Market Report
Ebiquity appoints Alan Newman as chief financial and operating officer
Media and marketing consultancy Ebiquity has appointed Alan Newman as its new chief financial and operating officer.
South Western Railway staff to hold two more strikes in December
Long-suffering commuters in London, Surrey and the South of England were handed a dose of Christmas misery on Thursday evening, as the Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers Union (RMT) confirmed two more 24-hour strikes on South Western Railway (SWR) would go ahead during December.
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.
Aggreko awarded contract to supply Tokyo Olympics, Balfour Beatty lifts full-year expectations
London open The FTSE 100 is expected to open 56 points lower on Friday, having closed down 0. 04% at 6,877. 50 on Thursday.
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.