UK equities grapple with exodus as giants eye US shift
In the tumult of Britain's equity markets, the exodus continues, echoing the distressing trend of de-listings outnumbering IPOs. The clamour grows louder as giants like Shell Plc ponder exits amid soaring US valuations. Yet, chasing American dreams may lead to dashed hopes, with cautionary tales of British firms floundering post-US listing. Amidst regulatory nuances and market dynamics, the decision to stay or go demands scrutiny, lest ambitions collide with reality.
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By Marcus Ashworth
The sorry state of Britain's equity markets has been well-documented. Across all UK indexes there have been just three initial public offerings so far this year after over 100 de-listings in 2023. The noise that this is only the beginning is getting louder.
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