Merck & Co snaps up respiratory drug maker Verona for USD10 billion
10th Jul 2025 09:06
(Alliance News) - Merck & Co Inc on Wednesday said it has struck a deal to acquire Verona Pharma PLC, bolstering its respiratory diseases offering. Read More
(Alliance News) - Merck & Co Inc on Wednesday said it has struck a deal to acquire Verona Pharma PLC, bolstering its respiratory diseases offering. Read More
(Alliance News) - European equities opened higher on Thursday, with blue-chip benchmarks in London and Frankfurt hitting record highs, on EU-US trade deal optimism. Read More
(Alliance News) - WPP PLC on Thursday announced Microsoft Corp executive Cindy Rose as its new chief executive a day after shares fell heavily in the wake of a profit warning. Read More
(Alliance News) - Severn Trent PLC on Thursday said it expects to perform in line with guidance, with investment plans on track, alongside expected "improvements in leakage". Read More
(Alliance News) - Water utility Severn Trent and housebuilder Vistry backed guidance, while advertising firm WPP named a new chief executive. Read More
(Alliance News) - Jubilee Metals Group PLC on Thursday said it is working to finalise the sale of its chrome and platinum group metal operations in South Africa. Read More
(Alliance News) - Stocks in London are set to open higher on Thursday, leaving the FTSE 100 on the cusp of a record high, despite lingering tariff uncertainty, Read More
Richmond Hill Resources PLC - holding company formerly named Rogue Baron PLC - The company's planned reverse takeover of Three Mile Beach Ltd aimed at buying the legal and beneficial interest of some mineral exploration licences in Quebec, will be later than originally anticipated. The long stop date was changed to October 15, later than formerly planned June 30. Richmond Hill Director Hamish Harris says: "It is unfortunate that the reverse takeover has been held up by an administrative delay in Quebec and it is now likely that admission to AIM will occur in early to mid-September. However, on a fortuitous note, since Richmond Hill entered into the transaction, a number of very positive things have happened, including the receding threat of US tariffs on China, the copper price appreciating significantly and last but not least, the return of a semblance of liquidity to UK junior markets." Read More
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(Alliance News) - New home buyer inquiries rose overall in June – marking the first month to see an increase this year so far – according to surveyors. Read More
(Alliance News) - A deal with Alphabet Inc's Google will see the tech giant provide free technology for UK government services from the NHS to local councils. Read More
(Alliance News) - US President Donald Trump released a fresh set of letters to trading partners Wednesday, setting out tariff rates for six countries as Washington pushes to bring about a flurry of trade deals officials have promised. Read More
(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London closed mostly lower, after Wednesday saw investors taking stock of US President Donald Trump's latest tariff-related moves ahead of Federal Reserve meeting minutes due at 1900 UK time. Read More
(Alliance News) - The following is a round-up of share dealings by London-listed company directors and managers announced this week and not separately reported by Alliance News: Read More
(Alliance News) - Migo Opportunities Trust PLC on Wednesday said it is "very optimistic" about the future following a major strategic overhaul that will see the fund adopt a more activist approach and concentrate its portfolio to pursue stronger returns, after reporting a "disappointing" year of share performance. Read More