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.
Persimmon plc (LON:PSN), following a review of past projects, has announced a financial commitment to address cladding safety issues in its legacy development portfolio. As first and foremost a builder..
WPP plc (LON:WPP) has announced that it has acquired DTI Digital, a leading Brazilian digital innovation and software engineering company. DTI’s digital solutions help clients become more efficient, digitalised and..
Halma plc (LON:HLMA), the FTSE 100 global group of life-saving technology companies, has announced the appointment of Dame Louise Makin as its next Chair. Louise is joining the Board today..
Ocado Group PLC (LON:OCDO) has announced its full year results for the 52 weeks ended 29 November 2020. Financial highlights · 35% Retail Revenue growth, reflecting strong demand for online..
Experian plc (LON:EXPN) has announced that following recent media reports concerning data which is being illegally offered for sale on the internet, some of which may have been sourced from..
AstraZeneca plc (LON:AZN) updates on KESTREL Phase III trial of Imfinzi with or without tremelimumab in the 1st-line treatment of recurrent or metastatic head and neck cancer. The KESTREL Phase..
Intertek Group plc (LON:ITRK), the leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide, has announced the appointment of Lynda Clarizio as a Non-Executive Director of Intertek with effect from 1..
BT Group plc (LON:BT.A) has announced its trading update for the nine months to 31 December 2020. Key strategic developments: • Creation of a new technology unit – Digital – to..
AstraZeneca plc (LON:AZN) Forxiga (dapagliflozin) has been approved in China to reduce the risk of cardiovascular death and hospitalisation for heart failure in adults with heart failure (NYHA class II-IV)..
Severn Trent Plc (LON:SVT) has announced a trading update for the period to 4 February 2021. Positive momentum carried through the winter Severn Trent continues to deliver strong operational performance..
Ferguson plc (LON:FERG) has announced that further to the approval it received from shareholders on July 29, 2020, it is in the process of registering with the US Securities &..
GlaxoSmithKline plc (LON:GSK) and CureVac N.V. (Nasdaq:CVAC) have announced a new €150m collaboration, building on their existing relationship, to jointly develop next generation mRNA vaccines for COVID-19 with the potential..
SSE plc (LON:SSE) trading statement reiterates SSE’s financial outlook for the 2020/21 financial year and sets out the Group’s key strategic developments and operational performance in the quarter ended 31..
DCC plc (LON:DCC), the leading international sales, marketing and support services group, has issued this Interim Management Statement for the third quarter ended 31 December 2020. Third quarter ended 31..
Ferguson plc (LON:FERG) has confirmed the completion of the disposal of Wolseley UK, its plumbing and heating distribution business, to Clayton, Dubilier and Rice. The Company previously announced its intention..
AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine has been granted a conditional marketing authorisation (CMA) in the European Union (EU) for active immunisation to prevent COVID-19 caused by SARS-CoV-2, in individuals 18 years of..
JD Sports Fashion Plc (LON:JD), a leading retailer of sports, fashion and outdoor brands, has announced that on 31 January 2021, it entered into a conditional agreement for the acquisition..
Land Securities Group PLC (LON:LAND) has announced the appointment of Manjiry Tamhane as a new independent Non-executive Director. Manjiry will join the Board with effect from 1 March 2021. Manjiry..
EVRAZ plc (LON:EVR) has released its trading update for the fourth quarter and full year 2020. Q4 2020 vs Q3 2020 HIGHLIGHTS · In Q4 2020, EVRAZ’ consolidated crude steel output..
Polymetal International plc (LON:POLY) has reported strong production results for the fourth quarter and twelve months ended December 31, 2020. “2020 was a successful year for Polymetal despite the COVID..
