(Alliance News) - Stock prices in Europe were supported by an easing of government bond yields, a weaker oil price and a calming of French fiscal nerves on Tuesday. Read More
(Alliance News) - UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham is considering delaying a decision about when the government will increase defence spending until the autumn of next year in the hope that Britain's economy improves, the Times reported on Tuesday. Read More
(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London were higher at midday on Friday as hopes for progress towards reopening the Strait of Hormuz pushed oil prices lower, although Brent stayed above USD100, while global bond yields remained elevated. Read More
(Alliance News) - Halma raises its full-year margin guidance following strong first-half trading. Pub operator Mitchells & Butlers reports a return to sales growth in its fourth quarter, while Vistry swings to a substantial first-half loss as it outlines plans to become a smaller business. Read More
(Alliance News) - Tens of thousands of young Britons will be offered employment and work experience with some of the UK's biggest defence firms as part of an agreement between the government and defence industry. Read More
(Alliance News) - The FTSE 100 ended little changed on Wednesday as upbeat US economic growth data was offset by a gloomier outlook for peace in the Middle East. Read More
(Alliance News) - Stocks in London closed mixed on Tuesday as oil prices edged lower once more and investors looked for signs of a thawing in relations between the US and Iran. Read More
(Alliance News) - The FTSE 100 ended lower on Tuesday, albeit well above early worse levels, as high bond yields, fears of higher interest rates and elevated oil prices kept buyers on the sidelines. Read More
(Alliance News) - GlobalData reports its annual earnings are to fall short of expectations, while MP Evans reports a half-year profit spike but says El Nino could temper production in times to come. Meanwhile, Brave Bison has sweetened its bid for System1. Read More
(Alliance News) - Andy Burnham will call for a "culture shift" as he gathers business leaders in Downing Street on Monday to pledge to back entrepreneurs. Read More
(Alliance News) - BP PLC confirmed Interim Chair Ian Tyler as permanent chair from Wednesday, as the oil major sought to put behind it a period of boardroom drama. Read More
(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London closed higher on Friday, joining a broader rally across European and US equities, while Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh's inflation warning boosted expectations for higher US interest rates. Read More
(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London were higher at midday on Friday, as gains across European equities helped the FTSE 100 advance, though defence stocks came under pressure amid uncertainty over the UK government's spending plans. Read More