Frasers Group Share News (FRAS)

Frasers takes Boohoo stake to over 17pc

(Sharecast News) - Mike Ashley's Frasers Group has increased its stake in the online fast fashion retailer Boohoo Group, it announced on Monday.

IN BRIEF: Frasers withdraws from deal to acquire insolvent SportScheck

Frasers Group PLC - Shirebrook, England-based owner of Sports Direct, Frasers and Flannels retail chains - Withdraws from agreement to acquired SportScheck GmbH from Signa Retail Department Store Holding GmbH, as announced last month, as SportScheck has filed for insolvency. The deal was subject to merger control clearance before Frasers pulled out. Says: "While Frasers is disappointed by the insolvency of SportScheck, it continues to believe that SportScheck is an attractive asset in one of Europe's most important markets for sports and it intends to work with the appointed preliminary insolvency administrator of SportScheck with a view to acquiring the SportScheck business/assets out of administration. Frasers remains committed to our ambition to become the leading sports retailer in [Europe, the Middle East & Africa]."

Frasers backs out of takeover after SportsCheck files for bankruptcy

(Sharecast News) - Mike Ashley's Frasers Group said on Thursday that it has backed out of plans to buy SportsCheck after the German sports retailer filed for insolvency.

UK earnings, trading statements calendar - next 7 days

London close: Stocks slip after mountain of broker notes

(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets finished in the red on Tuesday as investors deliberated over the latest shop price data, as well as a deluge of broker notes.

Frasers Group 'poised for European expansion', says Barclays

(Sharecast News) - Barclays initiated coverage of Frasers Group on Tuesday with an 'overweight' rating and 1,060p price target, as it said the company was "poised for European expansion".

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Goldman starts M&G at 'buy'; Citi hikes B&M

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

LONDON MARKET OPEN: Stocks slide in Europe; Rolls-Royce outperforms

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London opened in the red on Tuesday, amid a lack of strong positive catalysts to provide momentum.

LONDON MARKET CLOSE: Pound jumps above USD1.26 mark on Black Friday

(Alliance News) - Global markets saw a lacklustre session this Black Friday, with European markets edging just slightly higher.

Frasers kicks off £80m share buyback

(Sharecast News) - Retail company Frasers Group announced on Tuesday that it has initiated a non-discretionary share buyback programme with Barclays Bank's investment bank division.

Frasers launches GBP80 million share buyback programme

(Alliance News) - Frasers Group PLC on Tuesday launched a buyback of up to GBP80.0 million worth of its shares.

LONDON MARKET OPEN: AB Foods and Frasers rise on buybacks; RS slumps

(Alliance News) - A subdued start to the week for European equities continued on Tuesday, with hawkish words from a US central banker supporting the dollar and making some rethink their interest rate outlook for the Federal Reserve.

London close: Stocks higher after flurry of corporate updates

(Sharecast News) - London's financial markets showed resilience on Monday, finishing with gains as investors assessed corporate results and awaited significant central bank policy updates.

LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: Investors buy ahead of interest rate decisions

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London were firmly up at midday on Monday, as investors awaited this week's central bank decisions in Japan, the US and the UK.

SMALL-CAP WINNERS & LOSERS: Asos rises on potential Topshop sale

(Alliance News) - The following stocks are the leading risers and fallers among London Main Market small-caps on Monday.