(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
(Alliance News) - The FTSE 100 closed lower on Thursday with hopes for peace between the US and Iran hanging in the balance as new reports of deal progress followed renewed hostilities between the two countries. Read More
(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London were lower at midday on Thursday, as hopes for peace in the Middle East were dented by fresh US strikes against Iran. Read More
