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Segro rejects improved £13.5 billion takeover bid from Prologis

Segro has turned down an enhanced takeover proposal from U.S.-based logistics real estate leader Prologis, reaffirming its position that the offer undervalues one of the United Kingdom’s largest warehouse property owners. The latest proposal, disclosed by Prologis on Monday, placed an equity value......

European Stock Markets open lower as global semiconductor sell-off weighs on investor sentiment

European stock markets began Friday's trading session on a weaker footing as investors reacted to renewed selling pressure in semiconductor shares, extending losses that first emerged on Wall Street before spreading across Asian markets. The negative momentum carried into Europe, where major benchmark......

UK’s FTSE 100 edges lower as Middle East tensions weigh on investor sentiment

London’s stock market moved slightly lower on Wednesday as renewed concerns over geopolitical tensions in the Middle East encouraged investors to adopt a cautious stance. The decline was mainly driven by weakness in mining companies, which offset gains recorded by energy stocks benefiting from......

London’s FTSE 100 remains stable as Iran tensions lift oil stocks

London’s FTSE 100 remained largely unchanged on Monday as investors weighed renewed tensions between Iran and the United States, with rising oil prices supporting energy companies while financial stocks faced pressure. The UK’s leading stock index benefited from gains among energy firms......

Capita shares slide after UK government withholds payments over contract delays

Shares in British outsourcing company Capita fell sharply on Tuesday after the UK government withheld £9.9 million (approximately $13.2 million) in payments, citing missed contractual deadlines and shortcomings in planned technology upgrades. The stock dropped by more than 15% after the government......

EasyJet shares soar after airline backs £5.5 billion Castlelake takeover proposal

EasyJet shares jumped sharply in early trading on Monday after the British low-cost airline announced it had reached an agreement in principle to support a £5.5 billion takeover proposal from U.S.-based investment firm Castlelake. The positive market reaction reflected growing investor confidence......

FTSE 100 on track for sixth straight quarterly gain as ceasefire hopes lift UK markets

The UK’s FTSE 100 edged higher on Tuesday and was set to extend its winning streak to a sixth consecutive quarterly gain, as investor sentiment improved on optimism surrounding a potential ceasefire in the Middle East. The blue-chip index rose around 0.5% by 09:04 GMT, supported by strong performances......

UK markets dip after Keir Starmer signals resignation, FTSE 250 hits one-week low

London equities edged lower on Monday as political uncertainty weighed on investor sentiment after Prime Minister Keir Starmer indicated he would step down, triggering a cautious reaction across domestic-focused sectors. The benchmark FTSE 100 index slipped modestly, while the more domestically exposed......

UK stocks fall ahead of Bank of England interest rate decision

British stock markets declined on Thursday as investors adopted a cautious stance ahead of the Bank of England’s upcoming interest rate decision, while also reacting to global monetary policy signals and corporate earnings updates. The benchmark FTSE 100 index fell by around 0.9%, while the FTSE......