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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.

Rio Tinto appoints Georgie Bezette as Chief People Officer

Rio Tinto appoints Georgie Bezette as Chief People Officer, succeeding James Martin, to lead cultural transformation and talent development from 2025...

Kingfisher Plc sells Brico Dépôt Romania to Altex Romania

Kingfisher plc sells its Brico Dépôt Romania business to Altex Romania for €70m, aiming for strategic growth while ensuring operational excellence...

Landsec acquires 92% stake in Liverpool ONE shopping centre

Landsec acquires a 92% stake in Liverpool ONE for £490m, aligning with its strategy to expand and enhance top UK retail destinations...

Bunzl’s 2024 financial update: Growth, acquisitions and strategic plans

Bunzl plc forecasts a strong 2024 with revenue growth driven by acquisitions, despite deflation challenges, and announces a £200m buyback for 2025...

Kevin O’Byrne succeeds Scott Wheway as Centrica Plc Chair

Centrica plc announces Kevin O'Byrne as new Chair and Jo Harlow as Senior Independent Director, with Scott Wheway stepping down today...

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...

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...

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...

Rio Tinto plc 26.7% potential upside indicated by Jefferies

Rio Tinto plc with ticker (LON:RIO) now has a potential upside of 26.7% according to Jefferies.RIO.LJefferies set a target price of 6,400 GBX for the company, which when compared to..

Sage Group PLC 4.2% potential upside indicated by Deutsche

Sage Group PLC with ticker (LON:SGE) now has a potential upside of 4.2% according to Deutsche.SGE.LDeutsche set a target price of 1,350 GBX for the company, which when compared to..

AstraZeneca plc 33.4% potential upside indicated by JP Morgan

AstraZeneca plc with ticker (LON:AZN) now has a potential upside of 33.4% according to JP Morgan.AZN.LJP Morgan set a target price of 14,000 GBX for the company, which when compared..

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...
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Rio Tinto appoints Georgie Bezette as Chief People Officer

Rio Tinto appoints Georgie Bezette as Chief People Officer, succeeding James Martin, to lead cultural transformation and talent development from 2025...

Kingfisher Plc sells Brico Dépôt Romania to Altex Romania

Kingfisher plc sells its Brico Dépôt Romania business to Altex Romania for €70m, aiming for strategic growth while ensuring operational excellence...

Landsec acquires 92% stake in Liverpool ONE shopping centre

Landsec acquires a 92% stake in Liverpool ONE for £490m, aligning with its strategy to expand and enhance top UK retail destinations...

Bunzl’s 2024 financial update: Growth, acquisitions and strategic plans

Bunzl plc forecasts a strong 2024 with revenue growth driven by acquisitions, despite deflation challenges, and announces a £200m buyback for 2025...

Kevin O’Byrne succeeds Scott Wheway as Centrica Plc Chair

Centrica plc announces Kevin O'Byrne as new Chair and Jo Harlow as Senior Independent Director, with Scott Wheway stepping down today...

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...

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...

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...

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...
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