(Alliance News) - The UK Financial Conduct Authority on Tuesday said it is no longer planning a further update on its review into past use of motor finance discretionary commission arrangements in May. Read More
Watches of Switzerland Group PLC - Leicester, England-based watch retailer - Launches GBP25 million share buyback programme on Monday. The buyback will be conducted by Barclays Bank PLC and be completed December 3. Watches of Switzerland doesn't pay a dividend. It says it prioritises "investment for growth through showroom elevation, new projects and acquisitions" ahead of shareholder returns; however, it notes that, following a debt refinancing in December, it has GBP50 million liquidity headroom on its bank facility and surplus capital. Read More
(Alliance News) - Barclays PLC could pay out up to GBP12.5 million in compensation to customers affected by technology outages over the last two years, a new letter to MPs has revealed. Read More
(Alliance News) - The following London-listed shares received analyst recommendations Wednesday morning and on Tuesday: Read More
(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London opened mostly higher on Wednesday, ahead of composite purchasing managers' index reads from the UK and other regions and after China's beat consensus forecasts. Read More
(Alliance News) - International Workplace Group PLC on Tuesday reported "record" earnings for 2024, supported by demand for flexible workspaces, while maintaining a cautious outlook amid global uncertainty. Read More
(Alliance News) - CK Infrastructure Holdings Ltd is in talks with potential advisors to study a potential bid for UK waste management firm Viridor Ltd, Bloomberg reported on Saturday. Read More
(Alliance News) - Nationwide Building Society and First Direct have both confirmed issues with their online banking systems on Friday morning, leaving many customers without access to funds on payday. Read More
(Alliance News) - Stocks in London closed higher on Wednesday, led by gains in financials, despite a drop in BP as a much-awaited strategy update underwhelmed. Read More
(Alliance News) - The following London-listed shares received analyst recommendations Tuesday morning and on Monday: Read More
(Alliance News) - The FTSE 100 faded into the close on Friday, ending little changed, as US markets fell amid soft economic data. Read More
(Alliance News) - Stocks in Europe started the day mixed on Friday, with the FTSE 100 set for a weekly decline, in largely lifeless trade to kick off the final day of the week as eyes turn to PMI readings in Europe and beyond. Read More
Associated British Foods PLC - London-based retailer and food maker - Starts on Friday the GBP250 million second tranche of a GBP500 million share buyback programme launched in November. The second tranche will be run by Barclays Capital Securities Ltd, while the first was conducted by UBS AG. It will be completed by August 21, AB Foods says. Read More
(Alliance News) - The following London-listed shares received analyst recommendations Wednesday morning and on Tuesday: Read More
(Alliance News) - The following London-listed shares received analyst recommendations Tuesday morning and on Monday: Read More
(Alliance News) - London's FTSE 100 edged lower early Tuesday, as investors continue to track talks on Ukraine, and after UK data showed pay growth picked up as last year wound down. Read More
(Alliance News) - European blue-chips were higher early on Monday afternoon, with defence stocks shining as geopolitical tensions simmer and as the expectation of military spend increases builds. Read More
(Alliance News) - The following London-listed shares received analyst recommendations Monday morning and on Friday: Read More
Barclays PLC - London-based bank - Starts share buyback programme for up to GBP1.00 billion shares, as announced on Thursday. The company says the purpose of the buyback is to reduce share capital, therefore it will cancel purchased shares. It says it has entered an agreement with JPMorgan Securities PLC to conduct the buyback on its behalf. Read More