Abrdn Share News (ABDN)

Abrdn to buy four-closed end funds from First Trust Advisors

(Sharecast News) - Abrdn said on Tuesday that its US subsidiary has agreed to buy the assets of four closed-end funds from First Trust Advisors, adding assets under management totalling around £0.6bn.

abrdn sells European private equity business for up to GBP100 million

(Alliance News) - abrdn PLC on Monday announced that it has agreed to sell its GBP7.5 billion European-headquartered private equity business to Nasdaq-listed Latin America-focused alternative investment firm Patria Investments Ltd.

Abrdn to sell European PE business to Patria Investments for up to £100m

(Sharecast News) - Abrdn said on Monday that it has agreed to sell its European-headquartered private equity business to Nasdaq-listed Patria Investments for up to £100m.

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Panmure likes abrdn; Kepler cuts Britvic

(Alliance News) - The following London-listed shares received analyst recommendations Thursday morning:

IN BRIEF: abrdn non-exec director Michael O'Brien buys 126,00 shares

abrdn PLC - Edinburgh, Scotland-based investment manager - Michael O'Brien non-executive director buys 126,300 shares on Monday at 156.40 pence each worth GBP197,533.

UK dividends calendar - next 7 days

LONDON BRIEFING: Stocks seen higher; Grafton begins another buyback

(Alliance News) - Stocks in London are set to open higher on Thursday as market focus turns to inflation and whether it is cooling enough to justify a pause in September from the European Central Bank and the US Federal Reserve.

TOP NEWS: M&S returns to FTSE 100 after four years, Persimmon exits

(Alliance News) - FTSE Russell confirmed on Wednesday that the following changes will take effect to its UK indices from the market open on Monday, September 18, after completing its quarterly review.

Director dealings: Pantheon, Abrdn directors pick up market shares

(Sharecast News) - Pantheon Resources was on the list of director buys on Wednesday, after its executive chairman picked up one million shares.

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: UBS cuts HSBC; Barclays cuts SDCL Energy

(Alliance News) - The following London-listed shares received analyst recommendations Tuesday morning:

LONDON MARKET OPEN: Stocks rise ahead of Jackson Hole, Nvidia results

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London opened higher on Wednesday, as the mood in European markets continued to improve.

Dechra, Hikma, M&S and Diploma set to join FTSE 100

MILAN, Aug 23 (Reuters) - Drugmakers Dechra and Hikma, along with retailer Marks & Spencer and technical products provider Diploma are set to join the UK's blue-chip FTSE 100 index in September, indicative changes announced by FTSE Russell show.

TOP NEWS: M&S set to be FTSE 100 outfit again but Persimmon may fall

(Alliance News) - Marks & Spencer Group PLC is primed to make a return to London's premier FTSE 100 index, roughly three years after the founding member was booted out, with abrdn PLC once again among those making way.

Director dealings: RS Group, Abrdn directors make purchases

(Sharecast News) - RS Group was at the top of the list of director buys on Monday, after its chief executive officer picked up more than 14,000 shares.

LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: Stocks down over US rate hike worries

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in Europe were lower at midday on Thursday, after the US Federal Reserve warned that a further interest rate hike may be on the cards.