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Brad Pitt’s Plan B sets up UK outpost as studios chase European work
Plan B Entertainment, the Los Angeles production company co‑founded by Brad Pitt, is launching a UK business to expand film and TV output for European broadcasters and streamers, the Financial Times reported on Thursday.


UK blocks Versarien graphene sale to china-linked venture on security grounds
The UK government has prohibited the sale of Versarien’s graphene-related assets to a joint venture that included a Chinese partner, citing national security risks tied to potential dual-use technologies.


Tech rout weighs on UK markets ahead of open
European shares were set for a softer start on Wednesday, with UK investors bracing for a weaker open after a tech-led selloff on Wall Street and in Asia overnight. The risk-off tone, driven by stretched valuations and rising policy uncertainty, comes as traders look to Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell’s remarks at this week’s Jackson Hole


London stocks dip as markets watch Ukraine peace talks
Britain’s main stock indexes edged lower on Monday as investors took a cautious stance ahead of a U.S.-brokered peace meeting in Ukraine. The blue-chip FTSE 100 index slipped 0.1% to around 7,476 points by late morning, giving up part of Friday’s record high.


Shein UK sales surge 32% to record £2 billion
Chinese fast-fashion retailer Shein reported record UK sales of £2.05 billion for 2024, representing a 32.3 percent increase from the previous year despite mounting regulatory pressures and market challenges affecting the broader retail sector.


Intel shares surge on reports of US Government Investment
Chipmaker stock jumps 3% following Bloomberg report of potential federal backing


Bullish crypto exchange soars over 143% in NYSE debut
Cryptocurrency exchange Bullish began trading on the New York Stock Exchange on Wednesday, with shares surging more than 143% from its initial public offering price of $37


Marex Group delivers record quarterly $967 million revenue
Financial services platform Marex Group announced exceptional second-quarter results Tuesday, reporting nearly $1 billion in first-half revenue alongside a record $203 million in adjusted profit before tax.


Assura rejects KKR takeover bid in favor of competing offer from PHP
UK healthcare property investor Assura has rejected a takeover bid from US private equity giant KKR, opting instead to support a rival proposal from Primary Health Properties


Wall Street futures edge higher as investors await key U.S. Inflation data
U.S. stock futures made modest gains early Monday, reflecting a cautious but optimistic tone as investors brace for crucial economic releases


What to expect in the markets this week: May 19, 2025
Retail Earnings in Focus Major UK retailers are set to release their quarterly earnings, providing a window into consumer spending amid...


India overtakes Japan as world’s fourth largest economy in 2025
India has surpassed Japan to become the world’s fourth-largest economy in 2025


US Dollar hits three-year low
The US dollar has plunged to its lowest level in three years


Goldman Sachs tops UK dealmaking in first quarter of 2025
Goldman Sachs has ascended to the top of the UK's investment banking fee league tables for the first quarter of 2025, generating $163...


Congress backs off tariff showdown as Trump maintains trade authority
Efforts by Congress to rein in President Donald Trump’s aggressive use of tariffs appear increasingly unlikely to succeed


Currys lifts full-year outlook after strong sales performance
Currys has raised its full-year profit guidance after reporting a better-than-expected trading performance, marking a positive turnaround...


Asian markets slip as American tariffs hits
Tuesday 3/4/2024 - As new U.S. tariffs on China, Mexico, and Canada went into effect, stocks all throughout Asia fell on Tuesday under...
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