(Alliance News) - The FTSE 100 closed lower on Wednesday amid renewed strength in oil prices as hopes for peace in the Middle East faded once more amid renewed fighting between the US and Iran. Read More
Tesco PLC - Welwyn Garden City-based grocer - Extends initial tranche of share buyback scheme, announced in April, by GBP100 million to GBP350 million. The aggregate value of the programme, which runs to April 2027, remains unchanged at no more than GBP750 million. Read More
(Alliance News) - The FTSE 100 edged lower on Friday, as US President Donald Trump said he was now making a "final" decision on whether or not to strike a peace deal with Iran. Read More
(Alliance News) - The FTSE 100 nudged higher on Wednesday and the oil price fell amid fresh hopes for progress in talks between the US and Iran. Read More
(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London opened mixed on Wednesday, as utilities stocks fell after it was announced the price cap for household energy bills in Great Britain will rise by 13% from July. Read More
(Alliance News) - UK grocery price inflation eased in recent weeks, to the tamest level since December 2024, data on Wednesday revealed, offering "welcome news" for consumers. Read More
(Alliance News) - European equities traded largely lower on Wednesday, as geopolitical concerns linger, while sterling was steady after a softer-than-expected UK consumer price inflation reading. Read More
(Alliance News) - The UK government "must focus on how it will reduce the public policy costs which are pushing up food prices", the British Retail Consortium has said after reports the Treasury asked supermarkets to limit food prices in return for the lifting of some regulations. Read More
(Alliance News) - The FTSE 100 closed higher on Thursday as ongoing political uncertainty was offset by encouraging UK GDP data, a cooling oil price and easing gilt yields. Read More
(Alliance News) - Diageo PLC on Wednesday backed its annual outlook and reported better-than-expected third-quarter sales, despite spirits market weakness in the US. Read More
(Alliance News) - UK grocery inflation eased to its lowest level in a year in April, but shoppers are increasingly turning to promotions amid concerns about the impact of the Middle East conflict on everyday prices, industry data showed on Tuesday. Read More
