20 h. ago Mining companies Glencore and Rio Tinto in talks over £190bn merger to create world’s biggest

The FT estimates a total merger could result in a company worth in excess of $260bn (£193bn)

Economics

23 h. ago Glencore shares surge after confirming talks with Rio Tinto over mega

Its share price was up by more than 8% on Friday morning.

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24 h. ago FTSE 100 Live 09 January: Glencore surges on Rio Tinto talks, Sainsbury’s under pressure

FTSE 100-listed Rio Tinto and Glencore are at the centre of M&A speculation after they confirmed talks over a plan to create the world’s largest mining company.

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24 h. ago FTSE 100 Live 09 January: Rio and Glencore in merger talks, Sainsbury’s update

FTSE 100-listed Rio Tinto and Glencore are at the centre of M&A speculation after they confirmed talks over a plan to create the world’s largest mining company.

Politics

36 h. ago Glencore and Rio Tinto resume talks on $260bn mining megadeal

Discussions over a deal to create world’s largest mining group come as race to secure copper reshapes sector

Economics

46 h. ago FTSE 100 Live 08 January: Primark owner slides on guidance cut, M&S and BAE Systems rally

Retail giants Primark, Tesco and Marks & Spencer today revealed mixed fortunes on Christmas trading.

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47 h. ago FTSE 100 Live 08 January: Primark warning, Tesco shares fall despite festive upgrade

Retail giants Primark, Tesco and Marks & Spencer today revealed mixed fortunes on Christmas trading.

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48 h. ago FTSE 100 Live 08 January: Primark warning, Tesco and M&S issue festive updates

Retail giants Primark, Tesco and Marks & Spencer today revealed mixed fortunes on Christmas trading.

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66 h. ago FTSE 100 LIVE: London falls and Europe mixed as China criticises ‘bully’ US over Trump's plan to sell Venezuelan oil

FTSE 100 LIVE: London falls and Europe mixed as China criticises ‘bully’ US over Trump's plan to sell Venezuelan oil  Yahoo Finance UK

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2 d. ago FTSE 100 LIVE: London falls and Europe mixed as Trump says Venezuela will send oil supply to US

FTSE 100 LIVE: London falls and Europe mixed as Trump says Venezuela will send oil supply to US  Yahoo Finance UK

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2 d. ago FTSE 100 Live 07 January: Index record run on hold, oil and mining stocks fall

The new year rally of the FTSE 100 index has softened following last night’s latest record close.

Politics

3 d. ago FTSE 100 Live 07 January: Index record run on hold, oil price under pressure

The new year rally of the FTSE 100 index has softened following last night’s latest record close.

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3 d. ago FTSE 100 Live 06 January: Index sets new record, Next and supermarkets rally

A boost to Next profit guidance today marked a strong start to the retail sector’s Christmas reporting season.

Politics

3 d. ago FTSE 100 Live 06 January: Index sets new record, Next surges on festive upgrade

A boost to Next profit guidance today marked a strong start to the retail sector’s Christmas reporting season.

Politics

4 d. ago FTSE 100 LIVE: London markets follow US indices to new record high

FTSE 100 LIVE: London markets follow US indices to new record high  Yahoo Finance UK

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4 d. ago FTSE 100 Live 06 January: Next profit cheer, index builds on record close

A boost to Next profit guidance today marked a strong start to the retail sector’s Christmas reporting season.

Politics

4 d. ago FTSE 100 Live 05 January: Defence stocks keep index near 10,000, oil price slips

The FTSE 100 index today opened higher as investors reacted calmly to another bout of geopolitical turmoil.

Politics

5 d. ago FTSE 100 Live 05 January: Oil price slips, index nears 10,000 as Nikkei surges 3%

The FTSE 100 index today opened higher after confidence was boosted by a 3% surge for Japan’s Nikkei 225.

Politics

7 d. ago FTSE 100 LIVE: London markets hit 10,000 points for first time as 2026 trading kicks off

FTSE 100 LIVE: London markets hit 10,000 points for first time as 2026 trading kicks off  Yahoo Finance UK

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1 week ago FTSE 100 LIVE: London market wobbles as stocks ride out shocks to notch stellar year

FTSE 100 LIVE: London market wobbles as stocks ride out shocks to notch stellar year  Yahoo Finance UK

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