Market Pulse
British American Tobacco shuffles board for new CEO
British American Tobacco announced details of a management board re-shuffle on Friday, including two new roles, in a bid to accelerate the implementation of its strategy.
Kerry Group to buy two US businesses for EUR325m
Kerry Group said on Friday that it has agreed to buy Ariake USA, the North American business of Ariake Japan Co, and Southeastern Mills North American coatings and seasonings business (SEM) for around €325m.
London open: Miners and housebuilders slump, May returns empty-handed
London stocks fell in early trade on Friday, taking their cue from a downbeat Asian session following the release of weak Chinese data and after European Union leaders told Theresa May that the Brexit withdrawal agreement was not open for renegotiation.
Aggreko secures Tokyo Olympics contract
Aggreko said on Friday that its subsidiary, Aggreko Events Services Japan Limited (AESJL), has been awarded the supply contract for temporary electricity generation by The Tokyo Organising Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower on weak Chinese data
London stocks looked set for losses at the open on Friday, taking their cue from a downbeat Asian session following the release of weak Chinese data and after European Union leaders said the Brexit withdrawal agreement was not open for renegotiation.