17 h. ago Looser bonus rules and tax breaks needed to save London stock market, says CBI

Industry lobby group draws up 20-point plan to stop London ‘drifting into irrelevance’Nils Pratley: London’s stock exchange needs a shot in the arm from the TreasuryThe London stock market risks “drifting into irrelevance” without government and regulatory reforms, ranging from tax breaks for stock market listings to looser bonus rules for directors, a lobbying group has said.The 20 recommendation put forward by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI), which lobbies on behalf of UK businesses, suggest financial incentives, marketing campaigns and boardroom pay are central to guaranteeing the future success of the London Stock Exchange, which has been losing stock market listings and floats to foreign rivals. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago What AstraZeneca could cost London stock market if it moves to US

What AstraZeneca could cost London stock market if it moves to US  The Independent

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7 d. ago London stock market could weather its biggest blow yet if AstraZeneca exits

London stock market could weather its biggest blow yet if AstraZeneca exits  CNBC

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7 d. ago London stock market could face its biggest blow yet if AstraZeneca exits

London stock market could face its biggest blow yet if AstraZeneca exits  CNBC

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7 d. ago What AstraZeneca could cost London’s stock market if it moves to US

What AstraZeneca could cost London’s stock market if it moves to US  The Independent

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7 d. ago £160bn fear for London’s stock market as UK’s biggest firm considers US move

£160bn fear for London’s stock market as UK’s biggest firm considers US move  The Independent

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7 d. ago Fears over £160bn blow to London’s stock market as AstraZeneca considers listing move to US

CEO Pascal Soriot has not hidden his annoyance at taxes and regulations the pharmaceutical firm have to navigate

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8 d. ago Fed chair Jerome Powell blames Trump tariffs for failure to cut US interest rates this year – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsUS dollar has worst first half in more than 50 years amid Trump tariffsSainsbury’s has recorded its strongest growth since last summer after its Argos chain recorded a big step up in sales as shoppers sought out paddling pools and fans during recent hot weather.The retail group said Argos, its catalogue shop, was able to achieve growth of 4.4% in the three months to 21 June, up from 1.9% in the previous quarter. Comparable group sales, excluding fuel, rose 4.7% on a year earlier.Companies have now expanded production slightly for the fourth month in a row, order intake has ceased to fall, and slightly longer delivery times also indicate that demand is picking up a bit.Against the backdrop of numerous uncertainties - US tariffs, the crisis in the Middle East, and Russia’s ongoing war against Ukraine - this can certainly be seen as a sign of resilience. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago UK house prices fell in June; London stock market celebrates best first half to a year since 2021 – business live

UK house prices fell in June; London stock market celebrates best first half to a year since 2021 – business live  The Guardian

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1 week ago How to save London’s stock market, by LSE boss David Schwimmer

How to save London’s stock market, by LSE boss David Schwimmer  The Times

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1 week ago €19bn Visma picks London for tech IPO in rare win for UK stock market

€19bn Visma picks London for tech IPO in rare win for UK stock market  The Next Web

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3 w. ago Pension and ISA reform can reverse London’s stock market malaise

Pension and ISA reform can reverse London’s stock market malaise  MSN

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3 w. ago French swoop spells end of the road for electric vehicle charger firm Pod Point's London listing

EDF will pay 6.5p per share. That values Pod Point at £10.6m and sets the scene for Pod Point to join the exodus from the London stock market.

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4 w. ago Engineering pioneer Ricardo joins exodus from London stock market with £281m sale

The company was formed as Engine Patents Limited by Sir Harry Ricardo during the First World War in February 1915.

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4 w. ago UK listing rules not to blame for firms fleeing London stock market, regulator says

UK listing rules not to blame for firms fleeing London stock market, regulator says  Reuters

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last month Stock Market Live June 9: London Talks to Drive Markets This Week, S&P 500 (VOO) Starts Flat

Stock Market Live June 9: London Talks to Drive Markets This Week, S&P 500 (VOO) Starts Flat  24/7 Wall St.

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last month US chipmaker Qualcomm agrees to buy UK’s Alphawave in $2.4bn deal

Acquisition will lead to latest departure from London’s stock market

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