(Alliance News) - European blue-chip stocks ended largely higher on Friday, growing in confidence after a stronger-than-expected US nonfarm payrolls reading. Read More
(Alliance News) - The FTSE 100 made solid progress on Thursday supported by better-than-expected UK growth figures and despite a mixed bag of data in the US. Read More
(Alliance News) - Aviva PLC on Thursday reported positive business performances across general insurance, wealth management and retirement products in the first quarter of 2025, as it prepares to integrate smaller peer Direct Line Insurance Group PLC. Read More
(Alliance News) - The UK competition regulator on Wednesday opened a probe into the acquisition of Direct Line Insurance Group PLC by larger peer Aviva PLC Read More
(Alliance News) - London's FTSE was called down on Wednesday following criticisms from China on the US-UK trade deal being detrimental to third-party interests, and new threats from Europe for sanctions on Russia if a ceasefire in Ukraine is not reached. Read More
(Alliance News) - A commitment by pension funds to invest tens of billions in British infrastructure projects and businesses has been welcomed by Rachel Reeves. Read More
(Alliance News) - The FTSE 100 snapped a four-day losing run on Tuesday, offering investors some respite after the hefty tariff-led falls, although the mood remains nervous. Read More
(Alliance News) - BP PLC on Friday said Chair Helge Lund will step down, likely in 2026, only weeks after the oil major changed course on strategy, pivoting away from green energy. Read More
(Alliance News) - Direct Line Insurance Group PLC on Tuesday said it is keeping its foot on the accelerator ahead of the GBP3.7 billion takeover by Aviva PLC. Read More