LONDON (Alliance News) - British pub chain JD Wetherspoon PLC Friday said sales and profits grew in the first half of its financial year, but it warned of slower like-for-like sales in the second half of the year and said investments, including on higher salaries and training for its staff, weigh Read More
LONDON (Alliance News) - British pub chain JD Wetherspoon PLC Friday said sales and profits grew in the first half of its financial year, but it warned of slower like-for-like sales in the second half of the year and said investments, including on higher salaries and training for its staff, weigh Read More
LONDON (Alliance News) - British pub chain JD Wetherspoon PLC Friday said sales and profits grew in the first half of its financial year, with like-for-like sales growth of 5.2%, but pressure on its margins continues as it pushes up capital expenditure and reinvests in the business. The gro Read More
LONDON (Alliance News) - British pub chain JD Weatherspoon PLC Friday said sales and profits grew in the first half of its financial year, with like-for-like sales growth of 5.2%, but pressure on its margins continues as it pushes up capital expenditure and reinvests in the business. The gr Read More
LONDON (Alliance News) - UK stocks are set to follow their Asian and US counterparts lower Friday, extending recent losses, as investors attempt to reduce exposure to risk assets, including equities, as the Ukraine crisis escalates ahead of Sunday's referendum in Crimea. US and European sto Read More
LONDON (Alliance News) - The UK's blue-chip index ended the day in the red for the fifth consecutive day Thursday, with about GBP2.4 billion combined wiped off the values of the big three listed supermarkets after a terrible report from Wm Morrision Supermarkets. Morrisons announced a raft Read More
LONDON (Alliance News) - JD Wetherspoon PLC Monday said a group of executives including Chief Executive John Hutson bought shares under the company share plan at a price of 855.25 pence per share last Tuesday.<br /><br />Details are as follows.<br /><br /> <table class="z" style="width: 389 Read More
LONDON (Alliance News) - The following UK shares received analyst recommendations Friday morning and Thursday afternoon:<br />----------<br /><strong>FTSE 100</strong><br />----------<br />S&P CAPITAL IQ RAISES ASTRAZENECA PRICE TARGET TO 3800 (3700) PENCE - 'HOLD' <br />----------<br />SO Read More
LONDON (Alliance News) - The following UK shares received analyst recommendations Wednesday morning:<br />----------<br /><strong>FTSE 100</strong><br />----------<br />BARCLAYS CUTS BG GROUP PRICE TARGET TO 1350 (1370) PENCE - 'EQUAL WEIGHT' <br />----------<br />BARCLAYS RAISES RSA INSURANCE Read More
LONDON (Alliance News) - Shares have continued their slide at the open Wednesday, despite a positive close overnight on Wall Street.<br /><br />Brokers have been taking a look at UK insurers after <strong>RSA Insurance</strong> sprung a positive surprise late Tuesday by appointing turnaround a Read More
LONDON (Alliance News) - JD Wetherspoon PLC Monday said Purchasing and Distribution Director Paul Hine sold 2,375 shares at a price of 807.7 pence per share and 1,125 unrestricted shares held under the company share plan at 808.0p Thursday.<br /><br />Following this transaction, Hine's total s Read More
LONDON (Alliance News) - JD Wetherspoon PLC Thursday said a group of executives, including Chief Executive Officer John Hutson, acquired shares under the company share plan at a price of 788.0 pence per share Wednesday.<br /><br />Details are as follows.<br /><br /> <table class="z" cellspa Read More
LONDON (Alliance News) - UK stocks closed close to flat Wednesday as fears grow that the Bank of England may increase its base rate sooner-than-expected after the latest reading of UK unemployment came in ahead of expectations. Meanwhile, the pound continues to show its strength after shoot Read More
LONDON (Alliance News) - The unemployment rate in the UK declined by more than expected in the three months to November 2013, leading to calls for renewed clarity around forward guidance from Bank of England Governor Mark Carney. Meanwhile, minutes from the BOE's latest Monetary Policy Committ Read More