LONDON (Alliance News) - Pharmaceuticals giant GlaxoSmithKline has confirmed that is investigating allegations of improper conduct in its Iraq business. The Wall Street Journal had cited a person familiar with the matter saying that Glaxo was violating US and UK ant Read More

UK BROKER RATINGS: Berenberg Cuts Burberry To Hold From Buy

7th Apr 2014 09:07

LONDON (Alliance News) - The following UK shares received analyst recommendations Monday morning: ---------- FTSE 100 ---------- BERENBERG CUTS BURBERRY TO 'HOLD' ('BUY') - TARGET 1500 (1660) PENCE ---------- CITIGROUP RAISES SHIRE PRICE TARGET TO Read More

UK MORNING BRIEFING: Shares Led Lower; Kentz Receives Contract

7th Apr 2014 07:38

LONDON (Alliance News) - Weak leads from the US and Asia have combined with continued tensions in the Ukraine to depress UK shares at the open Monday. Among UK corporate news at the start of the week, Kentz said it has been awarded a USD570 million services contract Read More

Cranswick Confirms Robust Year Of Growth Driven By Fresh Pork, Bacon

7th Apr 2014 07:15

LONDON (Alliance News) - British food producer Cranswick PLC Monday confirmed a robust year of trading, as total sales for the year just ended rose 13%, driven by strong sales growth and increasing demand for its fresh pork, bacon and cooked meat. The UK pork products supplier said it is co Read More

MARKET COMMENT: UK Stocks Set To Open Lower After US Sell-Off

7th Apr 2014 06:40

LONDON (Alliance News) - UK stocks are set to open lower Monday, following the falls seen in the US as well as Asia overnight, and as geopolitical concern over tensions in Ukraine return to the foreground. US stocks had been pushing into new all-time highs ahead of the opening bell Friday, Read More

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