News

These UK shares look like potential takeover targets, but should investors consider buying?

Some UK shares have been boosted by news of takeover offers. But which other names look like possible targets and are they ...

Exclusive-How US alcohol tariffs may hurt some businesses, hike prices for Americans

LONDON (Reuters) -Americans keen on a stiff drink at a bar should brace for a sobering rise in prices, with Scotch whisky connoisseurs potentially stomaching an extra $1 on average per drink, thanks ...

2 FTSE shares I’ll consider buying if we get a stock market crash

Harvey Jones doesn't know if we're going to get a stock market crash but if we do, he'll have his eyes glued to these two ...

Bayer's E.L.Y. Wins “AI-based AgTech Solution of the Year” In 2025 AgTech Breakthrough Awards Program

Annual Awards Program Recognizes Innovation in Agricultural & Food Technologies Around the GlobeLOS ANGELES, Aug. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AgTech Breakthrough, a leading market intelligence ...

Advent Technologies and Global Semiconductor & Wireless Technology Company Sign Agreement for Ion Pair Membrane Development for Gas Sensing

LIVERMORE, Calif., Aug. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (NASDAQ: ADN), an innovation driven leader in the fuel cell and hydrogen technology space, has entered into an agreement with a U.S. based global ...

Down 11% since June, is this FTSE 250 high-tech defence firm a huge bargain now?

This FTSE 250 firm looks well placed to benefit from big rises in NATO spending, given its leadership in advanced-tech defence products and services. The post Down 11% since June, is this FTSE 250 ...

Waitrose boss James Bailey to leave supermarket chain in September

Waitrose boss James Bailey is to step down from the supermarket chain later this year, parent group The John Lewis Partnership has said. Mr Bailey has led the upmarket grocery business as its managing ...

Lower-than-expected UK borrowing offers relief to Reeves as budget looms

UK government borrowing came in lower than expected in July, offering some relief to chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of the autumn budget.

FTSE 100 LIVE: Stocks lack direction as UK borrowing comes in lower than expected in July

The FTSE 100 and European stocks were mixed again on Thursday as traders digested news that UK government borrowing fell to ...
LIVE

Trump tariffs live updates: Bessent says US happy with China trade setup

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the US is content with its current tariff setup with China, signaling the Trump administration wants stability ahead of the November trade truce deadline. In a ...

Mediobanca shareholders reject Banca Generali bid, la Stampa reports

MILAN (Reuters) -Shareholders of merchant bank Mediobanca have rejected the proposal of its chief executive Alberto Nagel to buy Banca Generali, daily la Stampa reported on Thursday, dashing a ...

Construction begins on UK’s fourth largest wind farm

Construction work has begun on a wind farm in the south of Scotland that will generate enough electricity to power about 335,000 homes. The Sanquhar II Community Wind Farm will become the UK’s fourth ...