Full List Of Stories
German inflation eases to lowest rate since June 2021
German inflation continued to ease in January, official data showed on Wednesday, as energy prices fell sharply.
UK business confidence jumps - survey
UK businesses started the new year with an upbeat outlook, a survey claimed on Wednesday, buoyed by easing inflation and the prospect of falling interest rates.
Allen Media eyes Paramount Global in potential $30bn deal - reports
Shares in Paramount Global soared on Wednesday, after it emerged Allen Media Group had submitted a multi-billion dollar bid for the US giant.
German unemployment holds steady
German unemployment held steady at the start of the year, official data showed on Wednesday, despite the weak economic backdrop.
Obesity treatments cause profits to balloon at Novo Nordisk
Denmark’s Novo Nordisk reported better-than-expected sales and earnings on Wednesday, on the back of surging demand for blockbuster weight-loss treatment Wegovy.
UK economy stagnating - CBI
The UK’s private sector continued to struggle over the last three months, a survey showed on Monday.
American Express hails 'record' revenues, shares spark
American Express forecast better-than-expected 2024 earnings on Friday, as its posted record full-year revenues.
Competition watchdog probes Vodafone-Three merger
The competition regulator has opened a formal investigation into the proposed £15bn merger between Vodafone Group and Three UK, it was confirmed on Friday.
Shares in Remy Cointreau surge on better-than-expected update
Shares in Remy Cointreau jumped on Friday, after the drinks group toasted better-than-expected trading in the third quarter.
Resilient demand for luxury goods boosts LVMH
Shares in LVMH sparkled on Friday, after the world’s biggest luxury goods firm posted stronger-than-expected sales and raised the dividend.
On The Beach reiterates full-year guidance on strong trading
On The Beach Group said it was on track for a bumper year on Friday, despite the cost of living crisis, as customers prioritised holidays.
Watchdog calls on government to review biomass sustainability monitoring
The government cannot prove biomass power plants meet sustainability rules and should review its monitoring arrangements, the National Audit Office said on Wednesday.
UK manufacturers see output slide - CBI
Output has fallen across the manufacturing sector, a closely-watched survey suggested on Wednesday, weighing heavily on sentiment.
China's central bank to trim reserve requirements
China’s central bank is to cut the amount of cash lenders must hold, it was confirmed on Wednesday, the latest move designed to bolster the country’s ailing economy.
Ifo cuts German growth forecasts
A leading economic think tank has trimmed its growth forecasts for Germany, it was confirmed on Wednesday, in response to government plans to cut spending.
PayPoint on track after 'positive' quarter
PayPoint reiterated its full-year outlook on Wednesday, after the payments specialist reported a “positive” end to 2023.
Royal Mail could cut deliveries to three per week - Ofcom
Ofcom has called for an overhaul of the UK’s postal service, including potentially cutting deliveries to just three days a week.
Ryanair lands first deal with online travel agent
Ryanair Holdings said on Tuesday that it has signed a deal with Loveholidays, despite branding online travel agents "pirates".
3M forecasts underwhelm, shares fall
Shares in 3M came under pressure on Tuesday, after the industrial conglomerate forecast full-year profits and sales below analyst expectations.
Sales and profits slide at Ericsson
Sweden’s Ericsson reported a slide in quarterly profits and sales on Tuesday, as wary customers cut back on spending.