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RELX PLC Strengthens Market Position with Strategic Share Buyback
January 07, 2025 05:17 AM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHeadlines,RELX PLC executes strategic share buyback program.,Treasury shares increase, boosting the company's position.,Initiative aims to strengthen shareholder value and market presence.,RELX PLC,(LON:RELX),has recently undertaken a share buyback i...

Silvertown Tunnel Set to Open with New Routes and Charges for Drivers
January 07, 2025 05:12 AM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHeadlines,Silvertown Tunnel to open with new Superloop bus routes in April,Free bus service for a year, and congestion charges introduced for vehicles,Charges to apply for vehicles during peak hours and across both tunnels,New Silvertown Tunnel to Co...

European Markets Rally on Hopes of US Tariff Policy Shift
January 07, 2025 04:39 AM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHeadlines,European Equities Rise on Speculation Over Tariff Adjustments,Reports of a Revised Trade Strategy Spur Optimism,London Lags While European Peers See Gains,European equities climbed on Monday, driven by optimism surrounding potential changes...

Changing Dynamics on AIM as High-Value Listings Shrink
January 07, 2025 03:48 AM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHeadlines,Decline in the number of high-value companies on London’s AIM over the past decade.,Significant exits and a lack of IPOs contribute to the shrinking junior market.,Gamma Communications,(LSE:GAMA),plans a move to the main market, reducing la...

Mitchells & Butlers plc Insider Trading Activity
January 07, 2025 03:33 AM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHeadlines,Insights on Insider Transactions at Mitchells & Butlers,Recent Trades by Key Executives,Company Overview and Share Performance,Mitchells & Butlers plc, listed under the ticker,LON:MAB,, has garnered attention due to recent insider trading a...

The London Stock Exchange Faces Major Challenges as Companies Seek Greater Liquidity and Growth Potential
January 07, 2025 01:42 AM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,2024 saw the largest exodus from the London Stock Exchange since the global financial crisis.,88 companies delisted or moved their primary listings, primarily seeking better liquidity and valuation prospects abroad.,Optimism for 2025 grows...

UK New Car Market Sees Growth, but Private Buyer Demand Remains Weak
January 06, 2025 10:27 PM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHeadlines,Growth in the UK new car market driven by fleet purchases,Demand from private buyers remains subdued,Shift toward electric vehicles in new car registrations,The UK's new car market has experienced growth for the second consecutive year, des...

UK Firms Shift Focus to US Exchanges Amid LSE Challenges
January 06, 2025 09:55 PM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHeadlines,Major Companies Relocating Listings,Declining Liquidity Drives London Exodus,A Shift Towards US Markets Gathers Momentum,The year 2024 witnessed a significant shift as some of the largest companies in the UK chose to move their primary list...

London Stock Exchange Faces Major Exodus as Companies Seek U.S. Markets
January 06, 2025 09:32 PM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHeadlines,London Stock Exchange Experiences Significant Exodus,Companies Seek Greater Opportunities in U.S. Markets,Record-Low IPO Activity in 2024,London Stock Exchange Faces Largest Exodus in Years,In 2024, the London Stock Exchange witnessed a sub...

Boost in Sales as Aldi UK Focuses on Premium Products This Holiday Season
January 06, 2025 09:07 PM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHeadlines,Aldi UK's festive sales reflected a strong demand for premium private-label products.,The retailer emphasized its growing appeal, offering high-quality options at competitive prices.,Aldi and Lidl continue to reshape the retail landscape wi...

Zigup (LON:ZIG) Hits 52-Week Low Amid Dividend Cuts
December 30, 2024 10:48 PM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,Zigup (ZIG) shares hit a 52-week low on Monday, reaching GBX 315.,The company announced a dividend cut, impacting shareholder returns.,Zigup operates as a leader in integrated mobility solutions, offering a wide range of services.,Zigup (L...

South Korea's Factory Output Slumps Amid Weakening Exports and Business Confidence
December 30, 2024 10:13 PM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,Factory output dips sharply:,South Korea’s industrial output fell 0.7% in November, reversing earlier growth trends.,Export growth hits 14-month low:,Declining shipments to key markets, including the US and China, weigh heavily on economic...

Japan's Manufacturing Sector Shows Signs of Stabilisation Despite Continued Contraction
December 30, 2024 10:13 PM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,December PMI at 49.6:,Japan's manufacturing PMI rose to a three-month high, hinting at slower contraction.,Improved employment levels:,Hiring in the sector rebounded to its highest level since April.,Inflationary pressures intensify:,Risin...
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Retail Sector Faces Continued Workforce Reductions Amid Economic Pressures
December 30, 2024 10:13 PM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,Sharp Increase in Retail Job Losses:,Over 169,000 retail jobs were lost in 2024, marking a 42% increase compared to 2023.,Key Drivers Include Rising Costs:,Inflation, energy prices, rents, and reduced tax relief are exacerbating job cuts.,...

A Resilient 2024 for London’s Stock Market Amid Gains and Losses
December 27, 2024 09:26 PM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights:,FTSE 100 gains 5.3% in 2024:,Rolls-Royce Holdings and International Consolidated Airlines Group topped the blue-chip index, each rising 93.9%.,FTSE 350 winners led by CMC Markets:,The trading platform surged 140%, followed by Metro Bank a...

Gemfields Suspends Montepuez Ruby Operations Amid Civil Unrest in Mozambique
December 27, 2024 09:26 PM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,Temporary Halt in Ruby Mining:,Gemfields has suspended operations at Montepuez Ruby Mining (MRM) due to civil unrest and security concerns.,Facilities Damaged by Looters:,Over 200 individuals associated with illegal mining caused significa...

Boxing Day Blues for Retailers as Footfall Plummets Across UK Shopping Destinations
December 27, 2024 09:26 PM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,Footfall Down 7.6% Overall:,Preliminary data reveals significant declines in in-store visits across all UK retail destinations compared to last year.,High Streets Hit Hardest:,Footfall on Britain’s high streets fell by 9.6%, with shopping...
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A Year of Contrasts for AIM: Winners and Losers Emerge Amid a Shrinking Market
December 27, 2024 09:26 PM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights:,Pan African and Cohort Lead the Winners:,Pan African Resources and Cohort PLC emerged as AIM-100’s top gainers, with 100% share price increases driven by gold production and defence contracts, respectively.,Victoria and YouGov Top the Fal...

Kooth (LON:KOO) Stock Surges by 10.6%, Reflecting Positive Market Sentiment
December 25, 2024 01:20 AM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,Kooth (KOO) stock increases by 10.6% during mid-day trading.,118,080 shares were traded, marking a 47% surge in trading volume.,The stock's price rose from GBX 162.50 to GBX 179.75, reflecting positive market momentum.,Kooth plc (LON:KOO),...

Revised Figures Reveal UK Economy Stalled in Third Quarter
December 23, 2024 09:07 PM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights:,UK Economy Stagnates:,The UK economy saw no growth in the quarter to September, with GDP revised down to 0.0%.,Weaker Than Expected Second Quarter:,Growth in the April to June period was also downgraded, from 0.5% to 0.4%.,Declines in Key...
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