Today's North West business news from Insider |
Ask the expert: Why 2021 was a booming IPO market and what lies ahead | Tremayne Ducker, from Zeus Capital, says IPOs in the UK in 2021 have been the subject of extensive debate and analysis in the press. However a few of the more challenging, high-profile IPOs last year should not distract from the overall positive growth public markets saw in 2021. The main market saw the most listings it has had in four years and AIM surged from 16 listings in 2020 to an impressive 66 in 2021. The six IPOs that it advised upon during 2021 represented over 35 per cent of funds raised for AIM listings. Read More |
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Ask the expert: Economic trends of 2022 – why property needs to be your priority | Ronald Garrett, managing director of Alliance Investments, says it is fair to say that the last two years have been an unusual time for the UK economy thanks to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. Following an initial slump thanks to lockdowns and other legal changes, the national economy is now in the full swing of recovery and has regained its health ahead of a strong future. Read More |
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Significant growth at THG as revenues surge | Rising group revenues have driven significant growth at Manchester-headquartered THG in its latest quarter, with its chief executive hailing "record" annual sales. But adverse foreign currency movements hit adjusted EBITDA margin during the year. Read More |
| | ‘Excellent’ year for Taylor Wimpey | The chief executive of housebuilder Taylor Wimpey has hailed an 'excellent' performance in 2021, stating that the group is in a very strong position and is well placed to meet its targets. Read More |
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