(Alliance News) - National Grid PLC said it expects performance to be slightly above its growth guidance following a strong first-half performance in National Grid Ventures & Other. Read More
(Alliance News) - BT Group has announced a deal to buy TalkTalk in what it labels a "genuinely unprecedented situation", while National Grid expects profit growth above its prior forecast. Ithaca Energy has announced a buy of its own, meanwhile. Read More
(Alliance News) - The FTSE 100 fell on Wednesday, on a mixed day for stocks in London, as investors weighed inflation data in Europe and the US, lower oil prices and strong domestic economic growth data. Read More
(Alliance News) - Stock prices in Europe were sharply lower on Wednesday afternoon, as widening bond yields and a soaring oil price in the face of continued Middle East tensions unnerved investors. Read More
(Alliance News) - The following is a round-up of share dealings by London-listed company directors and managers announced on Monday and not separately reported by Alliance News: Read More
(Alliance News) - The FTSE 100 ended the week on a positive note on Friday as data showed the UK private sector speeded up in August and a soaring gold price supported miners. Read More
(Alliance News) - The FTSE 100 shrugged off early falls to close higher on Wednesday after the US Treasury said it plans to boost buybacks of longer-dated bonds. Read More
(Alliance News) - National Grid PLC on Monday said it will simplify its operating model to "sharpen execution, improve performance and increase accountability" across the business. Read More
(Alliance News) - National Grid unveiled a streamlined operating model aimed at improving execution, while easyJet extended the deadline for rival bidder Castlelake to make a takeover offer. AstraZeneca was also linked to a potential USD400 billion merger with US peer Bristol Myers Squibb, according to a media report. Read More
(Alliance News) - London's FTSE 100 outperformed global peers on Friday, as markets were hurt by technology sector jitters, with chip shares among the worst hit, while events in the Middle East also continued to keep a lid on enthusiasm. Read More
(Alliance News) - Stocks ended mixed in London on Wednesday with US rate hike worries and a decline in Primark owner Associated British Foods hitting blue-chips, while mid-caps prospered. Read More
(Alliance News) - National Grid PLC on Wednesday said it has agreed to invest USD1.75 billion to secure a 35% interest in Joulent LLC, as part of a broader strategic partnership. Read More
(Alliance News) - The FTSE 100 ended Friday lower amid domestic political uncertainty and after the postponement of planned US-Iran deal talks in Switzerland. Read More
