Currys Share News (CURY)

Elliott Advisors said to have sweetened offer for Currys to £750m

(Sharecast News) - Investment firm Elliott Advisors has reportedly returned with a second offer for electricals retailer Currys amid investor hopes of a rare bidding war for a London-listed company.

Elliott Advisors said to have sweetened offer for Currys to £750m

(Sharecast News) - Currys confirmed on Tuesday that it had received and rejected a sweetened takeover approach from US investment firm Elliott Advisors.

Frasers Group continues investment spree with increased Hornby stake

(Alliance News) - Shares in Hornby PLC shot up on Friday, after the company announced Frasers Group PLC has upped its stake in the company, the Sports Direct owner's latest target in its retail sector investment frenzy.

LONDON MARKET CLOSE: Europe lacks direction on quiet Monday

(Alliance News) - European markets lacked direction on Monday, after a quiet day as the US markets celebrated George Washington's birthday.

London close: Stocks manage gains on globally quiet day

(Sharecast News) - London's financial markets finished in positive territory on Monday, with stocks closing in the green after overcoming minor losses earlier in the session.

LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: Stocks lack direction amid quiet start to week

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London lacked direction at midday Monday, amid a quiet start to the week.

LONDON MARKET OPEN: Stocks drift; Currys surges on takeover interest

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London were looking for direction early Monday, as investors weighed possible trajectories for US interest rate cuts and a China's economic recovery.

TOP NEWS: JD.com mulls Currys takeover after retailer rebuffs Elliott

(Alliance News) - Currys PLC shares jumped on Monday, with Chinese e-commerce firm JD.com Inc the latest to throw its hat in the ring for a possible takeover of the consumer electronics retailer.

LONDON BRIEFING: MoneySupermarket credits Insurance for growth in 2023

(Alliance News) - Stocks in London are set to fall at Monday's open, as concerns over US inflation trends curb risk appetite, and damp hopes of interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve.

Elliott confirms bid approach for UK retailer Currys

(Sharecast News) - Shares in Currys surged more than 35% on Monday after US private equity firm Elliott Advisors and China ecommerce giant JD.com on Monday confirmed they were considering separate bids for struggling British electrical retailer.

Sunday newspaper round-up: Currys, Barclays, Homebuilders

(Sharecast News) - China's JD.com has been looking at a possible acquisition offer for Currys. Just the day before the electricals retailer had rebuffed an approach by private equity. Exploratory talks between Currys and JD had been held over the preceding weeks. Additional bidders may appear. It was understood that Currys had been contacted by multiple private equity firms on an informal basis over recent months after it was forced to cut its dividend payout. It was but the latest example of a British business being taken out and for some showed that British businesses were being chronically undervalued. - Sunday Telegraph

TOP NEWS: Currys rejects GBP700 million takeover tilt from Elliott

(Alliance News) - Currys PLC said it rebuffed a takeover attempt from US activist investor Elliott Investment Management LP, believing the bid undervalues the electricals retailer.

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Citi says 'buy' Segro; Barclays cuts Sage

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

UK equities rise on upbeat earnings, Watches of Switzerland slumps

Travel and leisure stocks hit near one-month high

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London close: Stocks manage gains after deluge of updates

(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets managed a positive finish amid subdued trading activity on Thursday, with investors digesting a plethora of corporate news.