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JD Sports Fashion appoints Peter Agnefjäll as Chair
JD Sports Fashion has appointed retail veteran Peter Agnefjäll as Chair of the Board, effective 1 September 2026. Agnefjäll, former CEO of IKEA Group and former Chair of Ahold Delhaize, brings extensive global retail and governance experience. He will succeed Interim Chair Darren Shapland, who remains on the Board as an Independent Director.
British American Tobacco plc names management board changes in marketing and APMEA roles
British American Tobacco plc has announced leadership changes on its Management Board, including succession plans for Chief Marketing Officer and APMEA roles.
Glencore H1 earnings rise sharply as energy market volatility boosts performance
Glencore Plc reported higher first-half earnings, stronger cash generation, a $1.0 billion net debt reduction and additional shareholder returns.
Legal & General core operating profit rises 7% in 2026 first half
Legal & General Group Plc posted higher core operating profit, improved capital generation and confirmed a 2% increase in its interim dividend.
Fresnillo first-half profit triples as precious metals prices lift revenue
Fresnillo reported sharply higher first-half revenue, gross profit and operating cash flow, and declared an increased interim dividend.
BP posts $5.7bn underlying profit and raises dividend in second quarter
BP has reported higher second-quarter underlying replacement cost profit and operating cash flow, alongside a reduction in net debt.
HSBC first-half profit rises 23% to $19.5bn
HSBC reported stronger first-half 2026 results, with profit before tax rising 23% to $19.5bn and revenue up 11% to $37.7bn, driven by higher banking NII, wealth income and customer activity. The bank also raised its interim dividend and plans up to a $1bn share buyback, while reaffirming its 2026–2028 financial targets.
Halma completes sale of NovaBone for $60m
Halma has completed the sale of NovaBone Products LLC and its subsidiaries to Isto Biologics for total consideration of $60m on a cash and…
Smith & Nephew maintains profit guidance as H1 trading margin improves
Smith & Nephew reported higher half-year revenue, operating profit and cash generation, while reducing full-year revenue guidance.
The FTSE 100, also known as the Financial Times Stock Exchange 100 Index or FTSE 100 Index is a share index of the 100 companies listed on the UK London Stock Exchange with the highest market capitalisation. It is seen as a gauge of prosperity for businesses regulated by UK company law.