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 Morrisons (LON: MRW) accepts CD&R’s takeover bid. Can you buy this stock for the short term?

Morrisons (LON: MRW) accepts CD&R’s takeover bid. Can you buy this stock for the short term?

August 20, 2021 09:22 AM BST| By Kamalika Ghosh

UK’s fourth-largest supermarket chain Morrison (WM) Supermarkets Plc (LON: MRW), accepted an improved takeover bid of £7 billion or 285 pence per share from US-based Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R), an American private equity fi.....

 10 top paid CEOs on FTSE 100 pay-out charts in 2020

10 top paid CEOs on FTSE 100 pay-out charts in 2020

August 20, 2021 08:05 AM BST| By Kamalika Ghosh

Highlights According to a report released by the High Pay Centre, the average FTSE 100 CEO was paid £2.69 million in 2020. The average annual pay of the blue-chip bosses dropped during the pandemic. Pascal Soriot, CEO of vaccine-maker As.....

 Carnival Plc, TUI AG & Global Ports: Has the time arrived to buy these Cruise Line stocks?

Carnival Plc, TUI AG & Global Ports: Has the time arrived to buy these Cruise Line stocks?

August 20, 2021 07:51 AM BST| By Suhita Poddar

Highlights The cruise line industry with an estimated market of USD 29.4 billion, is one of the fastest-growing segments of the travel and tourism sector. Successful vaccination drive and ease of travel restrictions are helping to rebuild the c.....

 BHP getting delisted from LSE: What’s in store for the mining giant

BHP getting delisted from LSE: What’s in store for the mining giant

August 19, 2021 10:58 AM BST| By Kamalika Ghosh

Highlights FTSE 100 all set to lose one of its biggest listed blue-chip companies under radical overhaul. BHP aims to streamline its dual-listing structure by having only one primary listing on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). This co.....

 Texas Permian oil flare and lens on 4 FTSE oil and gas stocks

Texas Permian oil flare and lens on 4 FTSE oil and gas stocks

August 19, 2021 10:47 AM BST| By Suhita Poddar

Highlights  Environmental group Earthworks found several oil and gas companies such as Exxon Mobil Corp, Royal Dutch Shell and others were involved in oil flaring at the Texas Permian oil field without having requisite permits. About 69 to.....

 Newcrest reports robust profits: 3 AIM-listed mining stocks to keep on buy radar

Newcrest reports robust profits: 3 AIM-listed mining stocks to keep on buy radar

August 19, 2021 08:52 AM BST| By Kamalika Ghosh

Highlights Newcrest Mining’s underlying profit surged to $1.16 billion for the year ending 30 June 2021 compared to $647 million in the previous year. Robust profits drove Newcrest to declare a final dividend payout of 40 cents per share .....

 ABF and BATS: 2 FTSE 100 consumer stocks to buy

ABF and BATS: 2 FTSE 100 consumer stocks to buy

August 18, 2021 03:25 PM BST| By Suhita Poddar

HIGHLIGHTS Consumer goods companies are viewed as non-cyclical and maintain stable growth rates regardless of the macroeconomic outlook. The imposition of lockdowns and restrictions on movement forced consumers to stock up on essential goods an.....

 Balfour Beatty Plc, Fresnillo Plc, Alien Metals Ltd: 3 trending FTSE stocks

Balfour Beatty Plc, Fresnillo Plc, Alien Metals Ltd: 3 trending FTSE stocks

August 18, 2021 03:09 PM BST| By Kamalika Ghosh

Highlights Balfour Beatty Plc reported higher revenue and profit from operation during the half-yearly result. Fresnillo Plc announced a sterling equivalent dividend payoff of 7.14p per share for the interim dividend declared on 3 August 2021. .....

 Afghan and other 4 factors that can affect trade on FTSE in coming days

Afghan and other 4 factors that can affect trade on FTSE in coming days

August 18, 2021 02:20 PM BST| By Suhita Poddar

Highlights The FTSE 100 started off the week in a sombre mood, losing about 1% Joe Biden is expected to address the nation on the Afghan issue, which could play a huge role in how the financial markets would perform over the next few days. The.....

