‘Win for everyone’ as Netflix quits Warner Bros takeover battle, clearing way for Paramount – business live
Netflix and Paramount’s shares are both sharply higher in pre-market trading, as Larry Ellison’s company clear to buy Warner Bros, regulators permitting….Netflix declines to match Paramount offer for Warner Bros DiscoveryMeanwhile in London, the stock market has hit a new record high.The FTSE 100 index of blue-chip shares has extended its run of record, rising over the 10,900-point mark for the first time to reach 10,914 points.The FTSE 100 is sailing ever higher on a big wave of enthusiasm for London listed stocks. The blue-chip index has opened at fresh record levels. It’s been on a breathtaking run upwards, accelerating its surge higher since the start of the year, rising by more than 9%. Momentum appears to be on its side with the psychologically important 11,000 mark now in its sights. Its mining constituents have been benefitting for demand for metals in particular, as signs indicate that a commodities super-cycle is underway, with huge demand for metals and minerals needed to power the green revolution and build AI infrastructure. Geopolitical tensions and rising debt levels are keeping demand for safe precious metals intact, while defence contractors continue to benefit from the big uplift in spending on military capabilities.Rightmove topped the leaderboard in early trade, after its results enthused investors. It saw a 9% uplift in revenues as estate agents upped spend on the portal’s extra services to keep homebuyers engaged. Rightmove is trying to move with the times, by dramatically increasing spend on AI innovations. The scale of the spend, with a bulk of a £60 million investment due to be spent on the technology over the next three years, had caused jitters among shareholders. However, now that revenues are showing some signs of keeping up with the company’s ambitions, it’s helped quell some concerns. Continue reading...
Netflix and Paramount’s shares are both sharply higher in pre-market trading, as Larry Ellison’s company clear to buy Warner Bros, regulators permitting….
Meanwhile in London, the stock market has hit a new record high.
The FTSE 100 index of blue-chip shares has extended its run of record, rising over the 10,900-point mark for the first time to reach 10,914 points.
The FTSE 100 is sailing ever higher on a big wave of enthusiasm for London listed stocks. The blue-chip index has opened at fresh record levels. It’s been on a breathtaking run upwards, accelerating its surge higher since the start of the year, rising by more than 9%. Momentum appears to be on its side with the psychologically important 11,000 mark now in its sights. Its mining constituents have been benefitting for demand for metals in particular, as signs indicate that a commodities super-cycle is underway, with huge demand for metals and minerals needed to power the green revolution and build AI infrastructure. Geopolitical tensions and rising debt levels are keeping demand for safe precious metals intact, while defence contractors continue to benefit from the big uplift in spending on military capabilities.
Rightmove topped the leaderboard in early trade, after its results enthused investors. It saw a 9% uplift in revenues as estate agents upped spend on the portal’s extra services to keep homebuyers engaged. Rightmove is trying to move with the times, by dramatically increasing spend on AI innovations. The scale of the spend, with a bulk of a £60 million investment due to be spent on the technology over the next three years, had caused jitters among shareholders. However, now that revenues are showing some signs of keeping up with the company’s ambitions, it’s helped quell some concerns. Continue reading...
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