RBS to return surplus capital to shareholders Royal Bank of Scotland expects a substantial increase in its capital as a result of disposals over the coming years and intends to return some of it to shareholders, its CEO said today. Business • 23 Jun 15
RBS to return surplus capital to shareholders Royal Bank of Scotland expects a substantial increase in its capital as a result of disposals over the coming years and intends to return some of it to shareholders, its CEO said today. Business • 23 Jun 15
Britain to start selling its shares in RBS Britain will start selling its £32 billion stake in Royal Bank of Scotland in the coming months, UK finance minister George Osborne said last night. Business • 11 Jun 15
Britain to start selling its shares in RBS Britain will start selling its £32 billion stake in Royal Bank of Scotland in the coming months, UK finance minister George Osborne said last night. Business • 11 Jun 15
Cairn Homes makes strong debut on LSE Irish housebuilder Cairn Homes has raised over €400m in its initial public offering on the London Stock Exchange today. Business • 10 Jun 15
Cairn Homes makes strong debut on LSE Irish housebuilder Cairn Homes has raised over €400m in its initial public offering on the London Stock Exchange today. Business • 10 Jun 15
UK may speed up RBS sale to avoid Lloyds clash Britain may accelerate plans to start selling shares in RBS to avoid a sale clashing with the full privatisation of Lloyds Banking Group in March next year, sources said. Business • 05 Jun 15
UK may speed up RBS sale to avoid Lloyds clash Britain may accelerate plans to start selling shares in RBS to avoid a sale clashing with the full privatisation of Lloyds Banking Group in March next year, sources said. Business • 05 Jun 15
Monte Paschi shares suspended after sharp drop Shares in Italian bank Monte dei Paschi di Siena fell as much as 8% in early trade and were suspended from trading on the second day of the Italian bank's €3 billion cash call. Business • 26 May 15
Monte Paschi shares suspended after sharp drop Shares in Italian bank Monte dei Paschi di Siena fell as much as 8% in early trade and were suspended from trading on the second day of the Italian bank's €3 billion cash call. Business • 26 May 15
Monte dei Paschi di Siena shares fail to trade Shares in Monte dei Paschi di Siena failed to start trading at today's opening as Italy's third largest bank launched its second rights issue in less than a year. Business • 25 May 15
Monte dei Paschi di Siena shares fail to trade Shares in Monte dei Paschi di Siena failed to start trading at today's opening as Italy's third largest bank launched its second rights issue in less than a year. Business • 25 May 15
Twitter cuts revenue forecast, shares slump Twitter last night reported quarterly revenue that fell short of Wall Street estimates and cut its full-year forecast because of weak demand for its new direct response advertising. Business • 29 Apr 15
Twitter cuts revenue forecast, shares slump Twitter last night reported quarterly revenue that fell short of Wall Street estimates and cut its full-year forecast because of weak demand for its new direct response advertising. Business • 29 Apr 15
State will recoup PTSB investment - Noonan The State will recover everything it invested in Permanent TSB "in due course", according to the Minister for Finance. Business • 27 Apr 15
State will recoup PTSB investment - Noonan The State will recover everything it invested in Permanent TSB "in due course", according to the Minister for Finance. Business • 27 Apr 15
Mueller could gain €4.36m from Aer Lingus sale Former Aer Lingus chief executive Christoph Mueller could receive almost €4.36m if IAG’s bid for the Irish airline is successful. Business • 10 Apr 15
Mueller could gain €4.36m from Aer Lingus sale Former Aer Lingus chief executive Christoph Mueller could receive almost €4.36m if IAG’s bid for the Irish airline is successful. Business • 10 Apr 15
Bank of Ireland shares fall as Fairfax sells stake Canada's Fairfax Financial Holdings has sold half of its 5.8% stake in Bank of Ireland for more than triple what it paid for it in 2011. Business • 31 Mar 15
Bank of Ireland shares fall as Fairfax sells stake Canada's Fairfax Financial Holdings has sold half of its 5.8% stake in Bank of Ireland for more than triple what it paid for it in 2011. Business • 31 Mar 15
Fairfax to sell 2.9% Bank of Ireland stake It has emerged that Fairfax Financial has plans to sell 2.9% of Bank of Ireland according to reports late today. Business • 31 Mar 15
Fairfax to sell 2.9% Bank of Ireland stake It has emerged that Fairfax Financial has plans to sell 2.9% of Bank of Ireland according to reports late today. Business • 31 Mar 15
LSE's profit driven by most IPOs since 2007 The London Stock Exchange Group today reported a 19% jump in adjusted full-year pretax profit, helped by a flurry of stock market listings last year. Business • 05 Mar 15
LSE's profit driven by most IPOs since 2007 The London Stock Exchange Group today reported a 19% jump in adjusted full-year pretax profit, helped by a flurry of stock market listings last year. Business • 05 Mar 15
Sports Direct's Ashley makes £110m from share sale Sporting goods retailer Sports Direct confirmed today that its founder Mike Ashley had sold a 2.6% stake in the company, raising £110m. Business • 21 Jan 15
