Frasers Group Share News (FRAS)

Frasers appoints former FRC, HMRC CEO Jon Thompson as non-exec

(Sharecast News) - Mike Ashley's Frasers Group said on Monday that it has appointed Sir Jon Thompson, former chief executive officer of the Financial Reporting Council, as a non-executive director.

IN BRIEF: Frasers confirms former regulator Jon Thompson joins board

Frasers Group PLC - Shirebrook, England-based owner of House of Fraser, Sports Direct and Flannels retail chains - Confirms that Jon Thompson, the former chief executive of the UK Financial Reporting Council, has joined its board as a non-executive director. Frasers back in February had said Thompson would join later in the year.

Frasers Group ups stake in Hugo Boss back to value of GBP300 million

(Alliance News) - Frasers Group PLC on Friday said it has increased its investment in Hugo Boss AG, amid the fashion house stock's recent decline.

Frasers Group lifts stake in Hugo Boss to £305m

(Sharecast News) - Mike Ashley's retail conglomerate Frasers Group has raised its stake in Hugo Boss after a sharp drop in the German fashion group's share price since the start of the year.

London stocks recover as yields retreat; Auto Trader hits record high

FTSE 100 up 0.6%; FTSE 250 climbs 1.2%

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CORRECT: Europe up, New York falls before inflation data

(Correcting UK index closing prices.)

LONDON MARKET CLOSE: Europe up, New York falls before inflation data

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London Europe rebounded on Thursday, though equities in New York struggled, with focus turning to inflation readings on Friday, and what they could mean for monetary policy in the US and eurozone.

Frasers closing in on deal to take control of Ted Baker's UK arm - report

(Sharecast News) - Mike Ashley's Frasers Group is reportedly closing in on a deal to take control of Ted Baker's British arm, putting the future of its head office staff firmly in the balance.

Mike Ashley's Fraser close to tie-up with Ted Baker - report

(Sharecast News) - Mike Ashley is reportedly close to securing a deal to become the new British partner of struggling UK fashion chain Ted Baker.

Boohoo's annual earnings fall 7% after sales slump

Core earnings of 58.6 mln stg at bottom end of guidance

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Ex-Odey portfolio manager Hanbury warns investors are 'buying blind'

LONDON, May 3 (Reuters) - Former Odey Asset Management (OAM) portfolio manager James Hanbury has said in a letter to investors that passive and systematic trading strategies have grown so much that those trading on company fundamentals might be hurt.

Morgan Stanley, Frasers settle UK lawsuit over $1 bln margin call

LONDON, May 3 (Reuters) - British retail tycoon Mike Ashley's Frasers Group has withdrawn its London lawsuit against Morgan Stanley over a nearly $1 billion margin call, a spokesperson for the Wall Street bank said on Friday.

UPDATE: Frasers to buy IP assets of fashion retailer Matches

(Alliance News) - Frasers Group PLC on Monday said it has reached an agreement with the joint administrators of online fashion retailer Matches Fashion Ltd to buy its intellectual property assets.

FTSE 100 extends record streak on company news

Anglo American up after report BHP considering better offer

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London close: Stocks manage to finish above the waterline

(Sharecast News) - London markets showed resilience on Monday, finishing in the green as investors looked to the start of the US Federal Reserve's policy meeting.