Evoke PLC - Gibraltar-based owner of sports betting and gambling platforms William Hill and 888 - Says constructive discussions are continuing with Bally's Intralot SA regarding a possible offer at 50 pence per share. The proposal is expected to comprise an all-share combination with a partial cash alternative. As a result of ongoing talks, Bally requested and is granted an extension to the deadline by which a bid should be made until June 8 from May 18. Possible offer was announced in April by Providence, Rhode Island-based Bally. Click here to Read More
| Top Five Risers (FTSE 100) | |||
| Company | Price | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| WPP | 274.80p | 12.90 | 4.93% |
| Centrica | 196.95p | 7.70 | 4.07% |
| National Grid | 1,231.50p | 43.50 | 3.66% |
| Pearson | 1,136.50p | 37.00 | 3.37% |
| Relx | 2,504.00p | 81.00 | 3.34% |
| FTSE Indices | |||
| Company | Price | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FTSE 100 | 10,323.75 | 128.38 | 1.26% |
| FTSE 250 | 22,611.70 | 15.56 | 0.07% |
| FTSE 350 | 5,602.85 | 62.78 | 1.13% |
| FTSE Small Cap | 7,741.62 | 14.95 | 0.19% |
| FTSE All-Share | 5,541.24 | 61.46 | 1.12% |
| Top Five Fallers (FTSE 100) | |||
| Company | Price | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3i Group | 2,082.00p | -128.00 | -5.79% |
| Airtel Africa | 312.80p | -15.60 | -4.75% |
| Mondi | 734.60p | -16.40 | -2.18% |
| Polar Capital Technology Trust | 659.00p | -12.50 | -1.86% |
| Diploma | 6,625.00p | -95.00 | -1.41% |
| FTSE 100 |
| Most Popular Shares (FTSE 100) | |||||
| TIDM | Company | Price | Change | Change % | Day's Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LLOY | Lloyds | 95.24p | 1.18p | 1.25% | 113,145,033 |
| VOD | Vodafone | 112.20p | 1.40p | 1.26% | 49,568,376 |
| TW. | Taylor Wimpey | 77.08p | -0.58p | -0.75% | 34,601,973 |
| BARC | Barclays | 426.30p | 3.00p | 0.71% | 31,742,415 |
| BP. | BP | 567.10p | 14.90p | 2.7% | 30,142,270 |
| NG. | National Grid | 1,231.50p | 43.50p | 3.66% | 24,706,544 |
| IAG | International Airlines | 385.40p | 10.70p | 2.86% | 24,189,745 |
| TSCO | Tesco | 461.50p | 12.70p | 2.83% | 22,063,565 |
| LGEN | Legal & General | 264.30p | -0.50p | -0.19% | 19,215,646 |
| GLEN | Glencore | 573.70p | -0.60p | -0.1% | 18,905,074 |
| NWG | Natwest | 566.00p | 4.80p | 0.86% | 18,857,451 |
| RR. | Rolls-Royce | 1,157.60p | 17.60p | 1.54% | 18,327,320 |
| BT.A | BT | 232.30p | 5.80p | 2.56% | 14,848,951 |
| HLN | Haleon | 337.10p | 4.20p | 1.26% | 14,234,659 |
| HSBA | HSBC Holdings | 1,337.60p | 13.60p | 1.03% | 14,172,245 |
| CNA | Centrica | 196.95p | 7.70p | 4.07% | 13,245,323 |
| JD. | JD Sports | 73.46p | 1.44p | 2% | 12,530,951 |
| UTG | Unite | 483.80p | 2.80p | 0.58% | 10,590,208 |
| AAF | Airtel Africa | 312.80p | -15.60p | -4.75% | 9,935,144 |
| MKS | Marks & Spencer | 326.90p | 6.70p | 2.09% | 9,888,211 |
| AV. | Aviva | 631.00p | 10.80p | 1.74% | 9,663,616 |
| BTRW | Barratt Redrow | 243.10p | -0.60p | -0.25% | 9,215,552 |
| CTEC | ConvaTec | 211.80p | 3.80p | 1.83% | 9,122,134 |
| EZJ | easyJet | 339.80p | -4.40p | -1.28% | 7,676,851 |
| RTO | Rentokil Initial | 476.10p | 3.60p | 0.76% | 7,023,019 |