FTSE 100 sees Prologis‑Segro takeover saga continues

Timeline

1. about 10 hours ago

   [BUSINESS] 7 sources

   Prologis launches $15 million‑share stock offering to fund Segro acquisition

   Prologis announced a 15 million‑share stock offering to fund its £14.3 billion takeover of UK warehouse landlord Segro, a deal backed by investors and valued at over $152 billion.

2. 13 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 6 sources

   Prologis makes £14bn final offer for UK logistics group Segro

   Prologis has lodged a £14bn final takeover bid for Segro, offering 0.0920 shares per Segro share plus £3.5bn cash, and is seeking an extension to negotiate the deal.

3. 14 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 3 sources

   Neuberger Private Equity NAV Update and SEGRO Takeover Deadline Extension

   NBPE posted a June NAV of $27.48 per share and $35 million in realisations, while SEGRO gave Prologis until Aug 12 to submit a final takeover proposal.

4. 16 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 11 sources

   Prologis' £13.5bn bid for UK landlord Segro rejected

   Prologis' third £13.5bn bid for Segro, including a £2.7bn cash option, was rejected by the UK landlord, which says the price undervalues its £19bn portfolio.

5. 24 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 14 sources

   European stocks slip as Iran‑US tensions lift oil prices

   European shares dip and oil spikes as US‑Iran clashes close the Strait of Hormuz; FTSE 100 steadies, energy stocks rise, ASML boosts tech gains.

6. 26 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 2 sources

   FTSE 100 slides amid US‑Iran tensions and AstraZeneca trial miss

   The FTSE 100 fell below 10,500 as renewed US‑Iran tensions lifted oil prices and AstraZeneca’s failed cardiovascular trial pulled the index down, while mining stocks rose.

7. 29 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 5 sources

   FTSE 100 swings between pharma drag and mid‑day gains

   The FTSE 100 fell on pharma and gold‑miner losses but later rose, with easyJet’s takeover news and ITV’s Sky sale driving activity.

8. about 1 month ago

   [BUSINESS] 3 sources

   FTSE 100 climbs on weaker US jobs data and lower oil prices

   FTSE 100 rose 0.2‑0.3% on softer US jobs data, falling oil prices and the Bank of England’s stance that rate cuts remain off the table; top gainers included Compass Group and Tesco.

9. about 1 month ago

   [BUSINESS] 7 sources

   FTSE 100 rises on defence spending boost and miner, tech gains

   FTSE 100 climbed to around 10,500 as UK defence spending plans lifted defence stocks and miner and tech shares posted strong gains.

10. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    UK dividend stocks on FTSE 250 and FTSE 100 draw investor attention

    UK FTSE 250 and FTSE 100 dividend stocks—ME Group, Primary Health Properties, and M&G—report profit warnings, dividend hikes and strong capital ratios, drawing investor interest.

11. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    FTSE 100 rises after Segro rejects £12.6bn Prologis takeover bid

    The FTSE 100 rose 0.3% after Segro rejected a £12.6 bn Prologis bid, boosting UK property stocks amid falling oil, gold and bond yields.

12. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Prologis proposes £12.6 billion all‑share acquisition of UK REIT SEGRO

    Prologis offered a £12.6 billion all‑share bid for UK REIT SEGRO, which the board rejected. R.E.A. Holdings said its affiliate will buy $7.26 million of its 7.5 % dollar notes at par on 30 June.

13. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 5 sources

    FTSE 100 slides as mining losses and interest‑rate outlook weigh on UK market

    FTSE 100 fell 0.34% on mining losses and a cautious interest‑rate outlook; BHP warned of a $2.3bn impairment, PPHE shares plunged after a failed bid, and UK borrowing topped forecasts.

14. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources

    FTSE 100 rises on US‑Iran peace hopes and steady oil prices

    FTSE 100 climbed on Tuesday as oil fell below $80 amid US‑Iran peace optimism, with banks and housebuilders gaining; modest further gain on Wednesday ahead of a Fed rate‑hold and a more hawkish Fed stance.

15. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    UK FTSE indices rise as investors await inflation data, while high‑yield Renewables Infrastructure stock trades at a big

    UK FTSE 100/250 rose ahead of June inflation and BoE rate decisions, while FTSE 250’s Renewables Infrastructure Group offered a 10.3% dividend but trades at a discount amid high interest rates.

16. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    FTSE 100 slides as Middle East tensions flare

    The FTSE 100 swung amid rising Middle East tensions, falling after Iran downed a US helicopter and later edging up despite profit warnings, as oil prices and US inflation added pressure.

17. 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    European equities edge up as Middle East tensions linger

    FTSE 100 and Swiss SMI rose modestly as markets weighed Middle East tension, higher oil prices, a Broadcom tech sell‑off, and a Givaudan fragrance acquisition.

18. 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    London FTSE 100 nudges higher as Asian banking worries weigh on market

    FTSE 100 edged up to around 10,360 as Asian banking concerns and tighter Chinese offshore‑account rules pressured oil and financial stocks, while AI‑linked shares buoyed the market.

19. 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    FTSE 100 climbs on lower oil and AI IPO buzz

    FTSE 100 rose 0.3% as oil fell and AI IPO excitement grew, with Anthropic filing for a near‑$1 trillion listing, boosting UK market sentiment.

20. 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    London markets hold steady as FTSE stocks hit 52‑week highs

    UK markets stay resilient as FTSE 100 holds its range, Bitcoin falls, and Bloomsbury Publishing and Computacenter reach 52‑week highs on strong earnings and sector catalysts.

21. 3 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    FTSE 100 edges up as mining gains and oil price rise offset weak UK earnings

    FTSE 100 rose 0.1% to 10,443 as mining stocks lifted the market, while oil prices rose on Middle East tensions; UK PMI slipped to 48.5 and the pound fell.