Cash Converters expands Australian corporate store network with franchise acquisitions

SYDNEY: Cash Converters International Limited (ASX: CCV) has acquired 14 franchise stores across New South Wales, Queensland, and Victoria, continuing its aggressive expansion of corporate-owned outlets in Australia. The acquisitions…

NNR August 11, 2025

Indices and commodities

S&P 500 slips as economic data disappoints, Trump tariff comments stir market jitters

Dow Jones slips 62 points as services data and tariff talk rattle investor confidence U.S. stocks retreated Tuesday as investors weighed weaker-than-expected economic data and fresh tariff remarks from President…

NNR August 5, 2025

London Stock Exchange

The Scottish American Investment Company reports steady gains, dividend growth in H1 2025

SAINTS declared a second interim dividend of 3.75 pence per ordinary share LONDON: The Scottish American Investment Company (SAINTS) posted modest gains in the first half of 2025, with net…

NNR August 5, 2025

Wire

Berkshire Hathaway posts dip in Q2 earnings, warns of tariff fallout

OMAHA: Berkshire Hathaway reported a slight decline in second-quarter operating earnings Saturday, as Warren Buffett’s conglomerate flagged growing risks from escalating U.S. tariffs. Operating profit from the company’s core businesses…

NNR August 3, 2025

London Stock Exchange

Cel AI to delist from LSE and seek admission to AQSE Growth Market

LONDON: Cel AI Plc (LSE: CLAI), a U.K.-based AI agent deployment platform with a strategic focus on Bitcoin treasury management, announced Friday its intention to seek admission to the Aquis…

NNR August 1, 2025

London Stock Exchange

Rathbones Group delivers solid H1 2025 results; Completes IW&I integration

Operating profit holds steady at £107.7 million despite market volatility and migration-related outflows LONDON: Rathbones Group PLC reported solid financial results for the six months ended June 30, 2025, reflecting…

NNR July 30, 2025

London Stock Exchange

Schroder British Opportunities Trust invests in UK insurance broker JMG Group

LONDON: Schroder British Opportunities Trust plc (SBO) has announced a new private equity investment in JMG Group, one of the United Kingdom’s fastest-growing insurance brokerages. The investment is being made…

NNR July 8, 2025

London Stock Exchange

Brillian UK’s acquisition of Trakm8 Holdings secures court approval

LONDON: The High Court of Justice in England and Wales has sanctioned the proposed acquisition of Trakm8 Holdings plc by Brillian UK Limited, clearing the way for the deal to…

NNR July 7, 2025

London Stock Exchange

Chesnara Plc to acquire HSBC Life (UK) in £260 million deal

LONDON: Chesnara plc announced Thursday it has agreed to acquire HSBC Life (UK) Limited from HSBC Bank plc for £260 million, in a transaction that marks the UK life insurer's…

Bernice Miles July 3, 2025

London Stock Exchange

Banco Sabadell to sell TSB to Santander for £2.9 billion

BARCELONA: Banco Sabadell’s board agreed Tuesday to propose the sale of its British subsidiary, TSB, to Banco Santander for £2.9 billion (€3.4 billion) in cash, with the deal expected to…

NNR July 2, 2025

London Stock Exchange

Swedbank acquires Stabelo

LONDON: In order to continue to develop the mortgage business and customer offering, Swedbank acquires the mortgage credit institution Stabelo. Through access to a complementary brand, new technology and new…

Bernice Miles July 1, 2025

London Stock Exchange

ADVFN Plc acquires Capital Markets Group, expands retail investor reach

LONDON: ADVFN PLC (AFN:JPJ) announced Monday the acquisition of the Capital Markets Group, which includes two major investor engagement platforms: Stockhouse in Canada and HotCopper in Australia. The London-based financial…

NNR July 1, 2025