Market Report
US close: Stocks slip for third successive day
Stocks on Wall Street endured a third successive decline during the next-to-last trading session of 2024, amidst a general recognition that Santa Claus had left investors in equities high and dry at the tail-end of the year.
Europe close: Stoxx slips further on weak Wall St open
European shares closed lower on the last full day of trading for 2024, with markets drifting lower in line with a weaker start on Wall Street.
London close: Stocks finish 2024's last full session weaker
UK stocks closed slightly lower in subdued trading on Monday, with market activity reflecting the final full session of 2024 amid a lack of significant corporate news or economic developments.
Director dealings: CRH, Invinity insiders invest in shares
Two significant director dealings disclosed to the London market on Monday involved insiders in CRH and Invinity Energy Systems.
US open: Stocks trade down early in the session
Stocks on Wall Street were registering a third successive decline on the next-to-last trading session of 2024, amidst a general recognition that Santa Claus had left equities high and dry this year.
US pre-open: Santa Claus goes missing, Boeing in focus
Stocks on Wall Street appear headed for a third successive decline ahead of the next-to-last trading session of 2024, amidst a general recognition that Santa Claus had left equities high and dry this year.
London midday: Stocks drifting lower ahead of year-end
UK stocks are trading lower on the last full trading session of 2024.
Europe midday: Stocks pare losses in thin trade; Ocado slips
European shares pared losses at midday on the last full day of trading for 2024 as traders wound down for the New Year break.
Japan factory activity contracts more slowly in December
Japan’s factory activity contracted at a slower pace in December, suggesting the sector could be moving closer to stabilising after months of declines.
South Korean factory output falls further than anticipated
South Korea's factory output contracted more sharply than anticipated in November, reflecting mounting challenges from slowing exports and waning business confidence.
Duke Capital flags another rise in recurring cash revenue
Hybrid business capital specialist Duke Capital said in a trading update on Monday that it anticipated recurring cash revenue of £6. 5m for its third quarter, marking a 4% increase compared to £6. 3m in the same period in the 2024 financial year.
Asia report: Markets mixed, Korean airlines in focus after crash
Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed on the penultimate trading day of 2024, as weak industrial data from South Korea, geopolitical uncertainties, and declining Wall Street momentum weighed on investor sentiment.
SDX Energy shares surge as it delays general meeting
SDX Energy shares were surging on Monday, after it announced the postponement of its general meeting.
Europe open: Shares lower on final full day of trading
European shares opened lower on the last full day of trading for 2024.
Proton Motor Power to slash costs, delist from AIM
Zero-carbon fuel cell and hybrid systems developer Proton Motor Power announced plans to operate on a significantly reduced cost basis on Monday, while pursuing the cancellation of its shares from trading on AIM.
Arecor upbeat on signing of exclusive licensing deal
Arecor Therapeutics announced the signing of an exclusive licensing agreement for AT351, a ready-to-dilute (RTD) liquid formulation of a widely-used critical care therapy, with a subsidiary of a leading global pharmaceutical-focused chemicals marketing company on Monday.
Thruvision appoints finance chief as its new CEO
Walk-through security technology specialist Thruvision Group announced the appointment of its chief financial officer, Victoria Balchin, as its new chief executive officer on Monday, effective 2 January.
Ondine enrols first patient in phase three clinical trial
Ondine Biomedical announced the launch of its phase three clinical trial for ‘light-activated antimicrobial therapy to prevent surgical site infections’ (LANTERN) on Monday, having enrolled its first patient.
Helix Exploration agrees to acquire helium processing plant
Helix Exploration, a company focused on helium exploration and development within the Montana Helium Fairway, announced on Monday that it has entered into a letter of intent to acquire a helium pressure swing adsorption (PSA) processing plant.
London pre-open: Stocks set to dip at start of trading
UK stock market futures were pointing to slight losses at the start of the last full trading session of 2024.