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City A.M. • May 01, 2025

Investment funds in April: Energy plummets while property soars

In April, investment funds demonstrated contrasting performances, with energy funds declining significantly due to decreased oil prices, while property funds experienced considerab...

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City A.M. • May 01, 2025

Clarkson: Shares in shipbroker plummet after tariff profit warning

Following a revised annual profit forecast, Clarkson's shares fell approximately 11% as the company projected a significant decline in underlying pre-tax profits due to the effects...

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City A.M. • May 01, 2025

London Stock Exchange suffers shareholder revolt over CEO’s bumper pay day

The significant backlash from shareholders regarding the CEO's compensation may impact the London Stock Exchange Group's governance and future financial decision-making, reflecting...

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City A.M. • May 01, 2025

Week in Business: The billionaires backing Britain

Prominent business leaders, including BlackRock's CEO and Virgin's founder, have recently made significant contributions to discussions surrounding investment strategies and econom...

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City A.M. • May 01, 2025

HSBC on hunt for new chair as Mark Tucker to retire by year-end

HSBC is seeking a successor for Mark Tucker, who will retire by the end of 2025, potentially impacting leadership and strategic direction during a period of significant financial o...

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City A.M. • May 01, 2025

Mortgage borrowing surges ahead of stamp duty changes

In March, mortgage borrowing increased significantly by £9.7 billion as buyers sought to finalize purchases prior to upcoming stamp duty tax hikes, surpassing analysts' expectation...

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City A.M. • May 01, 2025

Manufacturing edges towards year of decline amid ‘noticeable impact’ of tariffs

The decline in UK manufacturing output, influenced by tariffs and ongoing economic challenges, is expected to persist, impacting exporters' sales amid sustained inflation and high...

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City A.M. • May 01, 2025

Microsoft shares jump after AI bets pay off

Microsoft experienced a significant increase in its stock value following the announcement of strong quarterly earnings, propelled by growth in its cloud services and artificial in...

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City A.M. • May 01, 2025

Losses widen at Gary Neville’s university UA92

University Academy 92, founded by Gary Neville and others, reported a pre-tax deficit of £2.2 million for the year ending July 31, 2024, indicating worsening financial challenges.

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City A.M. • May 01, 2025

Man Group stock price target downgraded on performance fee concerns

Peel Hunt has lowered its stock price target for Man Group due to worries about a potential decline in performance fee revenues, following a significant decrease in the firm's asse...

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City A.M. • May 01, 2025

Lloyds’ finance boss slams ring-fencing amid waning growth forecast

Lloyds' finance chief expressed concerns that regulatory ring-fencing could hinder banks' capacity to support economic growth, prompting a revision of GDP forecasts and an anticipa...

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City A.M. • May 01, 2025

2025 London Marathon raises world record £75m for charity

The 2025 London Marathon has achieved significant financial success by raising over £75 million for charity, surpassing the previous record of £73.5 million set in the prior year.

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City A.M. • May 01, 2025

Bet365: Billionaire Coates family consider £9bn sale of betting giant

The Coates family is contemplating the sale of Bet365, potentially valuing the online gambling company at £9 billion as they engage with investment banks and advisors regarding str...

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City A.M. • May 01, 2025

Rolls-Royce eyes nearly £3bn profit despite tariffs

Rolls-Royce expects to achieve an underlying profit of approximately £3 billion in 2025, maintaining its guidance despite concerns over tariff impacts on its financial performance.

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City A.M. • May 01, 2025

Mowgli Street Food returns to profit as it creates over 100 jobs

Mowgli Street Food, led by Nisha Katona, has achieved a pre-tax profit of £512,178 for the year ending July 31, 2024, while generating over 100 new job opportunities.

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City A.M. • May 01, 2025

Meta surges on bold AI spend – but tariff risks loom

Meta's strong first-quarter earnings, driven by advertising growth and significant AI investment, are tempered by concerns over its vulnerability to trade tensions and regulatory c...

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City A.M. • May 01, 2025

Healthcare firm Totally weighs sale as it faces eight-figure medical negligence claim

Totally is assessing options for selling subsidiaries or attracting investment to improve its financial standing in light of a significant medical negligence claim.

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City A.M. • May 01, 2025

Schroders assets plummet after foreign exchange crash

In the first quarter, Schroders experienced a significant decline in assets under management, dropping to £758.4 billion, falling short of analysts' expectations amid poor market p...

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City A.M. • May 01, 2025

National Grid appoints Shell director to replace chief executive

National Grid's decision to appoint Zoë Yujnovich from Shell as chief executive, with a substantial salary package, signifies a strategic leadership change aimed at enhancing the c...

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City A.M. • May 01, 2025

London Stock Exchange Group: Equity arm continues to lose relevance

London Stock Exchange Group's equity division faces decreasing significance amid challenges in attracting initial public offerings, although its market segment has shown notable gr...

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City A.M. • May 01, 2025

Lloyds costs soar as lender increases provisions after tariff turmoil

Lloyds Banking Group reported a pre-tax profit of £1.5 billion in the first quarter of the year, reflecting a seven percent decline due to rising operating costs and increased prov...

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City A.M. • May 01, 2025

Force ISA users to invest more in UK equities, Peel Hunt says

Peel Hunt suggests revising ISA regulations to limit cash investments and encourage greater allocation to UK equities, aiming to revitalize London's struggling capital markets amid...

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City A.M. • May 01, 2025

UK law firms look for novel way to trump US pay supremacy

UK law firms are exploring innovative strategies to gain a competitive edge over US firms, especially in light of recent challenges facing the US legal market that could create new...

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City A.M. • May 01, 2025

IoD: Business leaders remain frustrated with Reeves

A recent survey indicates that UK business leaders are increasingly pessimistic about wage growth and facing high costs, which may lead to ongoing frustrations with Chancellor Reev...

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City A.M. • May 01, 2025

Why inheritance tax means more couples are saying ‘I do’ to pre-nups

As inheritance tax regulations evolve, more couples are considering pre-nuptial agreements to safeguard their financial assets, reflecting a growing trend in wealth protection amon...

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City A.M. • Apr 30, 2025

Trump points finger at Biden as US stocks sink amid recession fears

Disappointing economic data has led to a significant decline in US stocks, prompting criticism from Donald Trump towards Joe Biden regarding the economic performance amid fears of...

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City A.M. • Apr 30, 2025

Dubai real estate firm to sponsor Chelsea for rest of season

Chelsea has entered a sponsorship agreement with Dubai's Damac Properties, which will feature the company's branding on the team's shirts for the remainder of the current season.

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City A.M. • Apr 30, 2025

Shein pauses London IPO as tariff hit sparks US restructuring plans

Shein has suspended its plans for a London IPO while assessing the impact of U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports and exploring potential restructuring of its operations in the United S...

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City A.M. • Apr 30, 2025

London’s AI surge at risk from skills crunch, Amazon warns

London's rapid adoption of artificial intelligence by businesses could face challenges due to a significant shortage of digital skills, potentially hindering expected economic bene...

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City A.M. • Apr 30, 2025

The last thing pension funds need is a state mandated investment strategy

Toby Glaysher argues that imposing a 10 percent minimum allocation to private assets could hinder UK pension funds, which currently lack the necessary capabilities to adapt to such...

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