AFR.L Share News (AFR)

UK WINNERS & LOSERS: Pearson Tops FTSE 100 Gainers On EPS Guidance

London midday: UK stocks at three-week high on hopes for central bank support

UK stocks are trading at their highest levels in over three weeks as speculation grows about further potential stimulus in the Eurozone and continued loose monetary policy in the UK. London's FTSE 100 was up 0.7% at 6,666 by midday, after closing at 6,620.10 on Tuesday, its highest finish since 29 D

UK BROKER RATINGS: Citi Upgrades Arm Holdings To Buy From Neutral

Afren in talks with lenders, looks to cut costs and spending plans

Shares in Afren plunged further on Wednesday after the oil and gas group warned overnight that it was in discussions with its lenders and looking to slash costs and spending plans. The FTSE 250 group, the recent subject of much takeover speculation after its shares have crashed more than sixfold in

London open: UK stocks rise as corporate updates impress

A decent rally on Wall Street and gains on Asian markets led to a positive start for UK stocks on Wednesday, helped by well-received updates from a number of blue chips. The FTSE 100 was up 0.4% at 6,646, with trading statements from Pearson, Dixons Carphone and SABMiller impressing investors early

Afren Confirms Talks With Lenders, Possible Financial Restructuring

MARKET COMMENT: London Stocks End Up For Fourth Straight Session

FTSE 250 movers: William Hill rises after beating forecasts, Afren damaged by T5 rebuttal

Full year results from William Hill boosted share prices, as the bookmarker jumped ahead of forecasts despite falling at a fourth quarter hurdle, as football and horse racing results favoured punters. The group was forced to officially distribute the figures at 20:00 on Monday after they were accide

UK WINNERS & LOSERS: Miners Rise On China Strength

T5 Oil & Gas Says No Plan To Make Bid For Afren

Afren dealt further blow as T5 denies bid rumours

Shares in oil and gas group Afren have been hit by news that rumoured suitor T5 Oil & Gas is not interested in a takeover. It had been reported on Monday that T5 was considering a reverse takeover of the FTSE 250 group, with Hannan Partners hired to advise and £800m raised for a bid. But T5, which

London close: UK stocks settle at 2015 high as market awaits ECB decision

London's FTSE 100 eked out a gain of 0.5% on Monday in the absence of US trading, as investors took advantage of a quiet news day to push stocks to their highest levels of the year The Footsie finished 35.26 points higher at 6,585.53, its best finish since 29 December 2014 when it settled at 6,633.5

Afren stabilises after Seplat wins takeover deadline extension

Shares in FTSE 250 oil group Afren have been injected with new momentum after Seplat Petroleum Development, its Nigeria-based suitor, successfully applied for a 11-day deadline extension to agree a merger or takeover deal. The UK Takeover Panel has extended Seplat's deadline to 17:00 on Friday 30 Ja

Afren Says SEPLAT Bid Deadline Extended To January 30

FTSE 250 movers: Afren sweating on Seplat deadline, Chinese stocks hit

Takeover target Afren was weaker as the deadline for suitor Seplat to return to the table with a possible offer was extended. The Nigerian group approached its FTSE 250 peer last month about a potential tie-up and has until 17:00 on Friday 30 January to 'put up or shut up', according to takeover rul