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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.

Ashtead Group initiates $1.5 billion share buyback programme

Ashtead Group plc announces a $1.5bn share buyback arrangement with Barclays Bank, aiming to reduce share capital within 18 months...

British American Tobacco forecasts strong H2 growth and new categories innovation

British American Tobacco Plc is set to deliver its FY24 guidance, boosted by New Categories innovation and strategic investments, amidst strong cash flow...

Games Workshop Group grants exclusive rights to Amazon for Warhammer 40,000 universe films and series

Games Workshop strikes deal with Amazon to adapt Warhammer 40,000 into films and series, granting exclusive rights and exploring merchandising opportunities...

Centrica Plc holding teach-in for institutional investors and analysts on its MAP businesses

Centrica plc (LON:CNA) reports strategic progress and stable 2024 earnings, as it hosts an investor teach-in on Centrica Energy and MAP businesses today...

Ashtead Group Plc reports 6% increase in H1 rental revenue

Ashtead Group Plc reports a 6% growth in rental revenue for H1 2024 and revises annual guidance, highlighting Sunbelt 4.0 strategic milestones...

Vodafone Group updates on Vodafone UK and Three UK merger

Vodafone and CK Hutchison Group have reached an agreement to merge their UK telecom businesses. Discover non-financial details and transaction updates...

GSK Plc Nucala COPD submission accepted by FDA

GSK announces FDA review of Nucala for COPD treatment following successful MATINEE study data, aiming to be the first approved monthly biologic...

Diploma Plc publishes 2024 Annual Report

Diploma PLC (LON:DPLM) releases its 2024 Annual Report and AGM details, providing key financial insights and shareholder information...

Berkeley Group delivers robust operating performance, guidance reiterated

Berkeley Group Holdings reports a strong pre-tax profit of £275 million for the first half of 2024, despite challenging market conditions...

AstraZeneca Plc Imfinzi approved in the US for limited-stage SCLC

AstraZeneca's Imfinzi receives FDA approval for limited-stage small cell lung cancer, marking a significant breakthrough in extending patient survival...

Vistry Group Plc and LLDC form JV to deliver 948 new mixed-tenure homes

Discover the exciting joint venture between LLDC and Vistry Group to develop 948 mixed-tenure homes near Pudding Mill Lane in Stratford, East London...

Vodafone and Three merger approved by UK CMA

Vodafone and Three receive CMA approval for a transformative UK merger, committing £11 billion to create the country's largest advanced 5G network...

Rio Tinto’s investor seminar highlights strategy for growth and decarbonisation

Rio Tinto plc (LON:RIO) unveils its 2024 strategies at the Investor Seminar in London, focusing on diversified growth, energy transition, and ESG goals...

Centrica Plc and EDF extend UK nuclear power station lifespans

Centrica plc (LON:CNA) and EDF extend the lifespan of four UK nuclear power stations, supporting energy security and advancing net-zero goals...

Simon Dingemans joins Vodafone board as non-executive director

Vodafone appoints Simon Dingemans as a non-executive director, effective January 2025, enhancing the Board with his extensive financial expertise...

WPP completes majority stake sale in FGS Global

WPP plc completes the sale of its majority stake in FGS Global to Kite Bidco Inc., unlocking significant shareholder value with a $1.7bn enterprise valuation...

Anglo American completes deal to add Serpentina iron ore resource at Minas-Rio

Anglo American completes its integration of Vale's Serpentina iron ore into the Minas-Rio project, enhancing premium iron ore production in Brazil...

Games Workshop Group Plc appoints Randal Casson as Senior Independent Director

Games Workshop promotes Randal Casson to Senior Independent Director, succeeding Mark Lam who became Chair on November 1, 2024...

JD Sports completes acquisition of Courir, expanding European market presence

JD Sports Fashion Plc finalises the acquisition of Courir, enhancing its presence in Europe's sneaker market and expanding its customer base...

easyJet Plc achieves £610 million PBT, positive outlook for FY25

easyJet plc reports a 34% profit increase for the year ending September 2024, achieving £610M PBT and showcasing robust strategic progress...
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Ashtead Group initiates $1.5 billion share buyback programme

Ashtead Group plc announces a $1.5bn share buyback arrangement with Barclays Bank, aiming to reduce share capital within 18 months...

