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What Drove FTSE 100 to a Seven-Week High Amid UK-EU Reset?
May 20, 2025 10:44 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,FTSE 100 closed at a seven-week peak, while the FTSE 250 reversed a winning streak,UK and EU reached a wide-ranging trade and defence agreement post-Brexit,LSE-listed Diageo outlined cost efficiency targets through the coming years,The UK...

What’s Behind Zenith Energy’s Bond Payment Move Amid fts100 Today Trends?
May 20, 2025 10:42 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,Zenith Energy has completed coupon payments on its 2026 Euro Medium Term Notes.,The bonds are listed on the Vienna MTF of the Vienna Stock Exchange.,The company operates in North Africa, the United States, and Europe, with listings on mult...

What Drove the Late Rally on the FTSE 100 Today?
May 20, 2025 10:38 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,FTSE 100 closed slightly higher despite spending most of the session in negative territory.,Airline and travel stocks gained on optimism over EU border access improvements.,Consumer staples and energy shares helped pare earlier losses late...

What Can the FTSE 100 Today Reveal About Historic Latin American Listings?
May 20, 2025 10:31 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,London-listed firms with Latin American operations during 1869–1929 were valued more on governance location than geographic activity.,Companies headquartered in London showed valuation patterns similar to domestic UK firms despite operatin...

Is TruFin PLC Positioned for Strong Growth in 2025?
May 20, 2025 10:31 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,TruFin PLC anticipates significant revenue growth in 2025, with expected figures surpassing market expectations.,The company’s video game publishing division, Playstack, is a major contributor to TruFin's strong performance.,TruFin is impl...

What Sparked a Shift in Renewable Energy Stocks on the FTSE 100 Today?
May 20, 2025 10:30 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,Equinor’s Empire Wind project offshore New York resumes progress after regulatory order is lifted.,Renewable energy stocks including Ørsted and Vestas Wind Systems record gains amid improved sentiment.,Offshore wind projects gain strategic...

Will Cobalt and iForex Boost LSE Momentum as They Join the Index FTSE?
May 20, 2025 10:23 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,Cobalt and iForex have announced plans to list on the London Stock Exchange in June.,Cobalt is focused on cobalt resource development and has secured backing from established mining entities.,iForex, a financial trading platform, is adding...

Waymo receives permission to extend its robotaxi service to areas south of San Francisco.
May 20, 2025 07:31 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,Waymo receives approval to expand its autonomous taxi operations beyond San Francisco into more communities in California.,The expansion includes mapping routes near San Francisco International Airport for future service integration.,Alpha...

What’s Driving Centrica’s Latest North Sea Exit Amid FTSE 100 Energy Shifts?
May 20, 2025 06:31 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,Centrica PLC (LSE:CNA) is reducing its fossil fuel exposure through a major North Sea asset divestment.,The of Spirit Energy’s interest in the Cygnus gas field includes a cash component and transfer of decommissioning responsibilities.,Spi...

What Does Pfizer’s Oncology Agreement Mean for Global Biopharma Growth? | LSE | index ftse
May 20, 2025 06:30 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,Pfizer has signed a licensing agreement with Chinese biopharmaceutical company 3SBio for an experimental cancer drug.,The agreement includes a financial structure involving milestone-linked payments and an equity investment.,3SBio retains...

What’s Behind Hercules PLC’s New Identity in the UK Construction Sector?
May 20, 2025 06:30 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,Hercules Site Services PLC has rebranded as Hercules PLC, reflecting its operational focus in the construction and infrastructure sectors.,The company maintains its listing under the LSE:HERC ticker, with unchanged ISIN and SEDOL identifie...

What’s Driving Diploma PLC’s Growth in the Engineering Sector Amid Index FTSE Movement?
May 20, 2025 06:30 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,Diploma PLC reported notable revenue and increases in its latest half-year results,Strongest segment growth came from the Controls division, driven by key business units,Updated full-year guidance reflects improved margin and revenue expec...

FTSE 100 Climbs as Global Equities Rebound Amid Easing Credit Fears
May 20, 2025 06:24 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights:,FTSE 100 set to open higher after modest gains in prior session,Wall Street indexes recover from early losses following US rating downgrade,Key interest rate cuts in China and Australia bolster market sentiment,FTSE 100,is positioned to r...

Can Online Casino and iGaming Stocks on the FTSE Drive Momentum in Digital Entertainment?
May 20, 2025 05:33 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,Online gambling sector experiences structural transformation with rising digital adoption and legislative clarity,Major FTSE-listed companies with diversified brands expand across regulated global markets,Regulatory reform and mobile acces...

Is Solana's Momentum Surpassing the SEC's Timeline Delay? | FTSE Prices and Crypto Trends
May 20, 2025 05:33 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaKey Highlights,Regulatory delays from the SEC have not limited interest in Solana, with growing traction seen in DeFi and direct token usage.,Institutions are engaging with Solana through diverse strategies beyond conventional ETF frameworks.,Evolvin...

What Does the UK-EU Strategic Partnership Mean for FTSE Prices?
May 20, 2025 05:32 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,UK-EU strategic partnership aims to ease trade barriers, especially for food and drink exports,Aviation and energy sectors reflect positive movement following policy alignment,FTSE prices respond amid fluctuating global sentiment and revis...

Why Is Town Centre Securities Making Moves Below the Moving Average? | FTSE Live Update
May 20, 2025 03:15 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,Town Centre Securities operates in the real estate sector and trades on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker,LON:TOWN,, also listed on the,FTSE Fledgling Index,.,The stock recently moved below its fifty-day moving average, reflecting...

Is Judges Scientific plc (LON:JDG) Making Headlines in FTSE News Today?
May 20, 2025 03:07 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,Judges Scientific plc operates in the precision scientific instruments sector on the AIM index.,Share price gained momentum after a previous decline, reflecting improved sentiment.,The current valuation reflects strong earnings performance...

Is the Apple and Alibaba Partnership Under Scrutiny by US Officials?
May 20, 2025 02:31 AM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,Apple and Alibaba are reportedly collaborating on AI technologies, drawing attention from US authorities.,Privacy concerns regarding data sharing and regulatory compliance are central to the scrutiny.,Market performance for both companies...

How Are European Defence Stocks Reacting Amid Growing Tensions in Eastern Europe?
May 20, 2025 02:30 AM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,Defence stocks are experiencing significant growth due to long-term security concerns and technological advancements.,Production capacity remains a challenge as companies like Rheinmetall and Hensoldt work to increase output.,UK-based defe...
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