Events Database

25 historical macro events · 2010–today

Filtered by:rankgroup✕ clear
DateEvent
Aug 21, 12Rank's acquisition of Gala Coral casinos referred to Competition Commission
Aug 20, 12Casino group Rank has bid for rival Gala referred to Competition Commission
May 14, 12FTSE drops nearly 2% on fears of Greek euro exit, but Invensys climbs on renewed bid talk
May 14, 12Banks and mining shares send FTSE down nearly 2% on fears of Greek euro exit and China slowdown
Mar 29, 12Rank pulls out of buying Gala's casino business
Feb 9, 12Tate and Lyle turns sour after debt worries, while FTSE edges high on Greek hopes
Jan 30, 12FTSE closes lower; financial and resource stocks down
Jan 30, 12Rank in talks with Gala Coral
Nov 10, 11FTSE falters on new eurozone worries but Anglo adds 1% after Chile deal
Nov 10, 11European Court backs Rank in dispute over VAT payments
Oct 21, 11Ocado climbs after Merrill buy note, as FTSE jumps 2% on Eurozone hopes
Jul 5, 11Rank's takeover farce continues
Jul 5, 11Rank's takeover farce continues as chief executive rejoins group
Jul 5, 11Profile: Quek Leng Chan
Jul 4, 11Rank's takeover farce continues as chief executive returns and shareholders start withdrawing acceptances
Jul 1, 11Common-sense solution to Rank Group takeover dilemma
Jun 29, 11Rank responses
Jun 28, 11Rank executives quit amid takeover farce
Mar 22, 11FTSE falters after three days of rises, as Japan problems hit GKN and Inchcape
Mar 22, 11Rank rises 14% after it gets £154m tax rebate
Feb 25, 11Britain's gamblers boost Rank and William Hill
Jul 29, 10Gourmet Burger Kitchen owner Clapham House jumps on bid approach but FTSE falters
May 21, 10Miners support FTSE in volatile trading, with Xstrata leading the way
Feb 25, 10Worries over stalling recovery hit FTSE, Capita counts cost of contracts dip
Feb 25, 10Jackpot for Rank investors as casino company resumes dividend payouts