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LONDON MARKET CLOSE: Blue-chips in the red despite European, US gains
(Alliance News) - Stocks in London ended mixed on Wednesday, with the FTSE 100 held back by falls in AstraZeneca plus uninspiring data, while mid-caps prospered amid rate cut hopes. The FTSE 100 index ...
Vinanz applies to list on LSE as it aims to expand its investor base
The British Virgin Islands-based cryptocurrency miner, which is already listed on the Aquis Stock Exchange under the ticker BTC and trades on the US OTCQB under VINZF, said its application to the LSE ...
TOP NEWS: Condor Gold accepts takeover offer from Metals Exploration
(Alliance News) - Condor Gold PLC on Wednesday agreed a GBP67.5 million takeover from Philippines-focused mineral resources firm Metals Exploration PLC. Metals Exploration, which is backed by property ...
EARNINGS: Gooch & Housego ups payout; SysGroup warns on revenue
(Alliance News) - The following is a round-up of earnings for London-listed companies, issued on Tuesday and not separately reported by Alliance News: ...
London midday: FTSE down after services PMI, ahead of French no-confidence vote
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the red by midday on Wednesday ahead of a no-confidence vote in France and as investors mulled the latest developments in South Korea and uninspiring UK ...
SDCL Energy Efficiency Income Trust swings to half-year profit
The trust swung to an pretax profit of GBP35.1 million at the half-year, up from a loss of GBP89.1 million the prior year, bolstered by an on-year improvement in investment income over the same period ...
Ireland jobless rate ebbs to 4.1% in November from 4.2% in October
The nation's jobless rate stood at 4.1% last month, falling from 4.2% in October. In October, it had risen from 4.1% in September. In November 2023, the rate of unemployment was 4.4%. The number of ...
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UK interest rates to fall more slowly than eyed after budget — OECD
(Alliance News) - UK interest rates will fall by less than expected over the next two years after the autumn budget's significant spending and borrowing plans, according to an influential report. In ...
XP Factory narrows loss as Boom bars drives revenue growth
Its pretax loss narrowed to GBP2.2 million from GBP2.4 million in the six months to June 30, 2023. XP Factory's administrative costs rose 23% to GBP16.4 million in the first half, up from GBP13.3 ...
TOP NEWS: UK service sector growth slows as firms fret over tax hikes
"Although indicative of a slight increase in business activity, the rate of growth was the slowest since the current phase of expansion began in November 2023. Many service sector firms noted a growth ...
Legal & General confirms 2024 profit growth amid strong pension market
Legal & General Group PLC said profit growth in 2024 will be in line with the guidance it provided back in June, as the insurer on Wednesday holds a "deep dive" for investors about its Institutional ...
UK's Lammy tells Nato members to "get serious" about defence spending
(Alliance News) - UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy urged European Nato members to step up defence spending ahead of Donald Trump's return to the White House. The US president-elect has been highly ...