(Alliance News) - The UK economy defied expectations and grew 0.5% monthly in May, while industrial production strengthened and the nation's trade deficit narrowed, official figures showed on Wednesday. Read More
(Alliance News) - Stocks in London ended higher on Wednesday with investor focus on the release of the latest minutes from the US Federal Reserve, as the central bank continues on its aggressive rate hike path. Read More
(Alliance News) - Stocks in London ended higher on Wednesday with investor focus on the release of the latest minutes from the US Federal Reserve, as the central bank continues on its aggressive rate hike path. Read More
(Alliance News) - European equities reversed some recent heavy losses in morning trade, though a darkening economic outlook and UK political uncertainty being thrown into the mix could mean Wednesday's bounce is of the dead cat variety. Read More
(Alliance News) - European equities opened higher on Wednesday, as beaten down stocks enjoyed somewhat of a bounce after heavy selling on Tuesday. Read More
abrdn PLC - Edinburgh-based investment company - Starts a return of GBP300 million to shareholders through a share buyback, with a first phase of up to GBP150 million being undertaken by Goldman Sachs Group Inc between Wednesday and the end of 2022. All purchased shares will be cancelled. Read More
(Alliance News) - Stocks in London were lower midday on Friday as inflation fears continued to grip markets after consumer prices in the eurozone continued to rise. Read More
(Alliance News) - Stocks in London opened lower on Friday as investors continued to fret over prospects of a recession as central banks raise interest rates. Read More
(Alliance News) - The Irish government on Tuesday confirmed it has reduced its stake in AIB Group, though it still retains a majority holding following the taxpayer bailout of the Dublin-based bank during the financial crisis over a decade ago. Read More
(Alliance News) - Central banks will continue to dominate market attention on Wednesday, with the latest policy decision by the US Federal Reserve due after the European equities close. Read More
Unicorn AIM VCT PLC - Devon-based venture capital trust - Net asset value per share at March 31 was 195.7 pence, down 21% from 248.6p in September. Total return per share before dividends paid in the half-year was negative 17%, underperforming its benchmark, the FTSE AIM All-Share Total Return Index, which fell by 16% in the same six-month period. Read More
abrdn PLC - Edinburgh-based investment company - Completes the GBP1.49 billion acquisition of online retail investment platform interactive investor from shareholders including JC Flowers & Co. The completion follows the receipt of regulatory and shareholder approval. The purchase was first announced in December and funded through abrdn's own capital resources. Read More
