FTSE 100 Closes Up 0.12% Ahead of U.K. Jobs Data
The FTSE 100 closed up 0.12% at 7769 points on Monday ahead of tomorrow's U.K. job data. Admiral Group was the day's highest riser, up 4.9%, followed by Antofagasta and Hikma Pharmaceuticals, up 3.1% and 2.9% respectively. St. James's Place, SSE and Airtel Africa were the session's biggest fallers, down 3.5%, 2.2% and 2.0% respectively.
COMPANIES NEWS:
Elliott Advisors Steps Down From Currys Takeover Talks
Elliott Advisors (UK) said it won't make an offer for Currys.
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Marston's Chair William Rucker to Step Down
Marston's said Monday that its Chair William Rucker will step down from his role and as director from July 8 due to increased business commitments elsewhere.
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British Land Names William Rucker Chair Designate; Tim Score to Step Down in July
British Land said it has appointed William Rucker as chair designate, and that he will succeed Tim Score at the end of its annual general meeting on July 9.
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Hornby Buys The Corgi Model Club for GBP600,000
Hornby has bought assets, trade and intellectual property of The Corgi Model Club for 600,000 pounds ($771,540) from investment vehicle Blue 14.
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Vanquis Banking Expects Lower 2024 Income, Profit
Vanquis Banking Group expects its income and profitability to take a hit in 2024 as it redevelops its products and pricing, and incurs higher costs from reviewing complaints.
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TP ICAP Separates Data Unit, Considers IPO, FT Reports
--TP ICAP Group registered its data unit Parameta Solutions as a standalone company last month on the Jersey companies register and is considering whether to sell it or list it, the Financial Times reports, citing unnamed sources.
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