WPP shares leap on takeover bid speculation
WPP's share price surged as much as 6% following reports of potential takeover interest from rival Havas and private equity firms. Discover the implications for the UK's advertising giant.
WPP's share price surged as much as 6% following reports of potential takeover interest from rival Havas and private equity firms. Discover the implications for the UK's advertising giant.
Asian markets mostly declined as Japan's economy contracted and US stocks faltered. Tech gains in South Korea offered a bright spot. Explore the latest market movements and analysis.
New HMRC figures show the top stocks and shares ISAs are worth 17 times more than top cash ISAs. Discover the growing savings divide ahead of the Budget.
HMRC data reveals a stark divide: top stocks and shares Isa pots average £10.98m, dwarfing cash Isas. Discover the power of long-term investing for wealth building.
Asian markets followed Wall Street's sharp decline as Nvidia and AI stocks plunged. Concerns over inflated valuations and delayed US interest rate cuts triggered a global tech sell-off.
Asian markets showed mixed performance as the US government shutdown ended after 43 days. Investors monitor AI stock volatility and strong Australian jobs data. Discover the latest market movements.
The FTSE 100 surged to a new all-time peak, closing at 9,787.15, driven by growing optimism that the US government shutdown could end this week. Discover the market movers and expert analysis.
Broadcasting giant ITV sees stock surge 35% as US media titan Comcast enters exclusive talks to acquire its production and streaming divisions in landmark deal.
American media giant Comcast is reportedly considering selling its substantial stake in ITV, potentially reshaping Britain's television landscape and creating new opportunities for broadcast rivals.
ITV faces significant market pressure as Sky walks away from acquisition talks, sending shares tumbling and raising questions about the broadcaster's future strategy in a competitive media landscape.
US markets experienced significant volatility as former President Donald Trump's proposed tariff plans sparked a massive sell-off in technology shares, with AI giant Nvidia leading the declines amid renewed China trade tensions.
The aviation community mourns as authorities identify the two UPS crew members who perished in a catastrophic cargo plane crash near Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Investigation underway into the tragic incident that claimed both lives aboard the A300 aircraft.
A UPS cargo aircraft crashes near Birmingham-Shuttlesworth Airport, killing both pilots onboard as authorities launch urgent investigation into the devastating incident.
Exclusive satellite imagery analysis uncovers extensive repairs to UPS cargo plane before its fatal crash in Alabama, raising critical questions about aviation maintenance protocols.
Dramatic emergency response unfolds after private jet crashes near Louisville airport with multiple souls on board. Exclusive details on the rescue operation and current condition of survivors.
Investigators face major setback as key cockpit voice recorder from crashed UPS Airbus A300 fails to capture final moments before fatal Kentucky crash.
Tragedy strikes as UPS Airbus A300 crashes near Kentucky airport, claiming pilot's life. Emergency services battle blaze as investigation into catastrophic engine failure begins.
Exclusive investigation into the shocking private jet crash that closed I-75 in Louisville, as authorities remain silent on critical safety questions.
A private jet crashes into a factory near Louisville airport, killing all five people on board. Emergency services rush to the scene as investigation begins into the cause of the tragedy.
Domino's Pizza Group reports significant profit decline as cost-conscious customers cut back on delivery orders amid ongoing inflation pressures.
Domino's Pizza Group shares plummet as Irish franchisee financial crisis threatens expansion plans and reveals deeper structural problems in the pizza giant's operations.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves scraps the outdated 0.5% stamp duty on share purchases in major U-turn, acknowledging AstraZeneca's London listing concerns. A victory for UK financial competitiveness.
London's FTSE 100 index suffers significant losses as global markets tumble, with mining and banking stocks leading the downturn amid economic uncertainty.
Exclusive interview reveals how a four-year-old boy became the only survivor of the 1990 Air India Flight 605 crash that killed 92 people in Bangalore.
Former President Donald Trump's potential political comeback sends shockwaves through global markets, with Amazon shares and Asian markets showing early signs of volatility as investors weigh the implications for US-China relations.
Marks & Spencer shares experienced their sharpest decline since March 2020 after the retail bellwether warned of weaker profits, sending shockwaves through the UK retail sector.
London's FTSE 100 faces significant pressure as Auto Trader suffers its worst day since 2022 and Moonpig shares crash 25% amid profit warnings and economic concerns.
Eyewitnesses describe the horrifying moment a helicopter plummeted from the sky in Doncaster, killing a 70-year-old man and leaving three others with serious injuries in a devastating air accident that has shocked the local community.
Meta faces investor rebellion as colossal AI investments trigger dramatic stock drop despite revenue growth. Discover why the tech giant's metaverse pivot is facing its toughest test yet.
Pharmaceutical giant GSK faces significant market pressure as its experimental HIV prevention drug shows mixed results in clinical trials, sending shares tumbling nearly 10%.