(Alliance News) - The FTSE 100 rallied into the close on Wednesday and the oil price fell on fresh hopes for progress in peace talks between the US and Iran. Read More
(Alliance News) - Marks & Spencer says revenue increased in its financial year, but profit declined. Experian upped its payout and says it will launch a buyback, while RS Group also set out a repurchase programme. Harry Potter publisher Bloomsbury reports profit growth, as sales of the fantasy novels continue to be robust almost three decades later. 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) - Babcock International Group PLC on Wednesday announced a new share buyback as it reported a charge on its type 31 frigate contract amid strong sales growth. Read More
(Alliance News) - Babcock reports higher annual revenue and launches a GBP200 million share buyback despite a hit from its Type 31 frigate programme, while Intertek says it is "minded" to accept a takeover proposal from EQT. Elsewhere, Vistry pauses its share buyback programme as it prioritises debt reduction amid more volatile market conditions. Read More
(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London opened slightly higher on Monday, even as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continued to weigh on sentiment across European markets. Read More
(Alliance News) - The FTSE 100 ended a losing week on the back foot as investors weighed UK local election results and fresh clashes between the US and Iran in the Middle East. Read More
(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London opened lower on Friday, after news that UK house price growth decelerated in April and the governing Labour party is suffering heavy local election losses. Read More
(Alliance News) - The FTSE 100 made steady progress on Thursday, boosted by brighter-than-expected UK growth figures, strong trading updates and record highs on Wall Street. Read More