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Ousted BP chair Manifold says he called out ‘excessive’ spending

The ousted chair of BP PLC has rejected ‘lies’ about his conduct and said his views on cost-cutting and calling out ‘excessive expenditure’ on things...

Thu, 28/05/2026 - 09:56


HarbourVest Global Private Equity NAV per share increases 9.7%

HarbourVest Global Private Equity Ltd on Thursday reported an increase in net asset value per share which it said builds on its ‘impressive’ long-term record....

Thu, 28/05/2026 - 09:35


LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Mediobanca ups BAE; Berenberg says ’buy’ Aviva

The following London-listed shares received analyst recommendations Thursday morning and on Wednesday:

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FTSE 100

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Mediobanca raises BAE Systems to ’outperform’ - price target 2,600 pence

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Berenberg starts Aviva...

Thu, 28/05/2026 - 09:33


Johnson Matthey buys Cormetech to ride US data centre building boom

Johnson Matthey PLC on Thursday announced an acquisition that stands to benefit from AI-driven data centre construction in the US, while also reporting annual results...

Thu, 28/05/2026 - 09:26


Fattal confirms takeover bid for PPHE Hotel, in talks for firm offer

Fattal Hotel Group Ltd on Thursday confirmed it has proposed to acquire PPHE Hotel Group PLC, and said it is in talks with the PPHE...

Thu, 28/05/2026 - 09:20


Early market roundup: European stocks down amid new US strikes on Iran

Stock prices in London were lower on Thursday morning, after the US launched fresh strikes against Iran, as shares of miners fell alongside the price...

Thu, 28/05/2026 - 09:14


SSE delivers top-end earnings and higher dividend as capex picks up

SSE PLC on Thursday boosted its dividend as it reported earnings towards the higher end of guidance, and said £33 billion investment plans out to...

Thu, 28/05/2026 - 09:00


IN BRIEF: Gresham House Energy Storage partners with Sumitomo venture

Gresham House Energy Storage Fund PLC - invests in utility-scale battery energy storage systems - Enters ‘strategic partnership’ with Summit Transition Partners, a joint venture...

Thu, 28/05/2026 - 07:31


Anglesey Mining appoints new CEO to focus on turnaround, growth

Anglesey Mining PLC on Tuesday said it has hired Andrew Fulton as its next chief executive.

The UK-based mineral exploration and development company noted that...

Thu, 28/05/2026 - 07:28


UK total vehicle production slips in April as domestic demand weakens

UK total vehicle manufacturing declined slightly in April as weaker domestic demand outweighed a slight increase in export demand, an industry body reported Thursday.

The Society...

Thu, 28/05/2026 - 05:11


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