(Alliance News) - Stocks in London started the week on the front foot, ending Monday in the green, as investors looked ahead to the Autumn Budget and a busy week of central bank interest rate calls. Read More
(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London were higher at midday on Monday, with gains led by technology and defence stocks, while oil majors kept a lid on the FTSE 100's progress as crude prices retreated. Read More
(Alliance News) - The FTSE 100 made further strong gains on Friday as Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey played down inflation fears, although banks missed out amid fears of a tax hit. Read More
(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
