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Frasers backs N Brown takeover as it ups pursuit of Mulberry
Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group confirmed it was backing the £191m takeover of N Brown on Friday, as it continued its pursuit of luxury handbag brand Mulberry.
Boohoo launches strategic review as CEO steps down
The boss of Boohoo Group is to step down, the struggling retailer announced on Friday, as it posted a slump in half-year sales and launched a review of the business that could potentially see it broken up.
China's economic growth slows in third quarter
China’s faltering economic growth slowed in the last quarter, official data released on Friday showed, although the slowdown was not as steep as feared.
UK retail sales beat expectations - ONS
UK retail sales ticked higher in September, beating expectations, as consumers splashed out on technology, official data showed on Friday.
Third-quarter earnings beat forecasts at Blackstone
Blackstone's third-quarter numbers came in ahead of Wall Street forecasts on Thursday, after the alternative investment giant posting a jump in earnings and assets under management.
AI boom fuels earnings surge at TSMC
Shares in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co rallied on Thursday, after the Taiwanese giant posted a forecast-beating 54% surge in earnings, fuelled by the boom in artificial intelligence.
Nestle cuts forecast, shakes up executive board after sales disappoint
Nestle is to undergo a major organisational overhaul, the Swiss food giant confirmed on Thursday, as it cut sales targets in the face of persistently weak consumer demand.
Rank Group reiterates outlook after strong first quarter
Gambling and gaming specialist Rank Group reiterated its full-year guidance on Thursday, after bumper first-quarter trading across its casino estate.
Funds under management hit fresh high at St James's Place
St James’s Place reported a jump in funds under management on Thursday, boosted by an improving macroeconomic environment.
Entain lifts full-year guidance on strong third quarter
Gambling and gaming group Entain boosted its full-year outlook on Thursday, after third-quarter numbers came in ahead of expectations.
Ryanair braced for delivery delays as problems mount at Boeing - O'Leary
Ryanair could be forced to trim its 2025 traffic outlook, it was reported on Wednesday, on the back of mounting problems at key supplier Boeing.
Shares under pressure as government, FCA probe car insurance
Shares in UK motor insurance firms fell on Wednesday, after two investigations into the sector were announced simultaneously.
Supermarket sales spark as festive shopping gets underway
Supermarket sales sparked in September, industry data showed on Wednesday, as shoppers stocked up on Halloween treats and early Christmas bargains.
Shares fall after LVMH sales disappoint
Shares in Europe’s luxury goods firms came under pressure on Wednesday, after third-quarter numbers from France’s LVMH missed expectations.
Third-quarter iron ore production ticks higher at Rio Tinto
Anglo-Australian miner Rio Tinto left its annual iron ore forecasts unchanged on Wednesday, after third quarter production edged higher.
BlackRock sees assets under management surge to record high
Assets under management at BlackRock have topped $11trn, the US investment giant confirmed on Friday, a fresh high.
Saga in talks with Ageas about possible tie-up, shares spark
Shares in Saga jumped on Friday, after the travel-to-insurance business revealed it was in advanced discussions with Belgium’s Ageas about a potential partnership deal.
'Intense' competition in China weighs heavily on Volkswagen
Global car sales at Volkswagen Group fell sharply in the last quarter, the German manufacturer confirmed on Friday, dragged down by stiff competition in China.
UK trade balance widens in August - ONS
The UK’s trade deficit widened in August, official data showed on Friday, after a jump in imports outstripped the rise in exports.
Shares fall as Delta's third-quarter update disappoints
Shares in Delta Air Lines came under pressure on Thursday, after third-quarter earnings and sales guidance disappointed.