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BUSINESS LIVE: Anglo American snubs BHP bid; NatWest profits fall; Pearson English language boost

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Among the companies with reports and trading updates today are BHP, Anglo American, NatWest and Pearson.

UK cybersecurity star Darktrace agrees £4.3bn private equity takeover

Today

The cybersecurity company has received an offer from US private equity firm Thoma Bravo, which tried to snap up Darktrace two years ago until talks broke down.

Ten stocks to invest in NOW to profit from Rishi's defence spending boost

Today

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has stepped up to the plate and announced a major boost in the country's defence spending. Here are 10 opportunities that investors may wish to consider...

NatWest follows rivals with profit slump

Today

The banking giant's pre-tax profits slumped by 27 per cent to £1.33billion in the opening three months of 2024, although this was above analyst expectations of £1.26billion.

Where Experts Invest: Why fund manager Rory Stokes backs forklift trucks and an insulation maker

Today

In this instalment of our fund manager series, we quiz Rory Stokes, deputy portfolio manager of The European Smaller Companies Trust with quickfire questions.

SMALL CAP MOVERS: Filtronic shares skyrocket following SpaceX deal

Today

Filtronic on Wednesday confirmed that it will supply 'E-band Solid State Power Amplifier' modules for SpaceX's Starlink satellite constellation under a $19.7million deal.

Dacia's new Duster goes distinctly upmarket - has it lost its value-for-money appeal?

Today

The Duster has - for over a decade - been the budget option for buyers of family SUVs. But for 2024 it has been given a thorough upgrade and is a significantly different car. So does it still appeal?

New private parking code to launch later this year that could save drivers thousands in fines - but critics warn it avoids the real issues

Today

Motorists are set to benefit from a new 10-minute grace period during which they will not be charged, as well as new standards for signage and a single set of rules for parking operators on private land.

How illegal loan sharks prey on households desperate for credit

Today

For masses around the country, illegal money lenders have become the only way to afford necessities, from bills to baby formula.

I have £300,000 invested in a pension - how can I leave it to my six grandchildren?

Today

I'm widowed, with six grandchildren, and am considering leaving this pension pot to them, but how does this work if they wanted to take money out of it after I die?

Sitting ducks: Host of British firms are in the firing line as predators circle

Today

City analysts think vulnerable blue-chip stocks include Unilever, BP, Reckitt Benckiser, Standard Chartered, Entain and Burberry.

Anglo American snubs 'opportunistic' £31bn BHP bid

Today

Anglo American has rejected rival BHP Group's £31.1billion takeover proposal, which the London-listed miner said significantly undervalued the company and its future prospects.

Where early bird Isa investors put their cash: The top 10 buys revealed

Today

The DIY investing platform says there was a 10% increase in the number of its early birds this year, and a 31% jump in those who immediately maxed out their whole £20,000 annual Isa allowance.

We had a planning application to extend our cottage in the green belt refused, what are our options?

Today

What are our options after the council refused our planning application to extend our cottage were refused?

MARKET REPORT: Meta sheds £130bn value after AI spending fears

Yesterday

Shares in Meta, which owns Facebook, Instagram and Whats App, fell 11.1% in New York after it said expenses would be higher than previously forecast.

Anglo-American will not vanish without a fight, says ALEX BRUMMER

Yesterday

BHP boss Mike Henry (pictured) is danger of being regarded as public enemy number by backers of the London Stock Exchange.

Sainsbury's takes a bite out of rivals: We're pinching sales, says boss

Yesterday

Boss Simon Roberts said the country's second-biggest supermarket was pinching shoppers from Aldi and Lidl as well as more expensive rivals.

Unilever in talks with the Government about ice-cream float in UK

Yesterday

Boss Hein Schumacher (pictured) is to spin off a £15bn company that includes household names Ben & Jerry's, Wall's and Magnum next year.

BHP launches £31bn bid for Anglo American: Audacious swoop threatens 'to set whole mining sector on fire'

Yesterday

The offer is the second for a FTSE 100 company this year and fuelled fears over the health of the stock market amid a wave of takeover activity.

LSE boss David Schwimmer in line for £13m pay deal despite exodus

Yesterday

Some 89% of LSE shareholders voted to more than double David Schwimmer's (pictured) maximum package from £6.25m to £13m.

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