Sports Direct's Ashley makes £110m from share sale Sporting goods retailer Sports Direct confirmed today that its founder Mike Ashley had sold a 2.6% stake in the company, raising £110m. Business • 21 Jan 15
Chinese shares see biggest fall in six years Chinese shares closed down 7.7% today, the biggest fall in more than six years, after regulators cracked down on margin trading that has fuelled a market rally. Business • 19 Jan 15
Chinese shares see biggest fall in six years Chinese shares closed down 7.7% today, the biggest fall in more than six years, after regulators cracked down on margin trading that has fuelled a market rally. Business • 19 Jan 15
Oil prices sink further but give boost to shares Oil prices showed no sign of escaping their downward spiral today and signs emerged that cheap crude may have a positive impact on the European economy. Business • 12 Jan 15
Oil prices sink further but give boost to shares Oil prices showed no sign of escaping their downward spiral today and signs emerged that cheap crude may have a positive impact on the European economy. Business • 12 Jan 15
Aer Lingus rejects second approach from IAG The owner of British Airways said this evening that Aer Lingus had rejected a revised takeover approach valuing the Irish airline at €2.40 per share. Business • 09 Jan 15
Aer Lingus rejects second approach from IAG The owner of British Airways said this evening that Aer Lingus had rejected a revised takeover approach valuing the Irish airline at €2.40 per share. Business • 09 Jan 15
AIB shares see further falls after Noonan comments AIB shares fell again today after yesterday's steep losses as Finance Minister Michael Noonan advised against investing in the State-owned bank. Business • 18 Nov 14
AIB shares see further falls after Noonan comments AIB shares fell again today after yesterday's steep losses as Finance Minister Michael Noonan advised against investing in the State-owned bank. Business • 18 Nov 14
New Microsoft CEO pay tops $80m Microsoft's new chief executive Satya Nadella has become one the technology industry's biggest earners, with a total compensation package worth $84.3m this year. Business • 21 Oct 14
New Microsoft CEO pay tops $80m Microsoft's new chief executive Satya Nadella has become one the technology industry's biggest earners, with a total compensation package worth $84.3m this year. Business • 21 Oct 14
Irish Stock Exchange worth €207m a year to economy The Irish Stock Exchange is worth €207m each year to the Irish economy, a new study shows. Business • 21 Oct 14
Irish Stock Exchange worth €207m a year to economy The Irish Stock Exchange is worth €207m each year to the Irish economy, a new study shows. Business • 21 Oct 14
European shares bounce back after sell-off European stocks closed with strong gains today, bouncing after the week's sharp drop, as positive US economic data yesterday soothed worries over the global economy. Business • 17 Oct 14
European shares bounce back after sell-off European stocks closed with strong gains today, bouncing after the week's sharp drop, as positive US economic data yesterday soothed worries over the global economy. Business • 17 Oct 14
Jimmy Choo shares tick higher in London debut Shares in luxury shoemaker Jimmy Choo opened at 141 pence on their market debut this morning, up 0.7% on the offer price of 140 pence. Business • 17 Oct 14
Jimmy Choo shares tick higher in London debut Shares in luxury shoemaker Jimmy Choo opened at 141 pence on their market debut this morning, up 0.7% on the offer price of 140 pence. Business • 17 Oct 14
Icahn urges Apple to repurchase more shares Billionaire investor Carl Icahn has urged Apple's board to start a tender offer to repurchase shares using a part of its $133 billion cash pile. Business • 09 Oct 14
Icahn urges Apple to repurchase more shares Billionaire investor Carl Icahn has urged Apple's board to start a tender offer to repurchase shares using a part of its $133 billion cash pile. Business • 09 Oct 14
Tesco shares fall on rights issue rumour Shares in Tesco have fallen sharply, with traders pointing to rumours on the FT's Alphaville chatroom that a £3bn rights issue was being considered among plans to revive its fortunes. Business • 03 Oct 14
Tesco shares fall on rights issue rumour Shares in Tesco have fallen sharply, with traders pointing to rumours on the FT's Alphaville chatroom that a £3bn rights issue was being considered among plans to revive its fortunes. Business • 03 Oct 14
$617 billion in Japan orders scrapped after error Japan's market was bombarded yesterday with $617 billion of erroneous stock orders in dozens of Asia's biggest corporations. Business • 02 Oct 14
$617 billion in Japan orders scrapped after error Japan's market was bombarded yesterday with $617 billion of erroneous stock orders in dozens of Asia's biggest corporations. Business • 02 Oct 14
Lloyds Bank sells TSB shares at 280 pence each Lloyds Banking Group said today it had sold a further 11.5% stake in TSB in a share placing. Business • 26 Sep 14
Lloyds Bank sells TSB shares at 280 pence each Lloyds Banking Group said today it had sold a further 11.5% stake in TSB in a share placing. Business • 26 Sep 14
