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.
The board of BP (LON:BP) today announced that Brian Gilvary, BP chief financial officer, has decided to retire from the company and step down from the BP board on 30..
AstraZeneca (LON:AZN) Imfinzi (durvalumab) and tremelimumab, an anti-CTLA4 antibody and potential new medicine, have both been granted Orphan Drug Designation (ODD) in the US for the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma,..
The boards of Anglo American ( LON:AAL), Anglo American Projects UK Limited and Sirius Minerals Plc have announced that they have reached agreement on the terms of a recommended cash..
BAE Systems (LON:BA) has today announced that it has entered into a definitive Asset Purchase Agreement to acquire Collins Aerospace’s Military Global Positioning System business (“GPS business”) for $1.925bn in..
AstraZeneca (LON:AZN) and MSD Inc., Kenilworth, N.J., US (known as Merck & Co., Inc. inside the US and Canada) today announced that a supplemental New Drug Application for Lynparza has..
Rio Tinto (LON:RIO) has today released its fourth quarter production results. Q4 2019 vs Q4 2018 vs Q3 2019 2019 vs 2018 Pilbara iron ore shipments (100% basis) Mt 86.8 -1%..
Experian (LON:EXPN), the global information services company, today issued an update on trading for the three months ended 31 December 2019. Commenting on the performance, Brian Cassin, Chief Executive Officer,..
Sage Group (LON:SGE) has today announced that Soni Jiandani has advised the Board of her intention to stand down from her position as a Non-executive Director of Sage in order..
Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust (LON:SMT) today announced that it has raised a further c£188 million in long-term, fixed rate, senior, unsecured private placement notes, denominated in a mixture of Sterling..
Pearson (LON:PSON) today announced that Coram Williams, Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO), has informed the Board he will be leaving the company to take on a comparable role at a..
Persimmon (LON:PSN) has today announced the following update ahead of its Final Results for the year ended 31 December 2019, which will be released on 27 February 2020. Highlights Trading..
SSE (LON:SSE) is today completing the sale of SSE Energy Services Group Limited, its household energy and services business in GB, to OVO Energy Limited for an enterprise value of..
WPP (LON:WPP) will be holding a briefing for investors and analysts at 8.30am GMT today at its London campus, Sea Containers House. The briefing will focus on how technology is..
Persimmon (LON:PSN) has today announced that Claire Thomas has notified the board of her wish to step down as a Non-Executive Director to pursue other interests. Claire will leave Persimmon..
In accordance with UK Listing Rule 9.6.14, BHP Group (LON:BHP) has today advised that Terry Bowen, Director of BHP Group Plc and BHP Group Limited, has been appointed to the..
Taylor Wimpey (LON:TW) has today announced its trading statement for the year ended 31 December 2019. Taylor Wimpey is issuing the following update on trading ahead of its full year..
Following the recommendation from an independent Data Monitoring Committee, AstraZeneca (LON:AZN) has decided to close the Phase III STRENGTH trial for Epanova (omega-3 carboxylic acids) due to its low likelihood..
Standard Chartered (LON:STAN) has today announced that, as of 31 December 2019, the term of the Independent Consultant, appointed by the New York State Department of Financial Services pursuant to..
AstraZeneca (LON:AZN) and MSD Inc., Kenilworth, N.J., US (MSD: known as Merck & Co., Inc. inside the US and Canada) has today announced that a supplemental New Drug Application for..
Mondi (LON:MNDI) today announced that it has agreed with Peter Oswald, Group Chief Executive Officer, that he will step down as CEO and from the board of Mondi plc, and..
