Chesnara’s H1 profits surge as results boosted by HSBC deal
Shares in Chesnara rose on Tuesday after the FTSE 250 insurance group’s interim results impressed, with cash generation…
ExxonMobil, LyondellBasell said to be among suitors for Shell’s US chemical assets
Shell has reportedly drawn interest from potential bidders including ExxonMobil and LyondellBasell for its US chemicals assets. According…
AstraZeneca posts mixed lung‑cancer trial updates
Drugmaker AstraZeneca posted two contrasting lung‑cancer updates on Monday, discontinuing one Phase III study while reporting strong survival…
Diageo outlines plans for $1bn cost savings, shares fizz higher
Diageo shares fizzed higher on Thursday as the drinks giant outlined plans to save around $1bn over the…
HSBC interims beat expectations with 23% rise
HSBC posted a better-than-expected 23% jump in first-half profit driven by a strong second quarter on the back…
AstraZeneca, Bristol Myers Squibb in talks over $400bn tie-up – report
AstraZeneca is reportedly in talks to combine with US rival Bristol Myers Squibb in a deal that would…
National Grid streamlines leadership structure
Utilities firm National Grid said on Monday that it will streamline its operating structure to sharpen execution and…
Rolls-Royce delivers another ‘strong’ H1 performance, raises FY guidance
Aerospace firm Rolls‑Royce delivered another strong first half performance on Thursday, leading it to raise full‑year guidance, with…
BAE Systems upgrades full-year guidance as H1 profit rises
BAE Systems upgraded its full-year guidance on Thursday as it reported a jump in first-half profit as governments…
HSBC to offload AUD $36bn loan book to Blackstone‑backed vehicle
Banking giant HSBC said on Friday that its Australian arm has agreed to sell a AUD $36bn (£18.82bn)…
Lloyds Bank half-year profits jump 23%
Lloyds Bank held annual guidance after a 23% jump in half-year profits driven by higher net interest income…
Shell tops forecasts as higher prices drive strong Q2 profit growth
Energy major Shell has launched a $3bn share buyback after more than doubling profits in the second quarter…