(Alliance News) - The FTSE 100 closed lower on Wednesday amid renewed strength in oil prices as hopes for peace in the Middle East faded once more amid renewed fighting between the US and Iran. Read More
(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London were lower at midday Wednesday, as heightened tensions in the Middle East and weaker UK services data weighed on sentiment, while oil prices climbed sharply. Read More
(Alliance News) - Howden Joinery Group PLC on Wednesday said it will buy online retailer DIY Kitchens, through which it will be able to access non-trade customers for the first time. Read More
(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London opened lower on Wednesday, as escalating tensions between the US and Iran weighed on sentiment and pushed oil prices higher. Read More
(Alliance News) - Howden Joinery agrees a GBP390 million acquisition of online retailer DIY Kitchens, while Tritax Big Box REIT completes the sale of six logistics assets for GBP199 million as part of its capital recycling strategy. B&M European Value Retail reports a sharp fall in annual profit amid a challenging trading environment. Read More
(Alliance News) - The FTSE 100 closed lower on Wednesday, held back by falls in drugs firms GSK and AstraZeneca, while oil surged amid reports that the US is eyeing a longer blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Read More
(Alliance News) - Howden Joinery Group PLC on Tuesday reported steady sales growth in the first four months of 2026, saying its "near-sourced" supply chain is not being affected by US-Israeli war on Iran. Read More
(Alliance News) - London's FTSE 100 rose strongly into the close on Friday, in volatile trading, as rumours and uncertainty surrounding the Middle East sparked sharp market moves. Read More
(Alliance News) - The FTSE 100 struck another record high on Thursday with well received earnings from the likes of Howden Joinery, LSEG and Rolls-Royce offsetting hefty falls for miners. Read More
(Alliance News) - Howden Joinery Group PLC on Thursday said it was "well placed to outperform our competitors" as it reported a profit that beat expectations and proposed a higher dividend. Read More