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Stafford Capital launches $1.2 billion timber fund, targets 8% yield
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Japanese investors sue Switzerland over Credit Suisse's AT1 write-down, law firm says
UK's Frasers says market conditions tough but keeps profit outlook
Date: December 4, 2025
LONDON, Dec 4 (Reuters) - Frasers, the British sportswear and fashion retailer that is majority owned by Mike Ashley, reaffirmed its full-year profit forecast despite what it called tough market...

Eramet eyes manganese, lithium growth in turnaround plan
Date: December 4, 2025
PARIS, Dec 4 (Reuters) - Eramet aims to deliver more manganese from Gabon and lithium from Argentina as part of efforts to strengthen its finances, which have been hit by falling profits and rising...
UK consumers face higher energy bills after regulator approves $37 billion grid upgrade
Date: December 4, 2025
Dec 4 (Reuters) - British energy regulator Ofgem said on Thursday it has approved a 28 billion-pound ($37.33 billion) investment to upgrade the country's grid capacity, a move that would push up...

AJ Bell warns of moderating revenue margins, added costs from ISA reforms
Date: December 4, 2025
Dec 4 (Reuters) - Investment platform AJ Bell on Thursday raised its dividend and announced a share buyback after annual pre-tax profit jumped 22%, and said it would now focus on investments to drive...
Balfour Beatty sees 20% order book jump in 2025 on UK power generation demand
Date: December 4, 2025
Dec 4 (Reuters) - UK's Balfour Beatty on Thursday forecast its 2025 underlying profit from operations to exceed last year's 252 million pounds ($335.97 million), as solid performance in UK...
Uppercrust Owner SSP soars on improved profit forecast amid turnaround push
Date: December 4, 2025
Dec 4 (Reuters) - Uppercrust Owner SSP said it expects fiscal 2026 earnings per share at the upper end of its forecast range, while launching a review of its rail business in continental Europe, its...
