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FTSE 100 Flat as Shell (LON:SHEL) Ends BP (LON:BP.) Speculation, Pound Strengthens Against Dollar
June 27, 2025 06:06 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,Shell (LON:SHEL) denies reports of takeover talks with BP (LON:BP.), halting merger speculation,FTSE 100 sees marginal movement despite upbeat performances from Glencore (LON:GLEN) and BAE Systems (LON:BA.),Sterling climbs against the US d...

Mining Lift FTSE 100 as Shell Denies BP Takeover Chatter
June 27, 2025 06:02 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,FTSE 100,advanced following Shell’s response to speculation over a BP merger,Natural resource stocks moved higher amid broader M&A interest,LON:ANGLO gained traction as investors focused on commodity-linked equities,The energy segment on t...

Miners Boost FTSE 100 Midday as LON:AAL Tops the Board Amid Fed Chair Speculation
June 27, 2025 06:00 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,LON:AAL,,,LON:GLEN,, and,LON:ANTO,drive mining surge on,FTSE 100,Reports surface of US presidential pressure on Fed leadership,LON:SHEL,and,LON:BP.,edge higher after merger chatter dismissed,The,FTSE 100,advanced in midday trade, primarily...

Shell-BP Takeover Reports Stir Market as FTSE 100 Falls, Nvidia Breaks Records
June 27, 2025 05:57 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,FTSE 100, DAX, and CAC 40 declined amid trade and geopolitical caution,Shell takeover bid for BP reportedly rejected, keeping oil sector in focus,Nvidia hits fresh high, while Tesla sees continued slowdown in Europe,European equities exper...

FTSE 100 Ends Higher as Miners Lift Market; Shell Clarifies BP Stance
June 27, 2025 05:53 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,FTSE 100,edges up as miners post strong gains,Shell (LON:SHEL) denies any acquisition plans involving BP (LON:BP.),US dollar decline drives pound to multi-year highs,The,FTSE 100,closed higher, supported by strength in mining stocks and a...

Shell (LON:SHEL) Denial Fails to Dampen BP (LON:BP.) Acquisition Chatter on the FTSE 100
June 27, 2025 05:51 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,Shell (LON:SHEL) denies reports of acquisition discussions with BP (LON:BP.),Market activity sees BP shares rise and Shell shares decline,Analysts note persistent speculation despite official statements,Both Shell (LON:SHEL) and BP (LON:BP...

FTSE 100 Rises as JD Sports (LON:JD) Leads Following Nike Update
June 27, 2025 05:48 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,JD Sports Fashion (LON:JD) rises sharply amid upbeat sentiment from Nike earnings,The,FTSE 100,lifts, supported by gains in mining stocks and tech optimism,Glencore (LON:GLEN) and Rio Tinto (LON:RIO) benefit from weaker dollar, adding mome...

Are UK Small-Cap Shares Still Undervalued as FTSE 100 Climbs?
June 27, 2025 05:34 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,Select UK small-cap companies trade at modest forward P/E multiples compared to broader market averages,Some firms show improving cash positions and maintain consistent dividends,Rising attention towards,FTSE 350,valuations may spotlight s...

LONDON MARKET OPEN: Stocks Edge Higher as US-China Trade Hopes Build
June 27, 2025 04:54 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,US and China reportedly reach mutual understanding on trade and rare earths,White House signals July tariff deadline could be extended,London’s FTSE 100 set to open higher amid positive global sentiment,Stocks in London are poised for a po...

FTSE 100 Firms Signal Strength Despite UK Market Headwinds
June 27, 2025 03:28 AM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,FTSE 100 firms continue to demonstrate resilience in core sectors amid global listing shifts,Companies like Flutter and Spectris have undergone overseas transitions, reshaping market composition,UK’s capital market dynamics reflect broader...

Bitcoin Treasury Trend Gains Traction Among FTSE AIM and Aquis Firms
June 27, 2025 03:21 AM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,Several FTSE AIM and Aquis companies are adopting Bitcoin treasury,Businesses from diverse sectors, including technology and energy, have joined this shift,This trend continues to expand without formal industry announcements or regulations...

Oil Majors BP and Shell Weigh on FTSE 100 Amid Energy Pullback
June 27, 2025 03:07 AM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,BP (LON:BP) and Shell (LON:SHEL) dragged down the FTSE 100 due to declining oil prices,Brent crude movement impacted index-linked energy stocks' performance,Broader energy sector saw reduced upward momentum in early session,The energy sect...

Travel, Retail & Energy Move FTSE Indexes Amid Oil Dip
June 27, 2025 02:58 AM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,Travel and retail stocks showed gains, notably IAG (LON:IAG) and easyJet (LON:EZJ), following easing geopolitical tensions.,Energy-heavy stocks like BP (LON:BP.) and Shell (LON:SHEL) weighed on the FTSE 100 as crude oil prices dropped.,Def...

Shell and BP in Focus Amid FTSE 100 Movement
June 27, 2025 02:40 AM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,Shell and BP both traded under the FTSE 100 index, remain in headlines amid merger speculation.,Shell denied any intention to pursue a takeover of BP, clarifying its stance amid market reports.,Associated British Foods flagged operational...

COO Turnover Trends in FTSE 100 Firms Reflect Sector Challenges
June 27, 2025 02:26 AM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,FTSE 100 operational leaders face reduced tenure amid rising complexity,Companies navigate evolving operational expectations and digital transformation,LON:LSE executives adapt to shifting structures in large-cap environments,The,FTSE 100,...

Inchcape Sees H2 Growth, Cussons Retains St Tropez, Marlowe Updates Strategy
June 27, 2025 02:22 AM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,Inchcape LON:INCH maintains growth outlook with performance expected to be weighted in the second half,PZ Cussons LON:PZC opts to keep St Tropez brand and enters new US distribution arrangement,Marlowe LON:MRL issues business update follow...

Visma Eyes London Listing in Boost for FTSE
June 27, 2025 02:19 AM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,Norway-based Visma may pursue a stock market debut on the London Exchange,The company is backed by a UK-based private equity firm since mid-2000s,Listing depends on upcoming UK government market reforms post-Brexit,Norwegian enterprise sof...

Babcock LON:BAB Surges on Upbeat Outlook as FTSE 100 Faces Pressure from Energy and Pharma Declines
June 27, 2025 02:15 AM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,FTSE 100,closed lower amid cautious sentiment and mixed corporate updates,Babcock LON:BAB rose sharply after a revised forecast and share,Energy and pharmaceutical sectors weighed heavily on the broader market,The,FTSE 100,pulled back in t...

FTSE 100 Edges Higher as Miners Advance, Dollar Slips Amid US Political Pressure
June 27, 2025 02:12 AM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,FTSE 100,gains supported by mining stocks, while major consumer firms weigh down the index,Shell rules out interest in acquiring BP amid speculation,US dollar weakens as political comments affect central bank stance,The,FTSE 100,showed mod...

FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 Stocks Rise as Miners Lead Early Gains
June 27, 2025 02:12 AM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,Anglo American, Glencore, and Antofagasta rank among top FTSE 100 gainers,Shell and BP rise amid market rumours and clarification,Small-cap Blue Star Capital shows movement on blockchain,The,FTSE 100,index, which tracks the top blue-chip c...
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