FTSE 100 Market news covers the latest developments for the FTSE 100 Index, which tracks the 100 most highly capitalised blue‑chip companies listed on the London Stock Exchange.
This category includes updates on company admissions and delistings, quarterly and annual results, mergers and acquisitions, board appointments and departures, regulatory news and policy changes.
Royal Dutch Shell plc (LON:RDSA) has announced the appointment of Sir Andrew Mackenzie as the new Company Chair with effect from the conclusion of Shell’s 2021 Annual General Meeting, scheduled..
Entain plc (LON:ENT) has received necessary regulatory approvals regarding the recommended public cash offer to the shareholders of Enlabs. On 7 January 2021, Entain plc, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Bwin..
M&G plc (LON:MNG) has announced its full year 2020 results. John Foley, Chief Executive, said: “In our first year as an independent company, we have delivered a strong and resilient..
Avast plc (LON:AVST) and Smith Micro Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:SMSI) have announced a definitive agreement under which Smith Micro will acquire Avast’s Family Safety Mobile Business. The acquisition encompasses Avast’s portfolio..
Ferguson plc (LON:FERG) has announced that its Form 20-F registration statement filed with the US Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding the additional US listing of its ordinary shares will..
London Stock Exchange Group PLC (LON:LSE) has announced its preliminary results for the year ended 31 December 2020. · Strong financial performance – revenue growth continues across our businesses despite challenging..
B&M European Value Retail SA (LON:BME), the UK’s leading variety goods value retailer, has provided a trading update relating to its Fourth Quarter performance to date for the financial year..
Aviva plc (LON:AV) has announced that: · On 3 March 2021, the Directors agreed a recommendation to shareholders of a final dividend of 14.0 pence per share on Aviva ordinary shares...
Entain plc (LON:ENT), the global sports-betting and gaming entertainment group, has announced that it has committed to becoming net zero for greenhouse gas emissions by no later than 2035, which..
Avast plc (LON:AVST), a leading global cybersecurity provider, has announced its results for the year ended 31 December 2020. Ondrej Vlcek, Chief Executive of Avast, said: ‘The Group delivered another..
WPP plc (LON:WPP) has announced that Wunderman Thompson has acquired NN4M, a leading mobile commerce partner for global brands. Offering innovative and cutting-edge commerce services for retailers, NN4M provides its..
Polymetal International plc (LON:POLY) has announced that the Board of Directors of the Company has recommended the payment of a final dividend of US$ 0.89 per share for the year..
Taylor Wimpey plc (LON:TW) has announced its full year results for the year ended 31 December 2020. Pete Redfern, Chief Executive, commented: “2020 was a very challenging year, during which..
Smurfit Kappa Group plc (LON:SKG) has announced that its support of and contribution to the UN 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) has been recognised by Support the Goals. The company..
Croda International Plc (LON:CRDA), which uses smart science to create high performance ingredients and technologies that improve lives, has announced it has agreed to acquire the worldwide business activities of..
BT Group plc (LON:BT.A) has announced that Jan du Plessis has informed the Board of his intention to retire as Chairman of the Company in 2021 once a successor has..
Bunzl plc (LON:BNZL), the specialist international distribution and services Group, has announced that it has recently completed three further acquisitions. In January the Company acquired Deliver Net, a healthcare distributor..
WM Morrison Supermarket plc (LON:MRW) and McColl’s are extending their wholesale supply partnership. Over the next three years, 300 McColl’s convenience stores are to be converted to the Morrisons Daily..
International Consolidated Airlines Group plc (LON:IAG) has presented Group consolidated results for the year to December 31, 2020. COVID-19 situation and management actions: • Passenger capacity in quarter 4 was 26.6..
RSA Insurance Group plc (LON:RSA) has announced its 2020 preliminary results. · Group business operating result £751m1 up 15% vs 2019 · Group underwriting profit £550m1 up 36% · Group..
