86 m. ago FTSE 100 Live 08 December: Magnum ice cream shares make debut, index steady

Shares in The Magnum Ice Cream Company today began trading after the Wall’s and Cornetto owner completed its split from Unilever.

Politics

2 h. ago Trump signals intervention in Netflix’s takeover of Warner Bros: ‘It could be a problem’

US president says the deal could raise issues given the size of the merged group’s market share in the industry

Events

2 h. ago FTSE 100 Live 08 December: Index steady start, Unilever completes ice cream demerger

Shares in The Magnum Ice Cream Company today began trading after the Wall’s and Cornetto owner completed its split from Unilever.

Politics

2 h. ago Trump warns Netflix’s $83bn deal for Warner Bros poses competition concerns

President promises to get involved personally in controversial takeover called ‘unprecedented’ by ex-regulator bossBusiness live – latest updatesAnalysis: Netflix inks deal for troubled Hollywood giantDonald Trump has warned there could be competition problems around Netflix’s $83bn (£62bn) deal to buy Warner Brothers’ movie studio and streaming networks.The US president, speaking at an event in Washington DC on Sunday, confirmed he would be involved personally in the decision about whether the government would approve the takeover. Continue reading...

Events

3 h. ago Trump says Netflix £54bn takeover of Warner Bros ‘could be a problem’

The US president said the deal could raise issues given the size of the merged group’s market share in the industry.

Events

9 h. ago Trump says Netflix market share ‘could be a problem’ for $83bn Warner deal

US president says he will be involved in decision over media merger

Economics

2 d. ago Netflix agrees to buy Warner Bros Discovery studio and streaming business in $83bn deal

Streaming service to gain control of studio behind Harry Potter and Batman, as well as HBO, home to The White Lotus and Game of Thrones Business live – latest updatesNetflix has agreed to buy Warner Bros Discovery in an $82.7bn (£62bn) deal that will dramatically reshape the established Hollywood film and TV industry.The streaming company will take control of prize assets including Warner Bros, the studio behind franchises including Harry Potter, Superman and Batman, as well as HBO, home to shows including Game of Thrones, The White Lotus and Succession. Continue reading...

Economics

2 d. ago Netflix agrees to buy Warner Bros studio and streaming business in $83bn deal

Deal will transform US tech company into the dominant player in Hollywood

Economics

3 d. ago FTSE 100 Live 05 December: House price growth weakens, Ocado payout lifts shares

Annual house price growth has slowed to its weakest level since March 2024.

Society

3 d. ago FTSE 100 Live 05 December: House price growth weakest since March 2024, index holds firm

Annual house price growth has slowed to its weakest level since March 2024.

Society

5 d. ago FTSE 100 Live 03 December: CVC deal lifts Smiths, Sainsbury’s falls on Qatar stake sale

Thames Water today reported a backlash from customers after bills were increased in April.

Economics

5 d. ago FTSE 100 Live 03 December: HSBC appoints chair, Smiths Detection sold to CVC

Thames Water today reported a backlash from customers after bills were increased in April.

Society

6 d. ago FTSE 100 Live 02 December: Warning over stretched AI valuations, lenders pass stress test

The Bank of England today warned AI-focused valuations remain “materially stretched” and at risk of a “sharp correction”.

Events

6 d. ago FTSE 100 Live 02 December: Bank issues AI valuation warning, lenders pass stress test

The Bank of England today warned AI-focused valuations remain “materially stretched” and at risk of a “sharp correction”.

Events

1 week ago FTSE 100 Live 28 November: Pub chain surges despite cost pressure, Whitbread shares fall

The owner of Harvester and All Bar One is the toast of investors after posting better-than-expected results.

Events

1 week ago FTSE 100 Live 28 November: Index higher, pubs chain surges despite cost pressure

The owner of Harvester and All Bar One is the toast of investors after posting better-than-expected results.

Events

1 week ago FTSE 100 Live 27 November: Gambling stocks in focus after Budget hit, index steady

Gambling firms have warned they face a major hit to earnings as businesses digest the impact of Rachel Reeves’s second Budget.

Events

1 week ago FTSE 100 Live 27 November: Gambling firms' Budget hit, £3bn boost for Canary Wharf

Gambling firms have warned they face a major hit to earnings as businesses digest the impact of Rachel Reeves’s second Budget.

Economics

1 week ago FTSE 100 Live 26 November: Pets at Home profit slides, National Express owner targets cost cuts

Rachel Reeves will today attempt to bridge a fiscal black hole estimated to be between £20 billion and £30 billion.

Society

1 week ago FTSE 100 Live 26 November: Struggling Mobico and Pets at Home post updates, index higher

Rachel Reeves will today attempt to bridge a fiscal black hole estimated to be between £20 billion and £30 billion.

Society