 7 technology stocks to buy and hold for the long term

7 technology stocks to buy and hold for the long term

August 18, 2021 12:47 PM BST| By Kamalika Ghosh

Highlights The pandemic played an important role in accelerating the transition to advanced digital transformation solutions. Technology solutions have enabled organisations in various sectors to continue operations despite lockdowns and COVID-.....

 SPACs in the UK and their top listings

SPACs in the UK and their top listings

August 18, 2021 11:30 AM BST| By Kamalika Ghosh

Highlights The UK government announced a new regime to govern the listing of SPACs on LSE from August this year. FCA eased rules by waiving off the suspension clause on the occasion of a SPAC raising a minimum of £200 million from an IPO......

 BHP, COPL, AFC, RMS and KNB: 5 FTSE stocks worth considering today

BHP, COPL, AFC, RMS and KNB: 5 FTSE stocks worth considering today

August 18, 2021 10:23 AM BST| By Suhita Poddar

Highlights  BHP Group Plc could delist from the London Stock Exchange to simplify its dual-listing structure. Canadian Overseas Petroleum has announced readmission of stock for the trading in the standard segment of the London Stock Exchan.....

 2 FTSE 100 basic materials stocks to buy: Polymetal and Croda International

2 FTSE 100 basic materials stocks to buy: Polymetal and Croda International

August 18, 2021 08:46 AM BST| By Kamalika Ghosh

Highlights  Polymetal’s revenue for Q2 2021 2021 (ended 30 June 2021) increased by 6% year-on-year to reach US$681 million, on account of surging metal prices. Croda International announced an increase in the ordinary dividend to 43......

 Hydrogen investment: Should you buy these 3 FTSE Stocks?

Hydrogen investment: Should you buy these 3 FTSE Stocks?

August 18, 2021 07:43 AM BST| By Suhita Poddar

Highlights  The UK government released its low carbon hydrogen economy plan, proposing a twin track strategy of using both green and blue hydrogen for building the nascent sector. Hydrogen energy is expected to account for 20 to 35 per cen.....

 BHP shares surge on record FY21 final dividend and Woodside merger

BHP shares surge on record FY21 final dividend and Woodside merger

August 17, 2021 03:47 PM BST| By Suhita Poddar

Highlights Global natural resources major BHP announced a record final divided of US$ 2.00 per share and bumper profits due to firming iron ore prices, strong operational performance and other factors The company also announced merger with petr.....

 Horizonte Minerals & Bushveld Minerals: 2 FTSE mining shares for long term

Horizonte Minerals & Bushveld Minerals: 2 FTSE mining shares for long term

August 17, 2021 03:32 PM BST| By Kamalika Ghosh

Highlights Metal and mining companies have been impacted by shutdown of mining operations during the Covid-19 lockdown. The boom in the commodity market led to the rise in stock price of companies involved in mining and exploration activities. .....

 5 UK-listed liquor stocks to look at amid beer shortage in Scotland

5 UK-listed liquor stocks to look at amid beer shortage in Scotland

August 17, 2021 03:14 PM BST| By Suhita Poddar

Highlights Beer supply could be hit in Scottish pubs amid staff shortages in the supply chain. Deliveries are falling short by approximately 75% as per recent reports. Carbon dioxide and nitrogen gas supplies are also an additional concern. .....

 5 must buy high-flying FTSE aviation stocks

5 must buy high-flying FTSE aviation stocks

August 17, 2021 12:04 PM BST| By Suhita Poddar

Highlights The UK government has taken considerable steps to ease travel restrictions after a successful roll out of vaccination program. Ease in travel restrictions with the US and other countries will help boost the domestic Aviation sector. .....

 5 FTSE electric vehicle stocks to buy in August

5 FTSE electric vehicle stocks to buy in August

August 17, 2021 11:14 AM BST| By Suhita Poddar

Electric vehicles constitute an important aspect of the UK’s plan to attain net zero carbon emissions by 2050, aimed at preventing the future destruction of the climate. Last year the government also announced ban on sales of new petrol and d.....

 5 shares that can be bought after Ultra Electronics and Meggitt takeover deals

5 shares that can be bought after Ultra Electronics and Meggitt takeover deals

August 17, 2021 11:04 AM BST| By Kamalika Ghosh

Highlights  The US-led takeover of two British defence giants has recently created a buzz in the market. After the Cobham deal last year, now Ultra Electronics and Meggitt deals are leading to a US-led takeover of UK defence industry. The.....

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