UK investors exit domestic funds in droves after global market rout September 4, 2024 The hope of a rally in UK investment was thwarted last month as the number of UK investors selling out of domestic equity funds doubled due to the downturn in global markets. UK investors pulled £510m from British-focused equity funds in August, more than double the figure in July when outflows reached their lowest level [...]
‘The mood change is palpable’: UK firms feel Labour lift despite looming tax raid, says Peel Hunt September 3, 2024 The UK economy is “rebounding solidly” and the City of London is reaping the benefits of the Labour government’s ‘growth agenda’ despite fears of an looming round of swinging tax cuts, one of the Square Mile’s top investment banks has said.
London IPO market prospects ticked up in August but no full recovery until 2025 August 9, 2024 The prospects of the UK IPO market are improving but are not expected to fully recover until 2025, Peel Hunt analysts have said. The premier of three notable IPOs in Raspberry Pi, AOTI and Rosebank over the past two months have all set the tone for a route towards a “broader re-opening” next year, said [...]
TI Fluid’s shares spike as firm outperforms soft EV market August 8, 2024 Shares at automotive components manufacturer TI Fluid Systems spiked on Thursday despite a dip in revenue as it raised margin guidance and outperformed a weak market. Revenue at the FTSE-250 listed firm, which designs and manufactures thermal management and fluid handling systems, declined by 1.4 per cent at constant currency in the six months ended [...]
Travis Perkins lowers profit forecast on housing market slowdown August 6, 2024 Travis Perkins said its restructuring measures and tightened controls have helped cut overheads by £19m compared to the previous year, with cost inflation absorbed.
Raspberry Pi is a ‘buy’: Analysts compare British chip stock to Microsoft, Apple and Nvidia July 23, 2024 Analysts believe Edge computing could be a game-changer for Raspberry Pi.
City sounds alarm on health of London’s AIM market as listings hit 20-year low July 23, 2024 Leading City figures have sounded the alarm over the health of London's AIM market after a new analysis revealed the number of companies quoted on London's junior market to be at a 20-year low.
UK funds receive record inflows in first six months of 2024 July 4, 2024 The first six months of the year saw UK investors bet big on markets and make record deposits into equity funds, with £1.7bn added in June.
Peel Hunt enjoys revenue boost amid ‘pick up’ in capital markets activity July 4, 2024 Peel Hunt has reported signs of a recovery in IPO activity as the investment bank and London Stock Exchange alike look to bounce back from a challenging 2023.
Porvair profit falls as molten metal arm sags July 1, 2024 London-listed Porvair missed expectations in the firm's annual results, with adjusted profit before tax falling three per cent.