Rio Tinto and Glencore Restart $260bn Merger Talks
Mining giants Rio Tinto and Glencore confirm preliminary talks on a potential $260bn combination. Discover why this time a deal could happen and the market's reaction.
Mining giants Rio Tinto and Glencore confirm preliminary talks on a potential $260bn combination. Discover why this time a deal could happen and the market's reaction.
The FTSE 100 closed the week up 1.7%, boosted by renewed Rio Tinto-Glencore merger talks and a rebound in oil prices. Discover the market movers and analyst insights.
Mining giants Rio Tinto and Glencore have resumed discussions over a potential $260bn merger that would create the world's largest mining company. Read the latest on the deal.
Mining giants Rio Tinto and Glencore have resumed preliminary discussions for a potential all-share merger, which could create the world's largest mining company with a value exceeding $260bn. Read the full story.
The FTSE 100 closed marginally lower on Thursday, dragged down by weak trading updates from Tesco and a profit warning from Associated British Foods. Discover the full market analysis.
Shell shares fell after reporting a significant drop in its energy trading division and a loss in chemicals. Read the full analysis of the oil giant's challenges.
Shell shares fell as the energy giant flagged a significant drop in its trading division and a loss in chemicals. Full 2025 results due next month. Read the full analysis.
The FTSE 100 retreated 74.52 points to 10,048.21, weighed down by falling oil and precious metals prices. Defence stocks gained amid geopolitical tensions. Discover the full market analysis.
Brent crude oil prices fell sharply after Donald Trump said Venezuela would supply the US with up to 50 million barrels. Discover the market impact and consequences for UK energy firms.
Brent crude oil prices tumbled below $60 after Donald Trump said Venezuela would supply up to 50 million barrels to the US. The move hit London-listed energy giants BP and Shell.
Brent crude prices tumbled below $60 a barrel after President Trump announced plans for Venezuela to hand over up to 50 million barrels of oil. Discover the market impact and FTSE 100 reaction.
The FTSE 100's historic breach of 10,000 points was a prime chance for Rachel Reeves and the London Stock Exchange to promote investing. Why did they let it pass?
New research reveals FTSE 100 chief executives will surpass the typical UK worker's annual pay by midday on Tuesday 6th January 2026, highlighting a stark 113:1 pay ratio.
New research reveals FTSE 100 CEOs will surpass the average UK worker's annual pay by midday on Tuesday 6th January 2026, highlighting a stark 113:1 pay ratio. Calls grow for boardroom reform.
FTSE 100 chief executives earn the median UK worker's annual salary by lunchtime on 6 January, highlighting a stark pay gap. Explore the data and calls for reform.
A new report reveals FTSE 100 CEOs earn £4.4m on average, 113 times a typical UK worker. They surpass the median annual wage in under three days. Read the full analysis.
A new report reveals FTSE 100 CEOs earn 113 times the average UK worker. They surpass the median annual salary by midday on January 6th. Read the full analysis on executive pay gaps.
The FTSE 100 index surged past the 10,000-point milestone on its first day of 2026 trading, setting a new intraday record. Discover the market drivers and expert analysis for the year ahead.
The FTSE 100 index of top UK companies surged past 10,000 points for the first time ever on the first trading day of 2026. Discover what this historic rally means for investors and the UK economy.
The FTSE 100 surged past 10,000 points for the first time ever on its first trading day of 2026. Discover what this historic rally means for UK investors and pensions.
The UK's FTSE 100 index has surged past 10,000 points for the first time, capping a stellar year with over 20% growth. Discover what drove the rally and the outlook for 2026.
The UK's FTSE 100 index has surged past the 10,000-point milestone for the first time ever, capping a stellar year with over 20% growth. Discover what drove the rally and the outlook for UK markets.
London's FTSE 100 index has smashed through the 10,000-point barrier for the first time ever, marking a historic start to 2026. Discover the stocks driving this rally and what it means for UK markets.
London's FTSE 100 index has smashed through the 10,000-point barrier for the first time ever, marking a historic start to 2026. Discover the sectors driving this monumental rally.
The UK's FTSE 100 index has surged past the 10,000-point milestone, hitting a record intraday high. Discover what's driving this historic rally and what it means for investors.
The UK's FTSE 100 index surged 21.5% in 2025, its strongest annual performance since 2009, outperforming major US and European rivals. Discover the sectors that drove the growth.
The FTSE 100 surged 21.5% in 2025, its strongest performance since the 2009 recovery, led by mining, defence, and finance shares. Discover the key drivers and market outlook.
The FTSE 100 closed up 74.18 points at 9,940.71, buoyed by strong gains in mining shares. Discover the key movers and market drivers on the penultimate trading day of 2025.
The FTSE 100 edged lower in subdued post-Christmas trade, while the FTSE 250 gained on news of a £543 million takeover of International Personal Finance. Get the full market wrap.
The FTSE 100 closed higher on Tuesday, buoyed by stronger-than-expected US economic growth and a rise in UK business confidence. Discover the key market movers and economic data driving sentiment.