U.K. Biotech Stock News

Glencore and Rio Tinto have ended merger talks after failing to agree on valuation, ownership, and governance terms. The discussions focused on combining major copper and cobalt assets that are important for the energy transition. The collapse of talks affects consolidation prospects in large scale mining and could influence Glencore's future plans. For investors tracking Glencore (LSE:GLEN), the end of these talks comes with the shares at £5.029 and a 23.0% return year to date. Over the...

AstraZeneca has advanced its oral weight loss drug elecoglipron into Phase III trials after meeting key Phase II targets. The FDA has granted Priority Review to cancer drug DATROWAY for triple negative breast cancer. Imfinzi has received a positive recommendation in Europe for approval in early stage gastric cancer. AstraZeneca, LSE:AZN, is pushing ahead on several fronts at once, with fresh momentum in obesity and oncology. The shares most recently closed at £148.18, and the stock is up...

Why Unilever shares are on investor watch now Unilever (LSE:ULVR) has caught investor attention after a period of solid recent share performance, with the stock showing gains over the past week, month and past 3 months. See our latest analysis for Unilever. At a share price of £52.44, Unilever’s recent momentum is strongest over the past month, with a 10.54% 1 month share price return. Its 1 year total shareholder return of 7.43% and 5 year total shareholder return of 46.26% point to a...

The UK market has recently faced challenges, with the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 indices closing lower due to weak trade data from China, highlighting global economic uncertainties. Despite these broader market pressures, penny stocks remain a compelling area of interest for investors seeking opportunities in smaller or newer companies. While the term "penny stocks" may seem outdated, these investments can offer significant potential when supported by strong financials and solid growth prospects.

Shareholders in BP p.l.c. ( LON:BP. ) may be thrilled to learn that the analysts have just delivered a major upgrade to...

While IMI plc ( LON:IMI ) might not have the largest market cap around , it saw a significant share price rise of 21...

If you are wondering whether Barclays shares still offer value after a strong run, this article will walk through what the current price might be telling you. The stock has pulled back recently, with a 5.4% decline over the last 7 days, 2.2% over 30 days and 1.1% year to date. However, it shows a 58.9% return over 1 year and a very large gain over 5 years relative to its starting point. Recent news around Barclays has focused on its position as one of the major UK listed banks, coverage of...

Rio Tinto Group (LSE:RIO) has partnered with Chinalco to acquire a controlling stake in Brazilian aluminium producer CBA. The deal brings together a major global miner and a large Chinese state owned enterprise to expand their footprint in South America's aluminium market. For you as an investor, this move highlights how Rio Tinto is placing more emphasis on aluminium alongside its existing portfolio in iron ore, copper and other commodities. Aluminium is used across construction, transport...

Key Insights Significantly high institutional ownership implies Plus500's stock price is sensitive to their trading...

If you are wondering whether British American Tobacco is priced attractively today, this article walks through what the current share price might be implying about its value. The stock last closed at £43.70, with returns of a 3.0% decline over 7 days, 7.6% over 30 days, 4.3% year to date, 37.6% over 1 year and 79.5% over 3 years, plus 134.5% over 5 years, which gives useful context before looking at any valuation work. Recent coverage has focused on British American Tobacco as a large global...

Kingfisher's (LON:KGF) stock is up by a considerable 13% over the past three months. However, we decided to pay close...

Shell (LSE:SHEL) has conditionally awarded performance shares to senior leaders, including the CEO and CFO, under the Shell Share Plan 2023. The awards are subject to performance conditions set by the Remuneration Committee and are intended as long term incentives. This move highlights how Shell is linking executive pay to future performance outcomes and longer term corporate goals. Shell operates as a major global energy company across oil, gas and low carbon businesses, so any change in...

The UK market has recently faced challenges, with the FTSE 100 index slipping due to weak trade data from China, highlighting its interconnectedness with global economic shifts. In such a fluctuating landscape, identifying stocks that offer both potential growth and stability becomes crucial. Although 'penny stocks' is an older term, it remains relevant for investors seeking opportunities in smaller or newer companies that may be undervalued yet possess strong financial foundations and...

As the United Kingdom's FTSE 100 index experiences fluctuations amid weak trade data from China, investors are closely monitoring the impact on companies tied to global markets. In this environment, identifying promising small-cap stocks that exhibit resilience and potential for growth can be particularly rewarding.

The United Kingdom's FTSE 100 index has recently faced challenges, closing lower amid weak trade data from China, which has impacted companies heavily tied to the Chinese economy. In such uncertain market conditions, dividend stocks can offer investors a measure of stability and income potential; London Security and two other notable UK dividend stocks are worth considering for those seeking consistent returns amidst global economic fluctuations.

Why HSBC Holdings (LSE:HSBA) is on investors’ radar HSBC Holdings (LSE:HSBA) has drawn fresh attention after a strong stretch of share price performance, with the stock showing positive returns over the past month, past 3 months and year to date. See our latest analysis for HSBC Holdings. The recent 9.4% 30 day share price return and 16.9% 90 day share price return suggest momentum has been building. At the same time, the very strong 1 year and multi year total shareholder returns point to a...

Key Insights Significantly high institutional ownership implies Croda International's stock price is sensitive to their...

Key Insights Mitie Group's estimated fair value is UK£2.22 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Current share...

If we're looking to avoid a business that is in decline, what are the trends that can warn us ahead of time? Businesses...

David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...

There are a few key trends to look for if we want to identify the next multi-bagger. Firstly, we'd want to identify a...

There wouldn't be many who think Pennon Group Plc's ( LON:PNN ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 2.2x is worth a...

J D Wetherspoon plc ( LON:JDW ), is not the largest company out there, but it saw a decent share price growth of 17% on...

When companies post strong earnings, the stock generally performs well, just like GSK plc's ( LON:GSK ) stock has...