British American Tobacco forecasts strong H2 growth and new categories innovation

British American Tobacco Plc is set to deliver its FY24 guidance, boosted by New Categories innovation and strategic investments, amidst strong cash flow...

Games Workshop Group grants exclusive rights to Amazon for Warhammer 40,000 universe films and series

Games Workshop strikes deal with Amazon to adapt Warhammer 40,000 into films and series, granting exclusive rights and exploring merchandising opportunities...

Centrica Plc holding teach-in for institutional investors and analysts on its MAP businesses

Centrica plc (LON:CNA) reports strategic progress and stable 2024 earnings, as it hosts an investor teach-in on Centrica Energy and MAP businesses today...

Ashtead Group Plc reports 6% increase in H1 rental revenue

Ashtead Group Plc reports a 6% growth in rental revenue for H1 2024 and revises annual guidance, highlighting Sunbelt 4.0 strategic milestones...

Vodafone Group updates on Vodafone UK and Three UK merger

Vodafone and CK Hutchison Group have reached an agreement to merge their UK telecom businesses. Discover non-financial details and transaction updates...

GSK Plc Nucala COPD submission accepted by FDA

GSK announces FDA review of Nucala for COPD treatment following successful MATINEE study data, aiming to be the first approved monthly biologic...

Diploma Plc publishes 2024 Annual Report

Diploma PLC (LON:DPLM) releases its 2024 Annual Report and AGM details, providing key financial insights and shareholder information...

Berkeley Group delivers robust operating performance, guidance reiterated

Berkeley Group Holdings reports a strong pre-tax profit of £275 million for the first half of 2024, despite challenging market conditions...

AstraZeneca Plc Imfinzi approved in the US for limited-stage SCLC

AstraZeneca's Imfinzi receives FDA approval for limited-stage small cell lung cancer, marking a significant breakthrough in extending patient survival...

Vistry Group Plc and LLDC form JV to deliver 948 new mixed-tenure homes

Discover the exciting joint venture between LLDC and Vistry Group to develop 948 mixed-tenure homes near Pudding Mill Lane in Stratford, East London...

Vodafone and Three merger approved by UK CMA

Vodafone and Three receive CMA approval for a transformative UK merger, committing £11 billion to create the country's largest advanced 5G network...

Rio Tinto’s investor seminar highlights strategy for growth and decarbonisation

Rio Tinto plc (LON:RIO) unveils its 2024 strategies at the Investor Seminar in London, focusing on diversified growth, energy transition, and ESG goals...

Centrica Plc and EDF extend UK nuclear power station lifespans

Centrica plc (LON:CNA) and EDF extend the lifespan of four UK nuclear power stations, supporting energy security and advancing net-zero goals...

Simon Dingemans joins Vodafone board as non-executive director

Vodafone appoints Simon Dingemans as a non-executive director, effective January 2025, enhancing the Board with his extensive financial expertise...

WPP completes majority stake sale in FGS Global

WPP plc completes the sale of its majority stake in FGS Global to Kite Bidco Inc., unlocking significant shareholder value with a $1.7bn enterprise valuation...

Anglo American completes deal to add Serpentina iron ore resource at Minas-Rio

Anglo American completes its integration of Vale's Serpentina iron ore into the Minas-Rio project, enhancing premium iron ore production in Brazil...

Games Workshop Group Plc appoints Randal Casson as Senior Independent Director

Games Workshop promotes Randal Casson to Senior Independent Director, succeeding Mark Lam who became Chair on November 1, 2024...

JD Sports completes acquisition of Courir, expanding European market presence

JD Sports Fashion Plc finalises the acquisition of Courir, enhancing its presence in Europe's sneaker market and expanding its customer base...

easyJet Plc achieves £610 million PBT, positive outlook for FY25

easyJet plc reports a 34% profit increase for the year ending September 2024, achieving £610M PBT and showcasing robust strategic progress...
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