indices
June 20, 2025 09:22 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,Government borrowing in May surpassed forecasts despite increased tax receipts,National Insurance hike weighed on key sectors, including construction and retail,Receipts from Reeves’s fiscal policy fell short of OBR projections,The UK publ...

FTSE 100 Despite Grim UK Insolvency Data and Weak Outlook from Berkeley Group LON:BKG
June 20, 2025 09:20 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,FTSE 100,,,FTSE 250,, and,FTSE AIM UK 50 INDEX,post gains despite economic pressures,Company insolvencies rise in England and Wales amid high business costs,Housebuilder Berkeley Group LON:BKG flags earnings decline, sending sector lower,T...

FTSE 100 Rises as Diplomatic Pause Tempers Geopolitical Uncertainty
June 20, 2025 09:18 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,FTSE 100,advanced amid reduced geopolitical tensions,Delay in US action on Middle East conflict eases pressure on global markets,UK borrowing and retail data fall short of expectations,The,FTSE 100,extended its morning gains by midday as e...

FTSE 100, DAX, CAC 40 Rise as UK and EU Prepare for Iran Talks Amid Middle East Unrest
June 20, 2025 09:13 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,FTSE 100,FTSE,edged up as UK gears for diplomatic talks with Iran,European markets including DAX (^GDAXI) and CAC 40 (^FCHI) showed strength amid global uncertainty,Oil prices turned higher following supply concerns related to Middle East...

Odyssean Trust (LON:OIT) Sees Dip Amid Lower Trading Volume | FTSE Insights
June 20, 2025 06:36 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,Odyssean Trust shares experienced a slight intraday decline,Trading volume was notably below the recent average,Recent earnings update revealed negative return on equity,Odyssean Trust (LON:OIT), a closed-ended fund focused on smaller UK-l...

FTSE 100 Live Overview as Whitbread Sees Index Retreat on Macro Pressures
June 20, 2025 05:40 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,FTSE 100 index reflected macroeconomic caution, ending the session in negative territory,Geopolitical events contributed to energy price movements amid broader market pressure,Recruitment segment saw downward trend following sector-specifi...

FTSE 100 Market Snapshot: Oil Gains and AIM Milestone Stir UK Stocks
June 20, 2025 05:37 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,FTSE 100 index trended lower amid global tensions and policy stability,Brent crude advanced amid intensified concerns in the Middle East,AIM marked three decades since its inception with sector-wide reflections,The,FTSE 100,, a benchmark i...

Bureau Veritas Approves All Resolutions at Shareholders’ Meeting | FTSE Dividend Yield Update
June 20, 2025 05:29 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,Bureau Veritas confirms approval of all resolutions during its annual shareholder meeting.,Dividend distribution date set with ex-date and payment timeline confirmed.,Board leadership reaffirmed, with key director appointments renewed.,Bur...
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