Organisation: Gcap

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UK media group axes digital radio stations

GCap Media, the UK’s largest commercial radio broadcaster, today axed its two digital-only radio stations after admitting the medium had not matched up to expectations.

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FTSE loses ground after nervous start

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FTSE claws back lost ground

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GCap rejects approach from rival

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Gcap Media predicts revenue boost

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Interest rates hit FTSE

No fallers for FTSE

The London market enjoyed a bullish session today as record results from Royal Dutch Shell and bumper earnings figures from AstraZeneca and Rio Tinto pushed blue-chip stocks ahead.

Thu, 01 Feb, 2007

British radio boss tunes into new role

Capital Radio and Classic FM parent group GCap Media today confirmed it had hired former Virgin Radio head Fru Hazlitt as it struggles to turn its fortunes around.

Wed, 17 Jan, 2007

Weakened dollar prompts FTSE stumble

A takeover bid for Scottish Power and the dramatic appointment of a new boss at ITV failed to lift the London market today as a weakening US dollar continued to take its toll.

Tue, 28 Nov, 2006

Welcome boost for FTSE

Investors received a shot in the arm today after the FTSE 100 Index followed the lead of US markets to rise by more than 100 points.

Mon, 24 Jul, 2006

Leading UK radio broadcaster hit by advertising weakness

The UK’s biggest commercial radio broadcaster today said its decision to slash the number of adverts on flagship station Capital Radio contributed to a sharp fall in profits.

Wed, 24 May, 2006

Falling oil prices drag Footsie down

Energy stocks led the FTSE 100 Index into the red today as hopes of another buoyant session in London were shattered by falling oil prices.

Mon, 28 Nov, 2005

Firms eye GCapMedia swoop

PRIVATE equity firms were said to have GCap Media in their sights following the radio group’s shock change in strategy last week.

Mon, 28 Nov, 2005

Oil stocks recover on FTSE

A recovery in heavyweight oil and mining stocks saw the Footsie edge forward today after losses last week.

Mon, 17 Oct, 2005

FTSE presses for another four year high

The FTSE 100 Index pressed on towards another four-year high today despite an exodus of investors from catering giant Compass.

Wed, 28 Sep, 2005

FTSE falls back amid uncertainty

The London market was on the back foot for the first time in a week today as investors took fright at weakness in the media and manufacturing sectors.

Mon, 09 May, 2005