Mr Hunt has previously hinted there could be a further 'fiscal event' before voters go to the polls in an effort to underline the Conservatives ' tax-cutting credentials.
The Chancellor has reportedly invited the bosses of some of Britain’s most prominent private companies to attend a meeting on May 16 at Dorneywood.
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The UK stock market is shrinking at its fastest pace in history amid a wave of foreign takeovers which have propelled the FTSE 100 to its strongest week in eight months.]]>
British cybersecurity flag bearer Darktrace is set to leave London’s stock market after agreeing a £4.3bn sale to US private equity firm Thoma Bravo. Shareholders will have to approve the takeover before it's rubber-stamped. The chair of Darktrace, Gordon Hurst, said the deal represents "an attractive premium and an opportunity for shareholders." "The proposed acquisition will provide Darktrace access to a strong financial partner in Thoma Bravo, with deep software sector expertise, who...
Elite private bank Coutts, which is almost 30 per cent owned by taxpayers, said its 'home bias' towards UK shares was an 'anachronism' requiring 'fundamental change'.
Stocks went on a roller-coaster ride after Fed Chair Powell said interest rates were likely at a sufficiently restrictive level.
Stocks sold off sharply Tuesday as anxiety set in ahead of Wednesday's policy statement from the Federal Reserve.
Tesla (TSLA) reported first quarter results that missed analyst estimates on both the top and bottom lines. Adjusted earnings per share of $0.45 fell short of the $0.52 Wall Street was expecting. Revenue of $21.3 billion fell short of the estimated $22.3 billion. Operating income also missed, $1.17 billion versus the $1.53 billion estimate. However, the company said it plans to accelerate the launch of new models, including a more affordable one. Yahoo Finance's Julie Hyman and Jared Blikre are...
Arizona Public Service, Public Service Co. of Colorado, Salt River Project, Tucson Electric Power and a public power trade group urged FERC to approve the day-ahead market.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average snapped a four-day winning streak after Boeing's first-quarter results.
Equities rallied on easing geopolitical tensions, upcoming quarterly results.