(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London were firmly in the green at midday on Wednesday, as the US and Iran reportedly draw closer to a permanent ceasefire deal. Read More
(Alliance News) - JD Wetherspoon PLC on Wednesday reported higher quarterly sales but cautioned that higher costs may lead to slightly lower-than-expected profit. Read More
(Alliance News) - The FTSE 100 was called higher on Wednesday, after US President Donald Trump paused his 'Project Freedom', the military operation to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz, and said that "great progress has been made toward a complete and final agreement" with Iran. Read More
(Alliance News) - The FTSE 100 was called lower on Tuesday, after the ONS revised up UK GDP growth for 2025 while leaving fourth quarter growth unchanged; meanwhile Nationwide reported that UK annual house price growth sped up in March. Also, Unilever confirmed press reports of a planned combination for its Foods business. Read More
(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London were higher at midday on Friday, in a choppy day of trading as investors closely watched the price of oil, while UK borrowing costs hit their highest level since 2008. Read More
(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London opened higher on Friday, as the FTSE 100 rebounded after the price of oil steadied, sending airlines higher while BP and Shell retreated. Read More
(Alliance News) - JD Wetherspoon PLC on Friday said that annual profit could fall short of market expectations, as the pub firm grapples with higher costs and warned that there is "considerable pressure on consumer finances". Read More
(Alliance News) - UK public sector borrowing grew on-year last month to nearly a new record for February, Unilever confirms takeover talks with McCormick for its Foods business, while JD Wetherspoon warns its profit may miss current market expectations. Read More
(Alliance News) - The following is a round-up of earnings and trading updates by London-listed companies, issued on Tuesday and not separately reported by Alliance News: Read More
(Alliance News) - The UK Treasury is set to announce a support package for the pub sector worth about GBP100 million per year, the Financial Times reported late Monday. Read More
(Alliance News) - The FTSE 100 shrugged off a weak start to close slightly higher on Wednesday after US President Donald Trump said he would not use force to take control of Greenland, but insisted the US must still have "ownership" of it. Read More
(Alliance News) - JD Wetherspoon PLC on Wednesday said half-year sales have increased but costs also were higher than expected, meaning lower profit. Read More