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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.

GSK Plc receives US FDA Breakthrough Therapy Designation

GSK's Jemperli receives FDA Breakthrough Therapy Designation for treating locally advanced dMMR/MSI-H rectal cancer, expediting crucial development...

December 16, 2024

Kingfisher Plc appoints Lucinda Riches as a Non-Executive Director

Kingfisher plc welcomes Lucinda Riches as a new Non-Executive Director, joining the Board and committees in 2025, succeeding Rakhi Goss-Custard...

December 12, 2024

Bunzl plc Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Audit Committee Lloyd Pitchford to step down

Bunzl plc announces that Lloyd Pitchford will step down as Audit Committee Chair in April 2025, with Julia Wilson set to succeed him...

December 12, 2024

Rio Tinto plc 26.7% potential upside indicated by Jefferies

December 11, 2024

Sage Group PLC 4.2% potential upside indicated by Deutsche

December 11, 2024

AstraZeneca plc 33.4% potential upside indicated by JP Morgan

December 11, 2024

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...

December 11, 2024

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...

December 11, 2024

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...

December 10, 2024

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...

December 10, 2024

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...

December 10, 2024

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...

December 9, 2024

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...

December 9, 2024

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...

December 9, 2024

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...

December 6, 2024

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...

December 5, 2024

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...

December 5, 2024

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...

December 5, 2024

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...

December 4, 2024

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...

December 4, 2024

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GSK Plc receives US FDA Breakthrough Therapy Designation

GSK's Jemperli receives FDA Breakthrough Therapy Designation for treating locally advanced dMMR/MSI-H rectal cancer, expediting crucial development...

December 16, 2024

Kingfisher Plc appoints Lucinda Riches as a Non-Executive Director

Kingfisher plc welcomes Lucinda Riches as a new Non-Executive Director, joining the Board and committees in 2025, succeeding Rakhi Goss-Custard...

December 12, 2024

Bunzl plc Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Audit Committee Lloyd Pitchford to step down

Bunzl plc announces that Lloyd Pitchford will step down as Audit Committee Chair in April 2025, with Julia Wilson set to succeed him...

December 12, 2024

Rio Tinto plc 26.7% potential upside indicated by Jefferies

December 11, 2024

Sage Group PLC 4.2% potential upside indicated by Deutsche

December 11, 2024

AstraZeneca plc 33.4% potential upside indicated by JP Morgan

December 11, 2024

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...

December 11, 2024

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...

December 11, 2024

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...

December 10, 2024

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...

December 10, 2024

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...

December 10, 2024

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...

December 9, 2024

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...

December 9, 2024

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...

December 9, 2024

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...

December 6, 2024

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...

December 5, 2024

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...

December 5, 2024

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...

December 5, 2024

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...